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North Carolina Fishing Forecast: Offshore Tuna, Inshore Reds, and Surf Action Heating Up
Today on April 4th, 2025, fishing conditions along the North Carolina Atlantic coast are shaping up to be very promising for anglers, with both inshore and offshore opportunities heating up.
The sunrise today is at 6:55 AM and sunset at 7:35 PM, giving fishermen plenty of daylight hours to enjoy the action. The tide schedule for Bald Head Island includes a high tide early this morning at 1:13 AM at 5.0 feet, a low tide at 7:29 AM at 0.7 feet, another high tide at 1:42 PM at 4.4 feet, and a low tide this evening at 7:30 PM at 0.7 feet. This means anglers can expect good water movement, particularly during the transition periods, which often sparks feeding activity.
Offshore, blackfin tuna and wahoo are currently the stars of the show, with anglers trolling out in the Gulf Stream reporting solid action as water temperatures warm to around 75°F. Bottom fishing in areas around 80-100 feet continues to produce excellent catches of jumbo black sea bass, vermilion snapper, and occasional triggerfish. Nearshore structures are also beginning to hold Atlantic bonito and bluefish, with gray trout and sea mullet staging in deeper holes closer to the inlets.
Inshore action remains strong for red drum and black drum. Red drum are sticking to their spring patterns, hanging near creek mouths, shallow bays, and oyster beds, with anglers having success using Carolina-rigged shrimp or live mullet. For black drum, the most effective bait remains dead shrimp fished close to docks, bulkheads, or rock jetties.
Surf anglers are seeing red drum, black drum, and an occasional speckled trout in the surf along Hatteras Island. Fresh cut mullet, blue crab, and frozen shrimp are productive baits. Around the Avon area, using MirrOlures has also yielded speckled trout and juvenile redfish, especially with a twitch-and-pause retrieve.
For lures, anglers should consider using paddletail soft plastics and suspending twitchbaits, such as the MirrOlure MR 27 in pink and chartreuse, which have been effective for speckled trout, redfish, and even striped bass. For surf casting, a jig tipped with Gulp shrimp or a Kastmaster spoon is a great option to cover water and attract strikes.
Hot spots for today include the areas around Cape Hatteras for offshore and surf fishing, and the creeks and bays near Atlantic Beach for inshore action. Anglers focusing on bridges, docks, and rock formations near Carolina Beach have also landed some quality black drum and red drum.
With warming weather, moderate winds, and plenty of active fisheries, today offers exciting prospects for anglers of all preferences! Tight lines!
The sunrise today is at 6:55 AM and sunset at 7:35 PM, giving fishermen plenty of daylight hours to enjoy the action. The tide schedule for Bald Head Island includes a high tide early this morning at 1:13 AM at 5.0 feet, a low tide at 7:29 AM at 0.7 feet, another high tide at 1:42 PM at 4.4 feet, and a low tide this evening at 7:30 PM at 0.7 feet. This means anglers can expect good water movement, particularly during the transition periods, which often sparks feeding activity.
Offshore, blackfin tuna and wahoo are currently the stars of the show, with anglers trolling out in the Gulf Stream reporting solid action as water temperatures warm to around 75°F. Bottom fishing in areas around 80-100 feet continues to produce excellent catches of jumbo black sea bass, vermilion snapper, and occasional triggerfish. Nearshore structures are also beginning to hold Atlantic bonito and bluefish, with gray trout and sea mullet staging in deeper holes closer to the inlets.
Inshore action remains strong for red drum and black drum. Red drum are sticking to their spring patterns, hanging near creek mouths, shallow bays, and oyster beds, with anglers having success using Carolina-rigged shrimp or live mullet. For black drum, the most effective bait remains dead shrimp fished close to docks, bulkheads, or rock jetties.
Surf anglers are seeing red drum, black drum, and an occasional speckled trout in the surf along Hatteras Island. Fresh cut mullet, blue crab, and frozen shrimp are productive baits. Around the Avon area, using MirrOlures has also yielded speckled trout and juvenile redfish, especially with a twitch-and-pause retrieve.
For lures, anglers should consider using paddletail soft plastics and suspending twitchbaits, such as the MirrOlure MR 27 in pink and chartreuse, which have been effective for speckled trout, redfish, and even striped bass. For surf casting, a jig tipped with Gulp shrimp or a Kastmaster spoon is a great option to cover water and attract strikes.
Hot spots for today include the areas around Cape Hatteras for offshore and surf fishing, and the creeks and bays near Atlantic Beach for inshore action. Anglers focusing on bridges, docks, and rock formations near Carolina Beach have also landed some quality black drum and red drum.
With warming weather, moderate winds, and plenty of active fisheries, today offers exciting prospects for anglers of all preferences! Tight lines!
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By Quiet. PleaseToday on April 4th, 2025, fishing conditions along the North Carolina Atlantic coast are shaping up to be very promising for anglers, with both inshore and offshore opportunities heating up.
The sunrise today is at 6:55 AM and sunset at 7:35 PM, giving fishermen plenty of daylight hours to enjoy the action. The tide schedule for Bald Head Island includes a high tide early this morning at 1:13 AM at 5.0 feet, a low tide at 7:29 AM at 0.7 feet, another high tide at 1:42 PM at 4.4 feet, and a low tide this evening at 7:30 PM at 0.7 feet. This means anglers can expect good water movement, particularly during the transition periods, which often sparks feeding activity.
Offshore, blackfin tuna and wahoo are currently the stars of the show, with anglers trolling out in the Gulf Stream reporting solid action as water temperatures warm to around 75°F. Bottom fishing in areas around 80-100 feet continues to produce excellent catches of jumbo black sea bass, vermilion snapper, and occasional triggerfish. Nearshore structures are also beginning to hold Atlantic bonito and bluefish, with gray trout and sea mullet staging in deeper holes closer to the inlets.
Inshore action remains strong for red drum and black drum. Red drum are sticking to their spring patterns, hanging near creek mouths, shallow bays, and oyster beds, with anglers having success using Carolina-rigged shrimp or live mullet. For black drum, the most effective bait remains dead shrimp fished close to docks, bulkheads, or rock jetties.
Surf anglers are seeing red drum, black drum, and an occasional speckled trout in the surf along Hatteras Island. Fresh cut mullet, blue crab, and frozen shrimp are productive baits. Around the Avon area, using MirrOlures has also yielded speckled trout and juvenile redfish, especially with a twitch-and-pause retrieve.
For lures, anglers should consider using paddletail soft plastics and suspending twitchbaits, such as the MirrOlure MR 27 in pink and chartreuse, which have been effective for speckled trout, redfish, and even striped bass. For surf casting, a jig tipped with Gulp shrimp or a Kastmaster spoon is a great option to cover water and attract strikes.
Hot spots for today include the areas around Cape Hatteras for offshore and surf fishing, and the creeks and bays near Atlantic Beach for inshore action. Anglers focusing on bridges, docks, and rock formations near Carolina Beach have also landed some quality black drum and red drum.
With warming weather, moderate winds, and plenty of active fisheries, today offers exciting prospects for anglers of all preferences! Tight lines!
The sunrise today is at 6:55 AM and sunset at 7:35 PM, giving fishermen plenty of daylight hours to enjoy the action. The tide schedule for Bald Head Island includes a high tide early this morning at 1:13 AM at 5.0 feet, a low tide at 7:29 AM at 0.7 feet, another high tide at 1:42 PM at 4.4 feet, and a low tide this evening at 7:30 PM at 0.7 feet. This means anglers can expect good water movement, particularly during the transition periods, which often sparks feeding activity.
Offshore, blackfin tuna and wahoo are currently the stars of the show, with anglers trolling out in the Gulf Stream reporting solid action as water temperatures warm to around 75°F. Bottom fishing in areas around 80-100 feet continues to produce excellent catches of jumbo black sea bass, vermilion snapper, and occasional triggerfish. Nearshore structures are also beginning to hold Atlantic bonito and bluefish, with gray trout and sea mullet staging in deeper holes closer to the inlets.
Inshore action remains strong for red drum and black drum. Red drum are sticking to their spring patterns, hanging near creek mouths, shallow bays, and oyster beds, with anglers having success using Carolina-rigged shrimp or live mullet. For black drum, the most effective bait remains dead shrimp fished close to docks, bulkheads, or rock jetties.
Surf anglers are seeing red drum, black drum, and an occasional speckled trout in the surf along Hatteras Island. Fresh cut mullet, blue crab, and frozen shrimp are productive baits. Around the Avon area, using MirrOlures has also yielded speckled trout and juvenile redfish, especially with a twitch-and-pause retrieve.
For lures, anglers should consider using paddletail soft plastics and suspending twitchbaits, such as the MirrOlure MR 27 in pink and chartreuse, which have been effective for speckled trout, redfish, and even striped bass. For surf casting, a jig tipped with Gulp shrimp or a Kastmaster spoon is a great option to cover water and attract strikes.
Hot spots for today include the areas around Cape Hatteras for offshore and surf fishing, and the creeks and bays near Atlantic Beach for inshore action. Anglers focusing on bridges, docks, and rock formations near Carolina Beach have also landed some quality black drum and red drum.
With warming weather, moderate winds, and plenty of active fisheries, today offers exciting prospects for anglers of all preferences! Tight lines!