Fishing Reports
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Big BullSunday, October 26, 2025
A couple of the big boats hit the blue water this morning. Fishing was reported to be a little slow but they were able to throw some on deck. They had some King Mackerel, Wahoo, Albacore and a Barracuda. Calypso released a Sailfish. Inshore boats had limits of Sheepshead along with some Gray Trout, Sea Bass and Albacore.
Citations:
Robert Clifton of Winston-Salem, NC released a Sailfish on Calypso
Terry Foster of Winston-Salem, NC caught a 43lb. Wahoo on Calypso
Saturday, October 25, 2025
It was very scrappy fishing for the Offshore fleet today. The boats that live baited had luck with King Mackerel and some Blackfin Tuna. Inshore boats had good catches of Sheepshead, Black Drum and a few Tautog.
Friday, October 24, 2025
It was a pretty day for the big boats. They had great King Mackerel and Blackfin Tuna catching. They also had some Dolphin, a few Wahoo and bottom fish. Carolina Girl released a Sailfish. Sea Creature released 2 Sailfish. Inshore boats got onto Bluefish, Sheepshead, Red Drum and a few Pufferfish. A few of the Inshore boats were on the King Mackerel bite.
Citations:
Joe Moretz of Zionville, NC released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Owen Norrse of Zionville, NC released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Thursday, October 23, 2025
What a nice fall day. Inshore Fleet had a good day catching Red Drum and Blue Fish, Seabass, and Sheepshead. Offshore Fleet had catches of King Mackerel, Dolphin, Wahoo, and Bottom Fish.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
It was a nice day for the Inshore boats, Catching Bluefish, and Red Drum. Offshore Fleet stayed tied to docks today .
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
A pretty Fall morning turned into a pretty Fall afternoon. A few of the Offshore boats slipped out of the inlet this morning. They were able to sling a few Wahoo on deck and there were limits of Dolphin caught. They also had some Sea Bass and Triggerfish. Inshore boats had catches of big Bluefish, Sheepshead and a few Red Drum. A couple of the boats had Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel and Sharks.
Sunday, October 19, 2025
A few of the big boats made their way out to the blue water this morning. They had pretty skies and bumpy waters. They had some Dolphin, in both bailers and gaffers. They also had a few Wahoo and bottom fish. Just a handful of Blackfin Tuna were caught and a few King Mackerel showed up. A lot of Albacore were on the hook also. Inshore boats had Sheepshead and some Red Drum with both slot-size and Puppies.
Saturday, October 18, 2025
It was a pretty day for the Offshore fleet, on their first day on the blue water in about a week. Fishing was a little scattered but they managed to fill the hold. Some boats had gaffer Dolphin along with some Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna. They also had luck with Triggerfish and Vermillion Snapper.Chaser released 4 Sailfish. Inshore boats had Sheepshead, Bluefish and Red Drum on the bite.
Friday, October 17, 2025
The seas are still coming down and the Offshore fleet is hoping to part the water tomorrow. The Inshore boats had a Red Drum and Bluefish day today.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Wind still blowing made our Offshore Fleet stayed tied to the docks. Inshore made it out to catch Red Drum and Blue Fish.
Thursday, October 09, 2025
High winds and rough seas kept almost all the boats tied to the dock today. One, however, lead his parties to the fish. They had limits of Bluefish and keeper Red Drum. It's not looking good for the next several days, so stay safe and we'll have another fishing report as soon as the boats are able to get back out.
Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Offshore made it out today catching King Mackerel, Dolphin, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, some Bottom Fish were caught. Inshore fleet had a good day catching Speckled Trout, and Blue Fish.
Tuesday, October 07, 2025
Another pretty day on the water and the Offshore boats took advantage of it. Some Wahoo and King Mackerel were caught, along with a few Blackfin Tuna. A few boats had some bottom fish. The Inshore boats caught plenty of Bluefish.
Monday, October 06, 2025
The day finally came that the Offshore fleet left the dock. It was a pretty day and the fish did some biting.They were able to get a few Dolphin along with a few Blackfin Tuna and some boats had some Wahoo and a couple of King Mackerel. Release and Sea Creature each released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats had Sheepshead and Red Drum on the bite.
Citations:
Cameron Morrow of Morehead City, NC released a 46" Red Drum on Sound Bound
Samuel Sullivan of Bracey, VA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Saturday, October 04, 2025
It was just another Inshore scene again today. Today they had good catches of Bluefish and mostly Puppy Drum with a couple of good size Drum.
Tomorrow may see one or two Offshore boats venture out. The wave height has been trending downward. The fish are waiting and we'll see what happens.
Friday, October 03, 2025
Another day of the big boats staying home. A few of the Inshore boats helped out some anglers with their fishing fix. They got onto a Red Drum bite. They were mostly Puppy Drum but they're still fun to catch.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Monday, September 29, 2025
The big boats stayed tied up today. The Inshore boats had good fishing with Speckled Trout on the bite. They also had some pretty Red Drum.
The weather doesn't look like it will be fishable offshore this week. We'll let nature do it's thing and hopefully the Inshore boats will still be able to fish for a couple of more days.
Sunday, September 28, 2025
It was another cloudy start to the day. The rain started and lasted most of the morning and some of the early afternoon. Some of the big boats had a good day with a few Blackfin Tuna and some Dolphin, with mostly bailers. Several billfish were released again today. Hatteras Fever and Release each released a Sailfish. Chaser released 4 Sailfish. A couple of the Inshore boats had a good morning of catching Red Drum and Bluefish. They also had a few Speckled Trout.
Citations:
Jennifer Schooley of Richmond, VA released a Sailfish on Chaser
Brad Burch of Richmond, VA released a Sailfish on Chaser
David Hinckle of Deltaville, VA released a Sailfish on Chaser
Matthew Lambert of Richmond, VA released a Sailfish on Chaser
Saturday, September 27, 2025
The Offshore boats left under gloomy skies this morning and fished through some rain. Several billfish were on the hook today. Some had good catches of Dolphin along with a few Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna. Bite Me and Release each released a Sailfish. Hatteras Fever released 2 Sailfish. Sea Creature released 3 Blue Marlin and 2 Sailfish.
Citations:
Davey Howard of Kernersville, NC released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature
Brian Van Hoy of Walkertown, NC released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature
Stacey Glass of Whitsett, NC released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Joseph Hammock of Walkertown, NC released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature
Harold Napper of Martinsville, VA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature

































































































