Rodanthe, NC Fishing Trip — August

Your Rodanthe, NC Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 79°F / Low 75°F4.8" rain · 13 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

8 species
Spanish MackerelExcellent
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
King MackerelGood
King Mackerel
Various
RedfishGood
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
Black Sea BassGood
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Spotted SeatroutGood
Spotted Seatrout
Various
CobiaGood
Cobia
Various
FlounderFair
Flounder
Various
SheepsheadFair
Sheepshead
Various

August Weather in Rodanthe

79°F
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
4.8"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

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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

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 offshore / deep sea Fishing

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

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

Spanish Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per person per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum fork length
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.

Black Sea Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day
Size Limit:16-inch total length minimum

Regulations may vary by area and season; check current regulations before fishing.

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