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Caught a Striped Bass Fishing Charter in Oriental
Striped Bass Fishing in Oriental, NC
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Striped bass are powerful gamefish known for their distinctive horizontal stripes and aggressive feeding behavior. These fish thrive in the brackish waters where rivers meet the sea, making places like the Neuse River ideal habitat. - Can live over 30 years and grow to impressive sizes. - Form large schools during feeding periods. - Excellent table fare with firm, flaky white meat.
Fishing Charter by Captain Dave Hegel in December
Meet your Captain Dave Hegel
- The Ultimate North Carolina Fishing Trip!
Summary
Captain Dave Hegel of Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters on Thursday April offers exceptional inshore fishing experiences targeting striped bass, redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and bluefish in the productive waters around Oriental and New Bern, North Carolina. The Neuse River system provides diverse fishing opportunities from grass lines and river channels to docks and structure, making it ideal for anglers seeking multi-species action. With over 40 years of guiding experience, Captain Dave provides all necessary gear, fishing licenses, and local expertise for up to 3 guests. Whether you're fly fishing or baitcasting, these waters consistently produce quality catches throughout the season. From trophy striped bass to acrobatic spotted seatrout, this charter combines hands-on instruction with access to some of coastal North Carolina's most productive inshore fishing grounds.
Fishing Charter with Captain Dave Hegel – Rates & Booking
Captain Dave Hegel of Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters on Thursday April guides up to 3 anglers through the productive waters of the Neuse River system. This full-day charter includes all fishing gear, licenses, and expert instruction for targeting multiple inshore species. Launching from Lawson Creek Park, you'll fish proven spots from river channels to grass lines where striped bass, redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and bluefish thrive. Captain Dave's four decades of local experience ensures you'll fish the most productive areas based on current conditions and seasonal patterns. Book online for immediate confirmation and detailed trip information.
Highlights of New Bern, NC Multi-Species Fishing (Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Striper & Blues)
This charter stands out for its incredible variety, offering realistic chances at five different gamefish species in a single outing. The Neuse River's diverse structure—from shallow grass beds to deeper channels—creates habitat for everything from aggressive striped bass to finicky speckled trout. Captain Dave adapts techniques throughout the day, switching between fly fishing and baitcasting based on what the fish are hitting. April conditions are particularly productive, with clear water and active fish making for consistent action.
The trip combines education with excitement, as Captain Dave shares decades of local knowledge about reading water, selecting lures, and fighting fish properly. Whether you're targeting your first striped bass or looking to add flounder to your species list, this charter delivers both variety and quality fishing in one of North Carolina's premier inshore destinations.
Local Species Insights: Striped Bass
Striped bass in the Neuse River system are known for their aggressive strikes and powerful fights, particularly during spring months when they're actively feeding in the river channels and around structure. These fish respond well to both artificial lures and live bait, with Captain Dave's proven techniques consistently producing quality catches. The river's mix of fresh and brackish water creates ideal conditions for stripers, and the variety of depths and structure means you can target them using multiple approaches in a single trip.
Plan Your Fishing Charter Day
Your charter includes a comfortable boat equipped for inshore fishing, all necessary tackle and gear, fishing licenses, and Captain Dave's expert guidance throughout the day. The boat accommodates up to 3 guests comfortably, with plenty of room for casting and fighting fish. Trips typically start early morning for the best fishing conditions, launching from convenient Lawson Creek Park. Captain Dave provides instruction on techniques, helps with fish handling, and ensures a safe, productive day on the water regardless of your experience level.
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Get ready to explore the diverse inshore fishing opportunities of New Bern, North Carolina aboard our comfortable and well-equipped boat. With room for up to three anglers, we'll cruise the Neuse River and surrounding waters in search of prized gamefish like redfish, speckled trout, flounder, striped bass, and bluefish. Our experienced captain knows all the local hotspots, from grass flats to river channels to productive structure. Whether you're a seasoned angler or new to fishing, you'll enjoy hands-on instruction and access to some of coastal North Carolina's best fishing grounds. We provide all the necessary gear and licenses, so you can focus on reeling in a variety of exciting catches. Join us for a day packed with action as we target multiple species and showcase the abundance of New Bern's inshore fishery.
