Kingfish Fishing in North Carolina

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Expert captains ready to take you on your next adventure in North Carolina.

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

Seasonal Activity Chart

Current Status: poor

Low activity season. Kingfish are less active and catches may be limited. Consider targeting other species.

BEST

GOOD

FAIR

POOR

Kingfish

Various

How to Catch Kingfish

Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Kingfish in North Carolina.

Kingfish Fishing Regulations in North Carolina

Open Season

Year-round

Daily Bag Limit

3 per person

Size Limit

24-inch fork length minimum

License Required

Coastal Recreational Fishing License

No more than one king mackerel greater than 70 pounds may be possessed.

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

Popular Cities for Kingfish Fishing in North Carolina

Hatteras

Other Popular Species in North Carolina

Tiger Shark White Bass Spotted Bass Hybrid Striped Bass Crappie Largemouth Bass Bluegill Blue Catfish