Nags Head, NC Fishing Trip — December
Your Nags Head, NC Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 52°F / Low 42°F4.3" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in December
8 speciesDecember Weather in Nags Head
52°F
Avg High
42°F
Avg Low
4.3"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
18 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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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 offshore / fly fishing Fishing
- Rain jacket or windbreaker
- Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
- Waders (if not provided)
- Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
- Bug spray
North Carolina Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$45
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Inland, coastal, and unified licenses available.
Species Regulations
Spotted Seatrout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per person per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum
Only one spotted seatrout greater than 24 inches may be included in the daily creel limit.
Sheepshead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per person per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum total length
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









