Flounder on the Outer Banks: Surf & Inlet Fishing Guide
How to catch flounder on the Outer Banks: the best live and strip baits, the Carolina rig, when and where to fish, and how to set the hook on a flatfish.
Sea Mullet (Kingfish) on the Outer Banks: Surf Fishing Guide
How to catch sea mullet (Virginia mullet/kingfish) in the Outer Banks surf: best bait and rigs, when they run, where to find them, and why they eat great.
Bluefish on the Outer Banks: Surf Fishing Guide
How to catch bluefish in the Outer Banks surf: the best baits and lures, when they run, why you need a wire leader, where to find them, and eating tips.
What Is Surf Fishing? A Beginner Guide (Outer Banks Edition)
What surf fishing is, how it works, what gear and license you need, what you can catch, and how to start on the Outer Banks.
Surf Fishing Duck, Kitty Hawk & the Northern OBX Beaches
How to surf fish the northern Outer Banks towns — Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head — with walk-on access and no 4×4 required.
Surf Fishing Knots for the Outer Banks: The 4 You Actually Need
The four fishing knots that matter for OBX surf fishing — the palomar, improved clinch, double uni, and dropper loop — and how to tie each one.
Corolla Surf Fishing Guide: The 4×4 Beaches & Northern OBX
Where to surf fish Corolla and the Carova 4×4 beaches, how the Beach Parking Permit works, what is biting when, and the rules to know before you go.
NC Non-Resident Saltwater Fishing License: What OBX Visitors Need
Last updated: May 2026. Always confirm current fees and rules at the NCDMF before you fish. If you’re visiting the Outer Banks from out of state and planning to surf fish, you need a North Carolina Coastal Recreational Fishing License (CRFL). Here’s exactly what you need. Who Needs a License Anyone 16 or older fishing…
OBX High Tide vs Low Tide: When to Fish the Outer Banks
Last updated: May 2026. “What time is high tide?” is the most-asked question on the OBX beach, and the honest answer is: it depends on what you’re fishing for and where. Here’s how to actually use the tide chart instead of just checking it. The General OBX Rule The two hours before high tide and…
Outer Banks Fishing Report Roundup: Where to Find Daily Updates
Last updated: May 2026. Knowing what’s biting before you drive out matters. Start with our OBX surf fishing report for live water temps, wind, and what’s on the boards. Below: where Outer Banks surf and pier anglers actually get their fishing reports — and how to read them. Tackle Shop Reports Tackle shops are the…
