Outer Banks Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Outer Banks

Daniel Griffee
Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Nearshore false albacore and Spanish are very active being caught casting metal jigs. Inshore red drum have been chasing shrimp and speckled trout are starting to show up
Daniel Griffee
Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Nearshore false albacore and Spanish are very active being caught casting metal jigs. Inshore red drum have been chasing shrimp and speckled trout are starting to show up
Redfish, Spanish Mackerel fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish, Spanish Mackerel fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish, Spanish Mackerel fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish, Spanish Mackerel fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish, Spanish Mackerel fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish, Spanish Mackerel fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
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Daniel Griffee
Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing in Iceland beach has been strong for reds flounder and trout Great speckle trout by top water early Reds up to 40" This week and eliminate flounder almost every day the the flatter season closes on September 30th after the 30th after that it will be a release fishery but we will still be catching them.
Daniel Griffee
Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Fishing in Iceland beach has been strong for reds flounder and trout Great speckle trout by top water early Reds up to 40" This week and eliminate flounder almost every day the the flatter season closes on September 30th after the 30th after that it will be a release fishery but we will still be catching them.
Redfish fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
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Joey V.
Frisco, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Cobia fishing has been great this September. We're catching them sight casting and bottom fishing. Trout and red drum have been very good since the water has cooled down, and the artificial bite has really picked up using zman 3 inch paddle tails in pinfish color. Trout and red drum will continue to get better as water cools down for october. This picture is Amanda VanDyke with a nice one!
Joey Van Dyke
Joey V. Frisco, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Cobia fishing has been great this September. We're catching them sight casting and bottom fishing. Trout and red drum have been very good since the water has cooled down, and the artificial bite has really picked up using zman 3 inch paddle tails in pinfish color. Trout and red drum will continue to get better as water cools down for october. This picture is Amanda VanDyke with a nice one!
Cobia fishing in Frisco, North Carolina
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John Abel
John A.
Manteo, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Been a bit since last report, ran a few offshore trips before I left for Ohio. Had Wounded Warrior Project bring 10 vets down and ran them on 3 boats. Great day, lots of enjoyment but the troll bite was slow, we had a blast swimming and horse assin around at the end of the day. Next day ran offshore, trolled up 37 small blackfin, landed 2 out of 3 wahoo as well. Also had a trip we did some sea bass and amberjack fishing, it's all a blur so not sure what day was what, but it's been fun!!!...
John Abel
John A. Manteo, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Been a bit since last report, ran a few offshore trips before I left for Ohio. Had Wounded Warrior Project bring 10 vets down and ran them on 3 boats. Great day, lots of enjoyment but the troll bite was slow, we had a blast swimming and horse assin around at the end of the day. Next day ran offshore, trolled up 37 small blackfin, landed 2 out of 3 wahoo as well. Also had a trip we did some sea bass and amberjack fishing, it's all a blur so not sure what day was what, but it's been fun!!! The drum fishing has been great at night as well and that should stay solid through Sept into Oct.
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
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Jerry Teel
Jerry T.
Avon, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Fall fishing in Hatteras is some of the best anywhere. Lots of large and slot drum, specks, flounder, blues and Spanish.
Jerry Teel
Jerry T. Avon, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Fall fishing in Hatteras is some of the best anywhere. Lots of large and slot drum, specks, flounder, blues and Spanish.
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Hatteras, North Carolina
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Hatteras, North Carolina
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Hatteras, North Carolina
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Hatteras, North Carolina
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Hatteras, North Carolina
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Hatteras, North Carolina
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Hatteras, North Carolina
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Hatteras, North Carolina
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Bud B.
Manteo, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing is fishing not catching but we are having some great trips! A lot of bucket list fish checked off.
Bud Bishop
Bud B. Manteo, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Fishing is fishing not catching but we are having some great trips! A lot of bucket list fish checked off.
Redfish fishing in Manteo, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Manteo, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Manteo, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Manteo, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Manteo, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Manteo, North Carolina
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Daniel Griffee
Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been on fire as the weather gets cooler and lighter winds come around. The shrimp are thick inshore, allowing drum and trout easy meals. Nearshore, there are acres of Spanish Mackerel, albacore, and bluefish are busting glass minnows. Dropping on deep water ledges has been providing nice flounder bites as well
Daniel Griffee
Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been on fire as the weather gets cooler and lighter winds come around. The shrimp are thick inshore, allowing drum and trout easy meals. Nearshore, there are acres of Spanish Mackerel, albacore, and bluefish are busting glass minnows. Dropping on deep water ledges has been providing nice flounder bites as well
Spanish Mackerel fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Spanish Mackerel fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Spanish Mackerel fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Spanish Mackerel fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Spanish Mackerel fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Spanish Mackerel fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Spanish Mackerel fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Spanish Mackerel fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Spanish Mackerel fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
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Joe Tunstall
Joe T.
Gloucester, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Nearshore Spanish, bluefish and kings and amberjack have been consistent.
Backwater bite has been fire! Bait all over skinny water reds blowing shrimp outta the water from slot size all the way up to Trophy size (40+") they have been steadily eating topwater and flies, popping corks have been producing well. Speckled Trout have still been crushing corks and topwater, mostly morning and evening. Good numbers of Sheepshead and black drum.
Joe Tunstall
Joe T. Gloucester, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Nearshore Spanish, bluefish and kings and amberjack have been consistent.
Backwater bite has been fire! Bait all over skinny water reds blowing shrimp outta the water from slot size all the way up to Trophy size (40+") they have been steadily eating topwater and flies, popping corks have been producing well. Speckled Trout have still been crushing corks and topwater, mostly morning and evening. Good numbers of Sheepshead and black drum.
Redfish fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
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Cameron W.
Hatteras, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing been a little scrappy. Some drum fishing , few trout , and a few blues
Good bottom fishing when we can go off the beach
Cameron Whitaker
Cameron W. Hatteras, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Fishing been a little scrappy. Some drum fishing , few trout , and a few blues
Good bottom fishing when we can go off the beach
Redfish fishing in Hatteras, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Hatteras, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Hatteras, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Hatteras, North Carolina
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Daniel Griffee
Daniel G.
Morehead City, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been really good here lately with the calmer winds and cleaner water. Nearshore casting at Spanish Mackerel has been steady with a mix of albacore for a fun fighting surprise. Inshore with the right tides, you can find scattered speckled trout and solid redfish, and starting Sept 1 we can finally keep the elusive flounder. Shrimp are all over the backwaters, cast netting enough for dinner to add to the plate!
Daniel Griffee
Daniel G. Morehead City, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been really good here lately with the calmer winds and cleaner water. Nearshore casting at Spanish Mackerel has been steady with a mix of albacore for a fun fighting surprise. Inshore with the right tides, you can find scattered speckled trout and solid redfish, and starting Sept 1 we can finally keep the elusive flounder. Shrimp are all over the backwaters, cast netting enough for dinner to add to the plate!
Redfish fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
Redfish fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
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