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April 27, 2026 Carolina Beach 4 photos
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We had a great Atlantic Bonito season. They may be clearing out in the next week or so so get them while you can. The Spanish Mackeral bite is really heating up. There is a variety of ways to catch these fish but by far sightcasting to schools busting is my favorite. There has been a handful of Kings caught as close as right off the beach. Large menhaden bait balls are now showing up off the beach. Any day now we will see the first Cobia being caught. Flounder are moving into our nearshore structure. I recommend circle hooks or bucktails to prevent gut hooking them. Overall fishing for 2026 is starting off to a really nice start. Few pics for attention
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Christopher Bjork
Carolina-beach, North Carolina, United States
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There's a fish with your name on it in Carolina Beach, and Still Waters Charters will help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Chris can tell you all about them. Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Speckled ...

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