Fishing Reports from the Ocean Isle/Holden Beach area
Ocean Isle/Holden Beach – November 2025
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 […]
Ocean Isle/Holden Beach – October 2025
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 […]
Ocean Isle/Holden Beach – September 2025
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, […]
Ocean Isle/Holden Beach – August 2025
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, […]
Ocean Isle/Holden Beach – July 2025
Jeff, of Ocean Isle Fishing Center, reports that anglers are catching red drum (to 35”) while fishing menhaden or mullet along grass lines. Flounder are everywhere and aggressively hitting baits […]