FISH GUIDE | Types Of Fish You'll Hook In The Outer Banks

Yellowfin tuna are available off the Outer Banks all year long. It really heats up in mid to late spring. Yellowfin range in size from 15-75 pounds. Courtesy: NOAA

King Mackerel can be caught throughout the year, but fishing for these good-sized species, between 20-40 lbs. is at its best in the fall. Courtesy: NOAA

Hatteras Island is known as the Blue Marlin Capital of the World according to the Outer Banks visitor guide! A number of record-breaking blue marlins have been reeled in over the past years. Courtesy: NOAA

Also known as Wreck Donkeys, or Reef Donkeys, the Amberjack can be found scuttling around wrecks or structures. Amberjack can put up a good fight, and are known to break many lines. Courtesy: NOAA

Cobia can be caught in the summer months, and at 30 - 60 lbs., these fish put up a fight! Courtesy: NOAA

Bluefish or Blues are most caught off the beach and piers. They are smaller silver fish and range from a few short inches to a foot or more. Courtesy: NOAA

Flounder and croaker are caught during the spring, summer, and fall months, and are both bottom feeders that can be reeled in from the beach or pier. The fish also provide a good meal. Courtesy: NOAA

Striped bass can also be caught in the fall and winter months with heaviest numbers in November and December. They make for an excellent meal. Courtesy: NOAA

Spanish mackerels can be caught from late May to early September and keepers can range from 12" or more. They're especially tasty! Courtesy: NOAA

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FISH GUIDE | Types Of Fish You'll Hook In The Outer Banks

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