Nags Head, NC Fishing Trip — February

Your Nags Head, NC Fishing Trip

February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 50°F / Low 42°F4" rain · 12 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in February

8 species
Spotted SeatroutGood
Spotted Seatrout
Various
SheepsheadGood
Sheepshead
Various
RedfishFair
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
FlounderFair
Flounder
Various
King MackerelLow
King Mackerel
Various
CobiaLow
Cobia
Various
Black Sea BassLow
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Spanish MackerelLow
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling

February Weather in Nags Head

50°F
Avg High
42°F
Avg Low
4"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

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

18 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 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.

Buy License Online — North Carolina

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.

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.

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