Hey there, folks! Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for March 29, 2025. It's shaping up to be a beautiful day out on the Atlantic waters of North Carolina.

Let's start with the basics. Sunrise was at 6:57 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 7:26 PM. The tides are running strong today, with low tide hitting at 3:16 AM at -0.55 feet, and high tide coming in at 8:57 AM at 2.29 feet. We'll see another low tide at 3:29 PM at -0.54 feet, followed by a high tide at 9:21 PM reaching 2.64 feet.

Weather-wise, we're expecting partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid-60s. Winds are light and variable, making for some nice conditions out on the water.

Now, let's talk fish. The past week has seen some solid action with redfish, speckled trout, and flounder in the inshore waters. Offshore, we've had reports of good catches of king mackerel and some early season mahi-mahi.

For you inshore anglers, I'd recommend trying out some soft plastic lures like paddle tails or flukes. The redfish have been hitting these hard, especially in colors like white or chartreuse. Don't forget about topwater lures early in the morning for some exciting speckled trout action.

If you're heading offshore, live bait is always a good bet. Mullet and ballyhoo have been producing well. For those of you who prefer artificial lures, try trolling with some diving plugs or spoons for the king mackerel.

As for bait, fresh shrimp and mud minnows are working great for the inshore species. If you're targeting flounder, try using some finger mullet on a Carolina rig.

Now, let me give you a couple of hot spots to try out. For inshore action, the backwaters around Emerald Isle have been producing some nice catches. If you're looking to head offshore, the area around the Big Rock has been seeing some good activity.

Remember, folks, the fishing's always good, but the catching, well, that's up to you. Tight lines and good luck out there!