North State Guide Service

Fishing Charter

Oriental, NC

North State Guide Service offers inshore, nearshore, and seasonal Roanoke River rockfish trips from Oriental, Beaufort, and Weldon.

  • Inshore fishing for red drum, speckled trout, sheepshead, or flounder
  • Nearshore fishing from Beaufort, Morehead City, or Atlantic Beach
  • Pamlico Sound and Neuse River old drum fishing from August through September

Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters

Fishing Charter

Oriental, NC

Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters targets trophy Old Drum on the Pamlico Sound and Neuse River, launching from Oriental, New Bern, and Beaufort.

  • Anglers targeting trophy Old Drum from August through October
  • Families seeking guided inshore fishing for redfish, trout, flounder, bluefish, and striped bass
  • Fly anglers pursuing redfish and tarpon

Spec Fever Guide Service

Fishing Charter

Oriental, NC

Spec Fever Guide Service offers Neuse River trophy redfish charters using light-tackle artificial lures and fly-fishing from New Bern and Oriental.

  • Anglers pursuing trophy redfish from July through October
  • Fly-fishing or light-tackle anglers targeting Neuse River species
  • Tarpon anglers booking July-through-August trips

Spec Fever Guide Service

Fishing Charter

Oriental, NC

Spec Fever Guide Service offers Neuse River trophy redfish charters using light-tackle artificial lures and fly-fishing from New Bern and Oriental.

  • Anglers pursuing trophy redfish from July through October
  • Fly-fishing or light-tackle anglers targeting Neuse River species
  • Tarpon anglers booking July-through-August trips

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FAQ

What fish can I target on a Pamlico County charter?

Listed trips target Old Drum and redfish, speckled trout, flounder, striped bass, bluefish, Spanish mackerel, tarpon, false albacore, and other inshore or nearshore species.

When is the best time for Old Drum fishing near Pamlico?

The listed peak seasons are generally July through October, with Pamlico Pirate highlighting August through October and Spec Fever targeting trophy redfish from July through October.

Are fishing licenses included with these charters?

North State Guide Service includes licensing with its trips, and Pamlico Pirate includes licenses on its listed trips, including coverage for up to four guests on its trophy redfish charter. Confirm coverage when booking a different trip.

How many people can these fishing boats accommodate?

North State Guide Service’s primary 23-foot boat carries up to four clients, while Spec Fever specifically recommends groups of two or three anglers. Capacity can vary by trip and boat.

Do these guides offer offshore deep-sea fishing?

The listed services focus on inshore, nearshore, river, and sound fishing. North State offers nearshore species such as mackerel, cobia, seabass, sharks, and grouper, but Spec Fever is not suited to offshore or deep-sea trips.