Featured Gag Grouper Charters in Ocean Isle Beach

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Salty Dawg Fishing Charters

Salty Dawg Fishing Charters specializes in Inshore, Nearshore, Shark Fishing, and Kids Fishing Charters. Based in Ocean Isle Beach NC, but also serving Sunset Beach NC and Holden Beach NC. Veteran-Owned.

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Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Up to 4

Best Time to Catch Gag Grouper

Peak season: May, June. Also good: March, April, July, August, September. Right now in February, activity is fair.

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Seasonal Activity Chart

Current Status: fair

Moderate activity. Gag Grouper can be caught but may require more effort and local knowledge.

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Gag Grouper

Various

Gag Grouper is a popular gamefish species.

How to Catch Gag Grouper

Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Gag Grouper in Ocean Isle Beach.

Gag Grouper Fishing Regulations in North Carolina

Open Season

May 1 - December 31

Daily Bag Limit

1 per person per day within the 4 grouper aggregate

Size Limit

24-inch minimum total length

License Required

Coastal Recreational Fishing License

The 4 grouper aggregate includes gag, black, red, scamp, yellowfin, yellowmouth, and rock hind grouper.

⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the North Carolina state wildlife agency before fishing.

Related Species in North Carolina

Spotted Seatrout

Striped Bass

Redfish

Largemouth Bass

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Other Species to Fish in Ocean Isle Beach

Black Sea Bass Cobia Flounder Spanish Mackerel Spotted Seatrout Sheepshead

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