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Topsail Beach, NC Fishing Trip — October

Your Topsail Beach, NC Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 71°F / Low 57°F4.4" rain · 8 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

8 species
SheepsheadGood
Sheepshead
Various
FlounderGood
Flounder
Various
King MackerelFair
King Mackerel
Various
RedfishFair
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
CobiaFair
Cobia
Various
Spotted SeatroutFair
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Spanish MackerelFair
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
Black Sea BassFair
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging

October Weather in Topsail Beach

71°F
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
4.4"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

4 Guides Matched

Mike Hoffman Fishing Guide - Mike Hoffman
Claimed
From $500
Mike Hoffman

Mike Hoffman Fishing Guide

5(16)Top Rated

Inshore all inclusive fishing charters in Topsail beach and Surf city Nc. Family friendly private group fishing trips year round with a local captain ,

inshorefly fishing
Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Up to 5
A&B Saltwater Adventures LLC - A&B Saltwater Adventures LLC
A&B Saltwater Adventures LLC

A&B Saltwater Adventures LLC

4.8(50)Top Rated

A&B Saltwater Adventures LLC offers Topsail Sport Fishing charters from Near Shore, Half Day, Full Day and Gulf Stream Trips offshore!

Topsail Beach, North Carolina
South End Adventures - South End Adventures
South End Adventures

South End Adventures

5(36)Top Rated

Step aboard Cap’n Boo, the ultimate fishing charter boat designed to tackle the challenges of the open ocean with ease! Built in a commercial-style workboat fashion, she boasts formidable power, ensuring you're fully equipped to reel in the big catches that await.

Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Native Son Guide Service - Native Son Guide Service
Native Son Guide Service

Native Son Guide Service

5(8)Top Rated
Topsail Beach, North Carolina
$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

Peak
1 / 2

King Mackerel

Various
J
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

Cobia

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

Spotted Seatrout

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 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.

Buy License Online — North Carolina

Species Regulations

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

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.

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