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Harkers Island, NC Fishing Trip — May

Your Harkers Island, NC Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 77°F / Low 66°F8.5" rain · 13 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
King MackerelExcellent
King Mackerel
Various
RedfishExcellent
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
CobiaExcellent
Cobia
Various
Black Sea BassExcellent
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Spotted SeatroutExcellent
Spotted Seatrout
Various
SheepsheadExcellent
Sheepshead
Various
Spanish MackerelExcellent
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various

May Weather in Harkers Island

77°F
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
8.5"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

3 Guides Matched

Carolina Traditions Guide Company - Carolina Traditions Guide Company
Carolina Traditions Guide Company

Carolina Traditions Guide Company

5(32)Top Rated

Carteret County Fishing Reports by local expert Capt Joe Tunstall.

Harkers Island, North Carolina
Salty Old Soul Charters - Salty Old Soul Charters
Salty Old Soul Charters

Salty Old Soul Charters

Harkers Island, North Carolina

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Harkers Island, North Carolina

A fly fishing and light tackle guide site for Flying Fish Charters llc (Albie there!) (false albacore)

fly fishingFalse Albacore
Harkers Island, 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

Black Sea Bass

saltwater
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 / fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • 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

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.

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.

Black Sea Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day
Size Limit:16-inch total length minimum

Regulations may vary by area and season; check current regulations before fishing.

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