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Ronnie Atkinson
Ronnie A.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Reported 5 days ago
Caught these today on 1/2 day morning
Ronnie Atkinson
Ronnie A. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Reported 5 days ago
Caught these today on 1/2 day morning
Fishing in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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Michael Moore
Michael M.
Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Reported 2 weeks ago
4 hr nearshore has been great the last week
Michael Moore
Michael M. Carolina Beach, North Carolina Reported 2 weeks ago
4 hr nearshore has been great the last week
Fishing in Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in Carolina Beach, North Carolina
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Jamie Rushing
Jamie R.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported 2 weeks ago
Summer is winding down, and fall fishing is right around the corner! We've had a blast this summer catching speckled trout, red drum, flounder, Spanish mackerel, bluefish, and more. Historically, October, November, and December are some of the best fishing months around Wrightsville Beach, Wilmington, the Cape Fear River, and the surrounding beaches.

October brings our annual run of big bull redfish, with 40-inch-class fish commonly caught throughout the month, along with plenty of 18–27-inch slot fish. Speckled trout fishing also peaks in mid-to-late October, making for some great artificial-lure fishing.

While flounder season was too short to keep them...
Jamie Rushing
Jamie R. Wilmington, North Carolina Reported 2 weeks ago
Summer is winding down, and fall fishing is right around the corner! We've had a blast this summer catching speckled trout, red drum, flounder, Spanish mackerel, bluefish, and more. Historically, October, November, and December are some of the best fishing months around Wrightsville Beach, Wilmington, the Cape Fear River, and the surrounding beaches.

October brings our annual run of big bull redfish, with 40-inch-class fish commonly caught throughout the month, along with plenty of 18–27-inch slot fish. Speckled trout fishing also peaks in mid-to-late October, making for some great artificial-lure fishing.

While flounder season was too short to keep them
this year, we'll still be catching some nice ones. Winter is also a great time to fish the area, with mild temperatures, lighter crowds, and excellent fishing during the warmest part of the day.
Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina
Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina
Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina
Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina
Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina
Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina
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Ed Scola
Ed S.
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Reported 3 weeks ago
Shark fishing has been hot
Ed Scola
Ed S. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Reported 3 weeks ago
Shark fishing has been hot
Fishing in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Fishing in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Fishing in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Fishing in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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Ronnie Atkinson
Ronnie A.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Reported 1 month ago
Here a 1/2 day report for Spanish Mackerel this week
Ronnie Atkinson
Ronnie A. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Reported 1 month ago
Here a 1/2 day report for Spanish Mackerel this week
Fishing in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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Jamie Rushing
Jamie R.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported 2 months ago
Sizzling, summer action at wrightsville and Carolina beaches here at Seagate. The summer is here in full effect, but fall is on the horizon and we are looking for cooling temperatures. The best fishing of the year, which follows summer from August to November is where the magic happens. Things start cooling off, the fishing gets good, and just, like always here. Mother nature dictates where we go. And what we do in the timing of all but the fishing will be good for flounder, Red Drum, and Speckled Trout to name a few.
Jamie Rushing
Jamie R. Wilmington, North Carolina Reported 2 months ago
Sizzling, summer action at wrightsville and Carolina beaches here at Seagate. The summer is here in full effect, but fall is on the horizon and we are looking for cooling temperatures. The best fishing of the year, which follows summer from August to November is where the magic happens. Things start cooling off, the fishing gets good, and just, like always here. Mother nature dictates where we go. And what we do in the timing of all but the fishing will be good for flounder, Red Drum, and Speckled Trout to name a few.
Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina
Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina
Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina
Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina
Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina
Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina
Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina
Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina
Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina
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Cody Rinehardt
Cody R.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Reported 2 months ago
Nice big bull red awesome catch
Cody Rinehardt
Cody R. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Reported 2 months ago
Nice big bull red awesome catch
Fishing in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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Cody Rinehardt
Cody R.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Reported 2 months ago
Sometimes just about the big ones
Cody Rinehardt
Cody R. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Reported 2 months ago
Sometimes just about the big ones
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Cody Rinehardt
Cody R.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Reported 2 months ago
Still a few nice blackdrum swimming around
Cody Rinehardt
Cody R. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Reported 2 months ago
Still a few nice blackdrum swimming around
Fishing in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Fishing in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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Cody Rinehardt
Cody R.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Reported 2 months ago
Momma found a nice shark
Cody Rinehardt
Cody R. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Reported 2 months ago
Momma found a nice shark
Fishing in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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Recent Ocean Isle Beach Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Catching was a little slow but had a great day fishing!!

    Robbie B. | September 15, 2026

    Trip: Little River On Light Tackle

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Drew took us out on a fantastic half day inshore trip. I took my son (9 y/o) and one of my buddies from college. His boat was super clean and well equipped for our charter. He had all the tackle we needed for successful time on the water. This guy knows how to fish: within 10 minutes of getting to our first spot, we already had a fish on the line: an over slot red drum. The second drum was a keeper and Drew kindly fileted it for us afterward (red drum grilled on the half shell is now one of my favorites). We moved to a few different spots throughout the morning and all together we caught about 9 fish. We let all but one go. Captain Drew really knows these waters and he was able to cater to more novice anglers and kids (my son and i) as well as more experienced anglers (my buddy) on the same trip. If i make it back to the carolina coast again, I would absolutely book Captain Drew

    Alan G. | September 2, 2026

    Trip: Kure Beach/Fortfisher Inshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time fishing with these guys, caught more fish than the last three years combined on the big party boats. Trey and Roger were awesome and knew how to catch fish.

    Coley R. | August 25, 2026

    Trip: Coastal Nearshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Good trip with a hardworking crew. Solid gear, straightforward communication, and they put us on the fish. No complaints at all.

    Michael T. | August 21, 2026

    Trip: 4 Hour Shark Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Bryan was very professional and did a great job putting my boys on some fish! Highly recommend going out with him! Looking forward to next time!

    Christian N. | August 19, 2026

    Trip: NC Inshore Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Trip was awesome. Captain knew some good spots and was great helping our kids.

    Jared C. | August 17, 2026

    Trip: Skiff Inshore Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Ronnie and his first mate were very friendly and knowledgeable. They provided good conversation with good fishing. We were able to catch fish both trolling and bottom fishing.

    John G. | August 15, 2026

    Trip: Coastal Nearshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience. Well worth the money. Jonathan is very knowledgeable.

    Robert B. | August 13, 2026

    Trip: Lake Waccamaw & Waccamaw River Bass

  • ★★★★★
    My son, my friends and their kids all had an awesome time with Captain Ryan and his first mate Beau. Every part of the experience was enjoyable, from scheduling and communicating all the way through, walking away with some giant bags full of nicely filleted Spanish mackerel. Captain Ryan is an expert in these waters, knows exactly how to efficiently navigate them and put you in the position to catch a bunch of fish while having a great time. He and Beau work together seamlessly. Beau was expertly handling the three lines we had in the water, was extremely patient with the kids who were eager to be very hands-on, and tremendously efficient in removing the fish from the lines and getting them back in the water quickly. We walked out with 14 keepers, but had many more on the line throughout the day, which made it extremely engaging and exciting. The boat was super clean, easily access and equipped with anything we needed. In total, A+ experience and we will definitely be booking with him again next time we are in townz

    Rob Y. | August 10, 2026

    Trip: Nearshore Trolling/Drifting Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Cody was great to communicate with ahead of time and was even better on the water. He was patient with our group as we learned a different way of catching fish than we're used to. We had a great time and would recommend him to anyone interested in a fishing charter.

    Christopher H. | August 7, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Trip

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