North Carolina Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in North Carolina

Guion Lee III
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 1 year ago

Cobia and Spanish fishing has been good.

Guion Lee III Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 1 year ago

Cobia and Spanish fishing has been good.

Fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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Joey Van Dyke
Frisco, North Carolina
Reported: 2 years ago

Has been great bluefishing casting sting silvers around the inlet along with some red drum on cut mullet and in the backwaters of the sound has been speckled trout and grey trout casting 1/4 oz jigs with zman 3 in minnowz in natural color

Joey Van Dyke Frisco, North Carolina Reported: 2 years ago

Bluefish Fishing in Frisco, North Carolina

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Jamie Rushing
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 2 years ago

Summer fishing is good, red drum flounder and a few trout are around, spanish macks king macks also on the beaches with a few other things in the mix!!

Jamie Rushing Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 2 years ago

Summer fishing is good, red drum flounder and a few trout are around, spanish macks king macks also on the beaches with a few other things in the mix!!

Flounder Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina

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Cameron Whitaker
Hatteras, North Carolina
Reported: 2 years ago

Here was the capt experience trip we had a great trip

Cameron Whitaker Hatteras, North Carolina Reported: 2 years ago

Here was the capt experience trip we had a great trip

Amberjack, Speckled Trout Fishing in Hatteras, North Carolina

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Jamie Rushing
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 2 years ago

Strong fishing here at Wrightsville Beach, we've caught some great flounder including one fish weighing 8 lbs today. Speckled trout fishing will be world class in the weeks to come, some large reds and still some flounder.

Jamie Rushing Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 2 years ago

Redfish Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina

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Cameron Whitaker
Hatteras, North Carolina
Reported: 2 years ago

Good inshore fishing catching a little bit of everything. Open Friday morning

Cameron Whitaker Hatteras, North Carolina Reported: 2 years ago

Good inshore fishing catching a little bit of everything. Open Friday morning

Cobia Fishing in Hatteras, North Carolina

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Daniel Griffee
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported: 2 years ago

Red drum are starting to pick up inside as the water temps steadily rise. Nearshore we are catching bluefish, Spanish mackerel, flounder, trolling and casting metals to them

Daniel Griffee Morehead City, North Carolina Reported: 2 years ago

Red drum are starting to pick up inside as the water temps steadily rise. Nearshore we are catching bluefish, Spanish mackerel, flounder, trolling and casting metals to them

Redfish Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina

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Jamie Rushing
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 2 years ago

Was in Stuart last week! Snook are awesome.

Jamie Rushing Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 2 years ago

Was in Stuart last week! Snook are awesome.

Snook Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina

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Fantastic. All around fun and knowledgeable. Highly recommend to anyone.
Misty L. | April 25, 2026

Trip: NC Sportfish Adventure
★★★★★
Very friendly and knowledgeable, a pleasure to have him as our guide.
Joseph L. | April 24, 2026

Trip: Carolina Beach Inshore Trip
★★★★★
Great guide and a greater person just to hang with!
James S. | April 23, 2026

Trip: Five-Star Inshore Fishing
★★★★★
Amazing time! Ger definitely knows what hes doing and will find the fish. Easy to talk to and great with kids. Highly recommended.
Rabeccah S. | April 22, 2026

Trip: Half Day Spanish Mackerel
★★★★★
Carson was a good guide all the way around
Chris G. | April 21, 2026

Trip: Crappie In High Rock Lake
★★★★★
Outstanding guide very polite and knowledgeable. Pictures show it!
Steven B. | April 14, 2026

Trip: Fishing Special - 26’ C-Hawk
★★★★★
What an awesome 1/2 day trip we had with Mike. It was my husband, me, and our 17-year-old son (who has high-functioning autism). Mike was awesome and explained everything very well. He kept taking us to different places until we landed some fish. It was an awesome experience.
Amy N. | April 12, 2026

Trip: Hatteras Inshore / Narshore Trips
★★★★★
Carson was a great guide with plentiful of knowledge of the lake Tillery. He informed me about fish behavior and how it impacts the probability to be able to be successful. It was my first experience with the live scan and I love it. With live scan you can see the behavior of fish and how they travel through the waterway, increasing your chances of landing one. Would highly recommend Carson for your fishing trips not only for the boat and equipment but his knowledge and experience.
Michael P. | April 1, 2026

Trip: Crappie In Lake Tilllery
★★★★★
Dale was phenomenal. He new the bait and the honey hole. Put us on the fish and sent us home with cleaned dinner. I will absolutely be back and will only go out on the water with him when in the area. 11 out of 10!
Joseph L. | March 30, 2026

Trip: Morehead City Inshore/Nearshore
★★★★★
Great experience! I'm fairly certain the man speaks fish. They were cold from the recent storm, but Mike knew just where to put us and the moment the sun came up we were on 'em. Cannot speak highly enough of Mike
Tiffany T. | March 24, 2026

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