Outer Banks Fishing Requirements

Find out the requirements you need before your fishing trip.

The Outer Banks Is Well-Known As A Sport-Fisherman’s Paradise.

If you plan on going fishing during your trip, please be aware that a Coastal Recreational Fishing License is required for anglers 16 and older. The license is required to recreationally fish in the state’s Coastal Fishing Waters, which include sounds, coastal rivers and their tributaries, and out to three miles in the ocean.

Annual License

State Residents, 16 or older: $15 Non-residents, 16 or older: $30

10-day License

State Residents, 16 or older: $5 Non-residents, 16 or older: $10

Hatteras to Ocracoke

For a list of license retailers, or to order and print a license online visit www.ncwildlife.net


Nearshore and Inshore Charters

Fish & Fowl Charters – Captain Zac Coyle
Salt Minded Charters – Captain Dave Lusk


Outer Banks Fishing Piers and Fishing Centers

Avalon Pier

MP 6, Kill Devil Hills
252-441-7494

Nags Head Fishing Pier

MP 11.5, Nags Head
252-441-5141

Outer Banks Pier

MP 18.5, Nags Head
252-441-5740

Sound Pier

Nags Head Causeway
252-441-5028

Pirates Cover Marina

252-473-3906

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center

252-272-5199

Broad Creek Fishing Center & Marina

252-473-9991

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