What’s Biting in Morehead City

For serious anglers, Morehead City offers nonstop action with some of the most sought-after sportfish in the Atlantic. From winter bluefin runs to summer marlin action, gamefish in Morehead are plentiful year round. Successful offshore fishing is all about timing and location, which is were we come in. With decades of experience deep sea fishing in the local waters, our crew knows when and where to find the biggest catches. Whether you’re planning a bucket-list trip or gearing up for a tournament, we have the experience and equipment to make it happen. Check out our tournament charters for a high-stakes fishing experience, or explore what’s in season below.

Species	Peak Activity	Activity Range	Comments
Blue Marlin	April-June	Mar-Nov	The King of all fish game. Range 300-1000lbs; Can see up to 2/day in peak month
Sailfish	July-Sept	Mar-Nov	Fastest of the fish in the ocean, range 50-100lbs; Expect a lot of action if you hook one
White Marlin	April-Sept	Mar-Nov	Range between 50-100lbs
Wahoo	July-Nov	Year Round	Plentiful and excellent eating fish. Range 25-100lbs. Watch out for those teeth!
Dolphin	April-June	Year Round	Bountiful, catch as many as 30 in a day. Range 5-60lbs
Black Fin	April/May & Sept/Oct	April-Nov	Cousin to the yellow fin and similar in flavor. Generally plentiful and can weigh up to 30 lbs
Yellow Fin	Mar-May	Year Round	Most famous of tuna species. Range 30-100 lbs. Great eating!
Blue Fin	Jan-Feb	Dec-April	Largest tuna species. Very plentiful last few seasons. Generally between 300-500 lbs but can get over 1000lbs!

With this seasonal fishing guide, you’re one step closer to experiencing the best sportfishing in Morehead City. Our team is ready to take you to the hotspots for your next trophy catch.