Outer Banks Fishing Reports (July 2026)

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Newport, North Carolina

Reported 2 weeks ago

The redfish bite has been great over the last week. Mostly slot fish but the over slots have made an appearance the last two trips.

Jack J. Newport, North Carolina Reported 2 weeks ago

The redfish bite has been great over the last week. Mostly slot fish but the over slots have made an appearance the last two trips.

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Tim S.

Wanchese, North Carolina

Reported 2 weeks ago

Here is a few pics from our recent drum trip days.

Tim S. Wanchese, North Carolina Reported 2 weeks ago

Here is a few pics from our recent drum trip days.

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Jack J.

Newport, North Carolina

Reported 1 month ago

The redfish and trout bite has been pretty good. Topwater baits early and switching to cut bait under popping corks as the day goes on.

Jack J. Newport, North Carolina Reported 1 month ago

The redfish and trout bite has been pretty good. Topwater baits early and switching to cut bait under popping corks as the day goes on.

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Aaron B.

Wanchese, North Carolina

Reported 1 month ago

Gotem today!!

Aaron B. Wanchese, North Carolina Reported 1 month ago

Gotem today!!

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Robert W.

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Reported 1 month ago

Citation black drum 35lbs 42"

Robert W. Kitty Hawk, North Carolina Reported 1 month ago

Citation black drum 35lbs 42"

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Jimmy P.

Buxton, North Carolina

Reported 2 months ago

Had 10 really nice bluefish today we had 10 and one nice speckled trout

Jimmy P. Buxton, North Carolina Reported 2 months ago

Had 10 really nice bluefish today we had 10 and one nice speckled trout

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Mark F.

Wanchese, North Carolina

Reported 2 months ago

Our weather is finally beautiful and it's a perfect time to get out Fishing. Yesterday's trip produced some nice yellow tuna, some blackfin, tuna, and some mahi.

Mark F. Wanchese, North Carolina Reported 2 months ago

Our weather is finally beautiful and it's a perfect time to get out Fishing. Yesterday's trip produced some nice yellow tuna, some blackfin, tuna, and some mahi.

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Jack J.

Newport, North Carolina

Reported 2 months ago

Here are a few pics from last couple of trips. Redfish bite is heating up. Seeing quite a few lower slot fish inshore and expect the upper slots to start moving in from the beach anytime. Sea mullet aka whiting bite is also really good. Seeing 75-100 plus fish most trips. Probably the best tasting fish inshore in my opinion.

Jack J. Newport, North Carolina Reported 2 months ago

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Jack J.

Newport, North Carolina

Reported 3 months ago

The blacks drum bite remains solid at the jetty's and the ocean is coming to life with bluefish. Atlantic bonito and Spanish mackerel are going to be right behind the blues, with some already showing up on our nearshore reefs.

Jack J. Newport, North Carolina Reported 3 months ago

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Mark F.

Wanchese, North Carolina

Reported 6 months ago

Giant bluefin season officially closes at 11:30 pm today; however, that does not slow down the bluefin charters. We are allowed to keep any fish under 73" and there are a bunch of fish under that threshold out there. Yesterday, we released 4 bluefin about 68-70", caught a nice wahoo about 30 lbs, and a few king mackeral. Not a bad day at all. Still time to get in on the bluefin action

Mark F. Wanchese, North Carolina Reported 6 months ago

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