Kitty Hawk Fishing Reports (May 2026)

Mark Fann
Wanchese, North Carolina
Reported: 3 months ago

Giant bluefin season officially closes at 11:30 pm today; however, that does not slow down the bluefin charters. We are allowed to keep any fish under 73" and there are a bunch of fish under that threshold out there. Yesterday, we released 4 bluefin about 68-70", caught a nice wahoo...

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Mark Fann Wanchese, North Carolina Reported: 3 months ago

Giant bluefin season officially closes at 11:30 pm today; however, that does not slow down the bluefin charters. We are allowed to keep any fish under 73" and there are a bunch of fish under that threshold out there. Yesterday, we released 4 bluefin about 68-70", caught a nice wahoo about 30 lbs, and a few king mackeral. Not a bad day at all. Still time to get in on the bluefin action

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Mark Fann
Wanchese, North Carolina
Reported: 3 months ago

Bluefin tuna are here The bluefin tuna have arrived, and our season is open. Come experience, the thrill of hooking into the fish of a lifetime. The season will not be open long, so, don’t delay, book your trip today.

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Mark Fann Wanchese, North Carolina Reported: 3 months ago

Bluefin tuna are here

The bluefin tuna have arrived, and our season is open. Come experience, the thrill of hooking into the fish of a lifetime. The season will not be open long, so, don’t delay, book your trip today.

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Jake Brown
Wanchese, North Carolina
Reported: 4 months ago

Got a few hunts in before Christmas, but here is one of them.

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Jake Brown Wanchese, North Carolina Reported: 4 months ago

Got a few hunts in before Christmas, but here is one of them.

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Randy Thornton
Wanchese, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Drum fishing is good right now, water is warming up!

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Randy Thornton Wanchese, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Drum fishing is good right now, water is warming up!

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John Abel
Manteo, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Left the dock this morning breaking ice to get out of the marina, hope I didn't wake the hood up in the process as it was loud. Made our way to the bridge and the shoaling is bad, reading as little as 6in under the props, not fun in the...

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John Abel Manteo, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Left the dock this morning breaking ice to get out of the marina, hope I didn't wake the hood up in the process as it was loud. Made our way to the bridge and the shoaling is bad, reading as little as 6in under the props, not fun in the dark. Buddy fisjed north yesterday and never turned a rod so we made our way to the south hoping to land on the blackfin. We worked hard and covered the grounds but the bite was slow. We had the marks but they were deep and stayed deep, eventually they had to come up, but just not while we were there. Got a little beat up the first 20miles home into a stiff north wind, thankfully it laid down and we made good time. We spent a little time searching for deep water through the shoal but it wasn't to be found. Finished the ride home with a pretty sunset and cut the few fish we had. Great groups of guys and we had a good time. Weather will allow us to fish Thurs and Friday if we get enough guys to get the trip together. They're out there, just gotta stay on em.

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John Abel
Manteo, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Been a bit since last report, ran a few offshore trips before I left for Ohio. Had Wounded Warrior Project bring 10 vets down and ran them on 3 boats. Great day, lots of enjoyment but the troll bite was slow, we had a blast swimming and horse assin around...

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John Abel Manteo, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Been a bit since last report, ran a few offshore trips before I left for Ohio. Had Wounded Warrior Project bring 10 vets down and ran them on 3 boats. Great day, lots of enjoyment but the troll bite was slow, we had a blast swimming and horse assin around at the end of the day. Next day ran offshore, trolled up 37 small blackfin, landed 2 out of 3 wahoo as well. Also had a trip we did some sea bass and amberjack fishing, it's all a blur so not sure what day was what, but it's been fun!!! The drum fishing has been great at night as well and that should stay solid through Sept into Oct.

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Bud Bishop
Manteo, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing is fishing not catching but we are having some great trips! A lot of bucket list fish checked off.

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Bud Bishop Manteo, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing is fishing not catching but we are having some great trips! A lot of bucket list fish checked off.

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Mark Mcguire
Rodanthe, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing in the Pamlico sound has been productive. We've had Highwinds the past week which has made it difficult. But next week is looking great. We've been catching a lot of drum, speckled trout, every now and then will get a new pod of bluefish. In the back waters here...

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Mark Mcguire Rodanthe, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing in the Pamlico sound has been productive. We've had Highwinds the past week which has made it difficult. But next week is looking great. We've been catching a lot of drum, speckled trout, every now and then will get a new pod of bluefish. In the back waters here behind Rodanthe for this time of year, I must say the bite has been pretty great!

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