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Rodanthe, NC Fishing Trip — May

Your Rodanthe, NC Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 72°F / Low 67°F5.9" rain · 13 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
King MackerelExcellent
King Mackerel
Various
RedfishExcellent
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
Black Sea BassExcellent
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
Spotted SeatroutExcellent
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Spanish MackerelExcellent
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
SheepsheadExcellent
Sheepshead
Various
CobiaExcellent
Cobia
Various

May Weather in Rodanthe

72°F
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
5.9"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

2 in Rodanthe + 127 Nearby

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Longer Days Sportfishing Charters - Tom Randall
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Longer Days Sportfishing Charters

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Longer Days is a 46' Buddy Davis custom Carolina Charter Boat built to comfortably fish the waters off the Outer Banks. She is a proven fish raiser with a reliable 853hp Caterpillar to get you to the fishing grounds and back.

offshoredeep seaBlue MarlinSailfish
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Oregon Inlet Fishing Center LLC - Oregon Inlet Fishing Center LLC
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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's Biting By Month

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King Mackerel

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

Redfish

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

Black Sea Bass

saltwater
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 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

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.

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.

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