North Carolina Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Mark Fann with Outer Banks Fishing Charters - Fishin Fannatic
Wanchese, North Carolina
Reported: 1 week ago

Our weather is finally beautiful and it's a perfect time to get out Fishing. Yesterday's trip produced some nice yellow tuna, some blackfin, tuna, and some mahi.

Mark Fann with Outer Banks Fishing Charters - Fishin Fannatic Wanchese, North Carolina Reported: 1 week ago

Our weather is finally beautiful and it's a perfect time to get out Fishing. Yesterday's trip produced some nice yellow tuna, some blackfin, tuna, and some mahi.

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Jack Jackson
Newport, North Carolina
Reported: 1 week ago

Here are a few pics from last couple of trips. Redfish bite is heating up. Seeing quite a few lower slot fish inshore and expect the upper slots to start moving in from the beach anytime. Sea mullet aka whiting bite is also really good. Seeing 75-100 plus fish most...

Jack Jackson Newport, North Carolina Reported: 1 week ago

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Daniel Griffee
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Sea mullet and grey trout are showing up Now, bluefish and bonito are also around for great fights in lite tackle

Daniel Griffee Morehead City, North Carolina Reported: 2 weeks ago

Sea mullet and grey trout are showing up Now, bluefish and bonito are also around for great fights in lite tackle

Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

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Allen Jernigan
Holly Ridge, North Carolina
Reported: 2 weeks ago

We are catching black drum on cut shrimp. The redfish are coming on topwater plugs, soft plastics and gold spoons. The big 10# plus bluefish have shown up in the Neuse estuary are we are targeting them with topwater plugs, 1 1/8 ounce weedless spoons and 8" swimbaits

Allen Jernigan Holly Ridge, North Carolina Reported: 2 weeks ago

Fishing in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina

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Scotty Webb
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Great bonito fishing

Scotty Webb Morehead City, North Carolina Reported: 2 weeks ago

Great bonito fishing

Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina

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Adam Wallace
Hampstead, North Carolina
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Yeah man!!!

Adam Wallace Hampstead, North Carolina Reported: 2 weeks ago

Yeah man!!!

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Ger Hardin
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Bonitos, Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish have been making for a good start to the season on our half day trips, while King Mackerel are showing up further offshore for full day trips

Ger Hardin Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina Reported: 2 weeks ago

Bonitos, Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish have been making for a good start to the season on our half day trips, while King Mackerel are showing up further offshore for full day trips

Fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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Jack Jackson
Newport, North Carolina
Reported: 1 month ago

The blacks drum bite remains solid at the jetty's and the ocean is coming to life with bluefish. Atlantic bonito and Spanish mackerel are going to be right behind the blues, with some already showing up on our nearshore reefs.

Jack Jackson Newport, North Carolina Reported: 1 month ago

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★★★★★
John did a great job. Circumstances lead to me being the only one to go out on the trip. He adjusted and got me on the fish. Caught multiple tuna ( on my bucket list). Caught multiple mahi (also on my list). Caught a bull that was bigger than I ever expected.
Nick M. | May 12, 2026

Trip: Offshore Fishing Oregon Inlet
★★★★★
Fantastic. All around fun and knowledgeable. Highly recommend to anyone.
Misty L. | April 25, 2026

Trip: NC Sportfish Adventure
★★★★★
Very friendly and knowledgeable, a pleasure to have him as our guide.
Joseph L. | April 24, 2026

Trip: Carolina Beach Inshore Trip
★★★★★
Great guide and a greater person just to hang with!
James S. | April 23, 2026

Trip: Five-Star Inshore Fishing
★★★★★
Amazing time! Ger definitely knows what hes doing and will find the fish. Easy to talk to and great with kids. Highly recommended.
Rabeccah S. | April 22, 2026

Trip: Half Day Spanish Mackerel
★★★★★
Carson was a good guide all the way around
Chris G. | April 21, 2026

Trip: Crappie In High Rock Lake
★★★★★
Outstanding guide very polite and knowledgeable. Pictures show it!
Steven B. | April 14, 2026

Trip: Fishing Special - 26’ C-Hawk
★★★★★
What an awesome 1/2 day trip we had with Mike. It was my husband, me, and our 17-year-old son (who has high-functioning autism). Mike was awesome and explained everything very well. He kept taking us to different places until we landed some fish. It was an awesome experience.
Amy N. | April 12, 2026

Trip: Hatteras Inshore / Narshore Trips
★★★★★
Carson was a great guide with plentiful of knowledge of the lake Tillery. He informed me about fish behavior and how it impacts the probability to be able to be successful. It was my first experience with the live scan and I love it. With live scan you can see the behavior of fish and how they travel through the waterway, increasing your chances of landing one. Would highly recommend Carson for your fishing trips not only for the boat and equipment but his knowledge and experience.
Michael P. | April 1, 2026

Trip: Crappie In Lake Tilllery
★★★★★
Dale was phenomenal. He new the bait and the honey hole. Put us on the fish and sent us home with cleaned dinner. I will absolutely be back and will only go out on the water with him when in the area. 11 out of 10!
Joseph L. | March 30, 2026

Trip: Morehead City Inshore/Nearshore

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