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26 MAR 2025 · 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!
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24 MAR 2025 · Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for March 24, 2025. It's a beautiful day out on the Atlantic coast of North Carolina, and the fish are biting!
Let's start with the tides. High tide's coming in at 4:39 AM and 5:04 PM, with low tide at 11:46 AM and 11:27 PM. Sunrise is at 7:04 AM, and we'll see the sun dip below the horizon at 7:22 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.
The weather's cooperating nicely today, with temps in the mid-60s and a light breeze from the southeast. Perfect conditions for some surf fishing or heading out on the boat.
Now, let's talk fish. We've been seeing some good action lately with red drum, speckled trout, and flounder inshore. Offshore, the yellowfin tuna bite has been hot, and some lucky anglers have been hooking into some early season mahi-mahi.
For you surf casters, sand fleas and cut mullet have been the ticket for redfish and black drum. Don't forget to try some Gulp! Sandworms or shrimp for those specks. If you're heading out to the pier, live shrimp or finger mullet on a Carolina rig have been producing nice flounder.
Lure-wise, I've been having success with gold spoons and white bucktails for the reds, while suspending twitch baits like MirrOlure's MR17 have been killer for trout. For the offshore crowd, ballyhoo rigged with a blue and white Ilander lure has been the go-to for yellowfin.
As for hot spots, the surf around Oregon Inlet has been fire for red drum, especially during the incoming tide. If you're boat fishing, try the nearshore reefs off Atlantic Beach for some nice flounder action.
Remember, folks, we're still in that transition period between winter and spring, so the bite can be a bit finicky. Patience is key, and don't be afraid to switch up your tactics if the fish aren't cooperating.
That's all for now, anglers. Get out there and tight lines to ya! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until next time.
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23 MAR 2025 · Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for Sunday, March 23, 2025. Let's dive right into what's happening in the waters around Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina.
First up, let's talk tides. We've got a high tide coming in at 2:47 PM, measuring about 2.42 feet, followed by a low tide at 8:44 PM at 0.5 feet. For you early birds, sunrise was at 7:05 AM, and we'll be seeing the sun dip below the horizon at 7:21 PM.
Weather-wise, it's shaping up to be a decent day on the water. We're looking at partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid-60s and a light breeze coming in from the southeast. Not too shabby for a day of fishing!
Now, let's get to the good stuff - the fish! Folks, the action has been heating up as our water temperatures start to climb. We've been seeing some solid catches of speckled trout and red drum in the inshore waters. The trout have been particularly active, with anglers reporting some nice-sized ones in the 2-3 pound range. For you redfish enthusiasts, there have been schools of slot-sized reds cruising the flats and hanging around oyster beds.
Offshore, the king mackerel bite has been picking up steam. We've had reports of some early season mahi-mahi showing up too, which is always exciting. Black sea bass are still plentiful on the nearshore reefs, providing some steady action.
As for baits and lures, live shrimp has been the ticket for trout and reds. If you're tossing artificials, I'd recommend trying out some 3-inch Gulp shrimp in new penny color or a 4-inch paddletail in white. These have been absolute killers lately. For you offshore folks, trolling with ballyhoo or cigar minnows has been producing some nice kings. If you're after those mahi, bright-colored skirted ballyhoo or cedar plugs have been doing the trick.
Now, let me give you a couple of hot spots to check out. For inshore action, New River Inlet has been producing some quality fish. The oyster beds and creek mouths around there have been holding some nice trout and reds. If you're heading offshore, the area around Big Rock has been seeing some good activity.
Remember, folks, always keep an eye on those tides and adjust your fishing spots accordingly. And don't forget to swing by your local bait and tackle shop for the latest intel - those folks always have their finger on the pulse of what's biting.
That's all for now, anglers. Get out there, stay safe, and tight lines to you all! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until next time.
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22 MAR 2025 · Hey there, Artificial Lure here with your local fishing report for March 22, 2025 around Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina.
Looks like we've got some decent conditions today. Sunrise was at 7:06 AM and sunset will be at 7:21 PM, giving us a nice long day on the water. Tide-wise, we've got high tide at 1:43 AM and 1:55 PM, with low tide at 7:53 AM and 7:56 PM. Weather's looking fair - partly cloudy with temps in the mid-60s and light winds out of the southeast.
Fish activity has been picking up lately as we get into spring. Anglers have been reporting good catches of speckled trout, red drum, and flounder in the inshore waters. Offshore, folks have been hooking into some nice mahi-mahi and wahoo.
For inshore fishing, I'd recommend trying some soft plastic lures like Z-Man paddletails or DOA shrimp. A gold spoon is always a good bet for reds too. If you're heading offshore, ballyhoo rigged with skirts have been working well for the pelagics.
As for bait, live mullet, shrimp, or finger mullet have been producing. Fresh cut bait like mullet or menhaden is a good option too if you can't get live stuff.
Some hot spots to check out - the jetties at Masonboro Inlet have been holding some nice trout and reds. For offshore action, try the spots around the Frying Pan Tower or head out to the Gulf Stream if you've got a bigger boat.
Remember to grab your license and check the regs before you head out. Tight lines, y'all!
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21 MAR 2025 · This is Artificial Lure coming at you with the latest fishing report for Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina on this fine Friday, March 21, 2025. Let's start with the tides, folks. We've got a high tide at 1:33 AM measuring 1.92 feet, followed by a low at 8:39 AM at 0.5 feet. Later in the day, we'll see another high at 1:47 PM hitting 1.28 feet, and a final low at 8:06 PM at 0.36 feet. Sunrise is at 7:08 AM, with sunset expected around 7:19 PM.
Now, let's talk fish. The speckled trout bite has been picking up as water temps warm, with some nice catches reported in the creeks off the Cape Fear River. Redfish are still schooled up, but they're getting more active. Anglers are having luck with both species using smaller baits like Gulp shrimp on lightweight jig heads.
Offshore, the black sea bass action remains solid in the 60-80 foot range. Some anglers are even reporting a few gray trout mixing in. If you're heading out deep, keep an eye out for the first signs of wahoo and blackfin tuna.
For you surf casters, whiting and croakers are starting to show up. Don't be surprised if you hook into the first bluefish of the season too. Fresh shrimp or Fishbites are your best bets here.
Lure-wise, I'm loving the 3-inch Gulp shrimp on a 1/4 oz jig head for inshore action. For the surf, you can't go wrong with a 1 oz silver Kastmaster spoon - it'll cast a mile even in this spring breeze.
As for hot spots, I'd recommend trying the creeks south of Snows Cut for those reds and specks. If you're surf fishing, the stretch near Fort Fisher has been producing some nice catches.
Remember, folks, the water's still a bit chilly, so slow down your retrieve and be patient. Tight lines, and I'll catch you next time!
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19 MAR 2025 · Alright y'all, Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for Wednesday, March 19, 2025. It's shaping up to be a decent day out on the water along the North Carolina coast.
Sunrise was at 7:06 AM, and we're looking at a high tide around 11:12 AM, followed by a low tide at 5:05 PM. Sunset's coming in at 7:13 PM. Weather-wise, we're seeing partly cloudy skies with temps in the mid-60s and a light breeze out of the southeast.
Fish activity has been picking up lately as the water warms up. We've been seeing good numbers of speckled trout and red drum in the inshore waters, especially around the inlets and marshes. Offshore, the king mackerel bite has been heating up, and there have been reports of some early season mahi-mahi showing up.
For you inshore anglers, I'd recommend tossing some soft plastics like the Gulp! 3-inch shrimp in new penny color or a 4-inch paddletail in white. These have been absolutely killer for trout and reds lately. If you're heading out to the nearshore reefs, try jigging with some bucktail jigs tipped with Gulp! Jerk Shads.
Offshore, trolling with ballyhoo or cigar minnows has been producing some nice kings. For the mahi, try using some brightly colored skirted ballyhoo or cedar plugs.
As for hot spots, I'd say check out New River Inlet if you're looking for some inshore action. The oyster beds and creek mouths have been holding some nice fish. For you offshore folks, the area around the Big Rock has been producing some quality catches.
Remember to keep an eye on those tides and adjust your fishing spots accordingly. And don't forget to swing by your local bait and tackle shop for the latest intel - those folks always have their finger on the pulse of what's biting.
Tight lines, everyone! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until next time.
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17 MAR 2025 · This is Artificial Lure coming at you with the latest fishing report for Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina on this fine Monday, March 17, 2025. Let's start with the tides - we've got a low tide at 5:38 AM and a high tide at 11:06 AM. The next low tide will be at 5:29 PM, followed by high tide at 11:27 PM. Sunrise was at 7:14 AM and sunset will be at 7:16 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.
Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid-60s. Winds are light and variable, making for some nice conditions out on the water. Water temps are starting to warm up, sitting around 62 degrees in most spots.
Now, let's talk fish. The past week has seen some decent action as we transition into spring patterns. Anglers have been having luck with speckled trout in the creeks and inlets, using live shrimp or soft plastics like Gulp shrimp. Some nice-sized reds are still schooled up on the flats - try gold spoons or scented soft plastics to entice a bite.
Offshore, the black sea bass bite remains strong in 60-80 feet of water. Jigs tipped with squid or cut bait are producing well. A few early-season king mackerel have been reported in the 20-30 mile range, so trolling spoons or live bait could pay off if you're heading out that far.
For you surf anglers, whiting and croaker are starting to show up in good numbers. Fresh shrimp on a double-drop rig is hard to beat. We're also seeing some nice pompano mixed in, especially around sandbars and sloughs.
As for hot spots, I'd recommend trying around the Cape Lookout jetty for sheepshead and black drum. The Morehead City port wall has been producing some nice gray trout lately too. If you're looking to stay inshore, the creeks off the New River are holding some quality specks.
Remember folks, as the water warms up, so does the fishing action. Tight lines and see you on the water!
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16 MAR 2025 · Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for March 16, 2025. It's a beautiful Sunday morning on the Carolina coast, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-60s. Sunrise was at 7:21 AM, and we're looking at a sunset around 7:19 PM.
Tides are running pretty normal for this time of year. We've got a high tide coming in at 8:53 AM, hitting about 3.84 feet, then a low at 3:10 PM down to -0.19 feet. Another high rolls in at 9:16 PM, reaching 4.07 feet[2].
Now, let's talk fish! The water's starting to warm up, and we're seeing some good action out there. Folks have been hauling in a nice mix of sea mullet, bluefish, and some early-season Spanish mackerel. A few lucky anglers even reported some decent-sized black drum and sheepshead around the deeper structures[1][4].
For you bottom-fishers, the black sea bass bite has been solid in the 60-80 foot range. I've heard whispers of some tautog mixed in there too, so keep your eyes peeled[4].
If you're heading out, I'd suggest loading up on some Got-Cha plugs for those Spanish and blues. For the bottom dwellers, fresh shrimp or cut mullet on a Carolina rig has been doing the trick. Don't forget your Gulp! baits either - the 3-inch shrimp in new penny color has been a killer for flounder[9].
As for hot spots, the Cape Lookout jetty has been producing some nice catches. If you're shore-bound, try your luck around the Bogue Inlet Pier or the Atlantic Beach Bridge[1]. Just remember to respect the locals and follow all regulations.
Word of caution, though. We've got some nasty weather rolling in later today. Expect strong winds and potential for severe thunderstorms by Sunday evening. If you're planning to fish, get out early and keep an eye on those skies[5].
That's all I've got for now, folks. Tight lines and see you on the water!
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15 MAR 2025 · Hey there, fellow anglers! This is Artificial Lure coming at you with the latest fishing report for Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina on this fine Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Let's start with the basics. Sunrise was at 7:17 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 7:14 PM. Weather-wise, we're seeing partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid-60s. The water temperature is holding steady at around 63°F, which is perfect for our spring fishing.
Now, let's talk tides. We've got a low tide at 2:51 AM at -0.18 feet, followed by a high tide at 8:54 AM at 3.6 feet. Later in the day, we'll see another low tide at 3:00 PM at -0.12 feet, and a final high tide at 9:11 PM at 3.87 feet. These tide changes are gonna stir up some good action, folks.
The fish have been biting like crazy lately! We're seeing a nice mix of species out there. Speckled trout are starting to pick up as they move into their early-spring, pre-spawn pattern. Some anglers have been landing some real beauties, with a few reports of trout over 4 pounds.
Red drum are still schooled up, but they're getting more active as the water warms. Black drum and sheepshead are hanging around structure, especially near the Cape Lookout jetty. Bluefish have started showing up nearshore and around the inlets, which is always a fun fight.
For you bottom fishermen, the black sea bass bite has been excellent in the 60-80 foot range. We're also seeing some nice catches of whiting and croakers in the surf and deeper holes.
As for lures, I've been having great luck with soft plastics like Z-Man paddletails in the New Penny color. For the trout, MirrOlure MR17s and Rapala X-Raps have been killer. If you're targeting drum, you can't go wrong with a gold spoon or a bucktail jig tipped with Gulp.
Live bait is always a good choice this time of year. Mud minnows, live shrimp, and cut mullet have all been producing well. For the bottom fishermen, fresh cut shrimp is your best bet.
If you're looking for some hot spots, I'd recommend trying around the Bogue Inlet Pier or heading out to the AR-315 reef. The Cape Lookout rock jetty has also been on fire lately.
Remember, folks, the fish are out there and they're hungry. So grab your gear, hit the water, and tight lines to all of you!
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14 MAR 2025 · Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for March 14, 2025. It's shaping up to be a beautiful day on the Atlantic coast of North Carolina.
Let's start with the tides. We've got a low tide at 3:43 AM measuring -0.15 feet, followed by a high tide at 9:26 AM hitting 2.01 feet. Later, we'll see another low tide at 4:01 PM at -0.11 feet, and the day will wrap up with a high tide at 9:43 PM reaching 2.04 feet. Sun's coming up at 7:18 AM and setting at 7:14 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.
Weather-wise, we're looking at 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 Spanish mackerel have been running hot lately, with anglers reporting good catches using spoons and Spanish Candy jigs. Pompano are also plentiful in the surf. For those targeting redfish, they've been biting well on mullet and soft plastic paddletails in the inshore waters.
Speaking of lures, I've been having great luck with the Slam Shady paddletails, especially the 4-inch Mulligan for those bigger baits. Gold spoons are always a solid choice this time of year, and don't forget about those walk-the-dog topwater lures for some exciting surface action.
If you're more of a bait fisherman, fresh shrimp is hard to beat. Cut mullet and menhaden are also producing well, particularly for bluefish and sea trout.
As for hot spots, I'd recommend trying your luck around Bogue Inlet. The tide changes there have been bringing in some nice fish. Another good bet is the nearshore reefs off Atlantic Beach, where anglers have been pulling in some quality catches.
Remember, folks, match your bait size to what's swimming around naturally, and don't be afraid to switch up your retrieves if the fish aren't biting. Tight lines, and I'll catch y'all next time!
Discover the latest insights with the "Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina Daily Fishing Report" podcast. Stay informed with daily updates on fishing conditions, the best spots, exclusive tips, and local marine...
show more
Discover the latest insights with the "Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina Daily Fishing Report" podcast. Stay informed with daily updates on fishing conditions, the best spots, exclusive tips, and local marine life around North Carolina's waters. Ideal for anglers of all levels, this podcast keeps you connected to the pulse of coastal fishing. Listen in and enhance your fishing adventures with expert knowledge and real-time recommendations.
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