Newport River Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Newport River

Jason Frivance
Harkers Island, North Carolina
Reported: 2 years ago

Cobia are here this was from last Thursday!!!

Jason Frivance Harkers Island, North Carolina Reported: 2 years ago

Cobia are here this was from last Thursday!!!

Cobia Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina

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Jason Frivance
Harkers Island, North Carolina
Reported: 2 years ago

Spring is full swing on the crystal coast!!! Probably one of the best Bonito seasons we have had in awhile very health fish!!! Cobia should start to show up any day now!!!

Jason Frivance Harkers Island, North Carolina Reported: 2 years ago

Spring is full swing on the crystal coast!!! Probably one of the best Bonito seasons we have had in awhile very health fish!!! Cobia should start to show up any day now!!!

Bonito Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina

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Jason Frivance
Harkers Island, North Carolina
Reported: 2 years ago

Bonito fishing has been hot lately

Jason Frivance Harkers Island, North Carolina Reported: 2 years ago

Bonito fishing has been hot lately

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Daniel Griffee
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported: 2 years ago

Sea mullet and grey trout have been on fire. Bonito are showing up, Spanish and blues mixed in. Inshore is getting closer to having reds, but your best luck is jigging the bottom structure

Daniel Griffee Morehead City, North Carolina Reported: 2 years ago

Sea mullet and grey trout have been on fire. Bonito are showing up, Spanish and blues mixed in. Inshore is getting closer to having reds, but your best luck is jigging the bottom structure

Mullet Snapper Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina

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Daniel Griffee
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported: 2 years ago

Sea mullet and grey trout have been on fire. Bonito are showing up, Spanish and blues mixed in. Inshore is getting closer to having reds, but your best luck is jigging the bottom structure.

Daniel Griffee Morehead City, North Carolina Reported: 2 years ago

Sea mullet and grey trout have been on fire. Bonito are showing up, Spanish and blues mixed in. Inshore is getting closer to having reds, but your best luck is jigging the bottom structure.

Weakfish Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina

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Jason Frivance
Harkers Island, North Carolina
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been good lately.

Jason Frivance Harkers Island, North Carolina Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been good lately.

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Jason Frivance
Harkers Island, North Carolina
Reported: 2 years ago

Good Morning, Spring is here and fish are starting to show up. We have been catching a lot of sea mullet & Gray trout or called Weakfish this first week of April. Spanish mackerel & Atlantic Bonito should be showing up by next week.

Jason Frivance Harkers Island, North Carolina Reported: 2 years ago

Sheepshead Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina

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Daniel Griffee
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported: 2 years ago

Spring temps have fish moving in from offshore. Inshore jigging can produce grey trout, bluefish, puffers, and sheepshead. Inshore red drum are schooled up in the marshes, casting artificials has been the most effective method

Daniel Griffee Morehead City, North Carolina Reported: 2 years ago

Redfish Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina

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I’m an experienced fisherman who wanted to become better at targeting red drum and trout. Joe not only put me in fish, but taught me things about fishing that area that will help me catch fish on my own for years to come. Highly recommend!
Casey D. | September 27, 2025

Trip: NC Classic Inshore Fishing Trip
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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'
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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)
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We had an awesome time with capt. Joe. He worked extremely hard to put us on the fish. Water conditions weren't to our favor, But we will be back next year. Can't wait to fish with our new found friend again. And have another great day on the water. ☆☆☆☆☆
Jackie B. | September 25, 2023

Trip: NC Classic Inshore Fishing Trip

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