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Hampstead, NC Fishing Trip — October

Your Hampstead, NC Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 71°F / Low 57°F4.4" rain · 8 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

8 species
SheepsheadGood
Sheepshead
Various
FlounderGood
Flounder
Various
King MackerelFair
King Mackerel
Various
RedfishFair
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
CobiaFair
Cobia
Various
Spotted SeatroutFair
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Spanish MackerelFair
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
Black Sea BassFair
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging

October Weather in Hampstead

71°F
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
4.4"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

3 Guides Matched

Carolina Flats Fishing - Carolina Flats Fishing
Carolina Flats Fishing

Carolina Flats Fishing

5(56)Top Rated

Fishing Charter Guide Inshore Islands | Carolina Flats Fishing | North Carolina

Hampstead, North Carolina
Grassy Sound Charters - Grassy Sound Charters
Grassy Sound Charters

Grassy Sound Charters

5(31)Top Rated
Hampstead, North Carolina
Katfish Kayak And Fishing Adventures - Katfish Kayak And Fishing Adventures
Katfish Kayak And Fishing Adventures

Katfish Kayak And Fishing Adventures

3(2)
inshore
Hampstead, North Carolina
$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

Peak
1 / 2

King Mackerel

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

Redfish

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

Cobia

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

Spotted Seatrout

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

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

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 Fishing

  • 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.

Buy License Online — North Carolina

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.

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per day
Size Limit:24-inch fork length minimum
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.

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