Fishing Reports
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Friday, October 25, 2024
It was a pretty day on the blue water as several boats headed out this morning. They had scrappy fishing but did manage to catch some Dolphin along with a few Wahoo, King Mackerel, Blackfin Tuna and some bottom fish. They had eyes on a few Sailfish but they were not being hooked today. The Inshore boats had good catches of Sheepshead, Bluefish and a Red Drum or two.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
A sunny and warm morning turned into a breezy afternoon. Release was the only big boat to head out this morning. They scrapped out a catch of a few Albacore and a Wahoo. Inshore boats had catches of big Bluefish and Red Drum.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The offshore boats headed out this morning after some early morning showers. They had a mixed bag of fish; Dolphin, Wahoo, Balckfin and Yellowfin Tuna.
Inshore boats are still catching all the Bluefish you want, Sheephead, Gray Trout and some nice Sea Bass
Citations
Walter Sturgeon of Spring Hope caught a 42lb Wahoo on Hatteras Fever II
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
A good number of boats headed offshore this morning just in time to catch the sunrise to another beautiful day!! Fishing wasnt't too bad today they had catches of Dolphin, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, and some King Mackerel were caught this afternoon on the way in.
Inshore anglers continue to put a hurting on the Bluefish, limits of Sheephead and some Gray Trout
Monday, October 21, 2024
It was good to see some of the offshore fleet heading out this morning. Their parties had a fum time catching Yellow and Blackfin Tuna and some Dolphin. Sea Creature released a Sailfish
Inshore anglers had a good time catching Red Drum, Bluefish and Sheephead
Citations
Yui-Ling Chan of Silver springs, MD released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Saturday, October 19, 2024
It was a beautiful day but the ocean is rough. The Inshore boats had another day of mostly Bluefish with a few Red Drum. It looks like it'll still be fishing on just the inside through the weekend.
Friday, October 18, 2024
It was another windy day but at least the sun was shining. It wasn't windy enough to keep the Inshore boats home. They had very good catches of big Bluefish and Red Drum.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Another day of wind with the Offshore boats tending the docks. A few of the Inshore boats did venture out and managed to get on some fish. They had good catches of Bluefish and keeper Red Drum.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The wind blew up this morning and the Offshore boats stayed tied to the dock. One Inshore boat made it out this morning and made for some happy anglers. Fingeance had good catches of Bluefish and Red Drum. They released one citation size Drum.
The weather is not looking very good for the rest of this week for offshore fishing, if the forecast holds. We'll see what it brings.
Citation:
Charlie Squire of Oakville, ON released a 49" Red Drum on Fingeance
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
It was a pretty day on the blue water today. The air was cooler and the fishing was hot. Several boats had their limits of Dolphin in both gaffer and bailer sizes. They also had scattered Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna. Tuna Duck released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats had limits of Bluefish along with Sheepshead and slot-size Red Drum.
Citations:
Jeremy Shavers of Scottsboro, AL caught a 60lb. Wahoo on Carolina Girl
Monday, October 14, 2024
Another pretty day but with the SW wind the big boats stayed home. They are ready to go tomorrow. The Inshore boats had Red Drum on the bite. They like windy days. They also had good catches of Sheepshead.
Sunday, October 13, 2024
It was a pretty day on the blue water as the big boats watched the sunrise. The wind kicked up as they returned to the dock. Hatteras Fever II and Release each had 2 Sailfish and Tuna Duck had 4 Sailfish. There were a few Wahoo caught and some Blackfin Tuna. Some had good Dolphin fishing. The Inshore boats had Sheepshead and Red Drum for their anglers.
Citations:
Blake Fidler of Lake Forest, IL caught an 8lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl
Steven Guyton of Wilmington, OH released a Sailfish on Hatteras Fever II
Will Martin of Sneads Ferry, NC released a Sailfish on Release
Bryce Martin of Sneads Ferry, NC released a Sailfish on Release
Jordan Barnes of Columbia, SC released a Sailfish on Tuna Duck
Parker Bulman of Roebuck, SC released a Sailfish on Tuna Duck
Hudson Talley of Clemson, SC released a Sailfish on Tuna Duck
John Lubkin of Beaufort, SC released a Sailfish on Tuna Duck
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Finally, the offshore boats made it out today and they had a great time. Their parties enjoyed catching near limits of Wahoo, some Dolphin and some nice Blackfin Tuna. Release released 11 Sailfish and Sundown released 1 Sailfish
Inshore boats had a great time catching Speckled trout, Bluefish and Red Drum
Friday, October 11, 2024
The offshore boats are looking forward to getting out tomorrow, let's hope the seas cooperated.
Inshore boats are continuing to catch limits of nice size Bluefish and Red Drum
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Just a few inshore boats fished today, it was a little windy and choppy on the Pamilco Sound, but the parties had a good time catching Red Drum and Bluefish
Citations
Clayton Ford of Hickory, NC released a 46" Red Drum on Fingeance
Wednesday, October 09, 2024
All of the offshore boats stayed at the dock today. Inshore anglers had a good time catching Red Drum and Bluefish
Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Just one boat headed to the Gulf Stream this morning, they report choppy conditions, but they made a day of it catching King Mackerel, Dolphin and some bottom fish; Trigger fish and B-liners
Inshore anglers had another good day catching lots of Bluefish, keeper Red Drum and over the slot size Red Drum
Citations
John Staheill of Raleigh, NC released a 45" Red Drum on Island Time
Travis Miller of Zebulon, NC released a 46" Red Drum on Island Time
Monday, October 07, 2024
A few of the boats saw the sunrise over the ocean this morning, their parties enjoyed a fun day catching Wahoo, Dolphin, Blackfin Tuna and King Mackerel. Hatteras Blue caught a Sailfish
Inshore anglers enjoyed catching Bluefish, Speckled Trout, and Red Drum. Trolling along the beach produced a good catch of Spanish Mackerel
Citations
Noah Allen of Harrellsville, NC caught a Sailfish on Hatteras Blue
Sunday, October 06, 2024
One big boat headed out this morning. Sea Creature ventured out and returned with a good catch of Dolphin along with a Wahoo or two and a couple of Blackfin Tuna. Inshore boats had catches of Speckled Trout and Bluefish.
Saturday, October 05, 2024
Another pretty day that started out cool and cloudy but by the time the boats hit the docks it was sunny and warm. The big boats watched the sunrise as they headed out. Some had Dolphin and a few Wahoo. They also had a few King Mackerel and Blackfin Tuna. The Inshore boats had Speckled Trout and Bluefish on the bite.
Citations:
Eric Anderson of Bluemont, VA caught a 26lb. Blackfin Tuna on Tuna Duck
Chad Proctor of Vinton, VA caught a 25lb. Blackfin Tuna on Hatteras Blue
Odin Proctor of Vinton, VA caught a 42lb. King Mackerel on Hatteras Blue