Carolina Beach, NC Fishing Trip — May
Your Carolina Beach, NC Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 79°F / Low 66°F6" rain · 15 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
What’s Biting in May
8 species
ExcellentRedfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
ExcellentKing Mackerel
Various
ExcellentSpotted Seatrout
Various
ExcellentSheepshead
Various
ExcellentFlounder
Various
ExcellentBlack Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
ExcellentSpanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
ExcellentCobia
Various
May Weather in Carolina Beach
79°F
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
6"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days
Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
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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
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.
King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per day
Size Limit:24-inch fork length minimum
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