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Fresh Fishing Reports from Carteret County

Epic Black Drum

December 28, 2025

The black drum bite is nothing short of incredible right now. We need relatively light wind out of the north to target them, but when the conditions are right the fishing truly is world class.

Time to go grocery shopping!

December 7, 2025

This time of year is my favorite for bottom fishing! We're seeing some really nice jombo seabass, triggerfish. Gag grouper and much more! We still have a lot of tuna and wahoo innthe Gulfstream. Great time to get off-shore!

Schooling reds are here!

December 7, 2025

Late fall and winter time is always my favorite time to fish inshore! We have a lot of hungry red fish up in the marsh, eating all they can to fatten up for the winter time! We have a nice class of trout moving in. Wintertime sheephead is always good. And black drum are stsrting to school up around deep structure. Great time of year to get out on the water and beat the crowd and the heat!

Trout trout and more trout!

December 6, 2025

We're seeing a tone of trout this winter! Inshore fishing really doesn't get any better than it is right now. Some of the size class is still running a little small. But with the water cooling off we're seeing a lot more slot fish. Some areas we're seeing them just about every cast! Great time to get out and escape for the holidays!

Trout and redfish!

November 30, 2025

With the water temps really starting to drop, its got the trout bite on fire! In some areas, we where getting them just about every cast. We were seeing alot of smaller trout in the creeks but still pulled some nice slot sized fish for our limit! we ended up picking up a few redfish mixed in too. With the holidays right around the corner, we have gift cards that could be used towards any trip they book! They make a great christmas gift for those hard to buy for loved ones! All gift card can be purchased through atlantic blue charters website

Tuna wahoo and bottomfish!

November 25, 2025

This time of year is alway the funniest to me! We have a tone of wahoo, yellowfish, and blackfin out in the Gulfstream. Offshore we are still seeing a good king mackerel and aj bite on live bait. And bottom fishing is alway amazing this time of year! Great time of year to get off shore and fill up a fish box!

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What anglers said about fishing in Carteret County

if you’re gonna fish fish, be ready if you’re not a seasoned fisherman, you need to be honest with your captain and let him know. It’ll be a lot easier for you in the long run.

5.0 / 5

if you’re gonna fish fish, be ready if you’re not a seasoned fisherman, you need to be honest with your captain and let him know. It’ll be a lot easier for you in the long run.

Marsh Man Guide Service

Ask a ton of questions and trust the expert to know what fish are realistically an option to catch in the season you go.

5.0 / 5

Ask a ton of questions and trust the expert to know what fish are realistically an option to catch in the season you go.

Raider Spirit Sportfishing

Leave your expectations at your front door and just enjoy the trip. The fish will bite if it's right but the experience made it that much more fun!

5.0 / 5

Leave your expectations at your front door and just enjoy the trip. The fish will bite if it's right but the experience made it that much more fun!

Onslow Bay Waterman Charters

Come ready to catch fish ! That time of the year everything is running even though we had a few storms come through the water was a little merkey but not that bad.

5.0 / 5

Come ready to catch fish ! That time of the year everything is running even though we had a few storms come through the water was a little merkey but not that bad.

GALE ANNE

It was good. We were catching a lot of smaller fish but that is the luck of the draw. Got a few leopard puffers which were fun.

5.0 / 5

It was good. We were catching a lot of smaller fish but that is the luck of the draw. Got a few leopard puffers which were fun.

Lizardfish Charters Inshore

Time of year for what type of fish you want to catch. The customer comments on the 5 star rating.

5.0 / 5

Time of year for what type of fish you want to catch. The customer comments on the 5 star rating.

Top Water Charters

No matter what remember it is fishing not catching everyday is not a garuntee but you will see your Captains work hard to get you on the fish.

5.0 / 5

No matter what remember it is fishing not catching everyday is not a garuntee but you will see your Captains work hard to get you on the fish.

Tightline Charters

Call Captain Tommy at Buck Nasty for an awesome experience! You won’t be disappointed

5.0 / 5

Call Captain Tommy at Buck Nasty for an awesome experience! You won’t be disappointed

Buck Nasty Fishing Charters

Get rest! There are fish out there to be caught and they will fight not to be.

5.0 / 5

Get rest! There are fish out there to be caught and they will fight not to be.

Longer Days Sportfishing Charters

Be prepared to catch a variety of species of fish! Excellent fishing grounds.

5.0 / 5

Be prepared to catch a variety of species of fish! Excellent fishing grounds.

False Albacore&Spanish Mackerel Jacksonville, North Carolina

find a captain that is ready to meet your needs. take snacks and water. Hat is a must.

5.0 / 5

find a captain that is ready to meet your needs. take snacks and water. Hat is a must.

Buck Nasty Fishing Charters

Be patient, use a guide for 2-3 trips to help you learn what to look for in the water and the type of gear…it will save you a lot of frustration and heart ache down the road.

5.0 / 5

Be patient, use a guide for 2-3 trips to help you learn what to look for in the water and the type of gear…it will save you a lot of frustration and heart ache down the road.

Reel 'n' Time Charters

Bring water and a good attitude. Fishing is never a guarantee, but Randy knows how to put you on them.

5.0 / 5

Bring water and a good attitude. Fishing is never a guarantee, but Randy knows how to put you on them.

Inshore Bite Charters

The fishing is fine and the water is gorgeous, but right now there are a ton of boats on the water trying to catch flounders during the 2-week flounder season, which makes it less enjoyable. But we love fishing here!

5.0 / 5

Southern Tides Fishing Charters

Yes the area hatteras is amazing and we loved it. Great awesome environment

5.0 / 5

Yes the area hatteras is amazing and we loved it. Great awesome environment

Hatterascal Charter Fishing

Be ready to cast a hook and prepared to cast fast. Fish move quick, and leave just the same

5.0 / 5

Be ready to cast a hook and prepared to cast fast. Fish move quick, and leave just the same

Fish Hatteras

Fish in the morning! All the fish came out during 7-9 and then pretty much disappeared (at least for spanish mackerel and bluefish)

5.0 / 5

Fish in the morning! All the fish came out during 7-9 and then pretty much disappeared (at least for spanish mackerel and bluefish)

Coastal Carolina Charters

It was a great time come prepared with a few snacks water but you’re going to catch a bunch of fun stuff. I highly recommend after you’re done taking the Captain’s suggestion and getting it made right after it’s fully part of the experience!

5.0 / 5

Ali-Kat Sportfishing

This wasnt our first charter but captain ryan will teach you everything you need to know. highly recommend!

5.0 / 5

This wasnt our first charter but captain ryan will teach you everything you need to know. highly recommend!

Drifter Sportfishing And Charters

This is a must ! Something for everyone to enjoy even if you don’t like to fish just relaxing on the boat is a great experience. I will say everyone participated and having an experience that will last a lifetime time shark fishing .

5.0 / 5