Sunset Beach, NC Fishing Trip — July

Your Sunset Beach, NC Fishing Trip

July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 87°F / Low 76°F8.7" rain · 24 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in July

8 species
King MackerelExcellent
King Mackerel
Various
CobiaExcellent
Cobia
Various
Spanish MackerelExcellent
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
Black Sea BassExcellent
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
RedfishGood
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
Spotted SeatroutGood
Spotted Seatrout
Various
SheepsheadGood
Sheepshead
Various
FlounderFair
Flounder
Various

July Weather in Sunset Beach

87°F
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
8.7"
Rainfall
24
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

1 in Sunset Beach + 86 Nearby

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$850
Estimated total for 2 people
$425
per person
Charter $450
Tip $90
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 inshore / nearshore / offshore / deep sea Fishing

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

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
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.

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