Sneads Ferry, NC Fishing Trip — May

Your Sneads Ferry, NC Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 78°F / Low 65°F6.4" rain · 14 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
CobiaExcellent
Cobia
Various
SheepsheadExcellent
Sheepshead
Various
Spanish MackerelExcellent
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
Black Sea BassExcellent
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Spotted SeatroutExcellent
Spotted Seatrout
Various
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various

May Weather in Sneads Ferry

78°F
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
6.4"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

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Prepare for Your Trip

Gear recommendations and packing list for your trip. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about gear. Here's a recommended packing list:

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Polarized sunglasses
Hat or visor
Weather-appropriate clothing
Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
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)
Rain jacket or windbreaker
Layered clothing (cooler offshore)
Light rain jacket
$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.

Things to Do in Sneads Ferry

Activities for your non-fishing days

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

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.

Cobia
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person per day, 1 per vessel per day
Size Limit:36-inch fork length minimum

Harvest allowed only with hook and line. Check for any seasonal closures or gear restrictions.

Sheepshead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per person per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum total length
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