North Carolina Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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Morehead City, North Carolina

Reported 3 months ago

Ocean fishing has been good nearshore and offshore.... lots of casting opportunities nearshore for bluefish and Spanish mackerel on light spinning gear as well as a splash of king mackerel and amberjack on live bait nearshore. If you find a happy pack of amberjacks you can get them to take topwater plugs and even fly tackle. Not to mention the sharks, plenty of action to those wanting to target sharks and many times even those anglers that don't want sharks. On the days the weather allows offshore bottom fishing has been good, we're still catching good numbers of gag groupers,...

Chris K. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 3 months ago

Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina

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Tim S.

Wanchese, North Carolina

Reported 3 months ago

Here is a few pics from our recent drum trip days.

Tim S. Wanchese, North Carolina Reported 3 months ago

Here is a few pics from our recent drum trip days.

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Shane G.

Morehead City, North Carolina

Reported 3 months ago

We just fished Big Rock and made it to the scales twice! Wooo!!

Shane G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 3 months ago

We just fished Big Rock and made it to the scales twice! Wooo!!

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Daniel G.

Morehead City, North Carolina

Reported 3 months ago

Spanish Mack's have shown up, along with nice size bluefish on Topwater action. With a trickle of redfish

Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 3 months ago

Spanish Mack's have shown up, along with nice size bluefish on Topwater action. With a trickle of redfish

Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

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Carson P.

Badin, North Carolina

Reported 3 months ago

Trips are running 50-100 fish days

Bass are on fire on Badin and Tillery

Carson P. Badin, North Carolina Reported 3 months ago

Trips are running 50-100 fish days

Bass are on fire on Badin and Tillery

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Bob H.

Stokesdale, North Carolina

Reported 3 months ago

Deanna trip. Caught 17. Lost 7.

Bob H. Stokesdale, North Carolina Reported 3 months ago

Deanna trip. Caught 17. Lost 7.

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Bob H.

Stokesdale, North Carolina

Reported 3 months ago

101 degrees today. Still caught 17 bass. Lost 7.

Bob H. Stokesdale, North Carolina Reported 3 months ago

101 degrees today. Still caught 17 bass. Lost 7.

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Jack J.

Newport, North Carolina

Reported 4 months ago

The redfish and trout bite has been pretty good. Topwater baits early and switching to cut bait under popping corks as the day goes on.

Jack J. Newport, North Carolina Reported 4 months ago

The redfish and trout bite has been pretty good. Topwater baits early and switching to cut bait under popping corks as the day goes on.

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Bob H.

Stokesdale, North Carolina

Reported 4 months ago

Yesterday

Bob H. Stokesdale, North Carolina Reported 4 months ago

Yesterday

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Aaron B.

Wanchese, North Carolina

Reported 4 months ago

Gotem today!!

Aaron B. Wanchese, North Carolina Reported 4 months ago

Gotem today!!

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Samantha F. | October 10, 2026

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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.
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Karen B. | September 19, 2026

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Michael D. | September 19, 2026

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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.
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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
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North Carolina Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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