Fishing in Oriental
Oriental is attracting increasing attention as a world-class sportfishing destination. Our annual Tarpon Tournament attracts anglers from up and down the East Coast, and we're also recognized for our light tackle and fly-fishing.
As part of the vast Pamlico Sound estuary, the area's waterways are home to a host of saltwater and brackish water game fish. Whether you're a big game enthusiast looking to battle tarpon or giant red drum, a light tackle lover in quest of specks, a fly rodder stalking reds or a family fishing for croaker and flounder, Oriental offers countless opportunities for a true angling adventure. In fact, Oriental has everything a sportfisherman needs: boat ramps, dockage and marinas along with guide services, pleasant accomodations and good food. Recently completed on our riverfront at Lou Mac Park is our Fishing Pier, which opened in the fall of 2007.
Check out the business and fishing guide listings under Oriental Links for the Town Business Directory.
Downeast Guide Servive
Featuring Capt. George Beckwith, Capt. Greg Voliva, Capt. Ray Massengill and other top-notch guides. Patient, knowledgeable and fully equipped with the best and newest equipment.Specializing in the Roanoke River, Pamlico Sound, Cape Lookout Crystal Coast and Costa Rica!!
Oriental Office: 252-249-3101 • Cell: 252-671-3474
E-mail: info@pamlicoguide.com
Spec Fever Fishing Guide Service
Based out of the village of Oriental, NC, Spec Fever is a full time shallow water, light tackle and fly fishing guide service. Offering a wide range of fishing adventures, we will customize a trip for you. Fishing annually for redfish, speckled seatrout, flounder, striped bass, giant red drum, tarpon, false albacore and shad your host and guide, Captain Gary Dubiel has the patience and experience to provide you with a great day on the water. Whether you are a world traveler or new to the sport, Spec Fever is the guide service for you.Oriental Office: 252-249-1520
Email: info@specfever.com
Sweet Water Charters
Guided Fishing - Sight Seeing- Wildlife Watching
Pamlico Sound, Neuse River, Atlantic Ocean
Capt. Mark Charles Hoff
All trips are tailored to your specific needs and schedule, we offer morning, evening, and night trips, and accommodate both half and full day charters for a large variety of fish species.
New for 2006 factory ordered Sea Pro center console with 150 HP Mercury, custom t-top, and walk in head!
Oriental Office: 252-249-2811
Email: letsfish@sweetwatercharters.com
Commercial Fishing While sporting anglers visit Oriental for fun and a possible trophy, many fish the surrounding bays, rivers, and ocean for a living, selling their catches both locally and nationally. The local fleet comprises owner-operated fishing boats. These commercial fisherman harvest a wide array of fish and seafood, including oysters, crabs, shrimp, flounder, scallops, and other species as available. Oriental still remains a live working waterfront that is located in the center of town that makes for a dynamic downtown.