Emerald Isle, NC Fishing Trip — October
Your Emerald Isle, NC Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 71°F / Low 58°F5.9" rain · 8 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in October
8 species
GoodSheepshead
Various
GoodFlounder
Various
FairRedfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
FairKing Mackerel
Various
FairCobia
Various
FairSpanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
FairBlack Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
FairSpotted Seatrout
Various
October Weather in Emerald Isle
71°F
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
5.9"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
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
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.
King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per day
Size Limit:24-inch fork length minimum