The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries announced the 2026 commercial flounder season…
The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries announced the 2026 commercial flounder season opening dates for Internal Coastal and Joint Fishing Waters. Landings (fish brought to the […]
Ocean Isle/Holden Beach – August 2026
Jeff, of Ocean Isle Fishing Center, reports that the best successes on red drum have come for anglers fishing live bait. Finger mullet is the best bait choice now that […]
Southport/Oak Island – August 2026
Angie, of Dutchman Creek Bait and Tackle, reports that spanish mackerel are both off the beach and being caught from the piers. Bottom fishing in the surf has been producing […]
2026 Wrightsville Beach Inshore Challenge
The 2026 Wrightsville Beach Inshore Challenge, held July 17‑18, saw both hot midsummer temperatures and a hot red drum bite, with the top three teams each catching at least ten […]
Hatteras/Ocracoke – August 2026
Ryan, of Hatteras Jack, reports that surf anglers are seeing a good mix of the standard summertime species, including sea mullet, bluefish, croakers, and some pompano. Soundside anglers are catching […]