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Ocean Isle Beach, NC Fishing Trip — January

Your Ocean Isle Beach, NC Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 49°F / Low 33°F2.6" rain · 8 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
King MackerelLow
King Mackerel
Various
RedfishLow
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
FlounderLow
Flounder
Various
Spanish MackerelLow
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
Black Sea BassLow
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
CobiaLow
Cobia
Various

January Weather in Ocean Isle Beach

49°F
Avg High
33°F
Avg Low
2.6"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

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

8 Guides Matched

Salty Dawg Fishing Charters - Captain Harvey Wall
Verified
From $450
Captain Harvey Wall

Salty Dawg Fishing Charters

4.9(85)Top Rated

Salty Dawg Fishing Charters specializes in Inshore, Nearshore, Shark Fishing, and Kids Fishing Charters. Based in Ocean Isle Beach NC, but also serving Sunset Beach NC and Holden Beach NC. Veteran-Owned.

inshorenearshoreoffshoreSpiny DogfishRedfish
Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
Up to 4
Follow Me Charters - Follow Me Charters
Follow Me Charters

Follow Me Charters

4.9(97)Top Rated

Statement of Philosophy Follow Me Charters is committed to providing your party the best charter boat experience possible. With over 25 years experience charter fishing off of Ocean Isle, we will tailor a trip based on sea conditions, age of your party, and your personal interests to provid ...

Bluefish
Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
Captain Austin's Fishing Adventures - Captain Austin's Fishing Adventures
Captain Austin's Fishing Adventures

Captain Austin's Fishing Adventures

4.7(26)Top Rated

Ocean Isle Beach Offshore Fishing Guide - from bottom fishing to gulfstream bluewater trolling.

Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
Ol Blue Fishing Charters - Ol Blue Fishing Charters
Ol Blue Fishing Charters

Ol Blue Fishing Charters

5(18)Top Rated

- fishing charters inshore waters in and around Ocean Isle, Sunset Beach, Holden Beach, and Oak Island. Using light tackle with live and/or artificial bait.

Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
Salt Fever Guide Service - Salt Fever Guide Service
Salt Fever Guide Service

Salt Fever Guide Service

4.6(28)Top Rated

Whether you want to fish offshore or nearshore, our guides specialize in creating unique experiences.

Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
Speckulator Inshore Fishing Charters - Speckulator Inshore Fishing Charters
Speckulator Inshore Fishing Charters

Speckulator Inshore Fishing Charters

4.8(22)Top Rated

Take a trip down the intracoastal, tidal, and near shore waters of Ocean Isle & Sunset Beach with Speckulator inshore fishing charters and Captain Kyle Hughes. Catch fish and enjoy scenic views!

Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
Summertide Adventure Tours - Darren Bouley
Darren Bouley

Summertide Adventure Tours

4.8Top Rated

Summertide Adventure Tours – Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle Beach Kayak Eco Tours – Kayak Tours in Sunest Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, Shalllotte and Calabash, North Corolina

inshore
Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
Mad Kingz Fishing Charters - Mad Kingz Fishing Charters
Mad Kingz Fishing Charters

Mad Kingz Fishing Charters

Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Ocean Isle Beach Location 6855 Beach Drive SW Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 910-579-2424

inshore
Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
$850
Estimated total for 2 people
$425
per person
Charter $450
Tip $90
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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King Mackerel

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

Redfish

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

Spotted Seatrout

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

Flounder

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

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What to Bring

your guide provides all fishing gear and bait. Here's what else you should bring:

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 / nearshore / offshore / deep sea Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • 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

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.

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per day
Size Limit:24-inch fork length minimum
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.

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