Manteo, NC Fishing Trip — October

Your Manteo, NC Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 69°F / Low 60°F5.7" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

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

October Weather in Manteo

69°F
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
5.7"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

28 Guides Matched

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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 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 / offshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • 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.

Sheepshead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per person per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum total length
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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