Fishing Reports from the Southport/Oak Island area

Annette, of Dutchman Creek Bait and Tackle, reports that black drum are making a strong showing in the backwaters, with shrimp serving as the best bait. There is also still […]

Annette, of Dutchman Creek Bait and Tackle, reports that trout are popping up in the backwaters, though the bite hasn’t been exceptional yet. The occasional flounder and red drum has […]

Angie, of Dutchman Creek Bait and Tackle, reports that the biggest and best action right now has been from the beach and at the point, where surf anglers are finding […]

Annette, of Dutchman Creek Bait and Tackle, reports that inshore structure has produced sheepshead as big as 9 lbs. The wall at Lockwood Folly and the waterfront have been good […]

Annette, of Dutchman Creek Bait and Tackle, reports that a few flounder between 17-21” have been coming in, with Gulp-tipped bucktails, finger mullet, and shrimp accounting for most of the […]