Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Fishing Info

About Flatfish Charters

Where does Flatfish Charters fish?

We fish the Oak Island area, including Atlantic Ocean, Lower Swash Channel Range, Elizabeth River, Big Branch, Mill Creek, Bald Head Creek, Cape Creek, Snow Marsh Channel Range, Anderson Creek, Upper Midnight Channel Range, Sand Hill Creek, Northeast Cape Fear River, Upper Brunswick Range, Fish Creek, Herrings Neck, Orton Creek, Toms Hole, Frenchs Creek, Dutchman Creek, Piney Point Creek, Little River, Kings Branch, Lick Creek, Mallory Creek, Muddy Point, Buckhorn Creek, Battery Island Channel, Fishing Creek, Cross Creek, Lower Midnight Channel Range, South River, Spearmans Mill Creek, Goodland Branch, Denis Creek, Black River, Neal Branch, Reaves Point Channel Range, Gardners Branch, Rice Creek, Hector Creek, Keith Branch, Lower Brunswick Range, Browns Creek, Bakers Creek, Quewhiffle Creek, Liliput Creek, Calf Gully Creek, Walden Creek, Bear Branch, Lower Liliput Range, Turnbull Creek, Machine Creek, Juniper Creek, Doshers Creek, Baldhead Caswell, Reaves Point, Hood Creek, Bryant Mill Creek, Cottage Creek, Robinson Mill Branch, Little Shaddox Creek, Governors Creek, Morgan Branch, Weyman Creek, Beaverdam Creek, Brunswick River, Nancys Creek, Cedar Creek, Boathouse Creek, Horseshoe Shoal Channel Range, Rock Hole Cove, Field Cove, Thorofare, Keg Island Range, Sturgeon Creek, Snows Cut, Juniper Branch, Redmond Creek, Town Creek, Molasses Creek, Ellis Creek, Greenfield Creek, Doctor Point, False Channel, Georgia Branch, Southport Channel, Big I Lower Range, Grays Creek, Price Creek, Parkers Creek, Fourth East Jetty Range, Caswell Basin, Fall Creek, Canty Mill Creek, The Basin, Corncake Inlet (historical), Shellbed Creek, Cape Fear River.

What are the target fish?

Target fish include Black Drum, Cobia, Flounder, King Mackerel, Redfish, Spadefish, Spanish Mackerel, Weakfish

Where in Oak Island to we meet our guests?

We meet at Flatfish Charters ( Fish Factory Rd SE, Oak Island, NC 28461, USA )

Do I need a STATE Fishing license?

Yes, a Fishing license is required

Where do I get a STATE Fishing license?

How much should I Tip?

It is customary to tip 20% of the trip total. We work tirelessly to make sure you have a guest experience!

Do I need to bring my own gear?

No, we provide standard gear such as rods and reels so you don’t need to worry about anything. But please feel free to bring you own gear if you prefer.

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