Outer Banks Fishing Charters

This is the hardest question to answer, because weather on the Outer Banks can change quickly.  Oregon Inlet Captains reserve the right to cancel charters based on weather conditions.  We try our best to cancel as early as possible, because we understand that each party’s travel plans our different.

We’ve provided this charter weather forecast link to help our charters understand how we gather weather information.  This is a forecast from the general area that we typically fish.  This forecast is based upon multiple variables including wind, wave height, and wave period.  Our general rule is we DO NOT FISH IN MAGENTA / DARK PURPLE.  Red and Orange forecasts are fishable, but not recommended for children, elders, novices, and those prone to getting seasick.

When you turn on Oregon Inlet Road, hang a left just after the median, towards the big building. The Fishing Center Building will front and center, veer right. Our slip is shy of midway down the west-side dock. You can park left or right of the parking lot. If you’re standing on the south steps of the Fishing Center, our boat is about 1-2 o’clock. We’ll be sitting proud within slip #47.

The physical address to the fishing center is:

8770 Oregon Inlet Road, Nags Head – NC 27959

Some mapping programs will find us:

98 NC Highway 12 South, Nags Head – NC 27959

We supply all of your fishing equipment and licenses.  Just basically take what you would bring to the beach.  Food, Beverages, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Cooler, Medications/Motion Sickness, Tip for the Mate.

The type and quantity of fish caught will depend upon the type of charter, time of year, weather and sea conditions. While there are no guarantees on type and number of fish, our Captains do their best to maximize your time on the water. The table below will give you an idea of what is traditionally caught throughout the year.

Seasonality Chart

Please don’t blame the mate for a bad day of fishing. That’s why it’s called fishing and not catching. Our crew works incredibly hard each season before the first charter steps on the boat. He spends a lot of time preparing the tackle and maintaining the boat for each fishing season. A 20% is considerate for the hard work.

Our For-Hire Permit is licensed for 6 passengers.

No. Our vessel is equipped with a “6-Pack” blanket license that covers charters up to 6 passengers. We also have appropriate permits that allow you to keep the fish you catch. Of course, we follow all local/state/federal guidelines for catching limits and sizes.

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center has a full-service fish cleaning crew. We leave the dock early, so we can get in early. This allows you to beat the crowd to the fish cleaner and avoid a long wait. The fishing center charges $.40 per pound of the pre-cleaned fish.

Captain Roger recommends that if you’re scared about getting sea-sick, start taking the seasickness medication the day before around noon and before you go to bed. Don’t take an entire pill, but maybe nibble at it. Also don’t exceed the medication’s label recommendation. Doing this allows you to get a good night’s rest. In the morning you can continue to nibble at it as you feel necessary. If you wait until the morning to take the recommended dosage, you’re likely to sleep or be droisy all day. Some folks also have great success with the little motion sickness patches.