Year-round Inshore Fishing Charters on the Neuse River
Fishing the Neuse River with Capt. Gary Dubiel
Boasting over 20 years of guiding experience on the Neuse River, Captain Gary brings a wealth of fishing expertise to your guided fishing day. An expert in both fly fishing and light tackle artificial lure fishing, Captain Gary focuses on catching redfish, spotted seatrout, tarpon, bluefish, striped bass, among other saltwater species. The Neuse River and Pamlico Sound constitute a diverse and extensive ecosystem with more than 9000 miles of shoreline. The village of Oriental serves as the portal to the lower Neuse and Southern Pamlico Sound, making it an ideal launch point for fishing charters. The Neuse is potentially North Carolina's premier inshore fishery, known for world-class redfishing and producing trophy redfish over 50 inches. Opportunities for year-round fishing are available. Don't forget to check out our trophy redfish and tarpon pages.
5-Hour Long Half Day and 8-Hour Full Days Available
Oriental, NC
Located within the Inner Banks, Oriental is perched on the picturesque Neuse River, 28 miles east of New Bern, and is approximately a 35-minute drive from there. The village is reachable by air via Raleigh-Durham (RDU) International Airport, which is about a 2 1/2-hour drive away. Additionally, flights are available at Coastal Carolina Regional Airport in New Bern. This quaint hamlet, with a population of around 900, provides accommodations and dining options.
- Inn at Oriental, Oriental 252-617-1054
- River Neuse Suites, Oriental 252-249-1404
- Oriental Marina and Inn, Oriental 252-249-1818.
- Sail Loft real estate, Oriental 252-249-1787
The Neuse River Super Slam
Speckled Trout
Speckled trout, also known as specks or spotted seatrout, can be caught in the Neuse River throughout the year, with the best fishing from October to June. The current North Carolina record for speckled trout was set near Oriental. We provide fishing trips in New Bern and Oriental, utilizing light tackle with artificial lures and fly-fishing charters targeting specks, tailored to the weather and fishing conditions. Feel free to contact us for any inquiries and available dates.
Redfish
The Neuse River boasts exceptional redfishing! Our fishing charters on the Neuse River pursue redfish throughout the year, with a peak season from March to November. However, our winter fishing has also been outstanding in recent years. We provide both light tackle and fly-fishing charters, targeting reds in both New Bern and Oriental. Our redfish are frequently found alongside specks and stripers, or as trophy reds during the late summer. Feel free to reach out for any inquiries and available dates.
Bluefish
Bluefishing in the Neuse River has recently become quite a phenomenon. While bluefish have always been present, their current size and abundance are unprecedented! The past few years have been remarkable, and the action is incredibly lively at the moment. Adding red drum, speckled trout, and striped bass to the mix makes for an exciting grand slam. Both fly fishing and light tackle trips are available.
Striped Bass
Striped bass are native to the Neuse River in North Carolina and are available to catch all except when they are on their spawning run in from mid-April until mid-May. Although these are not ocean giants, anglers can expect plenty of fish to 30 inches. The topwater fishing can be fantastic, as evidenced by the recent filming of another episode of George Poveromo's World of Saltwater Fishing. We fish for striped bass on both fly fishing and light tackle
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