Sound-Side Fishing on Hatteras: Canadian Hole and the Pamlico Flats
What Canadian Hole really is, how to fish the shallow Pamlico flats behind Hatteras Island, and why the sound is the answer when the ocean is blown out.
Oregon Inlet Surf Fishing: Ramps, the Pier and the Tide
How to fish Oregon Inlet from shore: the free Bonner Bridge Pier, Ramps 2 and 4, what runs each season, and why the tide decides everything.
ORV Ramp 2 (Bodie Island): Access, Fishing, and What to Expect
ORV Ramp 2 is the first drive-on beach access south of Nags Head, sitting at the southern end of the Coquina Beach parking area on Bodie Island. It’s directly across NC-12 from the entrance road to the Bodie Island Lighthouse, roughly midway between the town of Nags Head and Oregon Inlet. The National Park Service…
ORV Ramp 25 (Salvo Boardwalk): Access, Fishing, and What to Expect
ORV Ramp 25 south of Salvo: the newest Hatteras beach access, with a walk-on boardwalk, parking, permits, and the local surf-fishing read.
Outer Banks Fishing Charters: Types, Costs & Whether You Need One
An overview of Outer Banks fishing charters: inshore, nearshore, offshore, and head boats, what they cost, licensing, and whether you actually need one.
Fishing in the Outer Banks: The Complete Guide
A complete guide to fishing in the Outer Banks: surf fishing, pier fishing, and charters, plus where to go, what you can catch, and the license and rules.
Spanish Mackerel on the Outer Banks: Surf & Pier Guide
How to catch Spanish mackerel on the Outer Banks: the best fast lures like Gotcha plugs and spoons, when and where they run, and how to clean and eat them.
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.
