Fresh Holden Beach Fishing Reports

I really wasn’t sure what to expect for it being early November but the weather was perfect and mid 70s.

Just try it, it was fun and many different species of fish that bit the line.

Watch the weather. Do research on the season and what is biting and what trip is best for what is biting

Remember in North Carolina, the weather is very unpredictable. Last relax and very a great time.

Any trip can catch lots of fish to very few bites, but a bad day of fishing and being on the water is better than a lot of other things, so enjoy your day regardless.

Be ready for some fun. If your new to this take motion sickness medication before you leave.

Be on time and ready to go. These guys have schedules and clients waiting. Be courteous and be on time.

This time of year we understand is not the best for fishing but the Calabash marina was nice!

Go early as it gets hot late morning. There are so many opportunities to catch a variety of fish.

Dress lightly, bring hand sanitizer, a small towel, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and lots of water.

Start with local marsh fishing, get a comfortable feeling and do a 1/2 day to start, especially if you are not a very seasoned fisherman. I will be bringing my granddaughters with me next time. Captain Jones is a great person and it will be wonderful time for them

It was high tide and a full moon, so we didn't have the best of luck, but we still had a ton of bites and caught some great fish.

Water temps are high and not the best time to fish, but we’re here on vacation and made the most of it.

Bring lots of water, it was hot. The cabin was air condition. But you won't want to sit in side.

Great family fun. Don’t expect to feed anyone. It’s an experience not a dinner catcher.

Make sure you have a cooler full of drinks and sunscreen, the heat/sun can be sneaky. If you are the slightest prone to sea sickness or are motion sensitive, make sure to take your dramamine or meclizine at least 30 minutes prior to getting on the boat.

Listen to your guides and their knowledge, ask their techniques, have fun while doing so.

The crew knew what was what and what was where. There are some other things we'd like to try next time, but for a first trip it was excellent.

Airy long sleeves and pants if you burn easy. Get in a boat. It beats surf and peer fishing any day.

Wait until you're allowed to keep the flounder. We caught multiple, but had to throw them back by NC law.