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Carolina Shores, NC Fishing Trip — July

Your Carolina Shores, NC Fishing Trip

July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 87°F / Low 76°F8.7" rain · 24 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in July

CobiaExcellent
Cobia
Various
Spanish MackerelExcellent
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
FlounderFair
Flounder
Various

July Weather in Carolina Shores

87°F
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
8.7"
Rainfall
24
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

87 Guides Near Carolina Shores

No guides are based in Carolina Shores, but these guides operate nearby.

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Salty Dawg Fishing Charters - Captain Harvey Wall
Verified
From $450
Captain Harvey Wall

Salty Dawg Fishing Charters

4.9(85)Top Rated

Salty Dawg Fishing Charters specializes in Inshore, Nearshore, Shark Fishing, and Kids Fishing Charters. Based in Ocean Isle Beach NC, but also serving Sunset Beach NC and Holden Beach NC. Veteran-Owned.

inshorenearshoreoffshoreSpiny DogfishRedfish
Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
Up to 4
Hot Ticket Fishing Charters - Hot Ticket Fishing Charters
Hot Ticket Fishing Charters

Hot Ticket Fishing Charters

5(308)Top Rated

Carolina Beach Fishing Charters frequently asked questions about Offshore Fishing, Inshore Fishing & Bottom Fishing in Carolina Beach.

Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Intracoastal Angler - Intracoastal Angler
Intracoastal Angler

Intracoastal Angler

4.8(342)Top Rated

Intracoastal Angler is a fishing supply and lifestyle store based out of Wilmington, NC. Shop fishing gear and explore the latest in hats, hoodies, shirts, and accessories to fit your fishing lifestyle at Intracoastal Angler.

Wilmington, North Carolina
Tour H2O - Tour H2O
Tour H2O

Tour H2O

4.9(270)Top Rated

We offer Pontoon boat tours, Tiki boat tours, Kayak tours, and family fishing trips

Holden Beach, North Carolina
BlackBird Guide Services - BlackBird Guide Services
BlackBird Guide Services

BlackBird Guide Services

5(149)Top Rated

Give us a shout and book your Fishing Charter with BlackBird Guide Services today! We look forward to hearing from you and showing you our beautiful coast.

Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Hurricane Fleet Charter Fishing & Dolphin Cruises - Hurricane Fleet Charter Fishing & Dolphin Cruises
Hurricane Fleet Charter Fishing & Dolphin Cruises

Hurricane Fleet Charter Fishing & Dolphin Cruises

4.3(1009)
Calabash, North Carolina
5 More Minutes - 5 More Minutes
5 More Minutes

5 More Minutes

5(139)Top Rated

Private boat rides in Oak Island and Southport, NC with 5 More Minutes Charters. Seating available for 6, with tour options available all year.

Oak Island, North Carolina
Oak Island Fishing Charters - Oak Island Fishing Charters
Oak Island Fishing Charters

Oak Island Fishing Charters

5(134)Top Rated

Check out Oak Island Fishing Charters for your Offshore, Nearshore, Backwater or kids fishing adventure!

Oak Island, North Carolina
Calabash Fishing Fleet - Calabash Fishing Fleet
Calabash Fishing Fleet

Calabash Fishing Fleet

4.2(486)

Loads of info about fishing the Carolina Coast from Calabash, NC to Myrtle Beach, SC, we share stories, tips, and local fishing lore.

Calabash, North Carolina
Wilmington Fishing Expeditions - Wilmington Fishing Expeditions
Wilmington Fishing Expeditions

Wilmington Fishing Expeditions

5(118)Top Rated

Wilmington Fishing Expeditions - Fly fishing & light tackle - Oak Island | Bald Head | Wrightsville | Carolina Beach | Figure Eight | Topsail

Wilmington, North Carolina
Reel Teal Charters - Reel Teal Charters
Reel Teal Charters

Reel Teal Charters

5(92)Top Rated
Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Follow Me Charters - Follow Me Charters
Follow Me Charters

Follow Me Charters

4.9(97)Top Rated

Statement of Philosophy Follow Me Charters is committed to providing your party the best charter boat experience possible. With over 25 years experience charter fishing off of Ocean Isle, we will tailor a trip based on sea conditions, age of your party, and your personal interests to provid ...

Bluefish
Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
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$850
Estimated total for 2 people
$425
per person
Charter $450
Tip $90
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

Cobia

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

Flounder

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

Spanish Mackerel

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Wilmington19 guides · 47 miCarolina Beach17 guides · 40 miWrightsville Beach14 guides · 49 miOcean Isle Beach8 guides · 7 miSupply5 guides · 18 miSouthport5 guides · 29 mi

What to Bring

your guide provides all fishing gear and bait. Here's what else you should bring:

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 / nearshore / offshore / deep sea Fishing

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

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Species Regulations

Cobia
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person per day, 1 per vessel per day
Size Limit:36-inch fork length minimum

Harvest allowed only with hook and line. Check for any seasonal closures or gear restrictions.

Spanish Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per person per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum fork 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.

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