Inshore Fishing Archives - Page 106 of 287

May 7, 2026

Two consecutive years of falling flounder numbers has lead to a reduction in flounder limits for N.C. anglers.

Flounder limit reduced to four because of overfishing

A major reduction is coming to the recreational flounder bag limit in North Carolina. Starting March 1, anglers may only take four fish per person, per day, down from six, because federal fisheries managers decided that summer flounder are being overfished. […]

Black drum move back into Little River Inlet and inshore marsh areas this month when the water begins to warm.

Paint spring black

Jeff Burleson

Nothing screams springtime like a 7-foot rod doubling over and line peeling off the reel like mad. As the weather heats up, so does the fishing. […]

Guide Butch Foster shows off the beginnings of a fish fry: two whiting that lost a battle with a double-drop bottom rig.

It’s whiting time at Cape Fear

Jerry Dilsaver

Whiting, aka sea mullet or Virginia mullet, are a tasty panfish and one of the first fish of spring to arrive off the North Carolina coast. […]

You'll catch your fish of a lifetime this year if you follow one tip from Capt. Rod Thomas of Capt. Ponytail Guide Service.

How to catch the fish of a lifetime

Brian Cope

If you’re willing to do a little bit of traveling on your next fishing adventure, you just might catch the fish of a lifetime. […]

Speckled trout will hit a variety of artificial lures during the winter, their common feature being that they can be fished slowly.

Baits, technique can make a big difference in winter trout success in the Carolinas

Jeff Burleson

Anglers can catch plenty of cold-weather trout along the Carolina coastlines during winter, but they have to be more selective about their lures choices, sizes, and colors than they do at other times of the year. […]

Speckled trout don’t move very far from areas where they decide to spend the winter, so fish them thoroughly and slowly for best results.

Rewards await patient anglers

Jeff Burleson

Over the winter, cold water and lack of food changes the way speckled trout feed. For most of the year, trout feed out of reaction. If something lands on the table, they will gulp it down and look for something else to shove in their mouth. […]

Kayak anglers looking to compete in bass tournaments on local, regional or national levels now have a real chance to do so.

Kayak tourneys spread

Phillip Gentry

The Bassmaster Elite Series and FLW Majors don’t have anything on bass anglers who fish from plastic boats, thanks in large part to two groups that have organized local, regional and national tournaments that provide a competitive outlet for kayak bass anglers. […]

Redfish, especially bulls, are one of the main species that use jetties as winter feeding spots.

Time to head for the rocks

Brian Cope

This time of year, many saltwater anglers spend their free time catching up on household chores, doing annual maintenance on their boats and fishing gear or watching fishing shows, longing for a break in the weather so they can get out on the water, hoping to feel a tug on their line. […]

A new bill was introduced on Feb. 2 to change the size limit on South Carolina flounder.

New flounder regulations proposed in South Carolina

Brian Cope

The first step was taken this week to increase the size limit for flounder in South Carolina’s waters. H 3665 General Bill was introduced into the South Carolina State House by Rep. Bill Hixon of District 83. […]

For ice pop speckled trout in estuaries on either side of the North Carolna/South Carolina border, the key is looking for warm waters.

Ice pop specks – To catch cold speckled trout, get warm in a hurry

Jeff Burleson

By February, Old Man Winter is making his mark on the Carolinas, and one great thing about living along the coast of North Carolina or South Carolina is the predictable, pleasant days. […]