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Atlantic Blue Charter is the ultimate source for reliable and up-to-date North Carolina fishing reports. We pride ourselves on providing the most accurate information to our customers, ensuring that they get the best possible fishing experience. We have a team of experienced anglers who are always on the lookout for new information, and we go above and beyond to ensure that our reports are as detailed and

comprehensive as possible. 

 

We get these questions a lot. What fish are running in NC? Does North Carolina have good fishing? What fish are in season now in NC? Well, in North Carolina, popular fish species that are commonly running include striped bass, red drum, speckled trout, flounder, and

bluefish. These abundant and sought-after fish provide thrilling opportunities for anglers in the waters of North Carolina. Explore our fishing reports to discover the exciting accounts of our guests as they reel in these incredible fish, sharing their firsthand experiences of landing these remarkable catches!

 

Based on our fishing reports, our busiest season for fishing is April-September. Our offshore experiences really kick off early summer for yellowfin tuna, sailfish and wahoo, but those inshore fish, like redfish, and bluefin tuna are biting consistently as soon as the sun is up

year-round. We understand that every angler has unique needs when it comes to fishing, so we make sure to provide information that is relevant to all types of fishing enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting in the world of angling, you can trust Atlantic Blue Charter's North Carolina fishing reports to help you catch more fish.

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Nice kings on the beach! fishing report coverpicture

September 30, 2026

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 30th Sep, 2026 - 1

Great time to get offshore! We're seeing a tone of bait moving nearshore and offshore! Big Spanish and blues on the beach. King mackerel, barracuda, ajs, and more offshore on the troll and bottomfishing is always a good bet.
With the cooler waters moving in its time to get some fishing in!

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Offshore fun fishing report coverpicture

September 30, 2026

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 30th Sep, 2026 - 2

Great time to get offshore! We're seeing a tone of bait moving nearshore and offshore! Big Spanish and blues on the beach. King mackerel, barracuda, ajs, and more offshore on the troll and bottomfishing is always a good bet.
With the cooler waters moving in its time to get some fishing in!

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Fall fishing is turning on fishing report coverpicture

September 24, 2026

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 24th Sep, 2026 - 1

Fall fishing is here! Nearshore we're seeing some nice Spanish Mackerel and blues, with the cooler water its time for the king mackerel bite to fire off. This time of year we're seeing a alot more wahoo offshore, king mackerel amberjack cobia and more trolling. Bottomfishing is always great!
Gulfstream the tuna bite is picking up. Alot of wahoo some billfish still here. And much much more! Great time to get your buddies together and come fishing for the day!

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Fall fishing is turning on fishing report coverpicture

September 24, 2026

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 24th Sep, 2026 - 2

Fall fishing is here! Nearshore we're seeing some nice Spanish Mackerel and blues, with the cooler water its time for the king mackerel bite to fire off. This time of year we're seeing a alot more wahoo offshore, king mackerel amberjack cobia and more trolling. Bottomfishing is always great!
Gulfstream the tuna bite is picking up. Alot of wahoo some billfish still here. And much much more! Great time to get your buddies together and come fishing for the day!

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Offshore, nearshore and inshore action! fishing report coverpicture

September 14, 2026

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 14th Sep, 2026

Sucks flounder season had to past so fast. But got some nice fish to end the season out strong. We got a tone of bait on the beach. With a good Spanish and Bluefish. Offshore bottom fishing has been great. With the water cooling off. Its time for some big king and some nice offshore wahoo! Give us a call and come get you some!
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Sunset cruise  fishing report coverpicture

July 31, 2026

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 31st Jul, 2026

Really can't beat a relaxing boat ride and enjoying some friends and family time! We have some open days for Cruising trips, inshore or offshore trips coming up! Give us a call if you'd like to go!
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Topeatwr redfish  fishing report coverpicture

July 28, 2026

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 28th Jul, 2026

We're seeing some early signs of fall with a lot more mullet moving around. That just means its got the redfish hungry! Come get you some.
We got flounder season coming in September 1st through the 14th. We have some availability for inshore trips during the day and gigging trips at night for them!

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Half day bottom fish trip  fishing report coverpicture

July 27, 2026

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 27th Jul, 2026

it was such a nice day to get offshore on this trip! We saw a large range fish in the box from triggerfish, sea bass, grunts and more! We had 2 grouper up undersized we had to throw back. weather is looking good coming up! And its the last week for gag grouper before the season closes. Give us a call a b d let's get offshore!

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Last week of grouper season! fishing report coverpicture

July 25, 2026

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 25th Jul, 2026

The weather is looking good this coming week, and we have some open days! Grouper season closes the beginning of August, this week is the last chance for gags this year! We are seeing a large number of different bottom fish ranging from triggerfish, sea bass, snapper, grouper, grunts, etc.
we are still seeing some nice mahi in the offshore waters, sailfish, Kingfish, amberjack and more! Give us a call and lets get on some while we can! Captain Drew 252 508 5576

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Last few weeks of grouper season! fishing report coverpicture

July 20, 2026

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 20th Jul, 2026

With grouper season ending the beginning of august. We just have a few weeks left to run out to keep them! bottomfishing has been great lately. still some good mahi, king mackerel, amber jack, barricades and a few sailfish in the offshore water for the troll!
flounder season opens up September 1st through 14th. Won't have longer season. but we are offshore giging snd inshore trips for them!
Give us a call and lets getting fishing! captain Drew 252 508 5576

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Gulfstream trip fishing report coverpicture

July 11, 2026

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 11th Jul, 2026

It maybe hot but the bite is too! The troll bite we saw alot of barricades, amber jack, wahoo, and a few mahi. Bottomfishing we got a wide variety ranging from snapper, grouper, seabass, and much much more!
we have some open days coming up and the weather is looking good. Give us a call and let's go fishing!

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Bottom fishing saved the day! fishing report coverpicture

June 22, 2026

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 22nd Jun, 2026

We had a half day trip today. Weather finally cooperate for us and really flattened out offshore. Troll bite was slower today. lost a king right behind the bot got a nice Spanish mackerel offshore. We ended up changing up and got some nice bottomfish in the box before the ride home.

We still have a few weeks of grouper season left! we got to get them while we can. The weather is looking nice next this weekend and next week! Give us a call, come enjoy the day with friends and family, and get fishing!

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Smoker kings and mahi! fishing report coverpicture

June 16, 2026

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 16th Jun, 2026

We got some big king mackerel and a good mahi bite offshore. Great time of year to do some kite fishing and do some bottom fishing. We still have a few more weeks off grouper season too. Give us a call, let's get offshore and enjoy the day!

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Gulfstream runs! fishing report coverpicture

June 7, 2026

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 7th Jun, 2026

There' nothing better than running out to the gulf stream this time of year. little choppy on our trip, so we didn't do any bottom fishing for this trip. but the troll bite was good throughout the day. Had some smaller mahi that we let go, barracuda's, bonito. ended up bringing home some nice mahi, wahoo, and, black fin for the day. Give us a call and let's get some more fish in the box while the bite is hot!

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Mahi are here! fishing report coverpicture

June 1, 2026

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 1st Jun, 2026

We have a lot of big mahi in the Gulfstream still. but we still have some nicer fish in the offshore waters too!
The bite is hot right now. Let's get offshore and enjoy some time with friends and family!

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It don't get better thank this! fishing report coverpicture

May 29, 2026

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 29th May, 2026

We had a husband and wife group come out. Got on a nice king bite. We had a few mahi jump off and some short strikes. We ended up bottomfishing for a little while. Thats always a great way to get a variety in the box.
We have some open dates coming up! Great time of year to to offshore and get on some fish and enjoy friends and family!

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