Harkers Island Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Harkers Island

Jason Frivance
Harkers Island, North Carolina
Reported: 2 years ago

Black drum bite has been hot lately also catching some red drum mixed in with black drum. Sea mullet is also starting to pick up.

Jason Frivance Harkers Island, North Carolina Reported: 2 years ago

Black drum bite has been hot lately also catching some red drum mixed in with black drum. Sea mullet is also starting to pick up.

Redfish Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina

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

Weather has been pretty good for the most part, super clear water, really fun to sight fish, chasing reds in shallows, and bottom fishing jetty's for black drum and sheepshead. March should be great!

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

Weather has been pretty good for the most part, super clear water, really fun to sight fish, chasing reds in shallows, and bottom fishing jetty's for black drum and sheepshead. March should be great!

Black Drum Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina

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

Sight fishing in shallow water is in full force

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

Sight fishing in shallow water is in full force

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Jason Frivance
Harkers Island, North Carolina
Reported: 2 years ago

Weather has been outstanding here with light winds and plenty of sunshine!!! Sheepshead & black drum having been biting lately.

Jason Frivance Harkers Island, North Carolina Reported: 2 years ago

Weather has been outstanding here with light winds and plenty of sunshine!!! Sheepshead & black drum having been biting lately.

Sheepshead Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina

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Joe Tunstall
Gloucester, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Joe Tunstall Gloucester, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Nearshore bite for fall has been off to a solid start.
False Albacore, and really nice bluefish in topwater plugs with a consistent King Mackerel bite. Grey Trout and whiting showing up good work Spanish Mackerel still around perhaps for the next few weeks. Backwater bite is hot as well work good numbers of shrimp around Redfish have been plentiful with more and more Speckled Trout showing up each week. Lots of good quality fishing. It's really shaping up to be a great fall bite.

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Daniel Griffee
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Daniel Griffee Morehead City, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been really good out of the Morehead area. Inshore red drum have been loading up on shrimp, watching them bust working down the banks has been a lot of fun, mix in black drum and speckled trout with them. Near shore 1-3 lb bluefish, Spanish, and false albacore have been blitzing up and down the beach. Albacore aren't much table fare in my opinion but a damn good fight on light tackle! Bottom fishing is producing some spots, grey trout, hogfish, and puffers with the water temps getting cooler

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Daniel Griffee
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Nearshore false albacore and Spanish are very active being caught casting metal jigs. Inshore red drum have been chasing shrimp and speckled trout are starting to show up

Daniel Griffee Morehead City, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Nearshore false albacore and Spanish are very active being caught casting metal jigs. Inshore red drum have been chasing shrimp and speckled trout are starting to show up

Redfish, Spanish Mackerel fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina

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Daniel Griffee
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing in Iceland beach has been strong for reds flounder and trout Great speckle trout by top water early Reds up to 40" This week and eliminate flounder almost every day the the flatter season closes on September 30th after the 30th after that it will be a release fishery...

Daniel Griffee Morehead City, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

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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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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

Trip: Half Or Full Day Excursions
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Excellent trip. Coming back in the Fall for the big fish. Would definitely recommend this Captain and mate
Tina T. | June 7, 2025

Trip: Fish On The Historic JAWS Boat
★★★★★
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

Trip: Morehead City Cobia Hunt
★★★★★
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

Trip: NC Classic Inshore Trip
★★★★★
Had a great time with Captain Joseph and Chaz. They kept us entertained and taught us a lot about the area and fishing. Would definitely do it again.
John W. | April 19, 2025

Trip: Fish On The Historic JAWS Boat
★★★★★
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 Scissor Rig Duck Hunts
★★★★★
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
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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

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