North Carolina Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in North Carolina

Joe Tunstall
Gloucester, North Carolina
Reported: 1 week ago

NC's world-class Cape Lookout False Albacore Season officially ended strong! They're still out there and will be on and off throughout the winter months. But we'll transition to sightfishing slot Redfish, backwater speckled trout, and riding the ocean for Trophy-sized Redfish.

Joe Tunstall Gloucester, North Carolina Reported: 1 week ago

NC's world-class Cape Lookout False Albacore Season officially ended strong!
They're still out there and will be on and off throughout the winter months.
But we'll transition to sightfishing slot Redfish, backwater speckled trout, and riding the ocean for Trophy-sized Redfish.

Fishing in Harkers Island, North Carolina

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Jack Jackson
Newport, North Carolina
Reported: 1 week ago

Some incredible fishing right now. Enjoying some time in the kayak when I don't have trips

Jack Jackson Newport, North Carolina Reported: 1 week ago

Some incredible fishing right now. Enjoying some time in the kayak when I don't have trips

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Jack Jackson
Newport, North Carolina
Reported: 1 week ago

The speckled trout bite remains hot.

Jack Jackson Newport, North Carolina Reported: 1 week ago

The speckled trout bite remains hot.

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Jack Jackson
Newport, North Carolina
Reported: 2 weeks ago

The speckled trout bite is wide open right now. Casting suspending twitch baits such as Mirrolure 17mr's and Slicks as well as jigs tipped with a variety of soft plastic baits are producing good numbers of fish.

Jack Jackson Newport, North Carolina Reported: 2 weeks ago

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Michael Moore
Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Michael Moore Carolina Beach, North Carolina Reported: 2 weeks ago

Wahoo and Blackfin tuna have been the catch lately. Wahoo has been 2 to 3, every trip, fin has been 5 to 10 every Trip. A few of the trips we would've been able to get a lot more black Fin but after you get your first few on the rock, the sharks find us and start eating them before we can get them to the boat so we had to move and find another group to catch.

Fishing in Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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James Coane
Hatteras, North Carolina
Reported: 2 months ago

Starting to deep drop for swordfish now we dealing with the hurricane here on the East Coast but by this weekend, it should be cleared out. Fishing should be good.

James Coane Hatteras, North Carolina Reported: 2 months ago

Starting to deep drop for swordfish now we dealing with the hurricane here on the East Coast but by this weekend, it should be cleared out. Fishing should be good.

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Daniel Griffee
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported: 4 months ago

Spanish are here and catching them casting jigs and trolling spoons, bluefish are crushing topwaters, and reds are in the marsh caught on topwater and popping corks.

Daniel Griffee Morehead City, North Carolina Reported: 4 months ago

Spanish are here and catching them casting jigs and trolling spoons, bluefish are crushing topwaters, and reds are in the marsh caught on topwater and popping corks.

Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina

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Jimmy Pitetti
Buxton, North Carolina
Reported: 6 months ago

Cory with a 24 inch spackle Mom Maisie and dad Randy with a nice catchup released speckled trout

Jimmy Pitetti Buxton, North Carolina Reported: 6 months ago

Cory with a 24 inch spackle Mom Maisie and dad Randy with a nice catchup released speckled trout

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We had a fantastic day fishing with Captain Cord. He found where the fish were hitting, was very friendly and took care of everything.
Jesse J. | November 15, 2025

Trip: Wrightsville Beach Nearshore
★★★★★
I’m an experienced fisherman who wanted to become better at targeting red drum and trout. Joe not only put me in fish, but taught me things about fishing that area that will help me catch fish on my own for years to come. Highly recommend!
Casey D. | September 27, 2025

Trip: NC Classic Inshore Fishing Trip
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Great guide service. Knowledgeable and friendly. Keeps putting you where you at least have a good chance of putting one in the boat.
Donald H. | September 22, 2025

Trip: Half Day Charter
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Great trip! I was the only guest on the boat and I caught a bunch of Spanish Mackerel.
Michael H. | September 20, 2025

Trip: Fishing Special - 26’ C-Hawk
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Great time! Very entertaining. Very knowledgeable about where to take us to create the best experience. Will Def go out with him again! Go Capt Bob! Lots of Dolfins and best sunset.
Carla W. | September 19, 2025

Trip: Sunset Trip
★★★★★
It wasn’t fishing. It was like winning the lottery. Every time a hook went into the water, a fish would come up. This charter was the best I’ve ever taken. The crew was amazing. The captain knew exactly where to fish. These guys spoiled us.
Vince C. | August 20, 2025

Trip: Wanchese Offshore Trip
★★★★★
Couldn’t go on charter due to problems with the boat, however I need to give a shout out to captain Drew, who found us a very last minute replacement to make our trip a big success with captain Mason thank you very much
Ted G. | August 19, 2025

Trip: Bald Head Island Inshore Trip
★★★★★
Jason was a great fast action captain I had a great time we were always moving and cought fish Thanks Captain Ring tail
Adam D. | August 17, 2025

Trip: Bottomfishing Trip
★★★★★
Thanks for the trip had fun and the first mate was awesome. He made sure the kids had fun and how to use all the equipment and educated everyone. The welds on the boat were spectacular. Captain took the time to talk with the kids and made it a great time. I would recommend this trip to anyone in the area. Thanks again Mark and Tom
Joseph S. | July 21, 2025

Trip: Half Day Nearshore (AM)
★★★★★
Great time my boys are a lot 6, 7, and 9 he did it with a smile. Thank you for a great time.
Jeremiah M. | July 17, 2025

Trip: Outer Banks Inshore Adventure

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