Nags Head, NC Fishing Trip — January

Your Nags Head, NC Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 44°F / Low 36°F1.9" rain · 6 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

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

January Weather in Nags Head

44°F
Avg High
36°F
Avg Low
1.9"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

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

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

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
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