Species Fished
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.
Blue Marlin
Peak Months:
June – September
Blue Marlin
The Atlantic Ocean's premier gamefish. Many are caught each year in excess of 700 pounds.
Activity Range:
March - November
Yellowfin Tuna
Peak Months:
March -November
Yellowfin Tuna
These hard fighters are excellent table fare and are a year-round resident of our waters.
Activity Range:
Year-Round
King Mackerel
Peak Months:
September – April
King Mackerel
The largest member of the mackerel family can reach weights of 60 pounds or more. Delicious when grilled or broiled.
Activity Range:
Year-Round
Big Bluefish
Peak Months:
October – December & March – May
Big Bluefish
These large fish are hard fighters and many reach 20 pounds. Delicious when smoked.
Activity Range:
February - June & September - December
White Marlin
Peak Months:
July – October
White Marlin
These acrobatic marlin are caught frequently off our coast with multiple hookups occuring often.
Activity Range:
March - November
Dolphin
Peak Months:
June – September
Dolphin
One of the most beautiful of all gamefish and delicious with a firm, white, flaky meat.
Activity Range:
March - November
Spanish Mackerel
Peak Months:
May – September
Spanish Mackerel
Delicious cooked any way and abundant, these are a prized inshore catch.
Activity Range:
March - November
Cobia
Peak Months:
May – June
Cobia
Cobia has a slightly sweet, buttery white meat combined with a less oily oceanic taste. Sight casting into the schools of fish during breeding season is the best time to catch these highly sought after species.
Activity Range:
May - June
Red Drum
Peak Months:
April- November
Red Drum
The juvenile red drum is the North Carolina's state saltwater fish. Although it's delicious anyway prepared, locals love to boil the whole fish with potatoes.
Activity Range:
April-November
Sailfish
Peak Months:
May – October
Sailfish
This spectacular billfish is highly prized as a mount. Mounts can be obtained without killing the fish.
Activity Range:
March - November
Wahoo
Peak Months:
June – September
Wahoo
These speedy gamefish grow to great sizes off our coast and are excellent when grilled.
Activity Range:
March - November
Taylor Bluefish
Peak Months:
May – September
Taylor Bluefish
Scrappy fighters and better eating than their bigger relatives when fried, broiled or grilled.
Activity Range:
April - November
Speckled Trout
Peak Months:
April-November
Speckled Trout
These beautiful spotted fish are found both inshore and nearshore. It has a buttery sweet flavor that is often served sauteed, steamed, deep fried or grilled.
Activity Range:
April - November