Topsail Beach, NC Fishing Trip — September

Your Topsail Beach, NC Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 80°F / Low 67°F2.3" rain · 8 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in September

8 species
King MackerelGood
King Mackerel
Various
CobiaGood
Cobia
Various
Spotted SeatroutGood
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Spanish MackerelGood
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
Black Sea BassGood
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
FlounderGood
Flounder
Various
RedfishFair
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
SheepsheadFair
Sheepshead
Various

September Weather in Topsail Beach

80°F
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
2.3"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

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 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

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.

Spotted Seatrout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per person per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Only one spotted seatrout greater than 24 inches may be included in the daily creel limit.

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