Kure Beach Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Kure Beach

Jason Garay
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 1 year ago

Bottom fishing offshore has been good. Big-size sea bass, grunts and the like

Jason Garay Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 1 year ago

Bottom fishing offshore has been good. Big-size sea bass, grunts and the like

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Michael Moore
Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Reported: 1 year ago

The wahoo bite has been heating up and getting better out at the break nearshore King mackerel and Spanish mackerel is starting to heat up and when wind lays down near shore should be on fire

Michael Moore Carolina Beach, North Carolina Reported: 1 year ago

The wahoo bite has been heating up and getting better out at the break nearshore King mackerel and Spanish mackerel is starting to heat up and when wind lays down near shore should be on fire

Fishing in Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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Jordan Vass
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Good Spanish mackerel fishing. Long mackerels are starting to show up

Jordan Vass Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Good Spanish mackerel fishing. Long mackerels are starting to show up

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Dave Wood
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Weather's been fair and when we can get out the sea bass fishing has been outstanding. Limit out in an hour. All bigger than average fish.

Dave Wood Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Weather's been fair and when we can get out the sea bass fishing has been outstanding. Limit out in an hour. All bigger than average fish.

Black Seabass Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina

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Dave Wood
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Dave Wood Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

The last couple weeks the wind has kept some from getting out and fishing but when the weather has cooperated fishing had been producing some nice fish. Trolling for Pelagic's has been spotty and when you do find them numbers have been down compared to previous seasons. Bottom fishing when you find your spot has been extremely good producing keeper gag grouper and for some reason lots of cobia. Almost every bottom trip produces keeper size cobia. Many of us agree that our cooler than usual spring that went straight to intense summer heat may have derailed some of the usual migration of certain species. That being said last few days those missing fishing are starting to show.

Cobia fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina

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

Trip: Five-Star Inshore Fishing
★★★★★
Drew was very professional and easy going, me and my wife had an amazing time fishing, I would highly recommend booking him for your next inshore trip.
Andrew L. | March 17, 2026

Trip: Kure Beach/Fortfisher Inshore Trip
★★★★★
My 10y/o son and I were looking to catch our first redfish and learn how to do it ourselves in the future. Michael was phenomenal! Not only did he get us on the fish, but he was a true professional and kind hearted teacher. He broke down each spot and the techniques needed to catch em. It was an all around exceptional experience; we will certainly be using Michael again for some spring time action!
Joshua G. | January 1, 2026

Trip: Five-Star Inshore Fishing
★★★★★
Couldn’t go on charter due to problems with the boat, however I need to give a shout out to captain Drew, who found us a very last minute replacement to make our trip a big success with captain Mason thank you very much
Ted G. | August 19, 2025

Trip: Bald Head Island Inshore Trip
★★★★★
Drew was a phenomenal guide. Myself and a friend were able to smoke 3 redfish between us thanks to his tips. Drew was super patient and extremely knowledgeable. As a more novice fisherman, he was very good at teaching basic casting and presentation techniques with artificial lures. This was a great introduction to fishing from a vessel without the stress of a large multi-party charter. Worth every penny!
David S. | May 26, 2025

Trip: Wilmington NC Inshore Trip