Neuse River Fishing Reports (December 2025)

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Neuse River

Joe Tunstall
Gloucester, North Carolina
Reported: 6 days ago

NC's world-class Cape Lookout False Albacore Season officially ended strong! They're still out there and will be on and off throughout the winter months. But we'll transition to sightfishing slot Redfish, backwater speckled trout, and riding the ocean for Trophy-sized Redfish.

Joe Tunstall Gloucester, North Carolina Reported: 6 days ago

NC's world-class Cape Lookout False Albacore Season officially ended strong!
They're still out there and will be on and off throughout the winter months.
But we'll transition to sightfishing slot Redfish, backwater speckled trout, and riding the ocean for Trophy-sized Redfish.

Fishing in Harkers Island, North Carolina

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Jack Jackson
Newport, North Carolina
Reported: 1 week ago

Some incredible fishing right now. Enjoying some time in the kayak when I don't have trips

Jack Jackson Newport, North Carolina Reported: 1 week ago

Some incredible fishing right now. Enjoying some time in the kayak when I don't have trips

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Jack Jackson
Newport, North Carolina
Reported: 1 week ago

The speckled trout bite remains hot.

Jack Jackson Newport, North Carolina Reported: 1 week ago

The speckled trout bite remains hot.

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Jack Jackson
Newport, North Carolina
Reported: 1 week ago

The speckled trout bite is wide open right now. Casting suspending twitch baits such as Mirrolure 17mr's and Slicks as well as jigs tipped with a variety of soft plastic baits are producing good numbers of fish.

Jack Jackson Newport, North Carolina Reported: 1 week ago

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Daniel Griffee
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported: 4 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: 4 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: 9 months 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: 9 months 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: 9 months 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: 9 months 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: 10 months 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: 10 months ago

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Recent Neuse River Reviews

★★★★★
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'
★★★★★
Bradley is top notch. Everything from the gear, to the location, guide skill, and hunting dog was everything a person could look for in a guided hunt. Bradley’s dog, Shay, made some of the most impressive waterfowl retrieves I have ever seen. I will be sure to book with him again next season!
Jacques O. | January 4, 2025

Trip: Open Water Scissor Rig Duck Hunts
★★★★★
Bought this trip for my husband and he cannot stop smiling. Captain Jack was great!!! Will definitely do again!!
Tommy D. | May 7, 2024

Trip: Inshore (AM)