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Indian Beach, NC Fishing Trip — October

Your Indian Beach, NC Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 71°F / Low 57°F6.1" rain · 7 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

FlounderGood
Flounder
Various
CobiaFair
Cobia
Various
Spanish MackerelFair
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling

October Weather in Indian Beach

71°F
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
6.1"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

114 Guides Near Indian Beach

No guides are based in Indian Beach, but these guides operate nearby.

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Emerald Isle Adventures - Emerald Isle Adventures
Emerald Isle Adventures

Emerald Isle Adventures

5(264)Top Rated

Top rated Fishing Charters, Boat rentals & Beach portrait photographers in Emerald Isle. Proud to be a family owned and operated business. Looking for things to

Emerald Isle, North Carolina
Pogies Fishing and Kayaking Center - Pogies Fishing and Kayaking Center
Pogies Fishing and Kayaking Center

Pogies Fishing and Kayaking Center

4.8(307)Top Rated

Fishing, Tackle, Bait, Kayaks, Rentals, boat tours, kayak tours, eco tours, fishing trips, and more.

Swansboro, North Carolina
Bad Habit Sportfishing - Bad Habit Sportfishing
Bad Habit Sportfishing

Bad Habit Sportfishing

5(185)Top Rated

Fishing all of the North Carolina coast for over 30 years. Bad Habit Sportfishing specializes in fishing techniques that PRODUCE great catches. These catches include, Spanish Mackerel, Atlantic Bonito, Trout, Cobia, King Mackerel, Grouper, Snapper, Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, and Blue Marlin, just to name a few.

BluefishBonitoCobia
Sneads Ferry, North Carolina
Town Creek Marina - Town Creek Marina
Town Creek Marina

Town Creek Marina

4.6(283)Top Rated
Beaufort, North Carolina
Carolina Headboats Inc - Carolina Headboats Inc
Carolina Headboats Inc

Carolina Headboats Inc

4.5(275)Top Rated

The Carolina Princess, a 90-foot headboat based in Morehead City, North Carolina, answers frequently asked questions about their fishing trips.

Morehead City, North Carolina
Capt. Stacy Fishing Center - Capt. Stacy Fishing Center
Capt. Stacy Fishing Center

Capt. Stacy Fishing Center

4.3(712)

Capt. Stacy Fishing Center Offers Overnight, Half And Full Day Deep Sea Fishing Off The Coast Of Atlantic Beach, NC. Call Ahead To Book Your Trip Today!

Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing LLC - Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing LLC
Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing LLC

Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing LLC

5(120)Top Rated
Sneads Ferry, North Carolina
Crystal Coast Boat Charters and Rentals - Crystal Coast Boat Charters and Rentals
Crystal Coast Boat Charters and Rentals

Crystal Coast Boat Charters and Rentals

4.8(150)Top Rated

Let's work together. Contact us today for more information!

Emerald Isle, North Carolina
Reely Livin’ Charters - Reely Livin’ Charters
Reely Livin’ Charters

Reely Livin’ Charters

5(110)Top Rated

At Reely Livin' Charters, we are dedicated to giving you an experience that is unforgettable! Whether it be your first fish or chasing after that fish of a lifetime, we offer you inshore/nearshore fishing, eco-tours, and private cruises to make that dream a reality!

Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Topsail Island Fish & Dive Adventures - Topsail Island Fish & Dive Adventures
Topsail Island Fish & Dive Adventures

Topsail Island Fish & Dive Adventures

5(107)Top Rated
Holly Ridge, North Carolina
Spring Tide Guide Service - Spring Tide Guide Service
Spring Tide Guide Service

Spring Tide Guide Service

5(106)Top Rated

Book family-friendly fishing charters with a licensed captain in Holly Ridge. Enjoy inshore & nearshore trips with all gear provided.

inshore
Surf City, North Carolina
Steller Angler Guide Service Orvis Endorsed - Steller Angler Guide Service Orvis Endorsed
Steller Angler Guide Service Orvis Endorsed

Steller Angler Guide Service Orvis Endorsed

5(101)Top Rated
Surf City, North Carolina
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$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

Cobia

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

Flounder

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

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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

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.

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
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