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