Fishing Reports
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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
A few of the big boats headed out this morning under sunny skies. Fishing was scrappy, but they did manage to come up with some Dolphin, Wahoo, and some YellowfinTuna. The Inshore boats had a busy day with Sheepshead and big Bluefish. They also had King Mackerel and Blackfin Tuna.
Monday, April 28, 2025
A couple of boats headed out this morning with clear skies and some wind. They had catches of Blackfin Tuna and bailed some Dolphin. Sea Creature released a Blue Marlin. Inshore boats had good catches of Sheepshead with some citations along with Red Drum. They also got onto some Ribbonfish and King Mackerel
Citations:
Weston Lewis of Kill Devil Hills, NC caught 2 12lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl
Ryan Carter of Kitty Hawk, NC released a 40" Red Drum and caught a 12lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl
Craig Perkins of Ohio released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature
Saturday, April 26, 2025
It turned out to be a rough one on the blue water today. It didn't stop the boats from going. They had good catches of Blackfin Tuna with several citations decked. They also had a couple of Dolphin and a Wahoo or two. Inshore boats got onto Sheepshead again along with Red Drum and big Bluefish.
Citations:
Kellee Schmidt of Bozman, MD caught a 10.1lb. Sheepshead on Hook Up
Emily Schmidt of Bozman, MD caught a 10.1lb. Sheepshead on Hook Up
Jason Schmidt of Bozman, MD caught a 10.2lb. Sheepshead on Hook Up
Friday, April 25, 2025
A pretty morning turned into a pretty afternoon. Several of the boats plyed the blue water. Blackfin Tuna were slung over the gunnels today along with some Dolphin with mostly bailers and a couple of gaffers. The Inshore boats fished along the beach and had more Blackfin Tuna of their own.They caught plenty of Sheepshead to finish the day.
Citations:
Jack Mclaughlin from Mass.caught a 12pd Sheepshead on the Black Pearl.
Ada Mclaughlin From Mass caught a 12pd. Sheepshead on the Black Pearl.
Sonia Mclaughlin From Mass caught a 12pd Sheepshead on the Black Pearl.
Steve Mclaughlin From Mass caught a 12pd Sheepshead on the Black Pearl.
Morgan Wilson of Raleigh, NC caught an 11lb., a 12.9lb. and a 12lb. Sheepshead on Last Cast
John Kurtz of Hatteras, NC caught a 14.6lb. Sheepshead on Last Cast
Larry of Hatteras, NC caught a 12.5lb. Sheepshead on Last Cast
Jim Compton of Mountain City, TN caught a 25.2lb. Blackfin Tuna on Release
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Offshore fleet had a good catch of Blackfin tuna, a couple of Wahoo, several blue marlin hooked and none boated.
Inshore had a good day catching Sheepshead, Blackfin Tuna.
Citations:
Black Pearl-
Davey and Case Anderson of Valdese, NC caught a 14lb Sheephead
Randy Benfield of Valdese, NC caughta 14lb Sheephead and 21lb Blackfin Tuna
Last Cast-
Andrew Kramer of Newport News, VA caught a 26lb Blackfin Tuna
Frances and Elizabeth Tardif of Montreal, Can caught a 11 and 9lb Sheephead
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Offshore Fleet had a great day catching Blackfin Tuna, and Yellowfin Tuna.
Inshore Fleet had a great day catching Sheepshead, and Blackfin Tuna.
Citations:
Adventure_
Logan Matic of New York caught a 10lb Sheephead
Julet, Kellan and Jim Connely of New York caught an 12, 10 and 11lb Sheephead
Jim Henderson of New York caught a 11lb Sheephead and 28lb Blackfin Tuna
David Cunningham of New York caught 3-12lb Sheephead
Black Pearl-AM
Richard and Trish Rogers of Concord, NC caught a 9lb and 13lb Sheephead
Brian Fink of Kinnapolis, NC caught a 9lb Sheephead
Everette Collins of Berne, ID caught an 11lb Sheephead
Black Pearl -PM
Ken Cook of Newton, NC caught a 30lb Blackfin Tuna
Craig Carter of Ashville, NC caught a 25lb Blackfin Tuna
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Offshore Fleet made it out to open waters today catching Dolphin,Blackfin Tuna,Yellow Fin Tuna
Inshore Fleet had a good day catching Sheepshead.
Monday, April 21, 2025
A few of the Inshore boats went in search of this morning and afternoon. They did have luck with catches of Red Drum and big Black Drum. They also managed to get on a few Blackfin Tuna and some Sheepshead.
Give us or a captain a call and you too could be catching fish on the Inshore wrecks.
Citations:
Liam Clarke of NJ caught a 13lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl
Owen Clarke of NJ caught a 12lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl
Bryan Clarke of NJ caught an 11lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl
Jim Neville of Town Bank, NJ caught a 64lb. Black Drum and a 12.2lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl
George Powell of Hatteras, NC caught a 28.6lb. Blackfin Tuna on Adventure
Joseph Kavanagh of Frisco, NC released a 41" Red Drum on Adventure
Jack Revere of Frisco, NC caught a 28.4lb. Blackfin Tuna on Adventure
Sunday, April 20, 2025
One Inshore boat fished today. The fishing did not disappoint. Black Pearl had good catches of Red Drum and made for happy anglers.
We wish everyone a Happy Easter!
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