Ocracoke Fishing

Got a thing for fish? Ocracoke fishing will make you happy as a clam. With mile after mile of undeveloped shoreline, surf fishing is popular, especially since you can drive along the shore until you see just the right spot. (However take note though that if you want to drive on the beach, you’ll need to purchase a driving permit from the National Park Service trailer at the Ocracoke Visitor Center.) If you BYOB your fishing trip (brought your own boat), the waters surrounding Ocracoke are rich fish-hunting ground.

Some of Ocracoke’s accommodations pay special attention to anglers. The marinas at The Anchorage Inn or Jolly Roger are where you schedule Gulf Stream or inshore fishing charters or to rent a small boat for your own adventure. The Harborside and Pony Island motels both provide boat docks, and there’s also a ramp at Harborside. The Castle Bed and Breakfast also has dockage that’s open for guests to use.

Two local tackle shops provide all the gear, bait and supplies you need. If you have any questions about what to expect on an Ocracoke fishing trip, the staff will gladly help out with advice – and maybe a story or two.

Capt. Marty's Outer Banks Fishing Reports

 

Tips for Better Ocracoke Fishing

Remember, there’s a reason they call it fishing and not catching. Channel the laid-back island vibe, go out there and relax. Take in the natural beauty and calm atmosphere at Ocracoke. And if you catch dinner while you’re at it, then it’s just all the sweeter.

Optimize your Ocracoke fishing experience with these helpful links: For information on Outer Banks charter fishing, this guides you to all the service offered. If you want to know more about what’s currently biting, the Outer Banks Fishing Report is updated daily.

One last note to keep in minds is that all saltwater anglers are required to buy the N.C. Coastal Recreational Fishing License. The license can be purchased on a 10-day, annual or lifetime basis or combined with other licenses issued by the Wildlife Resources Commission. Children younger than 16 do not need a license. For-hire vessels and ocean fishing piers have the option to purchase a blanket license that covers all their fishing patrons, so you may not need the license to fish on a certain pier or charter boat; be sure to ask. Fishing licenses can be purchased at the local tackle shops, online at www.ncwildlife.org or by calling (888) 248-6834.

Cap'n B Fishing Charters

Ocracoke Fishing
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
205 Irvin Garrish Highway, Anchorage Marina, Ocracoke
(252) 928-1421

Enjoy a day of world-class sportfishing from Ocracoke Island on the Cap'n B. An expansive and comfortable 48' Jarvis Newman fishing vessel, Cap...read more

Enjoy a day of world-class sportfishing from Ocracoke Island on the Cap'n B. An expansive...read more

Fish Ocracoke

Ocracoke Fishing
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
20 Berkley Club Road, Ocracoke
(252) 368-8283

For anglers of any skill level or anyone interested in spending time on the water, Fish Ocracoke takes them to the destination of their choice with maximum...read more

For anglers of any skill level or anyone interested in spending time on the water,...read more

Gecko Sportfishing

Ocracoke Fishing
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
205 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
(252) 921-0095

For a great, affordable day on the water for up to six anglers of any experience, including families with kids, a trip on the Gecko...read more

For a great, affordable day on the water for up to six anglers of any...read more

Anchorage Marina is located on Silver Lake Harbor across the street from The Anchorage Inn. The marina offers transient dockage with electric, water,...read more

Anchorage Marina is located on Silver Lake Harbor across the street from The Anchorage Inn. The...read more

This 10-slip dock is not a full-functioning marina as visitors may see elsewhere in Ocracoke. Rather, this dock has slips that are privately leased out to...read more

The National Park Service has a boat ramp in the heart of Ocracoke village, near the Cedar Island and Swan Quarter ferry docks. The launch area has two...read more

Join Ocracoke native Captain Ryan O’Neal for a fishing adventure aboard Tarheel, a 25’ Carolina Skiff powered by a 175 HP Suzuki outboard. With...read more

There’s no question that Ocracoke is an angler’s paradise. When you’re ready to sink a line, head here for a complete line of bait and tackle for inshore,...read more