North Carolina Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in North Carolina

Greg Hoffmann
Frisco, North Carolina
Reported: 1 year ago

north east wind stacks em up

Greg Hoffmann Frisco, North Carolina Reported: 1 year ago

north east wind stacks em up

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Jamie Rushing
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 1 year ago

Strong fishing for red drum, some citation size false albacore spanish, and king mackeral, flounder speckled and grey trout and more. Fall fishing is the best fishing of the year, mother nature will dictate the path we take but with more options than ever, comfy temps and hot fishing, how...

Jamie Rushing Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 1 year ago

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Jason Frivance
Harkers Island, North Carolina
Reported: 1 year ago

A lot of drum in the area now but transition into trout season with the cooler temperatures approaching!!!

Jason Frivance Harkers Island, North Carolina Reported: 1 year ago

A lot of drum in the area now but transition into trout season with the cooler temperatures approaching!!!

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Jamie Rushing
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 1 year ago

Strong summer fishing continues. Flounder red drum speckled and grey trout and plenty of others!

Jamie Rushing Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 1 year ago

Strong summer fishing continues. Flounder red drum speckled and grey trout and plenty of others!

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Daniel Griffee
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported: 1 year ago

Pre storm bite was pretty good, when it's calm the ocean has good Spanish and bottom fishing, inshore we are tucking inside catching redfish in the marsh

Daniel Griffee Morehead City, North Carolina Reported: 1 year ago

Pre storm bite was pretty good, when it's calm the ocean has good Spanish and bottom fishing, inshore we are tucking inside catching redfish in the marsh

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Justin Ragsdale
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Reported: 1 year ago

Inshore fishing has been awesome. Both day and night.

Justin Ragsdale Atlantic Beach, North Carolina Reported: 1 year ago

Inshore fishing has been awesome. Both day and night.

Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

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Jamie Rushing
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 1 year ago

Jamie Rushing Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 1 year ago

Great summertime fishing continues around wrightsville beach. We have enjoyed catching red drum flounder speckled trout And much more In the last few weeks and Fishing should only improve as fall weather starts To come this way. The next several months are the best fishing on average for the year. And is highly anticipated. By all anglers in this area. We will see large drum in citation class size as well as big flounder And a world class speckled trout fishing. Call. Weather will also bring on good mackerel.Fishing for Spanish and kings on the beach.We also look forward to schools of false Albacore Which are always Phone on light tackle as well as fly fishing.

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Ger Hardin
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Reported: 1 year ago

Saturday morning started off with a steady bite but tapered off toward the end of the trip, managed to catch enough for a fish fry though.

Ger Hardin Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina Reported: 1 year ago

Saturday morning started off with a steady bite but tapered off toward the end of the trip, managed to catch enough for a fish fry though.

Fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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Misty L. | April 25, 2026

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Very friendly and knowledgeable, a pleasure to have him as our guide.
Joseph L. | April 24, 2026

Trip: Carolina Beach Inshore Trip
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James S. | April 23, 2026

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Rabeccah S. | April 22, 2026

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Chris G. | April 21, 2026

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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
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