Shark fishing is on fire!

July is doing what July typically does along the Carolina coast—the fish are still here, but they’re more spread out than they were in the spring. That means patience, fresh bait, and making the most of every opportunity. Nearshore, we hooked a nice cobia this week, proving they’re still around for anglers willing to put in the time. Live bait and fresh-cut bait are producing far better than frozen this month and are the biggest keys to success. Big barracuda are stacked up on the nearshore reefs and wrecks. If you’re targeting them, scale down your wire leader and present a large live bait naturally. Many of these fish have seen plenty of lures, so a stealthy presentation makes all the difference. Spanish mackerel continue to blitz bait along the beaches, but with so much natural forage in the water, they’ve become a little more selective. You may not get as many bites as earlier in the season, but the quality has been excellent. Grey trout and red drum are still being caught, although they aren’t feeding as aggressively as they do during the spring and fall transitions. Working live bait around structure during moving water has been the most consistent approach. The sponey dog fish have slowed up when Shark fishing and will be replaced by much larger sharks luke big tiger sharks, hammer heads, bull sharks and black tips so not as many shark but overall kich bigger and more exciting. Overall, we’re catching fewer fish than we were a month ago, but the quality has remained outstanding. Summer fishing is all about adapting to the conditions, and that’s exactly what we’re doing. Book your trip now and let us put you on the fish—whether you’re chasing sharks, Spanish, cobia, barracuda, or whatever decides to bite next.

Fishing has been excellent across all fronts as we move deeper into summer. Nearshore Fishing The Spanish mackerel bite remains one of the most consistent options right now, with plenty of fish being caught along the beaches, inlets, and nearshore structures. King mackerel are showing up in good numbers as well, and anglers are finding opportunities to target flounder, Black Sea bass, and a variety of shark species. Shark fishing has been especially productive, providing steady action and plenty of excitement for anglers of all ages. Offshore Fishing Offshore trips continue to produce quality catches. King mackerel are feeding aggressively, while keeper Black Sea bass and vermilion snapper are providing excellent bottom fishing opportunities. Amberjack action has also been strong, with larger fish becoming more common as water temperatures continue to rise. Gulf Stream Fishing The Gulf Stream bite is absolutely on fire. Snapper and grouper fishing has been outstanding, with anglers regularly returning to the dock with impressive catches. Wahoo and mahi-mahi continue to be reliable targets, providing consistent action and opportunities at trophy-class fish. If you’re looking for the best chance at filling the cooler and bending rods all day, now is an excellent time to make a Gulf Stream run. With warm water, active fish, and multiple species biting throughout the region, this is one of the best times of the year to get on the water. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly nearshore trip, offshore bottom fishing, or a full Gulf Stream adventure, the fishing has been delivering.

The coastal bite is continuing to build in a big way here along the North Carolina coast, and some of the best fishing of the year is right on the horizon. The shark fishing is about to really fire off, with warmer water and massive schools of bait pushing down the beaches. If you’ve been wanting to battle big fish, now is the time to get on the calendar. Nearshore, we’re seeing bigger and bigger king mackerel showing up every week, along with solid numbers of Spanish mackerel feeding aggressively just off the beach. Pogies are absolutely everywhere right now, and the mullet run is starting to build behind them. With this much bait moving through the area, predator fish are stacked up and feeding hard. A little further offshore, the action has been extremely consistent. We’ve been regularly limiting out on king mackerel and black sea bass, with plenty of action throughout the trip. The offshore bite is shaping up nicely as water temperatures continue to improve. For crews looking to make the run out to the Gulf Stream, the variety of species available right now is hard to beat. Wahoo, mahi, tuna, snapper, and grouper are all in the mix, and every trip has the potential to turn into a true mixed-bag fishery. The fishing is only getting better from here, and the next few weeks are setting up to be some of the strongest action we’ve seen so far this season. Tight lines!