RALEIGH, N.C. (June 21, 2021) — This Independence Day, anyone in North Carolina, regardless of age, will be able to fish for free. Free Fishing Day, which runs from 12 a.m. […]
MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting public comment on proposed management changes to further reduce bycatch of non-target species and minimize ecosystem impacts. Draft Amendment […]

Patrick, of Captain Smiley Fishing Charters, reports that inshore water temperatures haven’t fluctuated much over the last few weeks. Overall, this has kept the fishing action strong. Flounder fishing has […]

Andrew, of Island Tackle and Hardware, reports that surf action has begun to pick up, including some nice-sized pompano making their way into the wash. A mixed bag of whiting, […]

Matt, of Tex’s Tackle, reports that red and black drum have been hanging around docks and bridges in the ICW, and good numbers of nice-sized sheepshead are moving into these […]