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Oak City, NC Fishing Trip — May

Your Oak City, NC Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 78°F / Low 61°F5.1" rain · 13 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting

May Weather in Oak City

78°F
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
5.1"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

5 Guides Near Oak City

No guides are based in Oak City, but these guides operate nearby.

Cww Inshore Charters Captain Scooter Lilley - Cww Inshore Charters Captain Scooter Lilley
Cww Inshore Charters Captain Scooter Lilley

Cww Inshore Charters Captain Scooter Lilley

5(11)Top Rated

NC Red Drum, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Striped Bass Charters | CWW Inshore Charters | United States

inshorefreshwaterSpeckled TroutSouthern Flounder
Williamston, North Carolina
Carolina Woods & Water Outfitters - Carolina Woods & Water Outfitters
Carolina Woods & Water Outfitters

Carolina Woods & Water Outfitters

5(9)Top Rated

North Carolina Whitetail Deer Hunting and Turkey Hunting

Scotland Neck, North Carolina
Tar Pam Guide Service - Tar Pam Guide Service
Tar Pam Guide Service

Tar Pam Guide Service

5(9)Top Rated

Light tackle fishing guide service targeting speckled trout, redfish, flounder, tarpon, striped bass, and shad on the Pamlico, Pungo, and Roanoke Rivers.

freshwaterinshoreSpeckled TroutRedfish
Bath, North Carolina
Escape Plan Guides L.L.C. - Escape Plan Guides L.L.C.
Escape Plan Guides L.L.C.

Escape Plan Guides L.L.C.

4.6(7)Top Rated

Recreational fishing and hunting guide business

Belhaven, North Carolina
Wicked East charters - Wicked East charters
Wicked East charters

Wicked East charters

5(1)Top Rated

Experience the thrill of North Carolina fishing charters and reel in an adventure like no other from a destination of your choice! Book your trip today!

Washington, North Carolina
$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

Blue Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Flathead Catfish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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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 inshore / freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • 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

Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

There are no statewide size or creel limits for blue catfish in North Carolina. Anglers should check for local regulations on specific bodies of water.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

There are some exceptions to the statewide regulations on certain waters. Check posted signage or the NC Wildlife Resources Commission website for specific regulations.

Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Striped Bass
Season:Varies by location; check specific regulations for the area you intend to fish.
Bag Limit:Varies by location; check specific regulations for the area you intend to fish.
Size Limit:Varies by location; check specific regulations for the area you intend to fish.

Striped bass regulations are complex and vary significantly by river system and coastal area. Consult the NC Wildlife Resources Commission or NC Division of Marine Fisheries regulations before fishing.

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