Fishing Reports
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Thursday, August 03, 2023
It was a beautiful day on the blue water today. The Offshore boats scrapped out a day of catching some Dolphin. They also had a few Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna and a few Barracuda and some bottom fish. Hook Up and Predator each released a Sailfish. Sea Creature released a Blue Marlin. The Inshore boats had good catches of Sheepshead, Bluefish, Speckled Trout and Red Drum.
Citations:
Liam Muehlberger of Hanover, PA caught a 7.5lb. Speckled Trout on Fingeance
Anthony Lewis of Lewisville, TX released a Sailfish on Hook Up
Eric De Marko of Winston-Salem, NC released a Sailfish on Predator
Steven Russ of Cary, NC released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature
Wednesday, August 02, 2023
Off Shore Fleet stayed tied to the docks today due to weather.
Inshore Fleet had a good catches of Spanish Mackerals, Blue Fish, Trout,
Sheepshead, Big Blue Drums.
Citations:
Bryce Eaves of Woodsboro MD Released a 51 inch Red Drum on the Black Pearl,
(Happy 9th Birthday!!!! Way to go!!!!!!)
Tuesday, August 01, 2023
It was a nice day on the fishing grounds today as the Offshore boats went in search of the big fish. They did manage to have pretty good Dolphin catches along with some Wahoo, and a couple of Blackfin Tuna and Barracuda. The Inshore boats had good catches of Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Bluefish and Sheepshead. They also had a few slot-size Red Drum.
Citations:
Brendan Whiteley of Lebanon, NJ caught a 5.7lb. Speckled Trout on Adventure
Monday, July 31, 2023
The big boats were already in pursuit when the sun rose over the blue water this morning. They did find and had good catches of Blackfin Tuna along with some Dolphin, a few Wahoo and a few Spanish Mackerel. Release released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats had good catches of Sheepshead and Bluefish.
Citations:
Kyle Epler of Morgantown, PA caught a 9.8lb Sheepshead on Black Pearl
Cory Flashner of Weston, MA released a Sailfish on Release
Sunday, July 30, 2023
The sun rose over the blue water this morning behind cloudy skies. The clouds gave up their rain ahead of the front. The SW wind turned to the NE by the time the big boats headed home. They had a good day of catching some limits of Dolphin. They also had a few Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna. Bite Me released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats had good catches of Speckled Trout, Red Drum, Black Drum and Bluefish.
Citations:
James Moser of McConnells, SC caught a 42lb. Wahoo on Predator
Sean Tracy of Manteo, NC released a Sailfish on Bite Me
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Another hot one and the fishing was scrappy. A couple of the big boats headed out and managed to get a few Dolphin and Wahoo. Sea Creature released 2 Sailfish. The Inshore boats had good catches of keeper Red Drum and Bluefish.
Citations:
Zachary Brackman of Concordia, MO released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Beau Wentland of Higginsville, MO released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Friday, July 28, 2023
It was a hot one today and a few of the big boats watched the sun come up over the blue water. They slung plenty of fish over the gunnels. They had some Dolphin, Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna. Predator and Release each released a Sailfish and Sea Creature released 2 Sailfish. The Nearshore boat had Spanish Mackerel and Blue Fish. The Inshore boats got onto Speckled Trout and Red Drum in the slot-size.
Citations:
Kenneth Ryan of Lake Lure, NC released a Sailfish on Predator
Aaron Safrit of Salisbury, NC released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Lee Walker of Salisbury, NC released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Gary Morris of Raleigh, NC caught a 42.4lb. Wahoo on Carolina Girl
Ronald Pecoraro of Chesapeake, VA caught a 71.6lb. Yellowfin Tuna on Carolina Girl
Jordan Ganance of Albany, NY released a Sailfish on Release
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Off Shore, the Fleet headed out to clear waters and a wonderful sunrise.
Anglers had a good time catching SailFish, Blue Marlins, and White Marlins.
Anglers also bringing to the docks some Dolphin, Wahoo, and Blackfin Tuna.
Inshore had a great day catching Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, and Blue Fish.
Molly ward (10) released a Sailfish on the Calypso.
Citations
Jennifer Mehring of WV. caught 5lb, Speckled Trout on the Black Pearl
Caroline Henshaw of NC. released a Sailfish on the Sea Creature.
William Walthall of VA. released a Sailfish on the Bite me.
Brighton Moore of NC. released a Sailfish on the Sea Creature.
Elizabeth Gilmore of NM. released a Sailfish on the Hatteras Blue.
Elizabeth Gilmore of NM. released a 45inch Barracuda on the Hatteras Blue.
Mark Gilmore of NM caught a Blackfin Tuna 35lbs on the Hatteras Blue.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Offshore Fleet Headed out to Blue Skies and Blue Waters. Anglers had a great day
catching Dolphin, Wahoo, Blackfin, and a few Yellowfin.
Inshore had a great day Catching Red Drum, Speckled trout, Bluefish, Spanish
Let's give a shout-out to Rebbeca Metts Happy Birthday (40)!!!!!!
Citations:
Ronal Pecoraro of Chesapeake Va. Realed in a 70lb Yellow Fin Tuna on the Carolina Girl
Bradley Mehring of Walkersville MD. Released a 45inch Red Drum on the Black Pearl
Dallas Smith of Walkerville MD. Released a 45inch Red Drum on the Black Pearl
Hunter Mitchell of Walkerville MD Released a 45 inch Red Drum on the Black Pearl
Carlye Boone of Marshall, VA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
It was a cloudy start to the morning when the clouds gave up the rain. Then the sun came out in full force and heated up the rest of the day. The big boats had a good day of catching with a few King Mackerel hitting the decks along with good catches of Dolphin, Wahoo, and Blackfin Tuna. They also had some Barracuda and Amberjacks. Predator released a Sailfish. A few of the Inshore boats went nearshore and had some Wahoo and Amberjacks. The other Inshore boats had Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout and Bluefish.
Citations:
Chad Cowles of Baltimore, MD released a Sailfish on Predator
Sunday, July 23, 2023
It was a pretty day on the blue water today. The fishing was a little scrappy for some. Some of the big boats had pretty good catches of Wahoo, along with some Yellowfin and Blackfin Tuna and some Dolphin. They also had some Grouper and Oceanic Bonita. The Nearshore boat had catches of Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish this morning. The Inshore boats had excellent Gray Trout and Bluefish catching along with some Blue Crabs and Red Drum.
Citations:
Logan Rothermel of Etters, PA caught a 46lb. Snowy Grouper on Carolina Girl
Daniel Rothermel of Buxton, NC caught a 71lb. Yellowfin Tuna on Carolina Girl
Saturday, July 22, 2023
It started out as fairly sunny this morning but quickly turned overcast as the rain made its way along the beach. The big boats had a little smoother ride around the blue water today. The big boats had catches of some Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna along with a few Dolphin and some Amberjacks. Release relased a Blue Marlin and a Sailfish. Sea Creature released a Blue Marlin and Gambler released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats made anglers happy with catches of Bluefish and limits of Speckled Trout along with some Red Drum and some nice Blue Crabs. Black Pearl released a 175lb. Tarpon.
Citations:
Timothy Hagerich released a 175lb. Tarpon on Black Pearl
Joshua Vogt of Fairport, NY released a Sailfish on Gambler
Seth Barrow of Washington, NC released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature
Adam Williams of Merry Hill, NC released a Sailfish on Release
Kevin White of Windsor, NC released a Blue Marlin on Release
Thomas Moyer of Smithfield, NC caught a 42.7lb. Snowy Grouper on Carolina Girl
Friday, July 21, 2023
It was another pretty day on the blue water. It was a little rough but that didn't stop the fishing. The big boats had a few Dolphin and Wahoo. Predator released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats got onto Speckled Trout, Bluefish, Sheepshead and Red Drum.
Citations:
Nancy Bender of Bloomery, WV released a Sailfish on Predator
Thursday, July 20, 2023
The Offshore Fleet went out this morning to blue waters and a wonderful sunrise.
Anglers having a great time catching Wahoos and Dolphins. Carolina Girl released a
Sailfish. Tuna Duck released a sailfish.
Inshore Fleet had a great day catching Sheepshead, Speckled Trout, and Blue Fish
Citations:
Dalton Whitley released a 47-inch Barracuda on the Release
Christopher Carey Released a Sailfish on the Tuna Duck
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Our offshore fleet had a wonderful day catching Dolphin and Wahoo. Bite Me released a Blue Marlin. The inshore fleet had a good as well, they caught Bluefish and Speckled Trout
Citations
Justin Curcio of Hatteras, NC released a BLue Marlin on Bite Me
Jack Edwards of Union Bridge, MD caught a 5lb Speckled Trout on Relentless
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
An overcast day didn't make it any less hot. The big boats scrapped out a day and got their limits of bailer Dolphin, a few Wahoo and some bottom fish which included B-liners and Grouper. Release released a White Marlin and Hatteras Fever released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats had good fishing with Bluefish and Speckled Trout and Red Drum.
Citations:
Justin Piekarski of Grand Rapids, MN released a White Marlin on Release
Monday, July 17, 2023
It was another hot one today and the big boats went fishing. They had good catches of Dolphin and a few Wahoo. Release released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats had good catches of Amberjacks, Cobia and Bluefish. They also had some pretty Red Drum. Red Drum makes for very tasty fish tacos.
Citations:
Gleven Bousquet of Greene, RI released a 43" Red Drum on Tightline
Sunday, July 16, 2023
It was a windy enough day today to keep the big boats tied up. One Inshore boat headed out into the Pamlico Sound and had a good day. Hook Up had excellent catches of Speckled Trout and Bluefish.
Hopefully, the wind backs off tomorrow.
Saturday, July 15, 2023
It started out as a sunny day but by the time the boats hit the docks it was overcast and hot. Some of the Offshore and Inshore boats took advantage of the short Red Snapper season. It did not disappoint. They caught plenty of pretty Snappers along with a few Gag Groupers and Triggerfish. The rest of the Offshore boats caught a few Dolphin and a few Wahoo. Hatteras Fever II released a Blue Marlin. Release and Sea Creature each released 2 Sailfish and Bite Me released 1 Sailfish. The other Inshore boats had their limits of Speckled Trout and Bluefish. They also had a few Cobia and Spanish Mackerel.
Citations:
Dustin Kennedy of Chesapeake, VA released a Sailfish on Bite Me
Jacob Harrell of Willow Springs, NC released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Chris Boyce of Hampton, VA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Kimberly Hart of Moyock, NC released a Sailfish on Unplugged
Friday, July 14, 2023
A few of the big boats watched the sun come up over the blue water this morning. It was a Sailfish day today. They also had a few Dolphin along with a few Wahoo and Yellowfin Tuna. Bottom fish included Red Snappers. Bite Me released a Blue Marlin and 6 Sailfish. Predator released a Sailfish while Release released 5 Sailfish and Sea Creature released 3 Sailfish. The Inshore boats filled a cooler full of Clams along with some Speckled Trout, Red Drum and Bluefish.
Citations:
Douglas Allen of Freeman, VA released a Sailfish on Predator
Clayton Lee of Camden On Gauley, WV released 2 Sailfish on Bite Me
Jason Lee of Cowen, WV released 2 Sailfish on Bite Me
Wayne Lee of Cowen, WV released a Sailfish on Bite Me
Ronald Harrell of Rocky Mount, NC released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Nick Harrell of Willow Springs, NC released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Matthew Lee of Camden On Gauley, WV released a Blue Marlin and a Sailfish on Bite Me
James Kelley of Craigsville, WV released a Sailfish on Bite Me
Larry Goettl of Elkton, FL released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Scott, Dave, Linus and Gary released 2 Sailfish on Release