2025 Fishing Charters Guide

Choose from a variety of fishing trips on Big Bull Charters.

Captain Tim has over 20 years of fishing experience in the waters off the Outer Banks. His focus is on providing exceptional fishing experiences for first time anglers to the more seasoned pros. He provides great opportunities for families with children; young or old. Tim helps the group, both children and adults, realize the excitement that can be found fishing in these waters. Fish to be found here include Red and Black Drum, Weakfish, Spotted Sea Trout, Flounder, Bluefish, Cobia, Albacore, Spanish Mackeral. Also provides clam digging trips to cool off in the heat of the summer, The Black Pearl is a 27′ C Hawk 225HP outboard engine. You’ll find it provides an exceptionally powerful ride for an exceptional well-built boat. It was built here in North Carolina, and has a tower to make it easy to find the fish. All Coast Guard required equipment is on-board. Navigation electronics to get us to the secret spots time after time. The Black Pearl includes a Jack-Plate to get into the shallower water to fill our cooler. You are welcome to bring your personal tackle on your trip to the back-country fishing of the shallow flats of the Pamlico Sound out of Hatteras or near shore fishing grounds. Located in the village of Hatteras located at the southern tip of Cape Hatteras, NC.

A full service fishing marina and ship's store. 

Fish or go a pirating on board the Cap'N Clam

Fun, family-oriented and professional fishing and maritime trips. 

Dock of the Bay Marina carries everything and anything you may have forgot for your boat trip. Conveniently located in Kitty Hawk Bay, the marina is a must-stop before your sailing excursion.

Charter boat fishing on the glorious Outer Banks.

You can truly choose your own Outer Banks adventure with this company that has a mission to promote conservation and respect for the natural resources of the OBX while creating fun and family-friendly experiences that highlight the beauty of this barrier island shoreline. EnvirOBX Island EcoAdventures features a far-ranging variety of customizable trips that range from kayak fishing expeditions to full OBX experiences complete with area tours, ensuring that visitors of all interests can find the perfect experience that captures the inherent beauty of the OBX lifestyle.

Experience unmatchable sportfishing on the Outer Banks! The Outer Banks, also referred as ‘the Billfish Capital of the World’, offers some of the world’s finest OBX sportfishing and the most preferred game fish. Treat yourself to an on the water experience by reeling in yellowfin tuna, dolphin (mahi-mahi), wahoo, marlin, sailfish and bluefin tuna.

Sportfishing for inshore and offshore species. 

Wet a line on board the Full Moon!

Embark on an adventure that you and your crew will never forget with a fun Hatteras Island expedition that is commandeered by Godspeed Charters. This Hatteras village-based charter business features a wide range of activities for families of all interests, including romantic tours, crabbing and clamming, and deep-sea fishing trips, ensuring that everyone can add an extra dose of on-the-water fun and excitement to every Outer Banks getaway.

Get ready to catch the “big” one and make your charter boat experience a memorable one at Good Times Sportsfishing. Captain Andy and his crew will take you fishing in the Gulf Stream on the 47-foot custom made Carolina boat built on Roanoke Island. On the Good Times, anglers will have the opportunity to fish for everything from sailfish, marlin, wahoo and tuna to dolphin amberjack and grouper. A prime location off beautiful Hatteras Island, the two ocean currents provide anglers with a top-rate fishing experience. Bait and 20, 50, 80 and 130 lbs. tackle is furnished on board. Enjoy fishing with top-of-the-line PENN International and Shimano reels and custom rods. If you are interested in fishing for shark, ask about the shark charter.  Captain Andy has been fishing the Gulf Stream waters for nearly 20 years and has logged well over 2,500 trips. The Good Times leaves at dawn and returns by 4 or 5 p.m. for at least six hours of prime-time fishing. Powered by a 700 HP Lugger, the Good Times can cruise at more than 20 knots and holds up to six passengers. A large cockpit is equipped with a custom fighting chair and two companion chairs. The air-conditioned salon has ample seating and storage. Families, children, first-time anglers and pros are all welcome on board. One thing is for sure. Anglers who go out with Captain Andy are sure to return year after year for another grand fishing adventure. Remember, every season is fishing season at Good Times Sportsfishing. Call or go online to book your charter today.

Ready for an exciting adventure on the waters of the Atlantic? Hac-n-Sac Charters will take you and five others out on the seas for a day filled of fishing and sight-seeing. Reasonably priced and worth every penny, the charter trip is a no-brainer when visiting the Outer Banks.

Guided hunting and fishing on the Outer Banks.

A variety of family-friendly fishing trips and cruises.

OBX Crabbing & Shrimping Charters is a full-time commercial fishing family here to give your family a real Outer Banks experience. Their trips are very hands on, lots of fun, and educational for all ages. Guests often see dolphin, osprey, pelicans, and all types of marine life, along with catching some fresh North Carolina seafood.

From fishing charters to marine supplies, Oden’s Dock in Hatteras village has something for every Hatteras Island visitor who loves the open waters. Situated on the edge of the Pamlico Sound and an easy cruise away from Hatteras Inlet, Oden’s Dock offers some of the easiest access to the Gulf Stream on the Outer Banks, as well as miles more for mariners and everyday visitors alike.

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt" or the vacationing fisherman.  Give us a call at: 1-800-272-5199!

Outer Banks Adventures lives up to its name, thanks to a far-reaching range of tours and trips that highlight the beauty of life on the water throughout the Outer Banks. Try family-friendly explorations by paddleboard or boat. There are a world of experiences waiting for visitors who want to explore every corner of the barrier island coastline.

See a different side of the Outer Banks by boat with Outer Banks Excursions! Relax and enjoy the scenery, escape to a sandbar, see the islands from the water or marvel at our breathtaking sunsets. You’re in safe hands with Captain Len. Experience the Outer Banks by boat! Captain Len has been on the water all his life and comes from a long line of captains. His vast experience will show you a different side of the islands. Our tours will take you to the most beautiful parts of the Outer Banks. Take a loop tour, relax on a sand bar or enjoy our famous sunsets and see some sights along the way.

Ready to face the great outdoors with a new and exciting challenge? Call The Outer Banks Waterfowl and Fishing Guide Service for a fishing or hunting adventure of your choice!

A full-service boating marina with onsite restaurant and ship's store. 

Rock On Charters promises you the “best fishing experience you’ll have in the South.“  Rock On’s Marc Kerns, a US Coast Guard approved captain, has been fishing the Outer Banks’ waters most of his life, and he’s always trying new and old techniques to help him improve his and his clients’ angling skills. Rock On keeps it simple and affordable and yet will still cater a fishing tour to your or your family’s individual needs. Captain Kerns will take you out on a Coast Guard approved and fully equipped Center Console, loaded down with all the rods, tackle, bait and ice you’ll need.For children and beginners, Kerns provides a professional, courteous and patient approach and for seasoned anglers, he goes the extra mile to locate feeding fish, always living up to Rock On’s reputation of providing locals and vacationers with a satisfying and memorable fishing experience.Rock On is very kid and family friendly and “takes a great deal of pride” in being the only charter on the beach to offer a Kid Adventure trip with hands-on experience, teaching all the basics: bait & hook, catch & release and the thrill of catching and taking home the keepers. The family trips also double as a sightseeing tour that’s often enhanced by visits from dolphins swimming and playing beside the boat and pelicans diving for fish.Just call or use the online form any time to book your charter, and Captain Kerns will be waiting for you in the water at the Washington Baum Public Boat Ramp, where you’ll find plenty of parking and clean restrooms.

Offshore fishing the glorious Outer Bans waters!

Climb aboard one of the largest boats in Hatteras Harbor Marina for an adventure that you and your fishing crew will never forget. Sea Creature Sportfishing brings decades of fishing experience to the table with every trip, and launches from the tip of Hatteras village to explore some of the best waters for angling that the East Coast has to offer.

If you are looking for something more exciting than sitting on the beach, why not try fishing in the world renowned waters off the Outer Banks? Sharky’s Fishing Charters offers offshore, inshore, and sound fishing for every angler, regardless of experience. Sharky’s has plenty of comfortable charter boats in our fleet.  You can choose offshore fishing for a more intense experience, inshore fishing for an excursion closer to shore, or a relaxing sound fishing trip. If you do choose to go offshore fishing expect to spot some very cool sea life in the Gulf Stream. The First Mate on every fishing charter is there to assist you in any way you need. He or she will help you be involved in the full fishing experience. You can choose between half, three-quarter, and full day fishing adventures, along with two-hour Sunset or Dolphin Watch Cruises. Sharky’s even offers overnight fishing trips if you are feeling more adventurous. Sharky’s has a full supply of any fishing equipment that you may need. From poles to bait and tackle, they have it all. Don’t forget to pick up one of their popular tee shirts while you are there. With educated and experienced captains on every boat, you are sure to have a memorable experience on one of Sharky’s fishing adventures!  

Spend a day with family and friends on the beautiful Croatan Sound as Captain John Silver takes you to his backyard fishing grounds. You'll catch shrimp and crabs and create memories that will last a lifetime. Plus, you get to keep what you catch! Somerset Charters offers specialized private two, three, or four-hour inshore crabbing and shrimping charters on the Miss Somerset II, a 36-foot Evans deadrise that can accommodate up to six passengers. The boat has all USCG-required safety equipment and gear and offers a shade canopy and a Bluetooth stereo. Captain Silver provides top-of-the-line gear and all fishing licenses and welcomes families and children. A crabbing and shrimping trip should be on your list of must-do’s for your Outer Banks vacation — the scenery is amazing, it's a hands-on activity and, most importantly, it's fun!

Come explore the brackish waters of the OBX while on vacation in Carova or any of the other northern beachs. Specializing in targeting a large variety of brackish water fish like rock fish, flounder, trout, puppy drum, large mouth bass and much more! We can accomodate all ages; maximum of four people. Full and half day trips avaliable. All licenses, ice and tackle provided. With years of experience in these waters we are ready to show your family a great time!

Sitting at the closest point to the Gulf Stream north of Florida, Teach’s Lair Marina is an ideal destination for a successful and memorable fishing experience. Teach’s is a full-service marina in south Hatteras Village that advertises “World Class Fishing, One-Stop Shopping“ and “Family Fun - Both Day and Night.“ It offers inshore and sound fishing and a variety of boat sizes available at full and half day rates and a staff prepared to assist with all you need before, during and after the catch, including cleaning and preparing it for your trip home or your dinner on the Banks.Also available on site is a full service Ship’s Store which includes a world class tackle shop and convenience store, carrying all the supplies you’ll need for fishing, for your stay on the Outer Banks and your return trip home. The store stocks clothing and gifts, along with fishing rods, basic supplies and groceries and has 24-hour fuel service.Just behind the Ship’s Store, Billfish Bar & Grill serves lunch, dinner and cocktails and provides a front row seat to spectacular sound sunsets and all the action going on at the Marina.Teach’s also provides a launch ramp with plenty of room for trailer parking across the street, wreck diving and boat dockage.

A world-class fishing fleet for sportfishing adventures. 

The Deep Blue is a spacious 52’ Buddy Davis offshore sportfisher. It runs on a pair of 1050 HP Mann engines and can fit a maximum of six anglers at any given time. It’s not only a nice vessel to look at, but you’ll find it comes with all the necessary equipment to get the job done.  The Deep Blue Crew will provide you with top of the line rods, reels, and tackle for the trip.  Not to mention a fighting chair ready for you to fight your big game catch!  And the interior is maxed out with comforts you won’t find on other boats like 4 AC units to keep guests comfortable when you’re not fishing, indoor restroom facilities, couches and a TV with DVD player as well as a sound system so you can fish to the tunes that pump you up!