Wanchese, NC Fishing Trip — August

Your Wanchese, NC Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 81°F / Low 73°F4" rain · 16 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in August

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

August Weather in Wanchese

81°F
Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
4"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days

Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

31 Guides Matched

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$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.

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

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

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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