Fishing Reports from the Ocean Isle/Holden Beach area
Ocean Isle/Holden Beach – April 2026
Jeff, of Ocean Isle Fishing Center, reports that red drum will be among the first to get more active as temperatures warm. As the reds break out of their winter […]
Ocean Isle/Holden Beach – March 2026
Jeff, of Ocean Isle Fishing Center, reports that black drum are a great target during these cooler winter months. Look for black drum to be staged up around oyster beds, […]
Ocean Isle/Holden Beach – December 2025
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 […]
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 […]