Beaufort Fishing Reports (May 2026)

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Beaufort

Daniel Griffee
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported: 9 months ago

Spanish are here and catching them casting jigs and trolling spoons, bluefish are crushing topwaters, and reds are in the marsh caught on topwater and popping corks.

Daniel Griffee Morehead City, North Carolina Reported: 9 months ago

Spanish are here and catching them casting jigs and trolling spoons, bluefish are crushing topwaters, and reds are in the marsh caught on topwater and popping corks.

Fishing in Morehead City, North Carolina

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

It's Black Seabass time of the year. A great spring break option. Lots of action and good eats too! And if the ocean doesn't cooperate weather wise, chasing tasty sea mullet can be a backup.

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

It's Black Seabass time of the year. A great spring break option. Lots of action and good eats too! And if the ocean doesn't cooperate weather wise, chasing tasty sea mullet can be a backup.

Fishing in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

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

Reds are showing up inside in schools, calm sunny days you can go hunting, and nearshore we are catching black drum and sheepshead on the jetty's.

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

Reds are showing up inside in schools, calm sunny days you can go hunting, and nearshore we are catching black drum and sheepshead on the jetty's.

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Jack Jackson
Newport, North Carolina
Reported: 1 year ago

Been pretty cold here but the fish are still biting and it's starting to warm back up. Last few trips have been speckled trout and when we can get out to the jetty's there's black drum and sheepshead to be caught.

Jack Jackson Newport, North Carolina Reported: 1 year ago

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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.

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We had an outstanding time fishing with Tommy! He was organized and knowledgeable and a pleasure to talk with. I recommend Tommy!
Mark G. | August 18, 2025

Trip: Beaufort Inshore Charters
★★★★★
We had the best morning with Justin! He was friendly, engaging, and provided a lot of education on the area, the water, the fish, and fishing. We got to explore many different parts of the river to ensure we had ample opportunities to catch both speckled trout and red drum. We also followed a pod of porpoises, which was a fun diversion. Justin cleaned our fish at the end of our excursion which we took home and prepared that evening for dinner. Delicious fish tacos thanks for Justin's guidance and navigation! We look forward to returning to the area and having Justin take us out for another fabulous adventure.
Stacy B. | July 9, 2025

Trip: Crystal Coast Inshore Trip - 22'