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Coastal Carolina Fishing Report: Tides, Bites, and Hot Spots for a Prime Day on the Water
Good morning anglers! Here’s your fishing report for the waters off North Carolina's Atlantic coastline for Friday, April 11, 2025.
The sunrise today was at 6:40 AM, and sunset will be at 7:36 PM. The tidal schedule indicates a low tide early this morning at 2:45 AM (0.07 ft) and another low tide at 2:50 PM (0.03 ft). High tides will be at 8:20 AM (1.9 ft) and 8:40 PM (2.16 ft), so plan your fishing around these tidal movements as they can significantly affect fish activity.
Weather conditions are shaping up nicely with a calm morning forecasted. Winds are light, and clear skies are expected—ideal for both inshore and surf fishing. The water temperature is warming up as spring progresses, which can improve fish activity.
Recent catches along the coast indicate an abundance of Red Drum (Redfish), Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and Bluefish inshore. In the surf, anglers have reported decent numbers of Whiting (Sea Mullet), Pompano, and the occasional Striped Bass. Offshore reports highlight Tuna and Mahi-Mahi activity picking up for those venturing into deeper waters.
For bait, live options like shrimp, mullet, and sand fleas are highly productive today. Sand fleas are particularly excellent for Pompano and Whiting and can be scooped directly from soft sand along the water's edge. For cut bait, squid and fresh-cut mullet are solid choices for attracting larger predators like Red Drum and Black Drum. If you're a fan of artificials, paddletail soft plastics, jerkbaits, and gold spoons have been working wonders in these waters. For surf casting, diamond jigs and silver spoons are unbeatable for their ability to catch numerous species while maximizing your casting distance.
Two hot spots worth trying today include Cape Hatteras’ surf zones, where Pompano and Whiting are feeding, and the inlets near Bald Head Island, where Red Drum and Trout have been active during high tide. Offshore anglers might consider venturing to the Gulf Stream waters off the Outer Banks for Mahi-Mahi and Tuna, which have shown aggressive feeding patterns recently.
Tight lines and good luck out there! Today is shaping up to be an excellent day to reel in some great catches!
The sunrise today was at 6:40 AM, and sunset will be at 7:36 PM. The tidal schedule indicates a low tide early this morning at 2:45 AM (0.07 ft) and another low tide at 2:50 PM (0.03 ft). High tides will be at 8:20 AM (1.9 ft) and 8:40 PM (2.16 ft), so plan your fishing around these tidal movements as they can significantly affect fish activity.
Weather conditions are shaping up nicely with a calm morning forecasted. Winds are light, and clear skies are expected—ideal for both inshore and surf fishing. The water temperature is warming up as spring progresses, which can improve fish activity.
Recent catches along the coast indicate an abundance of Red Drum (Redfish), Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and Bluefish inshore. In the surf, anglers have reported decent numbers of Whiting (Sea Mullet), Pompano, and the occasional Striped Bass. Offshore reports highlight Tuna and Mahi-Mahi activity picking up for those venturing into deeper waters.
For bait, live options like shrimp, mullet, and sand fleas are highly productive today. Sand fleas are particularly excellent for Pompano and Whiting and can be scooped directly from soft sand along the water's edge. For cut bait, squid and fresh-cut mullet are solid choices for attracting larger predators like Red Drum and Black Drum. If you're a fan of artificials, paddletail soft plastics, jerkbaits, and gold spoons have been working wonders in these waters. For surf casting, diamond jigs and silver spoons are unbeatable for their ability to catch numerous species while maximizing your casting distance.
Two hot spots worth trying today include Cape Hatteras’ surf zones, where Pompano and Whiting are feeding, and the inlets near Bald Head Island, where Red Drum and Trout have been active during high tide. Offshore anglers might consider venturing to the Gulf Stream waters off the Outer Banks for Mahi-Mahi and Tuna, which have shown aggressive feeding patterns recently.
Tight lines and good luck out there! Today is shaping up to be an excellent day to reel in some great catches!
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning anglers! Here’s your fishing report for the waters off North Carolina's Atlantic coastline for Friday, April 11, 2025.
The sunrise today was at 6:40 AM, and sunset will be at 7:36 PM. The tidal schedule indicates a low tide early this morning at 2:45 AM (0.07 ft) and another low tide at 2:50 PM (0.03 ft). High tides will be at 8:20 AM (1.9 ft) and 8:40 PM (2.16 ft), so plan your fishing around these tidal movements as they can significantly affect fish activity.
Weather conditions are shaping up nicely with a calm morning forecasted. Winds are light, and clear skies are expected—ideal for both inshore and surf fishing. The water temperature is warming up as spring progresses, which can improve fish activity.
Recent catches along the coast indicate an abundance of Red Drum (Redfish), Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and Bluefish inshore. In the surf, anglers have reported decent numbers of Whiting (Sea Mullet), Pompano, and the occasional Striped Bass. Offshore reports highlight Tuna and Mahi-Mahi activity picking up for those venturing into deeper waters.
For bait, live options like shrimp, mullet, and sand fleas are highly productive today. Sand fleas are particularly excellent for Pompano and Whiting and can be scooped directly from soft sand along the water's edge. For cut bait, squid and fresh-cut mullet are solid choices for attracting larger predators like Red Drum and Black Drum. If you're a fan of artificials, paddletail soft plastics, jerkbaits, and gold spoons have been working wonders in these waters. For surf casting, diamond jigs and silver spoons are unbeatable for their ability to catch numerous species while maximizing your casting distance.
Two hot spots worth trying today include Cape Hatteras’ surf zones, where Pompano and Whiting are feeding, and the inlets near Bald Head Island, where Red Drum and Trout have been active during high tide. Offshore anglers might consider venturing to the Gulf Stream waters off the Outer Banks for Mahi-Mahi and Tuna, which have shown aggressive feeding patterns recently.
Tight lines and good luck out there! Today is shaping up to be an excellent day to reel in some great catches!
The sunrise today was at 6:40 AM, and sunset will be at 7:36 PM. The tidal schedule indicates a low tide early this morning at 2:45 AM (0.07 ft) and another low tide at 2:50 PM (0.03 ft). High tides will be at 8:20 AM (1.9 ft) and 8:40 PM (2.16 ft), so plan your fishing around these tidal movements as they can significantly affect fish activity.
Weather conditions are shaping up nicely with a calm morning forecasted. Winds are light, and clear skies are expected—ideal for both inshore and surf fishing. The water temperature is warming up as spring progresses, which can improve fish activity.
Recent catches along the coast indicate an abundance of Red Drum (Redfish), Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and Bluefish inshore. In the surf, anglers have reported decent numbers of Whiting (Sea Mullet), Pompano, and the occasional Striped Bass. Offshore reports highlight Tuna and Mahi-Mahi activity picking up for those venturing into deeper waters.
For bait, live options like shrimp, mullet, and sand fleas are highly productive today. Sand fleas are particularly excellent for Pompano and Whiting and can be scooped directly from soft sand along the water's edge. For cut bait, squid and fresh-cut mullet are solid choices for attracting larger predators like Red Drum and Black Drum. If you're a fan of artificials, paddletail soft plastics, jerkbaits, and gold spoons have been working wonders in these waters. For surf casting, diamond jigs and silver spoons are unbeatable for their ability to catch numerous species while maximizing your casting distance.
Two hot spots worth trying today include Cape Hatteras’ surf zones, where Pompano and Whiting are feeding, and the inlets near Bald Head Island, where Red Drum and Trout have been active during high tide. Offshore anglers might consider venturing to the Gulf Stream waters off the Outer Banks for Mahi-Mahi and Tuna, which have shown aggressive feeding patterns recently.
Tight lines and good luck out there! Today is shaping up to be an excellent day to reel in some great catches!