Topsail Beach, NC Fishing Trip — July
Your Topsail Beach, NC Fishing Trip
July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 87°F / Low 76°F7.7" rain · 23 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in July
8 speciesJuly Weather in Topsail Beach
87°F
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
7.7"
Rainfall
23
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
4 Guides Matched
$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 inshore / fly fishing Fishing
- Waders (if not provided)
- Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
- Bug spray
- 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.
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.










