Morehead City Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Morehead City

Justin Ragsdale
Justin R.
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Reported 1 year ago
It's Black Seabass time of the year. A great spring break option. Lots of action and good eats too! And if the ocean doesn't cooperate weather wise, chasing tasty sea mullet can be a backup.
Justin Ragsdale
Justin R. Atlantic Beach, North Carolina Reported 1 year ago
It's Black Seabass time of the year. A great spring break option. Lots of action and good eats too! And if the ocean doesn't cooperate weather wise, chasing tasty sea mullet can be a backup.
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 1 year ago
Reds are showing up inside in schools, calm sunny days you can go hunting, and nearshore we are catching black drum and sheepshead on the jetty's.
Daniel Griffee
Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 1 year ago
Reds are showing up inside in schools, calm sunny days you can go hunting, and nearshore we are catching black drum and sheepshead on the jetty's.
Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina
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Jack Jackson
Jack J.
Newport, North Carolina
Reported 1 year ago
Been pretty cold here but the fish are still biting and it's starting to warm back up. Last few trips have been speckled trout and when we can get out to the jetty's there's black drum and sheepshead to be caught.
Jack Jackson
Jack J. Newport, North Carolina Reported 1 year ago
Been pretty cold here but the fish are still biting and it's starting to warm back up. Last few trips have been speckled trout and when we can get out to the jetty's there's black drum and sheepshead to be caught.
Fishing in Newport, North Carolina
Fishing in Newport, North Carolina
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Jack Jackson
Jack J.
Newport, North Carolina
Reported 1 year ago
On our way to jig up bluefish for bait, we marked a large school of shad. Thinking that would be a good place to start fishing we marked it to come back to once we put some bait in the livewell. After putting a few 4-5 pound bluefish in the livewell we headed towards the bait we had marked. When we got about half a mile from it we started seeing birds working a few hundred yards in front of us. At that time we decided to deploy the bait and start fishing. Before we could get the second rod...
Jack Jackson
Jack J. Newport, North Carolina Reported 1 year ago
On our way to jig up bluefish for bait, we marked a large school of shad. Thinking that would be a good place to start fishing we marked it to come back to once we put some bait in the livewell. After putting a few 4-5 pound bluefish in the livewell we headed towards the bait we had marked. When we got about half a mile from it we started seeing birds working a few hundred yards in front of us. At that time we decided to deploy the bait and start fishing. Before we could get the second rod set, the first one started screaming but sadly didn't get hooked. Thinking it was probably a shark we baited back up and set the rods. Less than 10 minutes later we got the bite we were looking for and an hour and a half later had it tied off beside the boat. The fish was 108 inches long and cored (head, tail, and innards removed) out at 603 pounds.
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
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Daniel Griffee
Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 1 year ago
13lb mahi caught live baiting 1.5 miles off Atlantic Beach, he was not where he was supposed to be. Caught him on a live shad 20lb barracuda caught on AR 315 using a live pinfish 6lb speckled trout caught on a 1/2oz pink billy bay shrimp 7lb False Albacore caught casting metal jigs at busting Albies on 10lb test line 15lb leader 31" red drum caught inside waters on a popping cork and gulp shrimp, largest drum I've caught inside 50" bull red drum caught in the Neuse River on cut mullet
Daniel Griffee
Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 1 year ago
13lb mahi caught live baiting 1.5 miles off Atlantic Beach, he was not where he was supposed to be. Caught him on a live shad 20lb barracuda caught on AR 315 using a live pinfish 6lb speckled trout caught on a 1/2oz pink billy bay shrimp 7lb False Albacore caught casting metal jigs at busting Albies on 10lb test line 15lb leader 31" red drum caught inside waters on a popping cork and gulp shrimp, largest drum I've caught inside 50" bull red drum caught in the Neuse River on cut mullet
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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Jack Jackson
Jack J.
Newport, North Carolina
Reported 1 year ago
Fishing has been incredible. The speckled trout bite is extremely good. Put 35-40 in the boat on Sunday all 21-24 inches.
Jack Jackson
Jack J. Newport, North Carolina Reported 1 year ago
Fishing has been incredible. The speckled trout bite is extremely good. Put 35-40 in the boat on Sunday all 21-24 inches.
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
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Daniel Griffee
Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 1 year ago
Grey trout and bluefish have been off the chain over thanksgiving with a mix of speckled trout and albacore to go with them
Daniel Griffee
Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 1 year ago
Grey trout and bluefish have been off the chain over thanksgiving with a mix of speckled trout and albacore to go with them
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Daniel Griffee
Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 1 year ago
Speckled trout have pushed in and grey trout are stacked, bluefish as a bycatch can make for some good fishing
Daniel Griffee
Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 1 year ago
Speckled trout have pushed in and grey trout are stacked, bluefish as a bycatch can make for some good fishing
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
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Jack Jackson
Jack J.
Newport, North Carolina
Reported 1 year ago
Fall fishing is as good as it gets right now. We are catching a nice variety of fish and in good numbers. Most days we are seeing speckled trout, redfish, black drum, and really big bluefish.
Jack Jackson
Jack J. Newport, North Carolina Reported 1 year ago
Fall fishing is as good as it gets right now. We are catching a nice variety of fish and in good numbers. Most days we are seeing speckled trout, redfish, black drum, and really big bluefish.
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
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
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Daniel Griffee
Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 1 year ago
When the NE wind blows the albie bite has been Off the chain! Tons of blue fish to cast and jig to, grey trout have moved in and are fun to catch and great to eat!
Daniel Griffee
Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 1 year ago
When the NE wind blows the albie bite has been Off the chain! Tons of blue fish to cast and jig to, grey trout have moved in and are fun to catch and great to eat!
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
Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
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Recent Morehead City Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Shane was my captain for a 3 hour saltwater farewell. The overall experience could not have been any better. Shane was easy to be with and very considerate. His boat was comfortable and clean. I was impressed with how important it was to Shane to learn about my family member being honored. By talking about my mom's life and the area, we were able to choose a meaningful place to release the biodegradable urn. I highly recommend Shane for a saltwater farewell and I bet he is a lot of fun to fish with!

    Sandra L. | August 13, 2026

    Trip: Saltwater Farewell

  • ★★★★★
    Inshore fishing trip with Capt Jack was top notch! Hooked up within the first 5 mins of our lines in the water. Teenage son had a blast. Usually catch and release but decided to keep our limit on the Red Drum. Capt Jack did a nice job filleting them out and sent us on our way with our fresh fish on ice and even some grilling tips which we followed the next evening. Pleasant, professional, and personable. Thanks Jack!

    Justin T. | August 9, 2026

    Trip: Inshore (AM)

  • ★★★★★
    Jeffrey was great. It was a lot of fun!

    Paige B. | August 4, 2026

    Trip: North Carolina Shark Hunt Special

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience, very good trip!!!

    Charles R. | July 27, 2026

    Trip: THE TRADITIONAL HALF-DAY (4 ½ HRS)

  • ★★★★★
    Daniel was great. Went out of his way so the boys could catch some fish. He was very knowledgeable and was a pleasure to talk to. Would recommend him to anyone looking for a great trip.

    Robert R. | July 24, 2026

    Trip: NC Classic Inshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Dale was amazing! He made the whole trip fun and informative. I highly recommend him if you book a fishing charter!

    Matt A. | July 23, 2026

    Trip: Morehead City Inshore/Nearshore

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    Great day

    Bryan F. | July 2, 2026

    Trip: Half Or Full Day Excursions

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    We had a really good time

    Michael S. | June 24, 2026

    Trip: 1/2 Day Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip with Spencer. First time for the family and the kids (15 and 12) had a great time. By the end of the trip they were setting lines and taking fish off the hooks. Spencer was very knowledgeable and provided an excellent experience. Would definitely book again with him when we come back to the area.

    Shaun C. | June 23, 2026

    Trip: 3-8 Hour Inshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    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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