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Corolla Bait & Tackle has been putting anglers on fish along the Outer Banks for years. Whether you want to run offshore for Marlin and Mahi, chase bull Red Drum through the Corolla surf, or target Striped Bass in the backcountry sound come fall, we have the right boats, equipment and local knowledge to make it happen.
We run charter trips for every skill level and every group size — from first-timers who have never held a rod to serious anglers who know exactly what they're after.
Private charters up to 25 people. Party boat fishing. A well-stocked tackle store.
Stop in, give us a call, or book online. The advice is always free.
Charter Trips
We are charging a 10% fuel surcharge this season
Here for the Red Drum?
Every fall, bull Red Drum move south through the Corolla beach in large schools, making the northern Outer Banks one of the best surf fishing destinations on the East Coast. North Carolina holds 10 of 16 world records for Red Drum — and the current world record, 94 lbs 2 oz, was caught right here in 1984.
No boat required. Stop in and we’ll set you up with the right tackle, fresh bait, and everything you need to fish the Corolla surf. The advice is always free.
What to Expect Fishing the Outer Banks
The Outer Banks sits at the intersection of two of the most productive fisheries on the East Coast — the Atlantic Ocean and the inland sound system — which means the variety of species and conditions you can target here is genuinely hard to match anywhere else.
Spring and summer bring offshore action on Marlin, Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi, and Tuna along the Gulf Stream, plus nearshore bottom fishing for Sea Bass, Grouper, and Triggerfish. In the fall, bull Red Drum stack up in the Corolla surf in numbers that draw anglers from across the country. Come winter, Striped Bass move through in force — first in the backcountry sound, then in the ocean as water temps drop — for some of the most exciting light tackle fishing on the East Coast.
Most people come to the OBX for the beach. Smart ones come for the fishing.
The Tackle Shop
Two locations in Corolla. Every major brand of fresh and saltwater tackle, fresh bait, crabbing supplies, YETI coolers, and whatever else you need for a day on the water. Rod and reel rentals and crab pot rentals available by the day or week. No need to reserve.
The advice is always free — stop in and we'll point you in the right direction.
LOCATIONS
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1070 Ocean Trail — next to the Inn at Corolla Light
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Shoppes at Currituck Club — next to the Harris Teeter
HOURS
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April through September: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, 7 days a week
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October through December: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Sunday through Saturday
Our Gallery
Two Locations in Corolla
Both Corolla locations are stocked. Walk in, grab what you need, and get out on the water.
HOURS
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April through October 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, 7 days a week