Morehead City Weather Forecast

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Chris Kimrey
Chris K.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 4 months ago
Ocean fishing has been good nearshore and offshore.... lots of casting opportunities nearshore for bluefish and Spanish mackerel on light spinning gear as well as a splash of king mackerel and amberjack on live bait nearshore. If you find a happy pack of amberjacks you can get them to take topwater plugs and even fly tackle. Not to mention the sharks, plenty of action to those wanting to target sharks and many times even those anglers that don't want sharks. On the days the weather allows offshore bottom fishing has been good, we're still catching good numbers of gag groupers,...
Chris Kimrey
Chris K. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 4 months ago
Ocean fishing has been good nearshore and offshore.... lots of casting opportunities nearshore for bluefish and Spanish mackerel on light spinning gear as well as a splash of king mackerel and amberjack on live bait nearshore. If you find a happy pack of amberjacks you can get them to take topwater plugs and even fly tackle. Not to mention the sharks, plenty of action to those wanting to target sharks and many times even those anglers that don't want sharks. On the days the weather allows offshore bottom fishing has been good, we're still catching good numbers of gag groupers, trigger fish, vermilion snappers and a few sea bass plus all the other typical species. There's still a stray Cobia or two most days and a few mahi too.
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
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Shane Gentry
Shane G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 4 months ago
We just fished Big Rock and made it to the scales twice! Wooo!!
Shane Gentry
Shane G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 4 months ago
We just fished Big Rock and made it to the scales twice! Wooo!!
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
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
Spanish Mack's have shown up, along with nice size bluefish on Topwater action. With a trickle of redfish
Daniel Griffee
Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 4 months ago
Spanish Mack's have shown up, along with nice size bluefish on Topwater action. With a trickle of redfish
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
Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
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Jack Jackson
Jack J.
Newport, North Carolina
Reported 4 months ago
The redfish and trout bite has been pretty good. Topwater baits early and switching to cut bait under popping corks as the day goes on.
Jack Jackson
Jack J. Newport, North Carolina Reported 4 months ago
The redfish and trout bite has been pretty good. Topwater baits early and switching to cut bait under popping corks as the day goes on.
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
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Daniel Griffee
Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 4 months ago
Blues, Spanish, and the last of bonito
Daniel Griffee
Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 4 months ago
Blues, Spanish, and the last of bonito
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 5 months ago
Finished a 8 hr mahi are starting to show up on these trips
Scotty Webb
Scotty W. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 5 months ago
Finished a 8 hr mahi are starting to show up on these trips
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Rick Patterson
Rick P.
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Reported 5 months ago
The spring fishing has been pretty good. We have been targeting a variety of fish. Atlantic Bonito, Bluefish, Redfish, Stripers and Speckled Trout.
Rick Patterson
Rick P. Atlantic Beach, North Carolina Reported 5 months ago
The spring fishing has been pretty good. We have been targeting a variety of fish. Atlantic Bonito, Bluefish, Redfish, Stripers and Speckled Trout.
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
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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Scotty Webb
Scotty W.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 5 months ago
Kings are starting to show up on the 3/4 days
Scotty Webb
Scotty W. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 5 months ago
Kings are starting to show up on the 3/4 days
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Jack Jackson
Jack J.
Newport, North Carolina
Reported 6 months 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 trips. Probably the best tasting fish inshore in my opinion.
Jack Jackson
Jack J. Newport, North Carolina Reported 6 months 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 trips. Probably the best tasting fish inshore in my opinion.
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
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Daniel Griffee
Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 6 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 6 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
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Excellent experience! Rick was very knowledgeable and personable. He was not afraid to change locations and tactics to ensure the best experience. I would definitely fish with him again.

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