Fishing Reports from the Southport/Oak Island area

Angie, of Dutchman Creek Bait and Tackle, reports that backwater fishing is all about slot red drum and some nice flounder, with a few small trout coming in as well. […]

Angie, of Dutchman Creek Bait and Tackle, reports that surf anglers are mostly catching whiting and croaker, with the majority of bites for both coming on fresh shrimp. The piers […]

Angie, of Dutchman Creek Bait and Tackle, reports that red drum can be found just about anywhere inshore, and they are biting both live and artificial (especially topwater) baits. Some […]

Annette, of Dutchman Creek Bait and Tackle, reports that some small whiting are being caught, with most of the whiting coming off of fresh shrimp. Bluefish, black drum, and croaker […]

Angie, of Dutchman Creek Bait and Tackle, reports that the whiting action is strong. Fresh shrimp remains the top bait for these fish, but Fishbites and bloodworms have been producing […]