Cape Carteret, NC Fishing Trip — January
Your Cape Carteret, NC Fishing Trip
January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 48°F / Low 33°F2.4" rain · 8 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in January
GoodSheepshead
Various
FairSpeckled Trout
Drift Fishing · Fly Fishing
LowSpanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
January Weather in Cape Carteret
48°F
Avg High
33°F
Avg Low
2.4"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
114 Guides Near Cape Carteret
No guides are based in Cape Carteret, but these guides operate nearby.
$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
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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.
Species Regulations
Sheepshead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per person per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum total length
Speckled Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum, only one fish greater than 24 inches total length may be included in the five-fish limit.
Special regulations may apply in certain areas; check local regulations.
Spanish Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per person per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum fork length