What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina for the first time?

Charter a short local trip or go out with a friend who has some knowledge of fishing in the area. The best way to learn is from someone that already knows what they are doing, especially if you have never fished much. Once you learn a few basic skills and have some simple equipment, it can be pretty easy and excellent fishing.

We stayed on Emerald Isle and drove to Beaufort. The trip was about 35 minutes and easy.

The weather in March can be tricky, there is typically lots of wind and many weather related warnings which can make it difficult to actually get out on the water.

Just remember that it is what it is when fishing. Great weather doesn't always present fish. That's why they call it fishing and not "catching!"

Know what is in season and what you would like to fish for and know that it takes time to catch some species of fish.

My experience with the half day charter was excellent and exceeded my expectations. We tied a three day stay in Beaufort with the charter, which worked out well.

I didn’t think we were going to catch that many sharks, but after eating some I wish I had kept more of them. They were delicious.

It's a place that comes to life as far as fishing goes during May. You can catch so many different species of fish. I absolutely love Beaufort N.C. during May!!!

This was a great trip. Two of our group were first timers and they enjoyed it thoroughly!