Fishing Reports
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Friday, April 18, 2025
It was a glorius day for fishing. Warm temps. and sunshine. Several of the big boats headed out this morning and they did not disappoint. They had catches of bailer Dolphin, King Mackerel, Blackfin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna and a Bluefin Tuna. Inshore boats had good catches of Sheepshead and Red Drum. Inshore boat Hook Up caught a 402lb. Thresher Shark.
Citations:
Caleb Lewis of Centreville, MD caught a 10.1lb. Sheepshead on Adventure
Cody Lewis of Centreville, MD caught a 9.7lb. Sheepshead on Adventure
Caden Lewis of Centreville, MD caught a 10.5lb. Sheepshead on Adventure
Travis Lewis of Centreville, MD caught a 10lb. Sheepshead on Adventure
Scott Pender of Sunbury, NC caught a 12lb., a 10.5lb. and an 11lb. Sheepshead on Last Cast
Curtis Midkiff of Chesapeake, VA caught a 12.8lb. Sheepshead on Last Cast
Tim Daniels of Edenton, NC caught a 15.6lb. Sheepshead on Last Cast
Thursday, April 17, 2025
New inshore Captain Wes Parker, (pictured without fish) enjoyed the morning with some of the Special Ed students for Cape Hatteras Elementry School showing them around the boat and the docks here at the marina.
Inshore fleet fishing this morning had catches of Sheephead and Red Drum
Offshore Fleet had a great day catching Bluefin Tuna, Wahoo, and Dolphin
Citations:
Marlee Beatty of Boonville,NC released 2 40inch Red Drum on the Adventure
Tyler Beatty of Boonville,NC released 2 42 inch Red Drum on the Adventure
Jivan Sabavala of Herndon,VA released 2 50 inch Red Drum on the Black Pearl
Judgh Bergman of Falls Church,VA 22042 released a 50inch Red Drum on the Black Pearl
Munden Grant of Virgina Beach,VA caught a 10pd and a 12pd Sheepshead on the Relentless
Jana Matteuccfi of CA caught a 46pd Wahoo on the Hatteras Blue
Alex Britland of VA released a Bluefin Tuna on the Hatteras Blue
Jw Muir of VA released a Bluefin Tuna on the Hatteras Blue
Kelly trnian of Nc caught a 10pd Sheepshead on the lastcast
Joseph Huntley of NC caught a 11. pd Sheepshead on the Lastcast
Grayson Pardue of NC released 46in Red Drum on the Adventure
Paige Pardue of NC released a 47inch Red drum on the Adventure
Anna Pardue of NC released a 48 inch Red Drum on the Adventure
Guy Pardue of NC released a 49 inch Red Drum on the Adventure
Matt Pardue of NC released a 50inch Red Drum on the Adventure
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Just a couple of the inshore boats fished today, They had great catches of BIG Red Drum and some Sheephead.
Citations-
Black Pearl-Red Drum 45"-50"
Kyle Dafeldecker of Wernerville, NY released 12
Nicholas Praikson of Howes Cave, NY released 13
Joshua Gaida of Jefferson, NY released 13
Jacob Dafeldecker of Warnerville, NY released 12
Nick Dageldecker of Warnerville, NY released 12
Anthony Seely of Hancock, NY released 12
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
It was another windy one today. A couple of the Inshore boats headed out and took advantage of the windy conditions to go after Red Drum. Black Pearl had some pretty Reds including citations.
Citations:
Elissa Armbruster of Medford, NJ released a 40" Red Drum on Black Pearl
Monday, April 14, 2025
It's too windy for the big boats today but a couple of the Inshore boats made it to the fish. They were singing the blues. The Bluefish bite was on. Hook Up had plenty of Bluefish and a Red Drum. Sound Bound was on the Blues too. Black Pearl also had Bluefish, Red Drum and the added bonus of some pretty nice Sheepshead.
Citations:
Robert Soucia of Summit, NY caught a 12lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl
Bryan Betts of Richmondiville, NY caught a 12.3lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Another chilly morning and one Inshore boat took to the water. Black Pearl was on the Sheepshead bite again this morning. Lots of lunkers.
The Sheepshead fishing is excellent right now. Give us a call at 252-986-2166 or call a captain and get yourself on a boat today. Don't miss out!
Citations:
Peter Schroderbeck of Culpepper, VA caught an 11.8lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl
Adam Zachary of Hood, VA caught an 11.6lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl
Joseph Voyland of Culpepper, VA caught an 11.2lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl
Chandler Jenkins of Madison, VA caught an 11.3lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl
Saturday, April 12, 2025
It was a pretty blustery and cold day today but that didn't stop Sea Creature from plying the blue water this morning. They had good luck hooking Blackfin Tuna, Bluefin Tuna and a Dolphin. The Inshore boats had a good day catching King Mackerel along the beach and Sheepshead.
Citations:
Axel Funes of Fayetteville, GA caught a 14.2lb. Sheepshead on Last Cast
Joshua Funes of Fayetteville, GA caught a 13.8lb. Sheepshead on Last Cast
Angel Aguillar of Raleigh, NC caught a 13.7lb. Sheepshead on Last Cast
Adam Zachary of Hood, VA caught a 12.2lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl
Peter Schoderbeck of Culpepper, VA caught a 12.6lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl
Joseph Wayland of Culpepper, VA caught a 12.1lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl
Chandler Jenkins of Madison, VA caught a 14lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl
Paul Sheipe of Chesapeake, VA caught a 9.8lb., a 10.2lb., and a 9.6lb. Sheepsheads on Last Cast
Friday, April 11, 2025
Release was our only boat to head out to the blue water this morning. They returned with good catches of Blackfin Tuna and some Wahoo. The day made for some happy anglers.
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Just one boat headed to the blue water day, they returned with catches of Blackfin Tuna and Wahoo.
A few of the inshore boats fished today they had catches of citation size Sheephead and a Shark over 110" was released
Citations
Hook Up-Sheephead citations-Clyde Pullen of Washington, VA released a 110" Shark and caught a 10lb Sheephead, Bubby Settle of Flint Hill, VA caught a 11lb Sheephead, Sean Knick II of Sperryville, VA
Black Pearl-Sheephead Citations-Peter Cullen caught a 10lb, Dennis Jacks caught a 12lb, Brian Jackes caught a 10lb and Andrew Morin caught 12lb all from New Hampshire
Sunday, April 06, 2025
It was a windy one today but at least the sun was shining. One Inshore boat left the dock this morning. Hook Up got onto the Sheepshead bite and had a couple of citations. They also had a few Red Drum and a Bluefish.
Citations:
Brook Guthrie of Riverdale, MI caught an 11.4lb. Sheepshead on Hook Up
Blake Cook of Ithaca, MI caught a 10.9lb. Sheepshead on Hook Up
Saturday, April 05, 2025
One boat took advantage of the less windy conditions today. Hatteras Blue headed out this morning and and was able to get onto some King Mackerel and False Albacore. The wind picks back up tomorrow. Of course, it wouldn't be Hatteras if we didn't have some wind.
Thursday, April 03, 2025
Inshore Fleet had a good day catching Blue fish and Sheeps head.
Reagan Young of Henrico VA caught a 11.2 Sheeps Head on the Hook Up.
Lilly Turner of Henrico VA caught a 12.2 Sheeps Head on the Hook Up.
Wednesday, April 02, 2025
Hatteras Blue went out to blue sky and clear water.
Anglers had a good day catching King Mackeral,Wahoo,and False Albacore, and Red drum.
Inshore fleet had a great day catching and releasing Red Drum.
Trevor Hick Of Huntersville NC released a 46inch Red Drum on the Hook UP.
Lindsay Russel of Concord NC Released a 42inch Red Drum on the Hook UP.
Sunday, March 30, 2025
One Inshore boat went in search of sharks this morning. Black Pearl found a few Black Tip Sharks. They also got onto some Ribbonfish to wrap up the day. Island Time had a good day of catching Triggerfish, Bluefish, Sea Bass, Ribbonfish and Red Drum.
The fish are waiting on you to show up, so give us or a captain a call and let's go fishing!
Saturday, March 29, 2025
It was a blustery day in March and Hook Up made a morning of bending rods with Red Drum. They had good catches of Bluefish too.
Friday, March 28, 2025
A couple of boats headed out to the blue water this morning. The fishing was scrappy and the water was choppy. Hatteras Blue and Sea Creature managed to deck a few Wahoo along with a couple of Blackfin Tuna. They also had an Albacore and a Skipjack. A couple of the Inshore boats went fishing today too. Island Time had all sizes of Red Drum and Hook Up had good catches of Bluefish, Red Drum and a few Sheepshead. Black Pearl went offshore and hooked up with a massive Great White Shark.
CITATIONS:
Sam Griffin caught a 9.7lb. Sheepshead on Hook Up
Brandon Slaughter of Chesterfield, VA caught a 40lb. 54" Wahoo on Hatteras Blue
Dawson Stowers of Chesterfield, VA caught a 50lb. 56" Wahoo on Hatteras Blue
Thursday, March 27, 2025
What a beautiful to be on the water, with lite winds and plenty of sunshine. Just one boat headed to the Gulf Stream this morning, they had catches of Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna and some False Albacore. Spring fishing trips are booking up so get the day of your choice and book a trip today.
Hook Up had a great day catching Ribbon fish, and Red Drum.
Call us at 252-986-2166
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
What a good day for the inshore fishing Black Pearls Anglers had a good time catching Ribbon fish and Drum
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
A beautifully sunny morning turned into a beautifully sunny afternoon. 2 Inshore boats got onto the fish and made their anglers very happy. Black Pearl had their limits of Red Drum and Relentless also had limits of Red Drum.