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Beaufort, NC Fishing Trip — December

Your Beaufort, NC Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 56°F / Low 38°F4.3" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in December

8 species
SheepsheadFair
Sheepshead
Various
Spotted SeatroutFair
Spotted Seatrout
Various
King MackerelLow
King Mackerel
Various
RedfishLow
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
CobiaLow
Cobia
Various
Black Sea BassLow
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Spanish MackerelLow
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
FlounderLow
Flounder
Various

December Weather in Beaufort

56°F
Avg High
38°F
Avg Low
4.3"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

7 Guides Matched

Town Creek Marina - Town Creek Marina
Town Creek Marina

Town Creek Marina

4.6(283)Top Rated
Beaufort, North Carolina
Beaufort Charters - Beaufort Charters
Beaufort Charters

Beaufort Charters

4.8(6)Top Rated

Get in touch with Beaufort Charters to book your next fishing trip in Beaufort, NC. Contact us via phone, email, or fill out our online form.

Beaufort, North Carolina
Procastinator Sportfishing - Procastinator Sportfishing
Procastinator Sportfishing

Procastinator Sportfishing

4.8(5)Top Rated

Capt. John Cawthern offers affordable charter fishing specializing in vertical jigging and bottom fishing the Crystal Coast of North Carolina.

Beaufort, North Carolina
Atlantis Charters - Atlantis Charters
Atlantis Charters

Atlantis Charters

5(2)Top Rated
Beaufort, North Carolina
Lone Wolf Sportfishing Charters - Lone Wolf Sportfishing Charters
Lone Wolf Sportfishing Charters

Lone Wolf Sportfishing Charters

3.8(4)

Exterior and Interior pictures of the Lone Wolf

inshore
Beaufort, North Carolina
WaterDog Guide Service - WaterDog Guide Service
WaterDog Guide Service

WaterDog Guide Service

5(1)Top Rated
Beaufort, North Carolina
Lady Dianne Charters Ltd. - Lady Dianne Charters Ltd.
Lady Dianne Charters Ltd.

Lady Dianne Charters Ltd.

5(1)Top Rated

We answer your questions about our fishing charters and Caribbean style cruising charters in our FAQ.

Beaufort, North Carolina
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

King Mackerel

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Redfish

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Cobia

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Sheepshead

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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What to Bring

Check with your guide 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 inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

North Carolina Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$45
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Inland, coastal, and unified licenses available.

Buy License Online — North Carolina

Species Regulations

Sheepshead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per person per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum total length
Spotted Seatrout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per person per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Only one spotted seatrout greater than 24 inches may be included in the daily creel limit.

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per day
Size Limit:24-inch fork length minimum
Redfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person per day
Size Limit:18-27 inch slot limit

Only allowed to possess red drum within the slot size limit.

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