Fishing

rom poppin’ bugs and bluegill to tangling with tuna, Hyde County is an angler’s paradise with an unrivaled smorgasbord of fishing opportunities. The Mainland boasts the 40,000 acre Lake Mattamuskeet and its canals where bass, bream, catfish, white perch, and blue crabs lure the freshwater enthusiast.  The Alligator River, Pungo River, Pamlico Sound and their tributaries bait fishermen with the challenge of hooking speckled and gray trout, flounder, striped bass and tarpon.

For big water, head to Ocracoke where you can try it on or off the shore! Surf fishing is beyond compare; whether its striped bass, puppy drum, speckled trout, bluefish, Spanish mackerel or cobia, something awaits your cast year-round. For a truly grand adventure, head offshore and play tug-of-war with tuna, common dolphin, wahoo, billfish, and king mackerel. 

Both the Mainland and Ocracoke have experienced guides to help make your fishing trip an unforgettable experience.  (links)  (photos)    

BOATING | WILDLIFE WATCHING & PHOTOGRAPHY | HUNTING
FISHING | WANDERING & WONDERING | GREAT OUTS