Newport Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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Beaufort, North Carolina

Reported 4 years ago

The offshore fishing's been pretty good the big mahi run has slowed down for us we're getting a lot of the peanuts the wahoo have started back up and as always the bottom fishing and the triggers's are always hot and every once in a while you get a bonus sail

Craig H. Beaufort, North Carolina Reported 4 years ago

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Ashley F.

Beaufort, North Carolina

Reported 4 years ago

Fished the big rock blue Marlin tournament a week ago

Ashley F. Beaufort, North Carolina Reported 4 years ago

Fished the big rock blue Marlin tournament a week ago

Black Marlin fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina

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Recent Newport Reviews

★★★★★
We had the absolute best time ever. We got out there and went straight at it. Whether it was catching blues, Spanish and even sharks. It was amazing. If you’re looking to have the best experience fishing, this is your guy. We come every year here, this was our first time doing a charter. Needless to say we will be doing one with captain 🧑‍✈️ Jeff every single year from here on out.
Madison P. | October 1, 2026

Trip: North Carolina Shark Hunt Special
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Very pleasant and knowledgeable local guide. He got me on some fish and we caught a bunch.
Karen B. | September 19, 2026

Trip: 3-8 Hour Inshore Trip
★★★★★
Very knowledgeable guide who puts you on fish. Very nice guide who is an absolute pleasure to fish with. I definitely will book again with Jeff. You will not be disappointed with Jeff.
Michael D. | September 19, 2026

Trip: North Carolina Shark Hunt Special
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Great day on the water, Captain Kevin and First Mate Drew took care of everything and were very knowledgeable. We caught a number of fish including 27” Spanish Mackerel and 40”, 28 lb King Mackerel.
Edward J. | September 19, 2026

Trip: Full Day Nearshore Fishing Trip
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Trey was priceless in helping us out in a pinch! We had scheduled our company trip with another fishing charter, who ended up canceling on us last minute. Trey went above and beyond to help us find another charter in time! Our experience with Captain Shane out of Morehead NC was absolutely outstanding! They took care of us in every way making sure we all had an exciting day catching all kinds of fish and getting it all ready to take home with us. We will definitely use Trey with Captain Experience when booking our next Charter! Thank you Trey for your attention to our unique situation, we wouldn’t have pulled it off without you! Paige Smith Knoxville TN
Shay F. | September 4, 2026

Trip: SLOW PITCH JIGGING / 250-600 Ft
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Great day of fishing. Stewart is a great captain to fish with. My boys and I enjoyed the day and caught a lot of fish.
Russ B. | August 28, 2026

Trip: THE TRADITIONAL HALF-DAY (4 ½ HRS)
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Awesome captain. Very knowledgeable and friendly.
Aaron H. | August 17, 2026

Trip: Half Day Charter
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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

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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

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Jeffrey was great. It was a lot of fun!
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