By: Steve Fifer The miserable weather continues. Last week was chilly, rainy, and windy and the upcoming week’s forecast looks the same. It has been next to impossible to fish safely or comfortably for what seems like months. Local water temps are in the very low 50’s, migratory fish haven’t arrived yet, and there are…
By: Steve Fifer Dicey weather has once again kept lots of fishermen off the water so there aren’t too many reports over the past week or so. The most active species has been redfish. They can be found up around Cape Lookout, especially around the rock jetty where piece of bait shrimp, either on a…
By: Steve Fifer Well, there’s nothing to report! The bitter cold that started just before the new year has continued. Combined with a bomb cyclone (whatever that is) and a snowstorm it has resulted in a severe cold stun event. NC Marine fisheries issued Proclamation FF-1-2018 which closes recreational and commercial fishing for spotted seatrout…
By: Steve Fifer The cold snap we’re currently experiencing has slowed the fishing, but hasn’t stopped it. The ocean has continued to be too choppy for small boats to venture out but if you can get to the live bottoms, ledges, wrecks, and rocks 15-25 miles out you’ll find some good bottom fishing and jigging.…
By: Steve Fifer Good inshore and nearshore fishing going into Christmas around town. The ocean has remained very choppy so there a few reports of bluewater activity. Along the beaches from Cape Lookout down to Bear and Brown’s Inlets, there are schools of slot-sized redfish roaming. The water is very clear right now, so you…
By: Steve Fifer The big fishing news locally involves big fish. Really big fish. The bluefin tuna have arrived off our beaches and several have been brought to the docks over the past week. This is highly specialized fishing using heavy (50 to 130# class tackle) but can reward you with the fish of a…
By: Steve Fifer In the days following Thanksgiving, we’ve seen a mini Indian summer; temps in the upper 60’s, calm winds, and great inshore fishing. The water nearshore and in the ICW has been in the lower 50’s and the fish are very active. The speckled trout fishing is as good as we’ve seen it…
By: Steve Fifer The weather has settled down…it’s go time. Good reports are coming from all the local hotspots. From the Cape down to beach to the inlet, false albacore are here and feeding heavily. Look for schools of them crashing into baitfish and making a big fuss on the surface. Flocks of birds diving…
By: Steve Fifer The weather has settled down…it’s go time. Good reports are coming from all the local hotspots. From the Cape down to beach to the inlet, false albacore are here and feeding heavily. Look for schools of them crashing into baitfish and making a big fuss on the surface. Flocks of birds diving…
By: Steve Fifer We’re at the time of year when seasonal changes are just beginning and the fishing has been very good. The old drum bite on the lower Neuse River is in full swing now and will remain that way until the next full moon. The fish had been concentrated along the river’s south…