Back to Wanchese Fishing Reports

Reeling into Fall fishing

August 06, 2026 Wanchese 2 photos
Wanchese Report Photo 0

Trip Summary

Red drum and some healthy speckled trout are starting to show up more consistently the past week. Looking forward to the next few weeks as its traditionally some great fishing as we transition into red hot fall fishing! Come get in in the action!
Chris Mcdonald profile photo
Chris Mcdonald
Wanchese, North Carolina, United States
First Light Charters thumbnail
Welcome to First Light Charters! Come get on the water with us and see what fishing on the Outer Banks is all about! Sure to be a highlight of your vacation! Captain Chris grew up on the Outer Banks and knows the waters and different techniques needed to ...

Other reports from this charter

Making memories in July with some great
Making memories in July with some great
July 15, 2026
July fishing kept us busy! The weather was hot but we stayed active hitting many different locations depending on the weather and conditions that day. We mainly targeted Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Sheepshead and Bluefish. Lots of big smiles, biggest fish ever and great memories made! Fresh fish for dinner!
Continue reading
Best trout fishing in years!
Best trout fishing in years!
May 27, 2024
Recap from a stellar past week of fishing. Success was high and the fun factor was through the roof! Still some of the best trout fishing Ive ever experienced! Beginners and avid anglers alike shared in the great light tackle action on tap right now! Biggest fish of the week was a citation 26” speckled trout! The fish are hungry and waiting on you! Come book a trip! Lets go get em!
Continue reading
Action packed fishing!
Action packed fishing!
May 26, 2024
Fishing is incredible right now! We caught trout, bluefish and spanish mackerel on both trips yesterday! Action from the first stop to the last! Come get in on some epic fishing!
Continue reading