North Carolina Fishing Reports (January 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in North Carolina

Jason Garay
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Reported: 1 month ago

Fishing has been great. Snapper, grunts, porgys, amberjack wahoo and false albacore

Jason Garay Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina Reported: 1 month ago

Fishing has been great. Snapper, grunts, porgys, amberjack wahoo and false albacore

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Jamie Rushing
Trails End, North Carolina
Reported: 1 month ago

Strong winter fishing continues at wb and wilmington nc. The mighty cape fear for striped bass trout reds and more and great winter fishing for trout, reds and black drum. We fish all year around.

Jamie Rushing Trails End, North Carolina Reported: 1 month ago

Strong winter fishing continues at wb and wilmington nc. The mighty cape fear for striped bass trout reds and more and great winter fishing for trout, reds and black drum. We fish all year around.

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Jack Jackson
Beaufort, North Carolina
Reported: 1 month ago

Fishing has been incredible. The speckled trout bite is extremely good. Put 35-40 in the boat on Sunday all 21-24 inches.

Jack Jackson Beaufort, North Carolina Reported: 1 month ago

Fishing has been incredible. The speckled trout bite is extremely good. Put 35-40 in the boat on Sunday all 21-24 inches.

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Daniel Griffee
Beaufort, North Carolina
Reported: 1 month ago

Grey trout and bluefish have been off the chain over thanksgiving with a mix of speckled trout and albacore to go with them

Daniel Griffee Beaufort, North Carolina Reported: 1 month ago

Grey trout and bluefish have been off the chain over thanksgiving with a mix of speckled trout and albacore to go with them

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Jason Garay
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Reported: 1 month ago

Great day yesterday. Amberjack, grunts, vermillion snapper, grouper, porgys, kings, Trigger fish as well.

Jason Garay Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina Reported: 1 month ago

Great day yesterday. Amberjack, grunts, vermillion snapper, grouper, porgys, kings, Trigger fish as well.

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Daniel Griffee
Beaufort, North Carolina
Reported: 1 month ago

Speckled trout have pushed in and grey trout are stacked, bluefish as a bycatch can make for some good fishing

Daniel Griffee Beaufort, North Carolina Reported: 1 month ago

Speckled trout have pushed in and grey trout are stacked, bluefish as a bycatch can make for some good fishing

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Joey Van Dyke
Frisco, North Carolina
Reported: 1 month ago

Joey Van Dyke Frisco, North Carolina Reported: 1 month ago

blue fishing is still been very good around the sound in Hatteras. Also the red drum bite on cut bait has really picked up with the cooler water. Sheepshead fishing has been very good when you can get out on the wrecks outside the inlet or around the ferry basin on the Ocracoke side of Hatteras inlet using sand fleas and hermit crabs. As the winter progresses we will fishing in the Albemarle sound for stripers and targeting big catfish on the Roanoke River all winter. That spring comes we will chase shad up on the Roanoke River and then switch over to completely Rock fishing in April

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Kyle Elliott
Belhaven, North Carolina
Reported: 1 month ago

Speckled trout fishing has been as good as it gets. Sightfishing redfish has been good when the weather permits. The fish are falling into their winter patterns and the water is clearing up on the Pamlico Sound.

Kyle Elliott Belhaven, North Carolina Reported: 1 month ago

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Bradley is top notch. Everything from the gear, to the location, guide skill, and hunting dog was everything a person could look for in a guided hunt. Bradley’s dog, Shay, made some of the most impressive waterfowl retrieves I have ever seen. I will be sure to book with him again next season!
Jacques O. | January 4, 2025

Trip: Open Water Duck Hunts
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Captain Joseph and Captain Chaz were excellent guides and have expert skills in fishing! Captain Joseph has so much knowledge with a bonus of loads of personality! We could tell that he truly enjoyed being able to put us on the fish! It was a wonderful experience that we would gladly race to experience again and again! Captain Chaz is also a wonderful guide and worked tirelessly to keep our poles going and the fish into the cooler! Because of his efforts we headed back to Indiana with a cooler full of fish! Thank you so much, Captain Joseph and Captain Chaz!
Timothy H. | December 6, 2024

Trip: Fish on the Historic JAWS Boat
★★★★★
We had a great time despite less than ideal conditions. Kyle did an excellent job running down every possibility to find fish. We eventually caught some nice trout. All in all we learned a lot, Kyle is very knowledgeable and we enjoyed his company. We plan to take another trip with Kyle.
David H. | November 20, 2024

Trip: Sight Fishing for NC Redfish
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Had a great time with Ryan. Very personable and a great teacher.
Lucy C. | November 4, 2024

Trip: North Carolina Wade Trip
★★★★★
Awesome trip!! Capt Jeffery and Kaitlyn were phenomenal and got us on an awesome bite. Very family friendly - definitely recommend if you are in the Moorhead city area.
Edward H. | October 12, 2024

Trip: 1/2 day inshore
★★★★★
We had a fantastic time. Caught lots of fish and enjoyed talking to Jason. He put us on fish immediately and moved to another location if the fish stopped biting. Never had time to eat the snacks we brought. Will book with Jason the next time we go fishing
Gregory W. | October 4, 2024

Trip: Bottomfishing/Trolling Combo
★★★★★
Captain Joe and Chaz will put you on some fish! We had a terrific time reeling in bluefish and spanish mackerel. I highly recommend booking your next trip with them.
Erik P. | September 10, 2024

Trip: Fish on the Historic JAWS Boat
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Chuck is an awesome guide, captain and fisherman! He is personable, friendly and patient. Thanks for a wonderful afternoon. We hope to be back next year!
Rowena A. | September 1, 2024

Trip: Nearshore Sportfish Roundup
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Great days fishing! Jay got us on the fish right away and Jake was super helpful on deck!
Danny C. | August 30, 2024

Trip: Summer Offshore Run
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I booked this fishing trip for my wife’s birthday. Being workaholics, it’s the first vacation we’ve taken in YEARS. Captain Mike and Cody could not have possibly gave us a better time. Cody is friendly, polite, knowledgeable, and takes the time to explain everything before the boat ever left dock. Mike is also incredible. Mike not only makes sure you’re going to find fish, he wants to make sure you enjoy yourself, and he genuinely cares about your safety. You can tell that these men are genuinely good people. We had a great time and can’t wait to book our next adventure with these guys. If anyone wants a great fishing experience, I would HIGHLY recommend these gentlemen!
Michael E. | August 26, 2024

Trip: Yellowfin & Mahi Mahi Combo

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