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Oak Island, North Carolina Fishing Calendar

January February March April May June July August September October November December
Black Seabass
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Blacktip Shark
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Bull Shark
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Cobia
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Grunt
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Kingfish
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Spanish Mackerel
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal

If you’re fishing in Oak Island, NC knowing when to toss out a line is key. Our Oak Island fishing seasons calendar lays out which species are running right now and with color-coded seasonality, it’s easy to see what’s biting in Oak Island right now. From which months to catch blacktip shark in Oak Island to which months are best for bull shark in Oak Island and every other species in between, we’ve aggregated the data so you can plan your next trip to Oak Island with confidence. Ready to book your trip? See here all our Oak Island fishing charters, find something you like, and let us set you up for the trip of a lifetime!