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Daniel Griffee
Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 2 months ago
Sea mullet and grey trout are showing up Now, bluefish and bonito are also around for great fights in lite tackle
Daniel Griffee
Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 2 months 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
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
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Scotty Webb
Scotty W.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 2 months ago
Great bonito fishing
Scotty Webb
Scotty W. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 2 months ago
Great bonito fishing
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
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Jack Jackson
Jack J.
Newport, North Carolina
Reported 3 months 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
Jack J. Newport, North Carolina Reported 3 months 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.
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
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Justin Ragsdale
Justin R.
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Reported 3 months ago
Here on the Crystal Coast spring has sprung in the ocean. The Bonita are finally arriving along the beaches and we will chase these sushi grade speedsters casting metal, trolling spoons, and live baiting. The Chopper Bluefish are on the shoals and smashing topwater. And some jumbo False Albacore up to 25lbs are in the mix. Seabass fishing is solid in 80 to 100ft and the vermillion snapper, triggerfish are joining them. Great time of the year and it will only get better in the coming weeks as cobia and Spanish Mackerel arrive.
Justin Ragsdale
Justin R. Atlantic Beach, North Carolina Reported 3 months ago
Here on the Crystal Coast spring has sprung in the ocean. The Bonita are finally arriving along the beaches and we will chase these sushi grade speedsters casting metal, trolling spoons, and live baiting. The Chopper Bluefish are on the shoals and smashing topwater. And some jumbo False Albacore up to 25lbs are in the mix. Seabass fishing is solid in 80 to 100ft and the vermillion snapper, triggerfish are joining them. Great time of the year and it will only get better in the coming weeks as cobia and Spanish Mackerel arrive.
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
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Daniel Griffee
Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 3 months 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 Griffee
Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 3 months 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
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
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Rick P.
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Reported 3 months 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 Patterson
Rick P. Atlantic Beach, North Carolina Reported 3 months 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
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
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Daniel Griffee
Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 4 months ago
Things are getting better
Daniel Griffee
Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 4 months ago
Things are getting better
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
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Daniel Griffee
Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 5 months ago
Been cold and sheepshead with a mix of black drum off the jetties
Daniel Griffee
Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 5 months ago
Been cold and sheepshead with a mix of black drum off the jetties
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
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Joe Tunstall
Joe T.
Gloucester, North Carolina
Reported 6 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.
Joe Tunstall
Joe T. Gloucester, North Carolina Reported 6 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 Jackson
Jack J.
Newport, North Carolina
Reported 6 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 Jackson
Jack J. Newport, North Carolina Reported 6 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.
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
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    Fishing with Dale was a great experience. He was great with the kids and put us on some great redfish. Highly recommend Dale!

    Jon E. | June 15, 2026

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    Andrea S. | June 15, 2026

    Trip: Half Day Trip Inshore

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