Fishing Reports from the Ocean Isle/Holden Beach area

Jeff, of Ocean Isle Fishing Center, reports that speckled trout are showing in big numbers, though most have been smaller fish with quality ones only mixed in. Live shrimp under […]

Brant, of Ocean Isle Fishing Center, reports that nearshore trips are focusing on king mackerel, which are typically schooled up and holding in 50’ of water or closer to the […]

Jeff, of Ocean Isle Fishing Center, reports that most flounder catches are coming from inshore ledges (in the 3’ range) and grass banks while casting Carolina-rigged live mullet. Red drum […]

Jeff, of Ocean Isle Fishing Center, reports that anglers are finding good schools of slot (21-26”) red drum on shallower banks off the ICW. Live bait, both mullet or shrimp, […]

Jeff, of Ocean Isle Fishing Center, reports that anglers have been catching more speckled trout since the keeper season opened. Getting on the water early or late has been best, […]