It's a picture perfect day on the Outer Banks - a day for being out of doors! Inshore anglers had good catches of Bluefish. Those who fished near shore returned with catches of King Mackerel and Bluefish. Wahoo provided good action for offshore anglers. They also returned with fair catches of Dolphin and a some Blackfin Tuna. Tuna Duck released a Sailfish today. Take advantage of this fall-like weather before winter sets in. Call 1-800-676-4939 to book your trip today!

Citations: 

John Groetsch, Sr. of Buxton, NC: 44 lb. Wahoo on Chaser.

Benjamin Weaver, Jr. of Applecreek, OH: Sailfish release on Tuna Duck.

Good Times: Michael Findling of Fairfax, VA caught a 6lb and two 7lb Spanish Mackerel and 35lb, 38lb and 40lb King Mackerel. Rhonda Respess of Contego, NC caught two 41lb and a 38lb King Mackerel.

We are currently looking for 1 or 2 people to fill a make up trip for tomorrow, (Friday). If you are interested give us a call at 1-800-676-4939.

Inshore anglers got into some good Red Drum fishing today. Near shore boats reported good Spanish Mackerel fishing. Offshore boats went out into beautiful weather and came back with fair catches of Dolphin, good Blackfin Tuna, scattered Wahoo, and limits of Gray Tilefish. All of these fish make an excellent meal and a wonderful addition to your freezer for winter seafood feasts! If you would like to get in on the action - call and book your trip soon. Come and enjoy fall temperatures and great fishing adventures!

The offshore fleet braved choppy seas today and released 6 Sailfish. Wahoo fishing was good, Blackfin Tuna was scattered, and Dolphin fishing was good (mostly bailers). Boats that fished near shore caught Spanish Mackerel and Albacore. Inshore boats caught Red Drum and Bluefish.

Citations:

Chance Price of Hampton, VA: Sailfish release on Bite Me.

John A. Shiple of Perrysburg, OH: 42 lb. Wahoo on Big Eye.

John M. Shiple of Maumer, OH: Sailfish release on Big Eye.

Kristina Coomer of Wilmington, OH: Sailfish release on Hatteras Fever II.

Sean Hall of Chillicothe, OH: Sailfish release on Hatteras Fever II.

Steven Guyton of Wilmington, OH: Sailfish release on Hatteras Fever II.

Steven Guyton of Wilmington, OH: 52 lb. Wahoo on Hatteras Fever II.

Michael Barnes of Crownsville, MD: Sailfish release on Hatteras Fever II.

We are looking for a couple of people for a Make-up charter on Friday or Saturday. Call 1-800-676-4939 for more information.

Cool and overcast with good fishing offshore. Inshore fishing was a little slower today with a few Drum being brought up. Offshore was Good Dolphin fishing with some limits and Excellent Wahoo fishing. The Release boat released 2 Sailfish as well. 

Citations

Hatteras Fever: Amber Wallace of Spartanburg, SC caught a 50lb Wahoo.

Release: Bretton Holt of Cape May, NJ released a Sailfish. Brian Sleet of Stratford, NJ released a Sailfish. 

Weather was simply divine today with bright blue skies and a cool breeze. Several boats fished today and they returned with good catches of Dolphin and limits of Wahoo with citation sizes. Good Times released a Sailfish. Inshore they were catching Flounder, Red Drum and Spanish Mackerel. Lots of large schools of Red Drum are working around the area and they are chasing them every day. Lisa Gifford of Mechanicsburg, PA caught a 20lb Yellowedge Grouper. Edward Mattos of Dillsburg, PA caught a 22lb Yellowedge Grouper. 

Citations

Hatteras Fever: Sean Hall of Chillicothe, OH caught a 40lb Wahoo. Derek Betkey of Chillicothe, OH caught a 47lb Wahoo.

Godspeed: Ricky Hoggard of Colerain, NC caught a 50lb Wahoo.

Good Times: Evan Mattos of Dillsburg, PA caught a 10lb Tilefish and a 42lb Wahoo. Eryn Mattos of Dillsburg, PA released a Sailfish.

Bill Clough Ford(private boat): Brad Ward of Windsor, NC caught a 42lb Wahoo. Brian Richardson of Edenton, NC released a 41lb Wahoo. Christopher Cobb of Windsor, NC caught a 40lb Wahoo.

Makeup Charters are starting to book up for later in the week, don't miss your spot!

After a bumpy ride to the Gulfstream, the wind laid down to make a beautiful day! Offshore boats returned with limits of Dolphin and Wahoo. Some boats had 6 Wahoo, one 43lbs! One Sailfish was released.

Drum all around the Sound! Inshore boats had good catches!

Today's Citations:

Bite Me: Anthony Wimmer of Trootville, VA - Sailfish release

Release: Frederick Keys of Bluemont, VA - 43lb 58in Wahoo

If you want to fish the Gulfstream but not charter a boat, join the make up list, already started! $260 per person

Good availability for Near Shore and Inshore trips too! Call 800-676-4939 We'll Hook You Up!

With winds blowing WSW 15-20 kt  created 7ft waves and squalls, (a sudden increase in wind speed associated with active weather), offshore kept all boats at the docks. 

The Sound did not look good for inshore boats as well. 

Check back tomorrow!

Large schools of Red Drum are still being reported in Pamlico Sound and inshore anglers caught their limit. Some Bluefish were reported today as well.

Limits of Dolphin were caught offshore. Wahoo fishing was good today and a few Blackfin Tuna were reported. Good Times released a Sailfish. Bottom fish included Amberjack, Tilefish, Triggerfish, Rose fish, and Squirrel fish. It was a beautiful day offshore despite clouds moving in and a big swell.

To book your inshore, offshore, or near shore charter, call 1-800-676-4939.

Citations:

Keith Brown of Asheboro, NC: 42 lb. Wahoo on Big Eye.

Derrick Woppman of Dobson, NC: 41 lb. Wahoo on Good Times.

Melvin Woppman of Dobson, NC: 14 lb. Tilefish on Good Times.

Joseph Cave of Dobson, NC: Sailfish release on Good Times.

William Ague of Mt. Pleasant, SC: 40 lb. Wahoo on Bite Me.

We currently need 4-5 people for a Make-up Charter for Friday, October 3. Call 1-800-676-4939 or stop by the Marina Store for more information. Enjoy this wonderful sunshine!

It was certainly a beautiful day to be fishing - Fall-like temperatures and warm sunshine make happy fishermen! Red Drum (lots of them) seems to be the name of the game in the sound and they make a delicious meal. Offshore, there were a few Blackfin Tuna, scattered Wahoo, and good Dolphin (mostly bailers, but some gaffers). Tuna Duck released a Sailfish. Tomorrow's weather is supposed to be even better than today, so don't miss out - book your trip soon!

Citations:

Robert Hopfl of Duncansville, PA: Sailfish release on Tuna Duck.

David Yountz of Statesville, NC: 40lb. Wahoo on Lucky Chip.

Inshore anglers enjoyed a beautiful Fall day on the Pamlico Sound. The Red Drum bite continues to be good. Flounder and Bluefish were caught as well. The cooler temperatures along with the warm sunshine turn these Fall days into especially enjoyable experiences, as far as fishing is concerned.

The offshore fleet did not go out today.

Keep in mind that we are open all year and can take you fishing anytime (weather permitting).