Plan a Fishing Trip to Hatteras, NC

30 guidesBest months: May, June, July, April

What's Biting in Hatteras Right Now

King Mackerel
ExcellentVarious
Redfish
Excellentsaltwater
Bottom fishing, Trolling, Jigging
Bonito
ExcellentVarious
Longbill Spearfish
ExcellentVarious
Warmouth
ExcellentVarious
Weakfish
ExcellentVarious
Spotted Seatrout
ExcellentVarious
White Marlin
ExcellentVarious
White Sea Bass
ExcellentVarious
Porbeagle
ExcellentVarious
Sharks
ExcellentVarious
Cubera Snapper
ExcellentVarious
Cobia
ExcellentVarious
Houndfish
Excellentsaltwater
Casting, Trolling, Fly Fishing
Knobbed Porgy
ExcellentVarious
Dusky Shark
ExcellentVarious
Sand Tiger Shark
ExcellentVarious
Golden Tilefish
ExcellentVarious
Gray Triggerfish
ExcellentVarious
Jolthead Porgy
ExcellentVarious
Black Marlin
ExcellentVarious
Tripletail
ExcellentVarious
Bluefish
Excellentsaltwater
Trolling, Casting, Live Baiting
Blackfin Snapper
ExcellentVarious
Bluefin Tuna
ExcellentVarious
Blueline Tilefish
ExcellentVarious
Longfin Mako
ExcellentVarious
Bonnethead Shark
ExcellentVarious
Sheepshead Porgy
ExcellentVarious
Coney
ExcellentVarious
Eagle Ray
ExcellentVarious
Gag Grouper
ExcellentVarious
Giant Sea Bass
ExcellentVarious
Goliath Grouper
ExcellentVarious
Spinner Shark
ExcellentVarious
Jack Crevalle
ExcellentVarious
Kingfish
ExcellentVarious
Lane Snapper
ExcellentVarious
Lemon Shark
ExcellentVarious
Roosterfish
ExcellentVarious
Shortfin Mako
ExcellentVarious
Smooth Dogfish
ExcellentVarious
Smooth Hammerhead
ExcellentVarious
Snowy Grouper
ExcellentVarious
Spanish Mackerel
Excellentsaltwater
Casting, Trolling, Live Bait
Speckled Hind
ExcellentVarious
Spot
ExcellentVarious
Striped Marlin
ExcellentVarious
Swordfish
ExcellentVarious
Thresher Shark
ExcellentVarious
Vermilion Snapper
ExcellentVarious
Mangrove Snapper
ExcellentVarious
Wahoo
ExcellentVarious
Nurse Shark
ExcellentVarious
Whitebone Porgy
ExcellentVarious
African Pompano
ExcellentVarious
Yellow Jack
ExcellentVarious
Yellowfin Grouper
ExcellentVarious
Yellowfin Tuna
ExcellentVarious
Yellowtail Snapper
ExcellentVarious
Tiger Shark
ExcellentVarious
Tiger Grouper
ExcellentVarious
Bigeye Tuna
ExcellentVarious
Palometa
ExcellentVarious
Pigfish
ExcellentVarious
Black Drum
ExcellentVarious
Blackfin Tuna
ExcellentVarious
Pumpkinseed
ExcellentVarious
Queen Triggerfish
ExcellentVarious
Blue Shark
ExcellentVarious
Red Porgy
ExcellentVarious
Sandbar Shark
ExcellentVarious
Scalloped Hammerhead
ExcellentVarious
Scamp Grouper
ExcellentVarious
Schoolmaster Snapper
ExcellentVarious
Scup
ExcellentVarious
Sevengill Shark
ExcellentVarious
Silk Snapper
ExcellentVarious
Silky Shark
ExcellentVarious
Skipjack Tuna
ExcellentVarious
Spotted Gar
ExcellentVarious
Starry Flounder
ExcellentVarious
Croaker
ExcellentVarious
Dog Snapper
ExcellentVarious
Finetooth Shark
ExcellentVarious
Frigate Tuna
ExcellentVarious
Graysby
ExcellentVarious
Great Hammerhead
ExcellentVarious
Greater Amberjack
ExcellentVarious
Grouper
ExcellentVarious
Grunt
ExcellentVarious
Horse-eye Jack
ExcellentVarious
Ladyfish
ExcellentVarious
Mackerel
ExcellentVarious
Mahi Mahi
ExcellentVarious
Mutton Snapper
ExcellentVarious
Cownose Ray
ExcellentVarious
Almaco Jack
ExcellentVarious
American Eel
ExcellentVarious
Arctic Grayling
ExcellentVarious
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
ExcellentVarious
Barracuda
Excellentsaltwater
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Blacknose Shark
ExcellentVarious
Blacktip Shark
ExcellentVarious
Blue Marlin
ExcellentVarious
Bull Shark
ExcellentVarious
Cero Mackerel
ExcellentVarious
Black Grouper
ExcellentVarious
Black Sea Bass
Excellentsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Jigging, Live Bait
Flounder
GoodVarious
Yelloweye Snapper
GoodVarious
Halfbeak
GoodVarious
Sailfish
GoodVarious
Sheepshead
GoodVarious
Lesser Amberjack
GoodVarious
Striped Bass
Goodboth
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Warsaw Grouper
GoodVarious
Winter Flounder
GoodVarious
Rock Hind
GoodVarious
Sauger
GoodVarious
Sixgill Shark
GoodVarious
Spotted Bass
Goodfreshwater
Casting, Jigging, Trolling
Opah
GoodVarious
Hogfish
GoodVarious
Nassau Grouper
GoodVarious
Needlefish
GoodVarious
Northern Pike
GoodVarious
Red Grouper
GoodVarious
Hickory Shad
FairVarious
Spiny Dogfish
FairVarious
American Shad
FairVarious
Burbot
LowVarious

What to Bring

Check with Hatteras guides about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For offshore / inshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Light rain jacket

North Carolina Fishing License

License: Unified Inland Fishing License

Consult local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist.