Carolina Beach Local Fishing Reports #823
Carolina Beach Local Anglers are reporting: Inshore Anglers are reporting decent catches of finger mullet and red drum. Despite the heat, some days are proving to be excellent for fishing. A majority of the red drum caught are averaging around 22 inches. Using finger mullet as bait on jig heads or Carolina rigs is proving […]
Carolina Beach Local Fishing Reports #723
Carolina Beach Local Anglers are reporting: Surf & Pier Local anglers share that surfcasting has been rewarding with a diverse catch including pompano, whiting, bluefish, pint-sized sharks, and flounder. Bottom fishing enthusiasts, in particular, have reported a steady haul of sizable whiting and bluefish. Inshore The river has seen a huge surge of bait from […]
Carolina Beach Local Fishing Reports #623
Reports coming in from around the area… Inshore Fishing The inshore fishing scene around Cape Fear and Snows Cut areas has been heating up with some excellent catches reported. Sheepshead have moved back inshore for the summer and have been landing on the ends of local anglers’ lines. A few black drum have also been […]
Carolina Beach Fishing Reports #523
Surf Fishing Reports Bluefish starting to appear as beachfront water temperatures rise Whiting catch inconsistent, but larger in size Daily mixed bag includes: Black drum Croakers Pompano Occasional sheepshead Inshore Fishing Reports Cape Fear River Red drum broken into smaller groups, staging around structure Schools spreading out, with plenty of smaller reds and slot-sized fish […]
Current Fishing Report and Trends and new “Big Red” Artwork
Here’s what’s being reported by local fisherman for April: Inshore fishing Inshore fishing has seen anglers successfully targeting red drum in the bays along the Cape Fear, with black drum fishing remaining steady. The recent cold snaps have delayed fish from transitioning into spring patterns, but warmer waters should help change this soon. Speckled trout […]
Early Spring 2023 Carolina Beach Fishing Report
We’re in the very beginning of spring and as the warming temperatures signal the start of a new season of fishing. The Cape Fear region of North Carolina is known for its diverse fishery, and local anglers are looking forward to the variety of species that will be available in the coming weeks. As water […]
Grouper, snapper, pompano, black bass, ringtail, grunts, & sharks
On the piers a few Virginia mullet, large bluefish, croaker, some small flounder, & shark. In the surf large bluefish, a few Virginia mullet, pompano, red & black drum, small flounder, & shark. Inshore we had a good spring run of Virginia mullet but the big run is over now. Still catching speckled trout, red […]
Bluefish, Virginia mullet, croaker, flounder
On the piers bluefish, Virginia mullet, croaker, flounder, & shark. On the surf red & black drum, bluefish, Virginia mullet, & small flounder. Inshore lots of small croaker, some red & black drum, Virginia mullet, black bass, a few speckled trout, & flounder.
In the surf bluefish, red drum, small flounder
When the surf fishing is as slow as it has been this past week you need to fish a spot for a short time & then move to the next hole.
Inshore red & black drum
Inshore red & black drum, still some large bluefish, speckled trout, flounder, black bass, Virginia mullet, & croaker. In the surf bluefish, red drum, small flounder, croaker, & Virginia mullet. On the piers flounder, bluefish, a few Virginia mullet, croakers, sharks, & Spanish mackerel. Offshore on the bottom grouper, snapper, black bass, lots of beeliners, […]