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  • Coastal Fishing Report: Macs, Drum, and Offshore Bonanza on the NC Coast

    Coastal Fishing Report: Macs, Drum, and Offshore Bonanza on the NC Coast
    Jun 18 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday, June 18, 2025 fishing report for the North Carolina coast and Atlantic Ocean waters. Sunrise at Atlantic Beach came at 5:53am with sunset on tap for 8:21pm, giving anglers a nice long day of light. Today’s tide at Oceanana Pier saw a high at 12:41am (3.6 ft), low at 7:00am (0.2 ft), another high at 1:21pm (3.8 ft), and a quick fall again to a low at 7:41pm (0.4 ft), so plan your outings around those moving waters for best results.

    Weather has been cooperative along the coast, with light winds and warm temps making it prime time for both inshore and offshore action, as reported by the local crew at Coastal Angler Magazine and on the latest North Carolina Saltwater Fishing Reports. Rising water temperatures mean there’s a bounty of baitfish in the surf, sounds, and estuaries, so break out the cast nets and load up on menhaden and finger mullet.

    This week, Spanish mackerel and bluefish continue to congregate thick just off the beaches. Trolling Clarkspoons or Drone spoons behind planers is the ticket for numbers, but if you find busting fish near the surface, casting 5/8oz or 3/4oz metal jigs like Stingsilvers will put you right in the meat. Inshore, the red drum bite is fired up—fresh menhaden, finger mullet, or live shrimp under a popping cork or Carolina rig have all been producing steady action, especially where bait is thick in the water.

    Bottom fishing off the Morehead/Atlantic Beach area has been stellar. Boats working the 120’+ depths are finding triggerfish, grouper, and vermilion snapper. Bounce bucktails or drop squid-tipped rigs to put meat in the box. Inshore reefs like AR 315, 320, and 330 continue to spit out gray trout and hefty flounder; soft plastics bounced slow along the bottom have worked wonders.

    Offshore, Carteret County boats have reported killer catches of mahi, with yellowfin tuna blitzing the northern Outer Banks—reports from the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament out of Morehead City include not only billfish but big numbers of these pelagics as well. Cobia are still prowling around Cape Lookout and the inlets; keep a rod rigged with a large bucktail jig or live eel handy and cast toward rays, turtles, or bait balls.

    Hotspots to try today:
    - Cape Lookout Shoals and nearby nearshore reefs for cobia and flounder.
    - The stretch from Bogue Inlet to the Surf City piers for bluefish, Spanish mackerel, and the odd tarpon showing early this year.
    - Inshore creeks between Morehead City and Swansboro for slot drum and specks using shrimp or soft plastics.

    Best lures right now are shiny metal jigs, classic spoons, and bucktails for a mixed bag, while the top bait choices are fresh menhaden, finger mullet, and live shrimp.

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  • June 15th North Carolina Coast Fishing Report: Offshore Blitz, Inshore Variety

    June 15th North Carolina Coast Fishing Report: Offshore Blitz, Inshore Variety
    Jun 15 2025
    Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your June 15th Atlantic coast fishing report for North Carolina—your best friend on the water from Cape Lookout to Carolina Beach. We’re deep into June, and the conditions are looking prime for anglers wanting variety and action, both inshore and offshore.

    First up, let’s talk tides. According to Surfline’s Oceanana Pier tide calendar, low tide hits early at 4:45am this morning, with a solid high tide rolling in at 10:45am. The afternoon low comes at 4:43pm, and the evening high at 10:58pm. That gives you a quality morning incoming tide bite, which pairs perfectly with sunrise around 5:53am and sunset tonight at 8:21pm. Early risers, you’re in luck—prime time for that dawn patrol bite.

    Now for weather: we’ve had a spell of light winds and those typical warm June days. Water temps are rising, drawing baitfish closer to shore and making the fish frisky. It's classic North Carolina summer—pack the sunscreen, but bring a rain jacket just in case as June can surprise you with a pop-up shower or two.

    Offshore, the bite is absolutely on fire. Fisherman’s Post reports excellent catches of grouper, triggerfish, and vermilion snapper on the bottom. The king mackerel are on the prowl, and this week mahi catches have been fantastic from Hatteras down through Carteret County. And don’t forget, the yellowfin tuna are still hot in the Outer Banks—boats are reporting “blitz” action with fast hookups and full boxes.

    Closer to shore, keep a rod rigged for cobia—Cape Lookout and the inlets have seen steady action, especially around bait balls, rays, and turtles where cobia love to shadow. There’s also scattered Atlantic bonito lingering at local artificial reefs, especially around AR 315, 320, and 330. Big ones up to 7 pounds have been landed recently, and live bait is your best bet here.

    Inshore, the red drum are getting active on the rising tide, especially along marsh grass and oyster rocks. Your best bet is fishing live menhaden, finger mullet, or shrimp under a popping cork or Carolina rig, but topwater plugs like a MirrOlure Top Dog Jr. are putting fish in the boat in low light. Flounder are thick on jigs and bucktails, though be mindful of season closures. Bluefish and Spanish mackerel are schooling—troll Clarkspoons behind planers or throw metal jigs when you see busting fish.

    For surf anglers, the mixed bag is strong—pompano, whiting, bluefish, and even a few sharks are in the mix. Fish the morning incoming tide for best results.

    A couple of hotspots to hit: try the Cape Lookout Bight for cobia and drum action, and the nearshore reefs—especially AR 320 off Atlantic Beach—for bonito, flounder, and gray trout. Down south, the Carolina Beach Inlet and adjacent grass lines are steady for reds and flounder.

    That’s the scoop for today from your buddy Artificial Lure. Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a bite. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Fishing Update North Carolina June 14th: Tides, Weather, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia & More [2 min]

    Fishing Update North Carolina June 14th: Tides, Weather, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia & More [2 min]
    Jun 14 2025
    Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your local fishing expert, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on what's happening in the waters around North Carolina's Atlantic Ocean today, June 14th.

    First off, let's talk about the tides. Over at Sunset Beach Pier, we're looking at a low tide at about 4:54 AM and a high tide around 10:39 AM. The second low tide is at 4:16 PM, with another high tide coming in at 11:03 PM. For Atlantic Beach, the tides are slightly different, with a low at 3:48 AM and a high at 9:24 AM, followed by another low at 3:10 PM and a high at 9:54 PM.

    Weather-wise, we're expecting a mix of sun and clouds, with a chance of scattered thunderstorms later in the day. The sunrise was at about 6:01 AM, and we'll see the sunset at around 8:23 PM.

    Now, let's dive into the fish activity. Spanish mackerel and bluefish are still dominating the beachfront, with big schools and fast action, especially during calm mornings. For those targeting these species, trolling spoons behind planers or casting metal jigs during busting fish is a great strategy. Red drum fishing has been consistent, particularly when using live baits like fresh shad or shrimp under a popping cork. Flounder are plentiful for anglers using soft plastics and bouncing bucktails off the bottom.

    Inshore, speckled trout activity has been picking up, especially in Carteret County. The trout season is set to open on July 1st, but for now, it's catch-and-release. If you're targeting redfish, look for areas with less pressure and use topwater lures or rattling corks in shallow waters.

    Out on the wrecks and reefs, cobia are making appearances, often near bait balls or sea turtles. Keep an eye out for these, as they can be a great catch. Offshore, yellowfin tuna are still going strong in the Outer Banks area, and mahi catches are fantastic from Hatteras down to Carteret County.

    For those looking for some hot spots, Cape Lookout and the surrounding areas are seeing some action with cobia and the last push of Atlantic bonito. Nearshore reefs are producing gray trout and plenty of flounder.

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  • North Carolina Coastal Fishing Report: Mackerel, Blues, and More

    North Carolina Coastal Fishing Report: Mackerel, Blues, and More
    Jun 14 2025
    Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your June 14th, 2025 fishing report for Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina. Let’s get right to it.

    First off, the tides at Sunset Beach Pier are running with highs at 4:03 and 5:28 feet, lows at 0.61 and 0.79 feet—so decent movement for the surf and nearshore bite. Sunrise broke over the water at 6:03 AM and sunset will be at 8:22 PM, giving us plenty of time to chase fish all day. The weather’s shaping up good today, mostly light winds and warm temps, just like what Captain Jot Owens over in Wrightsville praises for this time of year.

    Fish are definitely on the move. According to Captain Experiences and Fisherman’s Post, we’re seeing big schools of Spanish mackerel and bluefish along the beachfront and just outside the inlets. The action’s especially hot on calm mornings. Throw a 5/8oz or 3/4oz metal jig—Stingsilvers or similar—right through the bait balls and get ready for explosive strikes. For bluefish, a fast retrieve is key to keep them interested. Trolling spoons behind planers or trolling weights is another surefire way to get into the mackerel and blues, especially if you up your speed to 7 mph or so—helps keep the blues from stealing your rig.

    Surf anglers are also mixing in some sea mullet and puppy drum, and if you’re soaking cut bait, expect to find a few red drum in the lineup. Bass fishermen, take note: bottom fishing’s a little slow right now, but things are picking up. Inshore, live shrimp, fresh shad, or finger mullet under a popping cork or Carolina rig is working great for reds and trout on days when plastics just aren’t cutting it.

    If you’re after something a little bigger, keep your eyes peeled for cobia cruising near bait balls or even sea turtles—word is, there’s a couple of nice cobia being caught off the piers. And for those hitting the sound, speckled trout and flounder are starting to show up more regularly.

    Hot spots? Try right outside the inlets for Spanish mackerel and bluefish—look for birds working the water. Surfside, the area around the piers and jetty rocks is holding good numbers of drum and mullet. Inshore, hit the marsh edges and deeper holes with topwater lures for redfish, or slow-roll swimbaits for trout.

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  • Coastal Carolina Fishing Forecast: Mackerel, Bluefish, and Tuna Dominate the Bite on June 14th

    Coastal Carolina Fishing Forecast: Mackerel, Bluefish, and Tuna Dominate the Bite on June 14th
    Jun 14 2025
    Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to expert for all things fishing in North Carolina. Today, June 14th, is shaping up to be a fantastic day for reeling in some big catches along the Atlantic Ocean coast. Let's dive into the details.

    First off, let's talk tides. Tide Forecast shows that for Atlantic Beach, the first low tide was at 3:48 AM, with the first high tide expected at 9:24 AM today. Over at Sunset Beach Pier, we're looking at a high tide around 4:19 AM and the next one at 4:59 PM. These tides will surely stir up some action on the water.

    Weather-wise, June in Southeast North Carolina typically brings lighter winds and warm days, making it an excellent month for fishing. Captain Jot Owens from Wrightsville Beach notes that June can be a bit unpredictable with precipitation, but that's all part of the adventure.

    Now, let's get to the fish. Spanish mackerel and bluefish are dominating the beachfronts, with big schools providing fast action, especially on calm mornings. For these species, trolling spoons behind planers or using 5/8oz or 3/4oz metal jigs when you spot busting fish is a great strategy.

    Inshore, red drum are cooperating well on fresh shad, finger mullets, or live shrimp under popping corks or Carolina rigs. Captain Experiences reports that bonito are biting well, and you might even catch sight of cobia near bait balls or sea turtles.

    If you're looking to target bigger game, the northern Outer Banks are seeing a yellowfin tuna blitz, while mahi catches are fantastic from Hatteras down to Carteret County. King mackerels are also being caught off piers in the southern region.

    For hot spots, I recommend checking out the Morehead/Atlantic Beach area, where bluefish are striking topwater plugs, and flounder are plentiful for those using soft plastics. The nearshore reefs are also producing gray trout and plenty of flounder with bottom jigging.

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  • Coastal Currents: Bluefish Blitz, Cobia Cruising, and Tuna Tango on the Carolina Coast

    Coastal Currents: Bluefish Blitz, Cobia Cruising, and Tuna Tango on the Carolina Coast
    Jun 14 2025
    Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your June 14th North Carolina Atlantic coast fishing report.

    First off, the sun crested the horizon at 6:38 this morning and will dip down tonight at 7:34. We’re looking at classic early summer conditions—warm days, rising water temps, light breezes, and a scattered chance of showers. Tidewise, we’ve got an incoming high late morning and dropping into low by suppertime, which ought to get the bait moving and fire up the bite along beaches and inlets. According to Sea Level, Core Sound tide charts, high tide is late morning, low tide early evening, perfect for working both surf and inshore structure.

    Let’s start close to shore. The surf action along the Outer Banks and Crystal Coast has been hot for bluefish—over-slot choppers up to 30 inches. Most folks are lobbing 3/4 oz. Stingsilvers or metal jigs into bird-busting schools and burning them back to trigger strikes. Cut bait—especially mullet—has been a sure bet as well, while Spanish mackerel are thick just outside the breakers and inlets. Trolling Clarkspoons behind planers at 7 mph keeps those Spanish coming and helps dodge the aggressive blues. For the bait-and-wait crowd, sea mullet are biting hard on artificial bait strips and cut shrimp, especially during the top and bottom of the tide swings.

    Red drum are pushing in and out of the surf and sounds, with the best results coming on cut bait and live finger mullet under a popping cork. Inshore, speckled trout are holding steady—live shrimp or soft plastics in the early morning, with topwater lures like the MirrOlure Top Pup getting explosive strikes right at daylight. Little Bridge and Bonner Bridge are both producing good numbers of specks, small bluefish, and pinfish, while the sheepshead bite is heating up around bridge pilings; fiddler crabs and sand fleas are the ticket.

    Nearshore, the cobia run is still happening, with anglers sight-casting bucktails to cruising fish and occasionally running into big schools of red drum. Offshore, the first mahi (dolphin) of the season are showing well from Hatteras down to Carteret County, and the yellowfin tuna bite remains ballistic around the northern Outer Banks, especially for those willing to chase birds and bait balls early.

    As for hotspots—put your time in around Avalon Pier and Nags Head Pier for mixed-bag action, or target the deeper holes around Wrightsville Beach and the marsh edges at first light for redfish and trout. The southern piers are also seeing good king mackerel bites, and don’t sleep on the inlets when the tides are moving.

    Best lures and baits today:
    - 3/4 oz. metal jigs or Stingsilvers for blues and Spanish
    - Clarkspoons (trolled) for Spanish
    - Bucktails for cobia
    - Topwater plugs and popping corks with live shrimp for speckled trout and reds
    - Fiddler crabs or sand fleas for sheepshead
    - Cut bait (mullet, menhaden) for drum

    That’s your boots-on-the-ground update for today, June 14th. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a cast!
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  • "Warm Winds and Hungry Fish: North Carolina's Atlantic Coast Fishing Report"

    "Warm Winds and Hungry Fish: North Carolina's Atlantic Coast Fishing Report"
    Jun 14 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, June 14th Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina fishing report. The weather this morning along the coast is shaping up classic for a June bite: warm, with a light southerly breeze and scattered clouds—the humidity’s up, but so is the fishing. Sunrise hit at 6:02am and you can expect sunset around 8:25pm. Tides for today at Atlantic Beach put high at 9:24am and again this evening, with lows around midafternoon, so plan your inshore pushes and boat launches accordingly, especially for that early topwater action.

    Nearshore, the Spanish mackerel and bluefish are firing on all cylinders—big schools moving quickly just off the beach. Best bets have been trolling Clark spoons behind planers or casting 5/8 to 3/4oz metal jigs into the chaos when you spot busting fish, according to Captain Experiences and the Crystal Coast Fishing Forecast. Early mornings with calm surf are producing the fastest action, especially around the inlets and pier heads.

    Inshore is lively, too. The red drum are responding well to live menhaden or shrimp fished under a popping cork or Carolina rig near oyster points or grass edges, especially with a rising tide. Topwater lures like the MirrOlure Top Dog Jr or similar “walk-the-dog” baits have scored solid strikes along marsh banks at first light—swap to soft plastics or swimbaits around docks and deeper troughs once the sun is up, as Captain Jot Owens recommends.

    Offshore, yellowfin tuna are blitzing up toward the Outer Banks, with the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament drawing big crowds and even bigger billfish in Morehead City. Mahi are popping up from Hatteras down to Carteret County, particularly out by the Gulf Stream—keep a drift line with a cigar minnow, or try bucktails if you’re deep-dropping structure. King mackerel catches are solid near the piers and up to 10 miles out, especially with live bait or slow-trolled spoons.

    On the piers, surf anglers are seeing a mixed bag—whiting, croaker, scattered pompano, some sharks, and plenty of bluefish. Gotcha plugs and jigs are the go-to for active fish, while bottom rigs with shrimp or squid are landing the rest. Flounder are thick in the ICW and Cape Fear, but remember the season’s still closed for keeping on most stretches.

    A couple of hotspots to circle on your map: the area around the Cape Lookout shoals is loaded with Spanish and bluefish right now. The piers at Kure Beach and Carolina Beach are prime for morning mackerel runs. If you’re offshore, target the 100-foot ledges east of Wrightsville for king mackerel and possible mahi.

    That’s the word from the water for today. Give those lures a rip, keep your hooks sharp, and don’t forget to snap a picture of your catch. Thanks for tuning in, make sure to subscribe for more local reports and tips. This has been a Quiet Please production—for more, check out quietplease dot ai.
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  • "North Carolina Offshore and Inshore Fishing Report for June 13, 2025"

    "North Carolina Offshore and Inshore Fishing Report for June 13, 2025"
    Jun 13 2025
    This is Artificial Lure with your Friday, June 13, 2025, Atlantic Ocean North Carolina fishing report.

    Let’s kick it off with today’s conditions: Sunrise came at 6:02 a.m. and you can expect sunset at 8:25 p.m. Over at the coast, air temps are holding in the mid-80s, with a south wind gusting 15–22 mph and sea temps right around 85 degrees—hotter than usual for this time of year. Water clarity’s moderate, and surf heights are steady at 3 to 4 feet—so keep a close eye on those currents and set your rigs accordingly.

    On the tidal front, Oceanana Pier at Atlantic Beach saw high tide just before dawn at 3:27 a.m., with the next peak coming in the afternoon. Low water in the late morning and again near dusk means you’ve got prime windows for both chasing bait and working structure off the beaches.

    Baitfish are thick and lively right now: menhaden, mullet, and glass minnows are pulsing through the surf and nearshore. That’s brought in the predators in force. Spanish mackerel and bluefish are still piling in, eager to chase flashy spoons and Gotcha plugs trolled behind planers or tossed into feeding blitzes—perfect for those looking for fast action and some tasty fillets. Topwater plugs and silver metal jigs, especially in the 5/8 to 3/4 ounce range, are the ticket if you spot busting fish a little offshore.

    Inshore, red drum and flounder are both on the chew. For reds, try live finger mullet or menhaden under a popping cork, or even a Carolina rig fished around marsh edges and creek mouths where the bait is thick. If artificials are your thing, soft plastics and scented paddle-tails in natural colors are getting steady hits. Flounder are holding on the nearshore reefs, especially on bucktail jigs bounced slowly along the bottom or soft plastics tipped with a bit of cut bait for scent.

    There’s still an occasional cobia cruising off Cape Lookout and around bait balls or swimming rays—keep a cobia rod ready with a live menhaden or a large bucktail jig. Offshore, reports are red-hot for mahi between Hatteras and Carteret County, and there’s still a shot at yellowfin tuna if you’re running north off the Outer Banks. Back on the reefs, black sea bass and sheepshead are there in numbers, especially if you drop fiddler crabs or shrimp down to the structure.

    A couple hot spots to try today: AR-315 and AR-320 artificial reefs off Atlantic Beach—gray trout, flounder, and the tail end of Atlantic bonito have been reported here. For surf action, the stretch just east of Cape Lookout inlet is producing bluefish and the first schools of tarpon of the season. And don’t overlook the creek mouths feeding into Bogue Sound for solid red drum action at daybreak.

    That wraps up today’s local look. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe for tomorrow’s boots-on-the-dock report. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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