Fishing Reports
Ocean Isle/Holden Beach – May 2025
Jeff, of Ocean Isle Fishing Center, reports that the area is starting to see good numbers of peanut pogies, which is a great sign moving into May. Live pogies or […]
Southport/Oak Island – May 2025
Angie, of Dutchman Creek Bait and Tackle, reports that nearshore action for Atlantic bonito has been great, with bluefish and some spanish mackerel now showing up, too. Surf anglers are […]
Pamlico/Neuse River – May 2025
Donald, of Custom Marine Fabrication, reports that bluefish are moving into the river, and their presence should pick up as more bait shows up and warmer waters prevail. Red drum […]
Swansboro/Emerald Isle – May 2025
Amit, of The Reel Outdoors, reports that surf fishing is picking up. Catches include black drum, sea mullet, pufferfish, gray trout, and bluefish. Shrimp on double-drop rigs has been best […]
Wrightsville Beach – May 2025
Tex, of Tex’s Tackle, reports that nearshore boats are catching Atlantic bonito, with spanish mackerel starting to show up over the same nearshore structures. Trolling a Clarkspoon has been the […]
