Fishing Reports
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Big BullSunday, July 19, 2026
The Offshore fleet stayed home today due to some gusty SW winds. Inshore boats had a good day with catching some of almost everything. They had good catches of Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel. The wind brought Red Drum to the hook with both Puppy Drum and a few big ones. They also had a Tarpon along with a Shark or two and Cobia.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
It was a hot and steamy morning this morning when the big boats untied from the docks. It was another hot day of fishing too. They had good Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna along with a few Wahoo. The Inshore boats had a couple of Cobia along with some Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel.
Friday, July 17, 2026
It was a hot one today and the fishing was good too. The Offshore boats had good Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna catching. They also had a couple of Wahoo. Hatteras Blue released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats had good Bluefish catching. They also had some slot-size Red Drum on the bite along with a Shark or two.
Citations:
Devin Simmers of Richmond, VA released a Sailfish on Hatteras Blue
Jimmy Tavenner of Nashville, TN caught a Barracuda on Hatteras Blue
Thursday, July 16, 2026
IInshore Fleet had a good day catching Bluefish and Spanish Mackeral.
Offshore Fleet had a great catch of Blackfin Tuna, some Wahoo, and Dolphin.
Citations Marcas Abrama of VA released a Sailfish on the Hatteras Blue. Release released a Sailfish.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Inshore Fleet had a good day catching Spanish Mackerel, and King Mackerel,and Bluefish.
Offshore Fleet Had a good day catching some Dolphin, Wahoo, and Blackfin Tuna.
Citations:
James Eure of NC caught a 6lb Spanish Mackerel on the Sound Bound.
Caroline Wiseman of NC released a Sailfish on the Hatteras Fever.
Tucker Anerson released a Sailfish on the Calypso.
Raul Opip caught a 42lb Wahoo on the Calypso.
Brendan Rams of NJ released a Sailfish on the Sea Creature.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
A few of the big boats had a choppy day on the blue water today. That didn't stop them from bringing in the meat. They had good catches of Wahoo along with some Blackfin Tuna and a few bailer Dolphin. Release released a Sailfish. Inshore boats had their limits of Bluefish.
Citations:
Luther Glover of Northhampton County, NC released a Sailfish on Release
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Despite some rain and overcast skies threatening rain, it was a pretty day on the blue water. Offshore boats had catches of Dolphin with mostly bailers, some Blackfin Tuna and a few Wahoo. They also had some bottom fish like Triggerfish. Inshore boats had Red Drum on the bite along with Bluefish, a few Spanish Mackerel and Black Pearl had a King Mackerel or two.
Citations:
Justin Davenport of Creswell, NC caught a 36lb. King Mackerel on Black Pearl
Shawn Paolini of Bristol, PA caught a 41lb. Wahoo on Release
Saturday, July 11, 2026
The big boats stayed home again today but it looks like they'll be heading out tomorrow, we'll see in the morning. The Inshore boat Hook Up had a full day of hooking up with some nice slot-size Red Drum and Bluefish. They had some happy anglers.
Friday, July 10, 2026
The Offshore boats stayed tied to the dock today due to a gusty SW wind. Inshore boats had good catches of Bluefish and Red Drum in the morning. The afternoon saw more Bluefish. Fingeance went bowfishing and got a few Stingrays and a Shark to go along with the Bluefish.
Thursday, July 09, 2026
Inshore Fleet had a good catch of Bluefish.
Offshore had a good day catching Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, and some Dolphin.
Citations:
Justin Norbo of VA released a Sailfish on the Hatteras Blue.
Eric Vesosky of NY released a BlueMarlin on the Chaser.
Tom Macnab of SC released a Sailfish on the Sea Creature.
Jim Macnab of Fl released a Sailfish on the Sea Creature.
Chaser released a Blue Marlin.
A Salt Weapon released a Sailfish.
Logan Walker of WV released a Sailfish on the Release.
Sundown released 2 sailfish.
Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Inshore Fleet had a good day catching Blue Fish.
Offshore Fleet had a good day catching Dophin, Wahoo, and some Blackfin Tuna.
Release released 2 Sailfish.
Richard Cottrell Kind of VA released a Sailfish on the Release.
Dillon Jackson of VA released a Sailfish on the Release.
Tuesday, July 07, 2026
The Offshore boats had a pretty day to sling fish on the deck. They had good catches of Dolphin with mostly bailers. They also had a few Blackfin Tuna. Inshore boats had Bluefish on the bite along with a Speckled Trout or two.
Monday, July 06, 2026
The offshore fleet enjoyed an outstanding day on the water, with the captains putting their anglers right on the fish. Crews returned to the docks with impressive catches of Mahi-Mahi (Dolphin), Blackfin Tuna, and a few prized Wahoo, making for a memorable day offshore.
The inshore boats also had a fantastic day, keeping anglers busy with steady action. They landed Bluefish, Gray Trout, Sheepshead, and Black Drum, and topped off the trip with the catch of a nice Shark, adding even more excitement to an already successful day on the water.
Sunday, July 05, 2026
One big boat ventured out today. A Salt Weapon did some bottom fishing and was successful. They had Seabass and Triggerfish hit the deck. Other boats had good Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna fishing along with a couple of Wahoo. Inshore boats had catches of Bluefish and a Shark or two.
Saturday, July 04, 2026
Happy 4th of July.
Offshore Fleet had a good day catching Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna.
A Sailfish was released on the release.
Hatteras Fever released and Blue Marlin and White Marlin.
Craig Swquist of VA released a Dusky Shark on the Hatteras Blue.
Friday, July 03, 2026
It was a pretty day on the blue water today. The Offshore boats had good fishing. Some boats had their limit of Dolphin and a few Blackfin Tuna. Several boats released assorted billfish. Calypso released a Blue Marlin and a Sailfish. Relaease released a Blue Marlin. Cuervos released a White Marlin and a Sailfish. Chaser released a Sailfish. Inshore boats had Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and Amberjacks on the bite.
Citations:
Evan Willet released a Blue Marlin on Calypso
Chris Condray released a Sailfish on Calypso
Thursday, July 02, 2026
Inshore fleet had a good day catching Spanish Mackerel, Trigger fish, Beeliner, Sea Bass, and Sand Tile.
Offshore had a great day catching some dolphin, Blackfin Tuna. Anglers had fun catching and releasing Blue Marlins, SailFish, and White Marlins.
Release With a Grand Slam, Roy Boone of Hanover PA released a Sailfish on the release, Trevor Shearer of Hanover PA released the Blue Marlin on the the release, and Mike Shearer of Hanover PA released the White Marlin on the release.
Anglers on the Bite Me released 2 Sailfish and a Blue Marlin.
Anglers on the Calypso release 2 Sailfish.
Anglers on Hatteras Fever released a White Marling and 2 Sailfish.
Justin Haas and Addilyn Haas each released a Sailfish on the Calypso.
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
Offshore anglers were greeted by Mother Ocean with a breathtaking sunrise and calm seas—an ideal start to the day. While the bite was a bit scattered, there was still plenty of action to keep everyone smiling. Anglers landed Dolphin, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, and King Mackerel, while also celebrating an exciting catch-and-release of one Blue Marlin and two Sailfish. Even with a scrappy bite, it was another memorable day on the water!
Inshore anglers enjoyed a productive day, landing Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and Red Drum. One angler also had an exciting encounter with a nice shark.
Citations:
Dave Latinski Coatesville PA released a Blue Marilin on the Release
Fred prince Coatesville PA released a Sailfish on the Release
Ryan Persch Coatesville PA released a Sailfish on the Release
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
This last day of June saw Release venture out to the blue water this morning. They had good Blackfin Tuna fishing along with a few Wahoo and good catches of bailer Dolphin. Inshore boats had catches of Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and Red Drum. They also had a some Cobia and a Shark.
If you're here for the week and would like to something different, some of our Inshore boats do Clamming, Shelling and Sunset Cruise trips. Give us a call at 252-986-2166 to check them out.
Monday, June 29, 2026
Happy Monday!! We hope everyone had a great weekend! A few of the offshore boats headed out this morning, they had catches of Dolphin, Blackfin Tuna and Wahoo. Release released a Blue Marlin
Inshore anglers had a great time catching Red Drum, Bluefish and Amberjack
Citation
Andrew Chorba of Sweet Vally, PA released a Blue Marlin on Release










































































































































