Manteo Fishing Reports

This was our first time fishing in Manteo, we caught a quantity of small fish that will be perfect for dinner, which was our goal. We also took and hour to go for another type after we had the quantity that we were looking for. It was a great experience, a little different than we expected, but a good time was had by all. We know it is early in the season so we did anticipate to have less options as far as what was biting.

If you are a serious fisher I would not recommend this time of the year. I would wait until May or November time frame when there is a greater vary of fish,

Ribbon fish are predators and scare other fish away…but great eating so that is a bonus.

Read the reviews of the many different charters before you select schedule a trip.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Captain Jeremy answered right away and was very professional.

Sunscreen, and a place to bring home plenty of fish, and motion sickness pills.

I don't think you can wrong with any type of fishing in the area. Wide array of species to catch.

Sun block. Plenty of food and drinks. A good attitude. Also understand that sometimes the conditions are not good for the fish you are after, and listen/consider the Captain's recommendations. Sometimes it works out better.

May fishing will vary greatly year to year because it is so early in the season sometimes it's warm sometimes it's cold.

Go on a really sunny day. Cobia are spot fish and if the weather is overcast, it is really hard to spot them.

Book a six or more hour trip to get out in the ocean and catch a wider variety of fish.

It's still hot in the afternoon so be sure to wear plenty of sunscreen. When booking be sure you know if you're going out just a mile, 9 miles or further ortherwise I found September a great time to go

We had great wegather but it can be hot. Plenty of sunscreen, sunglasses and a big hat are my suggetions.

Know what is out there and set your expectations. It can be feast or famine.

Book your accommodations early and make sure you can change dates or get a refund. Most places are sold out! Also reconfirm with your guide service to make sure the fishing you want to do is working well with the recent trips and check out latest reviews.

Probably Would Recommend Inshore Species First. They Are Plentiful And Fun To Both Catch And Eat.

Get a good night's rest before your trip, once you are on the water the fish are non stop. Plenty of action.

Hope for the best, have a great time. Was hoping for the results in the website, hut missed it by a day or two!

Wide variety of fish to be caught , I liked that spending more time fishing then spending a ton of time running a far distance to catch fish. Go Manteo !!!

Go out early and if you have 6 people fishing then ask for 6 poles to be set up. We had 6 people fishing with 4 poles. Not ideal.