Rodanthe, NC Fishing Trip — January

Your Rodanthe, NC Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 46°F / Low 39°F2.3" rain · 7 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
Black Sea BassLow
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
FlounderLow
Flounder
Various
Spanish MackerelLow
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
CobiaLow
Cobia
Various

January Weather in Rodanthe

46°F
Avg High
39°F
Avg Low
2.3"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

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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.

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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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