The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) recently confirmed a new state record for Yellowfin Grouper (Mycteroperca venenosa). John Theodorakis, of Wilmington, caught the 45-pound, 9.6-ounce […]

Blake, of Dutchman Creek Bait and Tackle, reports that surf anglers have been able to find a few pompano mixed in the typical summer bag of whiting, croakers, sharks, and […]

The Sneads Ferry Rotary King Mackerel Tournament brought out 111 boats across the Captains’ Choice weekend of August 14-16, with 44 teams fishing Saturday and 67 on Sunday. Conditions stayed […]

John, of Dave’s Outpost, reports that anglers have been catching some summertime trout. A slip cork setup with live shrimp has been the top producing setup. Red drum are around […]

The 2026 Topsail Inshore Challenge took place June 26-27, serving as both a standalone event and the second stop in this year’s season‑long Inshore Trail. Registration was held at East […]