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 speciesMay 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
$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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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.
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.











