Spanish Mackerel & Flounder Nearshore Bi

Fall fishing is in full swing here in Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach North Carolina, and the bite has been absolutely incredible! From nonstop nearshore action to some of the best offshore fishing of the year, October through December is a time you don’t want to miss! ? NEARSHORE (4–8 Hour Trips) The Spanish mackerel are still here in huge numbers, king mackerel are showing up, and we’ve been limiting out on some beautiful trout and catching BIG red drum on our recent trips! There’s plenty of bait moving along the coast, keeping the fish fired up and the rods bent. If you’re looking for a fun, action-packed half-day on the water, now is the time! ? OFFSHORE (8-10 Hour Trips) The offshore bite has been consistently producing! We’re finding quality grouper, big snapper, king mackerel, cobia, and massive schools of migrating baitfish. Fall brings some incredible opportunities to put serious fish in the cooler, and the action just keeps getting better! ? GULF STREAM (12–16 Hour Trips) This is where things get REALLY exciting! We’re consistently seeing wahoo, and the next two months — mid-October through mid-December — offer some of the absolute best Gulf Stream fishing of the entire year. We’re talking screaming reels, big wahoo, mahi-mahi, tuna, snapper, scamp grouper, and the chance to come home with an incredible catch. When the weather cooperates, this is PRIME TIME to head offshore! There’s a reason we love fall fishing in North Carolina. The bait is migrating, the fish are feeding aggressively, the temperatures are cooling down, and some of the year’s best fishing opportunities are happening RIGHT NOW. Whether you’re looking for a quick 4-hour nearshore adventure or an all-day Gulf Stream trip chasing trophy fish, we’d love to get you out there! Don’t let the best fishing season of the year pass you by! Book your trip with Catch and Cruise NC, and let’s make some unforgettable memories on the water! ??

Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach fishing report. Fishing has been hot both nearshore and offshore! Nearshore, there’s a ton of bait around with Spanish mackerel feeding hard. We’ve been putting fish in the boat trolling the schools and floating live bait. Offshore has been producing some serious fish, with big sharks, amberjack, grouper, snapper, triggerfish and more hitting the deck. Plenty of action right now—come get in on the bite!

This week, the nearshore bite is on fire. Summer flounder fishing has really turned on, the mullet run is in full swing, and redfish are moving in and out of the jetties consistently. Big barracuda are also showing up just off the beach, providing exciting action on light tackle. When the weather gives us a good offshore window, the fishing has been excellent. Live bait has been producing quality bottom catches, while early morning trolling has been putting king mackerel in the boat. Farther out in the Gulf Stream, anglers are finding big wahoo along with quality snapper and grouper. Whether you’re looking for a fun family trip close to the beach or an action-packed offshore adventure, now is a great time to get on the water. If you have any questions about planning a fishing trip out of Wrightsville Beach or Carolina Beach, feel free to reach out. We’d be happy to help you choose the trip that’s best for the current conditions and the species you’d like to target.