Corolla Fishing
Fishing is part of the history of Corolla and the Currituck Banks dating back to the original native tribes and first settlers. Everything the sports fisherman needs is readily available in Corolla from ocean and sound fishing charters, fishing equipment rentals and bait and tackle. And it all comes with lots of free advice!
Below you’ll find many of the local Corolla fishing businesses. Also visit our Outer Banks Charter Fishing Guide for a list of charter fishing boats.
Corolla Bait and Tackle
- Corolla Light Town Center, N.C. Highway 12 and Austin Street, Timbuck II Shopping Village, Corolla
- (252) 453-9500
Keith Cummings, owner of Corolla Bait and Tackle, goes beyond the call of duty when it comes to sharing his fishing knowledge. Everyone who comes through the door gets fishing instruction. This full-service tackle shop sells every major brand of tackle for fresh and salt water plus gear, fresh bait, crabbing supplies, ice and more. The advice is free. Corolla Bait and Tackle rents rods, reels and crab pots. Surf fishing classes are offered as well. See Outer Banks Charter Fishing Adventures, below, for guided fishing opportunities.
Corolla Jeep Rentals and Tours
- Whalehead Bay Shoppes, Corolla
- (252) 453-6899, (252) 453-0077
Corolla Jeep Rentals and Tours offers a variety of fishing charters, held in either the sound or the ocean, for a half, three-quarter or full day. Depending upon which trip you choose, you can catch mackerel, marlin, tuna and dolphin. The boats carry up to six passengers, and if you don’t have a group of six ready to go, they can accommodate you with a make-up charter. All fishing tackle is included, so all you need to bring is lunch.
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
- N.C. Hwy. 12, Bodie Island just before the Oregon Inlet Bridge, Nags Head
- (252) 441-6301
Charter a variety of in-shore and off-shore fishing ventures including half-day and full-day trips and head boat excursions. Trips are booked year-round with experienced captains and mates (weather permitting). Anglers go for a variety of species depending on the season including marlin, tuna, dolphin, king mackerel, stripers, drum, bluefish and cobia. All tackle and bait are provided. Bring your own food. The center includes a store chock-full of tackle, bait, snacks, T-shirts and hats. Check out the world record blue marlin mount (1973) displayed in an outdoor case. Air pump, boat ramp, restrooms and ample parking are available.
Outer Banks Charter Fishing Adventures
- The Shoppes at the Currituck Club and Corolla Light Village Shops, Corolla
- (252) 453-9500
Keith Cummings, owner of Corolla Bait and Tackle, provides these guided fishing opportunities. He’s a pro, and he loves sharing his fishing knowledge.
Phideaux Fishing Charters
- Leaves from Oregon Inlet Marina, Nags Head
- (252) 473-2901
Jamie Reibel is the personable and knowledgable captain of the Phideaux and has had loyal customers for many years. He offers year round offshore game fishing.
TW’s Tackle Shop
- Monteray Plaza, N.C. Highway 12, Corolla
- (252) 453-3339
TW’s is a well-respected Outer Banks tackle shop that’s been in business for 27 years. TW’s sells all the fishing gear, sportswear and bait you’ll need for the whole family to enjoy fishing in the sound or ocean. They have a large selection of lures, jigs, bottom rigs, nets, crabbing supplies and more, and they stock fresh bait like shrimp and mullet and lots of frozen baits. You can rent rods and reels here. Best of all, the folks at TW’s offer lots of free advice for everyone from the novice fisherman to the experienced angler. TW’s is also located in Kitty Hawk and Nags Head. See Shopping for more about the sportswear and home décor items sold here.
