Neuse River, NC Tarpon Charters
Neuse River, NC Tarpon Charters
Traditionally, tarpon fishing in the Neuse River and Pamlico Sound has been centered around bait fishing. Yet, akin to trophy red drum fishing, Capt. Gary has developed a successful technique using artificial lures and fly-fishing. The tarpon found in the Neuse River are significant, typically weighing 100 pounds or more. It's crucial to distinguish tarpon fishing in the Neuse River from that in the Florida Keys as we do not cast to a single fish but to groups or over bait. With the added opportunity to land trophy redfish (bull redfish) we eagerly offer full-day charters annually from July 1 to September 10 for our NC tarpon charters.
- We offer the following trips for tarpon
North Carolina Tarpon fishing charters
More fishing charter info
- We provide all the necessary fishing tackle, lures, or flies for your trip. Our fishing tackle is of the highest quality, and we take great pride in the gear you will be using. You are welcome to bring your own tackle; however, please inform us about what you plan to bring, so we can adjust our tackle accordingly.
- Bringing a jacket or rain gear, sunscreen, a hat, and polarized sunglasses is always advisable. Bottled water, ice, and a cooler will be provided on the boat. Feel free to bring any additional beverages you desire for the day. In North Carolina, it is mandatory for anyone under the age of 13 to wear a suitable life vest while aboard a moving recreational vessel.
- We provide a cooler with ice and bottled water. You are welcome to bring a small cooler with additional drinks, snacks and lunch.
- We adjust our meeting locations according to the predicted weather and the recent successful fishing. We'll determine our starting location close to the date we are fishing to maximize our productivity. We'll email, text or call you with the address of the boat ramp and launch time.
- NC DMF now requires clients to report their harvest online at the end of the charter. The captain is not responsible and fines can be issued by DMF officers if you are not compliant. We release all tarpon.
- In compliance with our insurance company you will be ask to sign a waiver, thank you!
Deposits and lincenses
Deposits
Deposits
Deposits
- A $300 per boat per day deposit must be paid to secure reservation.
- Reservations not secured by deposits are subject to cancellation without notice.
- Deposits are refundable if cancelled greater than 30 days from the start date of the trip.
- 100% refunds for weather cancellations. Weather cancellations are determined by the captain.
Licenses
Deposits
Deposits
Spec Fever holds USCG, NCDMF, and NC Wildlife licenses and insurance. You will need to acquire a North Carolina saltwater fishing license and potentially a NC freshwater (inland) license. The freshwater is required in joint and freshwater areas we fish in the fall, winter and spring. When fishing these areas you will need a NC Inland fishing license. These licenses are available online.
NC tarpon fishing charters
where we are located
We offer tarpon trips from both New Bern and Oriental, NC. New Bern is a vibrant small city located about 2 hours east of Raleigh and it is located at the confluence of the Neuse and Trent Rivers. It has numerous restaurants and places to spend the night. Oriental is perched on the picturesque Neuse River, 28 miles east of New Bern. This quaint village, home to approximately 900 residents, provides accommodations, dining options, and shopping venues. New Bern, the nearest regional airport, offers flights with American Airlines.