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Pamlico Sound Fishing

Pamlico Sound Fishing

At 80 miles long and 15–20 miles wide, Pamlico Sound is the largest lagoon on the US East Coast. Low barrier islands, known as Outer Banks, divide the sound from Atlantic Ocean. This row of islands extends 200 miles with some of the top locations including Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, Cape Lookout National Seashore and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano discovered the sound in 1524 and mistook it as Pacific Ocean. By 1987, Congress deemed the sound as an estuary of national significance. Most of North Carolina commercial fish catches come from Pamlico Sound.

Atlantic Croaker, Black Drum, Flounder, Red Drum, and Spotted Seatrout are popular species you could catch while inshore Pamlico Sound fishing. You also have a good chance of catching Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel are also popular fish to target. Nearshore fishing from Pamlico Sound can produce Cobia, King Mackerel, and Bluefin Tuna. On offshore trips, you may reel in Blue Marlin, Blackfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi, and Wahoo.



Pamlico Sound Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Pamlico Sound, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Mahi-mahi

  2. Mahi-mahi

    There is a 29.81% catch rate for Mahi-mahi, based on 15850 Mahi-mahi counted.

    Pamlico Sound Mahi-mahi Counts Chart
    Mahi-mahi

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  3. Atlantic Croaker

  4. Atlantic Croaker

    There is a 16.18% catch rate for Atlantic Croaker, based on 8602 Atlantic Croaker counted.

    Pamlico Sound Atlantic Croaker Counts Chart
    Atlantic

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  5. Anchovy

  6. Anchovy

    There is a 11.13% catch rate for Anchovy, based on 5918 Anchovy counted.

    Pamlico Sound Anchovy Counts Chart
    Anchovy

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  7. Weakfish

  8. Weakfish

    There is a 9.06% catch rate for Weakfish, based on 4817 Weakfish counted.

    Pamlico Sound Weakfish Counts Chart
    Weakfish

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  9. Spot Croaker

  10. Spot Croaker

    There is a 6.53% catch rate for Spot Croaker, based on 3472 Spot Croaker counted.

    Pamlico Sound Spot Croaker Counts Chart
    Spot

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  11. Bluefish

  12. Bluefish

    There is a 5.22% catch rate for Bluefish, based on 2776 Bluefish counted.

    Pamlico Sound Bluefish Counts Chart
    Bluefish

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  13. Spanish Mackerel

  14. Spanish Mackerel

    There is a 3.71% catch rate for Spanish Mackerel, based on 1975 Spanish Mackerel counted.

    Pamlico Sound Spanish Mackerel Counts Chart
    Spanish

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  15. Flounder

  16. Flounder

    There is a 1.53% catch rate for Flounder, based on 816 Flounder counted.

    Pamlico Sound Flounder Counts Chart
    Flounder

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  17. Spotted Seatrout

  18. Spotted Seatrout

    There is a 1.35% catch rate for Spotted Seatrout, based on 718 Spotted Seatrout counted.

    Pamlico Sound Spotted Seatrout Counts Chart
    Spotted

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  19. Black Sea Bass

  20. Black Sea Bass

    There is a 1.31% catch rate for Black Sea Bass, based on 695 Black Sea Bass counted.

    Pamlico Sound Black Sea Bass Counts Chart
    Black

    ENLARGE PAMLICO SOUND BLACK SEA BASS COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 104 species of fish and 53175 fish counted for July around Pamlico Sound.

To date, there are 173 species of fish and a total of 3062517 fish counted for Pamlico Sound and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 10/19/1884 (140 years).

Last Update: 7/4/2024 6:17:26 PM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Pamlico Sound are the following:

  1. Pamlico Point Light
    The Pamlico Point Shoal Lighthouse was screwpile light station that was built on Gull Shoal near Pamlico Point in November of 1891 by the United States Coast Guard. The light


  2. AR-230
    The fall and winter months will produce King Mackerel, Sailfish, and Bluefin Tuna. On bottom lots of Black Seabass, Gray Triggerfish, Gag Grouper, and Red Snapper. 


  3. MR. J.C. REEF AR-230
    MR. J.C. REEF (AR-230) is 3.5 nm from the Hatteras Inlet sea buoy.  105' tug MR. J.C. sunk 15-Sep-87 35° 06.121' / 075° 42.951' 130’ yard f


  4. EMPIRE GEM
    Attributes RECRD 634 VESSLTERMS EMPIRE GEM FEATURE_TYPE Not Charted LATDEC 35.030456 LONDEC -75.475978 GP_QUALITY Low DEPTH 0 SOUNDING_TYPE YEARSUNK HISTORY HISTO


  5. Slab Rocks
    Slab Rocks


  6. The Doubles North
    Grouper in the summer, King Mackerel in the fall, BSB in the spring.


  7. DIXIE ARROW
    The Dixie Arrow was one of a series of "Arrow" ships built for and owned by the Socony-Vacuumm Oil Co., aka "Mobil", There were the Broad Arrow, China Arrow, India Arrow, Japa


  8. Broken Bottom
    Broken Bottom


  9. Ocracoke Rocks North
    Wahoo and King Mackerel in the summer and fall.


  10. AR-255 - Buoy
    AR-255 - Buoy   Small Black Sea Bass. Good trolling for mackerel and bonita. 


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Latest Pamlico Sound Fishing Reports

  • Speckled Trout
    Nice one caught on live mullet.


  • Mountaineers!
    Fellow Mountaineers on board today. kind tough day had to work for them. uncooperative dolphin but our crew managed to catch a mess of them Eric Dube and friends on board.


  • Happy Suck It England Day!
    Happy Independence Day Y’all! on board today were the crew and customers from Euphoria Tattoo in Waneysville NC https://www.facebook.com/euphoriatattoo/photos We had a really


  • Watkins Duck Calls
    our good friend Brian Watkins of Watkins duck calls in the house with friend Carl sons Troy and Cole. pretty enough day with good water we found a float and caught one out of


  • Good fishing with good friends
    our old friends Harrison and John on board today they also invited Joe’s buddy Jack. First bite of the day was a 150 pound blue marlin that Harrison expertly angled to the rel


  • OPEN DATES THIS WEEK June 30 thru July 7
    Sunday June 30 …OPEN Monday July 1 …OPEN Tuesday July 2…BOOKED ALL DAY Wednesday July 3…BOOKED ALL DAY Thursday JULY 4…OPEN Friday July 5…OPEN Saturday July 6…BOOKED ALL DAY


  • June 29 All Day Wreck/Bottom Fishing/Trolling Trip
    King Mackerel (Kingfish) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Amberjack Little Tunny (False Albacore) Triggerfish (Gray) Trip Summary Started the day out catching live bait..then ran off shor


  • Mountaineers!
    fellow mountaineers on board today from Southern West Virginia Mercer County. pretty day and the crew caught nice mess of dolphin and a blackfin tuna we did have a sailfish en


  • June 26 afternoon 1/2 day “Inlet Adventure ” trip
    Bluefish Spanish Mackerel Trip Summary We spent the afternoon trolling around in the deep water channels of Pamlico Sound catching a few Spanish Mackerel & Blue Fish while lo


  • Dolphins
    big mess of dolphins for our crew today!


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Top Pamlico Sound Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Teach's Lair Marina
    Teach's Lair is a full service Hatteras marina located at the south end of Hatteras Village, the closest point to the Gulf Stream north of Florida. Whether you're interested in offshore, inshore or sound fishing, or wreck diving or dockage fo

  2. The Pelican's Roost
    The Pelican's Roost is a family owned tackle shop located at the heart of Hatteras Village. Ice, Bait, Tackle, Snacks, Drinks, and Local Knowledge.

  3. Frank & Fran's Fisherman Friend
    Frank and Fran's is a family owned tackle shop located in Avon, NC. We welcome anglers to stop and visit, tell us a tale & enjoy free cup of coffee!

  4. Frisco Rod and Gun
    The Tackle Shop, The Gun Shop and The Market with fuel pumps are all centrally located at the corner of Billy Mitchell road and Highway 12 serving Buxton, Frisco and all of Hatteras Island with full service and supplies for locals and visitors alike.

  5. Red Drum Tackle Shop
    RDT is the "Oldest Complete Tackle Shop at Cape Hatteras" We carry everything for the Sport Fisherman: Bait, Ice, Tackle, Rod & Reel Repair, Custom Rods & Camping Supplies.

  6. Dillon's Corner
    Your first and last stop for all your bait, tackle and local Outer Banks fishing expertise!

  7. Tradewinds Bait & Tackle
    Ocracoke Island's best bait and tackle shop.

  8. Bob's Frisco Tackle and Convenience
    A nice little tackle shop in Frisco.

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Top Pamlico Sound Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Tightline Charters
    Inshore/Sound fishing for: Red Drum, Cobia, Gray Trout, Speckled Trout, Bluefish and Clams. Come fish on the beautiful Outer Banks in Cape Hatteras, NC!

  2. Fingeance Sportfishing
    We offer affordable charters that will make your NC Outer Banks visit or vacation a memory of a lifetime. Our Fishing Charters will take you to the fish. Ride aboard the safe, fast, and comfortable Fin-geance, a custom-built, true Carolina sportfis

  3. Good Times Sportfishing
    The goal of the Good Times is to make your fishing experience a memorable time. A trip to go home and tell your friends about all the “big” ones that you caught. Even bring your cameras or phones and take pictures to show your friends at the office w

  4. Bite Me Sportfishing Charters
    Year round action from Hatteras North Carolina, closest run to the Gulfstream north of Florida!Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Dolphin Wahoo, and More aboard the Bite Me a Fast and Air Conditioned 51' Buddy Cannady Sportfish.

  5. Free Agent Sportfishing
    Hatteras offshore and inshore fishing or crabbing trips for families and seasoned anglers alike!

  6. Native Son Sportfishing
    The Native Son is a 48 ft. custom Carolina boat built by Captain Sheldon Midgett of Wanchese, NC. She is powered by a new 10 cylinder 825 horsepower Daewoo diesel providing a smooth, comfortable 23 knot cruise to get you to the fishing grounds more q

  7. Tradition Fishing Charters
    Tradition Fishing Charters is an in-shore charter operating out of Hatteras Harbor Marina in beautiful Hatteras, NC. Hatteras has some of the best fishing in the Outer Banks. We offer top-quality, family-friendly fishing adventures at affordable rate

  8. Carolina Girl Sportfishing
    Now is your chance to become “first mate” and star in your own “reality” sport fishing adventure when you “hook up” with Captain Myjestic “Jessie” Anderson, as seen on National Geographic Channel’s hit series Wicked Tuna… Outer Banks. Jesse offers a

  9. Tuna Duck Sportfishing
    Offshore sportfishing charters fishing for blue marlin, white marlin, sailfish, tuna, dolphin (mahi-mahi) and wahoo!

  10. Whatever Sport Fishing
    Whatever swims or "whatever" you want to catch Whatever Sport Fishing can put you on a fish of a lifetime. Based out of Odens Dock in Hatteras, NC the F/V Whatever is a one of a kind Custom Carolina Express fishing machine. With just a sh

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Top Pamlico Sound Marinas

  1. Teach's Lair Marina
    Teach's Lair is a full service Hatteras marina located at the south end of Hatteras Village, the closest point to the Gulf Stream north of Florida. Whether you're interested in offshore, inshore or sound fishing, or wreck diving or dockage fo

  2. Hatteras Harbor Marina
    Either offshore or inshore, Hatteras has it all and no one takes fishing more seriously than the captains and mates of the Hatteras Harbor Marina Charter Fleet. The largest and most experienced in the area, the fleet enjoys one of the shortest runs t

  3. Oden's Dock
    Oden's Dock is a full service marina which includes: A charter fleet running half day inshore and nearshore charters and full day offshore fishing charters. Fishing aboard the headboats Miss Hatteras and Captain Clam. Parasailing and kayak tou

  4. Village Marina
    Sometimes the best things come from small places! We have a 12 room motel, 32 transient boat slips, boat ramp, and store with beer, tackle and gifts.

  5. Hatteras Landing Marina
    Finest Marina destination on the Outer Banks! Community of fine stores, eateries, playground and more. Live music on the deck and fishing charters!

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Golden Tilefish Ledge
This spot is the center of a ledge that runs for at least half a mile. The eighth of a mile or so to the east northeast and west southwest
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