Emerald Isle, NC Fishing Trip — May
Your Emerald Isle, NC Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 77°F / Low 66°F8.4" 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
ExcellentCobia
Various
ExcellentSheepshead
Various
ExcellentSpanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
ExcellentBlack Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
ExcellentSpotted Seatrout
Various
ExcellentFlounder
Various
May Weather in Emerald Isle
77°F
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
8.4"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days
Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
4 Guides Matched
$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
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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
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.
Sheepshead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per person per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum total length