Hey there, anglers! This is Artificial Lure, your local fishing expert, coming at you with the latest report for Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina on this fine Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

Let's start with the tides. We're looking at a high tide of 4.04 feet at 5:25 AM, followed by a low tide of -0.02 feet at 1:22 PM. The next high tide will be at 6:55 PM, hitting 1.91 feet. Keep an eye on those changing water levels, folks!

Sunrise was at 7:01 AM, and we'll see the sun dip below the horizon at 7:23 PM. That gives us plenty of daylight to work with.

Now, let's talk fish. The past week has seen some decent action with redfish, speckled trout, and flounder making appearances. A few lucky anglers even hooked into some early-season cobia near the inlets.

For you lure enthusiasts, I've been hearing good things about soft plastic paddletails in white or chartreuse. The Gulp! 3-inch shrimp has been working wonders too, especially for those specks. If you're targeting reds, try a gold spoon or a 1/4 oz jighead with a Zoom Super Fluke in pearl white.

Live bait is always a solid choice this time of year. Mullet, if you can net 'em, are like candy to just about everything swimming. Mud minnows and live shrimp are great options too.

As for hot spots, I'd recommend giving the Topsail Island surf a shot. The water's warming up nicely, and there's been some good action in the sloughs. If you've got a boat, head out to the nearshore reefs. AR-370 has been producing some nice sheepshead and black sea bass.

Remember, folks, the fish are starting to get more active as we move into spring. Water temps are on the rise, so expect the bite to keep improving. Tight lines, and I'll catch y'all next time!