Outer Banks Fishing Report
The Outer Banks of North Carolina feature some of the country’s best fishing waters. From deep-sea, to pier fishing, you can find it all in the Outer Banks. When planning a fishing trip to the Outer Banks, it is helpful to know what time of year certain species are active. Knowing what fish are active will provide you with a better idea of what to pack and what to expect on your trip. Below is a list of fish and the month you can expect to catch them.
October
King mackerel, tuna, bluefish, snapper, grouper, channel bass, spot, speckled trout, flounder, oysters, shrimp, striped bass.
November
King mackerel, tuna, bluefish, speckled trout, flounder, oysters, sea mullet, snapper, grouper, clams, striped bass.
December
Tuna, bluefish, flounder, sea bass, speckled trout, clams, oysters, sea trout, snapper, grouper, striped bass.
January
Trout, sea bass, bluefish, blue fin tuna, oysters, striped bass, bay scallops.
February
Trout, sea bass, blue fish, blue fin tuna, oysters, bay scallops, striped bass.
March
Grouper, sea trout, sea bass, bluefish, blue fin and yellow fin tuna, oysters, snapper, striped bass.
April
Bluefish, channel bass (red drum), grouper, snapper, croaker, sea trout, sea mullet, king mackerel, Wahoo, oysters, striped bass.
May
King mackerel, bluefish, grouper, cobia, tuna, dolphin, Wahoo, crabs, soft crabs, sea mullet, blue marlin, striped bass, channel bass, Spanish mackerel, sot, croaker.
June
Blue marlin, white marlin, dolphin, Wahoo, cobia, king mackerel, bluefish, tuna, flounder, snapper, grouper, Spanish mackerel, crabs, soft crabs, shrimp, spot, croaker.
July
Dolphin, Wahoo, blue marlin, sailfish, white marlin, snapper, grouper, sea mullet, flounder, bluefish, Spanish mackerel, shrimp, crabs, soft crabs, spot, croaker.
August
Blue marlin, white marlin, sailfish, dolphin, Wahoo, tuna, grouper, snapper, bluefish, flounder, Spanish mackerel, some croaker, speckled trout, spot, shrimp, crabs.
September
White marlin, blue marlin, sailfish, tuna, grouper, snapper, Spanish mackerel, king mackerel, spot, bluefish, speckled trout, sea mullet, channel bass, shrimp, striped bass.
Local bait and tackle shops such as, TW's Bait & Tackle, Fishing Unlimited, and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center are great resources for planning a fishing trip. Check with these local experts before you hit the water to be sure you are up to date on size restrictions, bag limits and other fishing regulations. They can also inform you on what bait to use, or what equipment is right for the water you will be on. For more information on fishing regulations you can call the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau Fishing Line at 877-298-4373.
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