North Carolina Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Daniel Griffee
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Sea mullet and grey trout have been on fire. Bonito are showing up, Spanish and blues mixed in. Inshore is getting closer to having reds, but your best luck is jigging the bottom structure

Daniel Griffee Morehead City, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Sea mullet and grey trout have been on fire. Bonito are showing up, Spanish and blues mixed in. Inshore is getting closer to having reds, but your best luck is jigging the bottom structure

Mullet Snapper Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina

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Daniel Griffee
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Sea mullet and grey trout have been on fire. Bonito are showing up, Spanish and blues mixed in. Inshore is getting closer to having reds, but your best luck is jigging the bottom structure.

Daniel Griffee Morehead City, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Sea mullet and grey trout have been on fire. Bonito are showing up, Spanish and blues mixed in. Inshore is getting closer to having reds, but your best luck is jigging the bottom structure.

Weakfish Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina

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Jason Frivance
Harkers Island, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been good lately.

Jason Frivance Harkers Island, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been good lately.

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Randy Thornton
Wanchese, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Drum fishing is good right now, water is warming up!

Randy Thornton Wanchese, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Drum fishing is good right now, water is warming up!

Redfish Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina

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Joe Currie
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

The Spanish mackerel bite is picking up everyday with the Atlantic bonita starting to show up! The Atlantic bonita bite should only get better in the next few weeks. These fish are very tasty…

Joe Currie Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

The Spanish mackerel bite is picking up everyday with the Atlantic bonita starting to show up! The Atlantic bonita bite should only get better in the next few weeks. These fish are very tasty…

Bluefish, Bonito, Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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Jason Frivance
Harkers Island, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Good Morning, Spring is here and fish are starting to show up. We have been catching a lot of sea mullet & Gray trout or called Weakfish this first week of April. Spanish mackerel & Atlantic Bonito should be showing up by next week.

Jason Frivance Harkers Island, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Sheepshead Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina

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Jamie Rushing
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Good fishing continues at Wrightsville beach, plenty of Grey trout! Spanish mackerel are on the feed with big citation size in the mix, Atlantic Bonita have mad an appearance this week and things are right on schedule for great spring fishing!

Jamie Rushing Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Speckled Trout Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina

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Aaron Aaron
Hatteras, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

First trip of year found big school in Hatteras inlet surf casting soft plastics.

Aaron Aaron Hatteras, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

First trip of year found big school in Hatteras inlet surf casting soft plastics.

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Steven B. | April 14, 2026

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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
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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
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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

Trip: Half Day Charter