Carolina Beach, NC Fishing Trip — April
Your Carolina Beach, NC Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 74°F / Low 59°F0.9" rain · 6 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in April
8 species
ExcellentSpotted Seatrout
Various
ExcellentSheepshead
Various
ExcellentFlounder
Various
GoodRedfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
GoodKing Mackerel
Various
GoodBlack Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
GoodSpanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
GoodCobia
Various
April Weather in Carolina Beach
74°F
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
0.9"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
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For Your Target Species
For the Season
$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.
Things to Do in Carolina Beach
Activities for your non-fishing days
What's Biting By Month
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North Carolina Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$45
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Inland, coastal, and unified licenses available.
Species Regulations
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.
Sheepshead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per person per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum total length
Flounder
Season:Varies; consult current regulations
Bag Limit:Varies; consult current regulations
Size Limit:16-inch minimum total length
Flounder regulations are subject to in-season adjustments. Check current regulations for open season and bag limits.
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.