Beaufort Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 1 month ago

Bluefish are starting to show up. Water is moving up, it's around 64-67 right now which will get more fish moving in. Never know what you're goin to catch this time of year while everyone's waiting on bonito!

Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 1 month ago

Bluefish are starting to show up.
Water is moving up, it's around 64-67 right now which will get more fish moving in. Never know what you're goin to catch this time of year while everyone's waiting on bonito!

Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

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Rick P.
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Reported 1 month ago

Speckled Trout, Striped Bass and some Redfish. Bluefish have started showing up at Cape and around the inlets. Atlantic Bonito should show up at the ARs anytime now.

Rick P. Atlantic Beach, North Carolina Reported 1 month ago

Speckled Trout, Striped Bass and some Redfish. Bluefish have started showing up at Cape and around the inlets. Atlantic Bonito should show up at the ARs anytime now.

Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina

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Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 2 months ago

Things are getting better

Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 2 months ago

Things are getting better

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Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 3 months ago

Been cold and sheepshead with a mix of black drum off the jetties

Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 3 months ago

Been cold and sheepshead with a mix of black drum off the jetties

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Joe T.
Gloucester, North Carolina
Reported 4 months ago

Black drum, black Sea Bass, tautog and skinny water reds. That's what's up for this month. All areas for sea bass, tautog & black drum less than 60' of water and deeper structure for black drum. Have you done shrimp and squid wing. Sea Bass on 2oz bucktails and black...

Joe T. Gloucester, North Carolina Reported 4 months ago

Black drum, black Sea Bass, tautog and skinny water reds. That's what's up for this month.
All areas for sea bass, tautog & black drum less than 60' of water and deeper structure for black drum. Have you done shrimp and squid wing. Sea Bass on 2oz bucktails and black drum on 1/2 oz jigheads.
Redfish in the skinny, sightfishing with fly or light tackle. Tact is key.

Fishing in Harkers Island, North Carolina

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Jack J.
Newport, North Carolina
Reported 4 months ago

We are still seeing an excellent speckled trout bite, but are also having some incredible black drum fishing when the wind allows us to get out to the jetties. Also catching some really nice striped bass on our speckled trout trips.

Jack J. Newport, North Carolina Reported 4 months ago

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Joe T.
Gloucester, North Carolina
Reported 5 months 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 T. Gloucester, North Carolina Reported 5 months 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.

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Jack J.
Newport, North Carolina
Reported 5 months ago

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

Jack J. Newport, North Carolina Reported 5 months ago

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

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★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
We had the best morning with Justin! He was friendly, engaging, and provided a lot of education on the area, the water, the fish, and fishing. We got to explore many different parts of the river to ensure we had ample opportunities to catch both speckled trout and red drum. We also followed a pod of porpoises, which was a fun diversion. Justin cleaned our fish at the end of our excursion which we took home and prepared that evening for dinner. Delicious fish tacos thanks for Justin's guidance and navigation! We look forward to returning to the area and having Justin take us out for another fabulous adventure.
Stacy B. | July 9, 2025

Trip: Crystal Coast Inshore Trip - 22'
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Very attentive the entire time. Rob is a great guy and wants to get you on fish. My boys and I had a great time.
Jayson M. | June 19, 2025

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Tina T. | June 7, 2025

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The trip with Captain Jeffrey and Caitlyn was an A-1 experience. Both were helpful, knowledgeable and worked well together. Overall the only negatives to the trip was wind and tide. Will definitely ask for Jeffrey and Caitlyn again in the future.
Randy W. | June 1, 2025

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My mom and I had Captain Daniel and he was so amazing! He made our experience out of this world. We had so much fun and caught quite a few fish. I want to book him again in the future. Words can't describe how unforgettable this experience was. Thank you again 💓
Amanda R. | May 11, 2025

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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!
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Beaufort Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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