Where Oregon Inlet boats run for black sea bass
Black sea bass fishing out of Oregon Inlet is bottom fishing. The local for-hire reference point is Country Girl Charters, whose trip listings include a "Sea Bass Trip" and "Bottom Fishing" from Pirate’s Cove Marina in Manteo. Run and inlet detail is in the Oregon Inlet port guide. For when the fish move, see our black sea bass guide. For the wider coast, see the black sea bass fishing in the Atlantic Northeast and the wider Atlantic Northeast guide.
| What you need | Where it is covered |
|---|---|
| Local operator and base | Pirate’s Cove Marina, Manteo |
| Run and inlet detail | Oregon Inlet port guide |
| Conditions at the offshore buoy | NDBC 41025 Diamond Shoals, NC |
| Rules | State and federal pages, below |
Pirate’s Cove Marina, Manteo
Pirate’s Cove Marina in Manteo is the base for the one local operator that lists sea bass trips. Boats from Manteo reach the ocean through Oregon Inlet.
Grounds and structure
Bottom fishing means fishing bottom structure. Our reef fish guides cover structure types and the wider bottom-fishing picture, including wrecks, artificial reefs and hard bottom.
Who runs sea bass trips
Country Girl Charters is the local operator that lists black sea bass trips, under two trip types: "Sea Bass Trip" and "Bottom Fishing." Use the listing as a reference point for the port, then decide whether to fish your own boat or book.
How black sea bass are fished from Oregon Inlet
The method shown on the charter listing is bottom fishing from a charter boat, sold as a sea bass trip. Our species guide covers general methods and habits for the fish, including rigs and presentation.
Reading conditions at NDBC 41025 Diamond Shoals
NDBC 41025 Diamond Shoals, NC is the offshore buoy to check before you run.
Where the buoy sits
| Station | Position | Water depth |
|---|---|---|
| NDBC 41025 Diamond Shoals, NC | 35.026 N, 75.380 W | 61 m (about 200 ft) |
The buoy reports conditions at its own position, in 61 m of water. It is a reference reading and says nothing definite about the water you plan to fish.
What to read
Take wind speed and direction, wave height and dominant period as reported, then compare them with the official coastal waters forecast. The buoy covers a single point, and the forecast fills in the surrounding area.
- Wind: speed and direction
- Wave height: the number as reported
- Dominant period: the number as reported
- Forecast: the official coastal waters forecast for the same hours
FAQ about black sea bass fishing out of Oregon Inlet
What trips list black sea bass out of Oregon Inlet?
Country Girl Charters lists a "Sea Bass Trip" and "Bottom Fishing." The listing names the trip types and gives no further detail.
Where does Country Girl Charters run from?
Country Girl Charters operates from Pirate’s Cove Marina in Manteo. Boats from there reach the ocean through Oregon Inlet.
Which buoy should I check before running?
Check NDBC 41025 Diamond Shoals, NC, at 35.026 N, 75.380 W in 61 m of water. Read wind, wave height and period as numbers alongside the official forecast. The buoy reports its own position only.
Where are the rules for black sea bass here?
Rules differ between state and federal waters. Use the North Carolina fishing regulations page and the Mid-Atlantic federal rules page, and check both before you fish. We do not restate figures here.
