Important Information

Fishing License

When fishing on the Surf or Sound at OBX you are required to purchase a fishing license. At Reel Easy Rentals OBX LLC we will require you to provide your WRC ID number as well as expiration. Please obey all laws when fishing to guarantee your expierence is pleasant! Below you will find a link to North Carolinas online license purchasing platform. 

Permits

OBX has multiple oppertunities for creating memories and having fun! However their are multiple permits that maybe required if applicable to your desire! 


For driving on the beach within townships please refer to the indivisual towns for guidlines and ability to obtian a permit.


For Cape Hatteras ORV permit, Campfire permits, and much more please use the following link to guide you in obtianing proper permits.

Tide Chart

Tides play a huge role in how fishing will be! Understanding tides will help you navigate where to fish, and what times maybe benificial! Below is a link to guide you to a updated tide chart. 

Fishing Regulations

Fishing in OBX comes with a responsibility to not only other anglers and vacationers. We also need to be responsible for our fish populations to ensure to preserve fish populations for years to come! 

Weather

Predicting weather in OBX is nearly impossible! one minute its beautiful and the next it maybe raining. Do not let weather interfere with your day, use the link below to plan your fishing trip! 

Fishing Locations

There are so many places you can fish within the Outer Banks! below are just a few options. 


- Any public beach access, as well as ORV ramps with proper permitting. Be sure to check time and any special considerations regarding the location you choose. 


- On the sound side you have muliptle choices to include public parks that allow fishing, certain boat ramps allow fishing, and areas such as Bodie Light House!


- Fishing Piers are located throughout Outer Banks, also the Bonner bridge has excelent fishing for free. 



Some of these options include quite the walk! but at the end of the walk is your next trophy fish. If walking concerns you ensure you stop by the store and get a cart for carrying the load and making your trip easier.