North Topsail Beach, NC Fishing Trip — May
Your North Topsail Beach, NC Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 78°F / Low 65°F6.4" rain · 14 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in May
ExcellentSpeckled Trout
Drift Fishing · Fly Fishing
ExcellentSheepshead
Various
ExcellentFlounder
Various
May Weather in North Topsail Beach
78°F
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
6.4"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
2 in North Topsail Beach + 153 Nearby
$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
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North Carolina Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$45
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Inland, coastal, and unified licenses available.
Species Regulations
Speckled Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum, only one fish greater than 24 inches total length may be included in the five-fish limit.
Special regulations may apply in certain areas; check local regulations.
Sheepshead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per person per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum total length
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.