North Carolina Fishing Reports 2

Your North Carolina Fishing Experience

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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Topwater reds! fishing report coverpicture

May 25, 2026

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 25th May, 2026

the redfish have really been on the move! We were fishing grass flat today. We saw alot of fish moving around and was able to sight cast to a lot of them!

The offshore and gulf stream bite has been on fire lately too. Great time of year to make a run out and enjoy some time.with friends and family!

Sailfish in the Gulfstream! fishing report coverpicture

May 19, 2026

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 19th May, 2026

You never know what you may see offshore! we ran out to the Gulfstream. we just started to put lines out when we saw this sailfish at the surface! we're saying a lot of mahi, wahoo, and tuna in the stream too. grouper season is open! Great time to book a trip and load up the fish boxes!

Mahi are here! fishing report coverpicture

May 16, 2026

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 16th May, 2026

We have some really nice mahi out in the Gulfstream right now! we got on some good bottomfish on the way in ranging from seabass triggerfish snapper. a few small grouper. all the amberjacks you can ask for and soo much more! Running the seakeeper on these longer runs makes the ride so much nicer!

GIve us a call and let's get on some fish!

Get them while you can! fishing report coverpicture

May 7, 2026

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 7th May, 2026

We don't have much longer before the Bonito move north for the summer! Spanish and king mackerel are on the beach. Offshore bite has been great! We have grouper Season in so come get them while you can!

We have some open days next week, give us a call and let's get on some fish!

Gulf stream fun fishing report coverpicture

April 17, 2026

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 17th Apr, 2026

WIth the warmer waters pushing in. We have some good eating treats coming up the coast with it! We're seeing some nice mahi showing up, Along with wahoo, and tuna. With the mahi here the billfish will be too!

Grouper season opens up may 1st! we have a short season for them so don't miss out while we can keep them. Bonito and Spanish have really been firing off this week. Great time of year to fill a fish box.

Spring fishing is here! fishing report coverpicture

April 7, 2026

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 7th Apr, 2026

With the water temps warming up. Its got the fish moving in and hungry! Bonito have really shown up. Bottom fishing has been really good. We have grouper season opening up may 1st!

Out in the Gulfstream we're seeing a lot of wahoo and tuna. With a few mahi. With the water warming up the mahi bite will just get better and better with each day.

Great time of year to get offshore and fill some fish boxes!

Offshore bottom fishing fishing report coverpicture

December 7, 2025

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 7th Dec, 2025

This time of year is my favorite for bottom fishing! We're seeing some really nice jombo seabass, triggerfish. Gag grouper and much more! We still have a lot of tuna and wahoo innthe Gulfstream. Great time to get off-shore!

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Trout trout and more trout fishing report coverpicture

December 6, 2025

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 6th Dec, 2025

We're seeing a tone of trout this winter! Inshore fishing really doesn't get any better than it is right now. Some of the size class is still running a little small. But with the water cooling off we're seeing a lot more slot fish. Some areas we're seeing them just about every cast! Great time to get out and escape for the holidays!

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Wahoo and tuna! fishing report coverpicture

November 25, 2025

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 25th Nov, 2025

This time of year is alway the funniest to me! We have a tone of wahoo, yellowfish, and blackfin out in the Gulfstream. Offshore we are still seeing a good king mackerel and aj bite on live bait. And bottom fishing is alway amazing this time of year! Great time of year to get off shore and fill up a fish box!

Wintertime bottom fishing fishing report coverpicture

November 19, 2025

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 19th Nov, 2025

It may be cooler out but the fish just dont care! Winter time bottomfish is always a great way to fill a cooler! We are still seeing some kings. Alot of nice ajs. We have alot of tuna out in the Gulfstream and this time of year is alway my favorite time to go look for wahoo in the Gulfstream!

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Trout and redfish! fishing report coverpicture

November 18, 2025

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 18th Nov, 2025

With the water temps really starting to drop, its got the trout bite on fire! In some areas, we where getting them just about every cast. We were seeing alot of smaller trout in the creeks but still pulled some nice slot sized fish for our limit! we ended up picking up a few redfish mixed in too.

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Cool water and hungry fish! fishing report coverpicture

November 13, 2025

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 13th Nov, 2025

It maybe cooling off but the fish just don't care! we're still seeing a lot of big schools of amber jack and kings offshore. wintertime is always a great time of year to get on some good bottomfish.

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Schooling reds and trout! fishing report coverpicture

November 6, 2025

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 6th Nov, 2025 - 1

Late fall and early winter is always my favorite time to fish inshore! We're seeing alot of slot redfish schooling up in creeks and shallow bays. trout are really showing up in good numbers. There's always some good sheephead and black drum around deep piers and other structure. We are still seeing a lot of flounder even though the season is closed for them. Great time to get on some fish!

Schooling kings and amber jacks! fishing report coverpicture

November 5, 2025

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 5th Nov, 2025 - 2

With the cooler weather, it's got the fish chewing! we're seeing a nice class of king mackerel schooling up off-shore. Some big reef donkeys on wrecks and hard bottom. and some wahoo mixed in. bottom fishing only gets better in the winter months and great time to fill a freezer. Great time of year to beat the heat and the crowds!

Inshore fun! fishing report coverpicture

August 10, 2025

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 10th Aug, 2025

With the water temps cooling off, and with a tone of bait moving around its got the reds and flounder very attractive. Flounder season will be open from September 1st through the 14th! We have alot of speckle trout hiting at night too! Great time of year to get on some good fish inshore!

Summertime fun! fishing report coverpicture

July 28, 2025

Atlantic Ocean Inshore Report on 28th Jul, 2025

It may be hot but the fish just don't care!. We're seeing a large verity of polagics offshore ranging from mahi, king mackerel, ajs, and much more! Even been seeing a few sailfish in the offshore waters. Especially on these nice flat days, its a great time of year to get in some good bottomfish and fill up some fish boxes!