Fishing Reports
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Red Drum
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Big BullMonday, April 13, 2026
The Offshore boats stayed home today but the Inshore boats had a good day of catching Sheepshead. They had a few citation-size to make for happy anglers. They also had some big Bluefish.
Citations:
Jason Gardner of Pulasky, VA caught a 12.6lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl
Justin Ratcliff of Roanoke, VA caught an 11.2lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl
Ciara Ratcliff of Roanoke, VA caught an 11.4lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl
Sunday, April 12, 2026
It was another pretty day on the blue water for Release. They slung some Blackfin Tuna on deck along with some Dolphin and Sea Bass. The Inshore boats had another day of herding Sheepshead. They also released some Red Drum and had a few Bluefish.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
A couple of the big boats headed out to some choppy waters this morning. It didn't hinder the Blackfin Tuna bite. They had good Tuna fishing and even released a couple of Yellowfin Tuna. Some boats had a few King Mackerel. The Inshore boats had a good day of catching Sheepshead and released some Red Drum.
Citations:
Wes Vietmeier of Pittsburgh, PA caught an 11lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl
Patrick Mahoney of Pittsburgh, PA caught an 11lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl
Friday, April 10, 2026
Inshore boats headed out today in search of the Red Drum bite. They did have success and also found some big Bluefish. Offshore boats stayed tied up but may be venturing out tomorrow.
Thursday, April 09, 2026
Tuesday, April 07, 2026
Today saw a couple of our Offshore boats head to the blue water. Release and Sea Creature were successful in getting on the Blackfin Tuna bite. Tuna fishing was very good. The Inshore boats had a good day of catching Sheepshead, Red Drum and Black Drum.
Citations:
Lauren Price of Georgetown, DE caught a 13.3lb., 9lb., 8.5lb. Sheepshead and a 61lb. Black Drum
Sammie Price of Georgetown, DE caught a 10.4lb. Sheepshead
Monday, April 06, 2026
Saturday, April 04, 2026
Good day of fishing. Inshore Fleet had a good day catching Red Drum, Sheepshead, and Sea Bass.
Offshore Fleet had a good day catching a few BlackFin Tuna, and a few Dolphin.
Friday, April 03, 2026
Great day of fishing. Inshore Fleet had a great day catching Red Drum and SheepsHead.
Offshore Fleet had a good day Catching Black Fin Tuna.
Citations:
Kim Cooper of VA released a 46in Red Drum on the Last Cast.
Bentley Boyce of VA released a 47in Red Drum on the Last Cast.
David Painter of VA released a 50in Red Drum on the Black Pearl.
James Bishop of VA released a 50in Red Drum on the Black Pearl.
Thursday, April 02, 2026
What a great day to be on the Water. Inshore Fleet had a great day catching Sheepshead and Red Drum.
Citations:
Charles Beckman of PA Released a 44in Red Drum on the BlackPearl.
Mike Beckman of PA Released a 50in Red Drum on the BlackPearl.
Last Cast anglers. Angie Akins,John Akins and Chuch Horton of VA released a total of 40 Red Drum 47in,48in 49, on the Last Cast.
Wednesday, April 01, 2026
What a great day to be fishing today. Sound Bound had a great day with his aglers catching citation Sheepshead. Hook up also had a great day catching sheepshead.
Citations:
Reed Mcewan Bluemont Va 10lb5ounce Sheeps Head on the Sound Bound
Gavin Campbell Waterford VA 12lb Sheeps Head on the Sound Bound.
Sunday, March 29, 2026
As March is coming to a close the Red Drum fishing is great. Our Inshore boat, Last Cast was on the Drum and released several big ones. They were also able to catch their limits on keepers. A pretty day with some good fishing.
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Thursday, March 26, 2026
Blackpearl went out today catching Sheepshead Taugtog.
Last Cast went out today catching some Red Drum.
Citations:
Gary Weston of VA Released a 43in and a 51in Red Drum on the Last Cast.
Ian Macneil of Va Released a 43 in and 2 45 in Red Drum On the Last Cast.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Friday, March 20, 2026
The first day of Spring started out a little chilly but not as chilly as it's been. Hatteras Blue and Release untied from the dock this morning and headed out to the blue water. No Bluefin Tuna were sighted. They didn't come home empty handed as they caught some King Mackerel. Release also had a few Blackfin Tuna.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
A beautiful spring morning turned into a pretty spring day. This morning saw Hatteras Blue heading out to the fishing grounds. They got onto the Bluefin Tuna. They released several big fish and were able to boat a keeper, making for some very happy anglers. Release also got onto the Bluefins and released all of their giants. Unfortunately, they couldn't find a keeper.
CITATIONS:
Hekli Pakkala of Quincy, MA released a Bluefin Tuna on Hatteras Blue
Daniel Pakkala of Roswell, GA released a Bluefin Tuna on Hatteras BLue
Saturday, March 07, 2026
Another foggy morning turned into a beautiful day at the dock but remained misty for the Offshore boats. Bite Me and Release both had some luck with Bluefin Tuna. After traveling north to find them, Bite Me boated a keeper and pulled off a couple of Blue Marlin. Release released several giants but wasn't able to find a keeper.
Friday, March 06, 2026
Release ventured out this morning, in the dark and fog. They had calm seas but foggy conditions stayed with them for the day. They were in search of Bluefin Tuna but none were seen. They didn't come home empty handed, with a catch of Sea Bass along with a King Mackerel and an Albacore.
Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Just one boat headed out to the blue water today, they caught and released a good number of Bluefin Tuna, most were over the size you could keep so they only kept one, but they had a good time and have some sore arms























































