Inshore Fishing Archives - Page 151 of 287

May 8, 2026

Retaining walls along the edges of ponds will hold bait and flounder.

Go light for pond fish

When it comes to gear, Mount Pleasant’s Brian Batson said a common mistake fishermen make is using gear that is heavier than it needs to be. […]

Trolling is a great way to cover a lot of water and locate concentrations of early spring specks.

Locate early trout by trolling

Phillip Gentry

Guide Dan Utley of Hilton Head said trout often stay on the move during early spring, following newly arrived baitfish and adjusting to cold fronts. […]

Understanding trout

Phillip Gentry

Speckled trout are a unique and popular fish among inshore anglers, and in the overall scheme of fishing, they may be the most “normal” of the coastal species. […]

The Neuse River and its tributaries downstream from New Bern provide excellent habitat for both speckled trout and the saltwater buffet they eat: crabs, shrimp and baitfish.

The Neuse and its creeks have spec-tacular habitat

Jerry Dilsaver

The Neuse River flows from Falls of the Neuse Dam near Raleigh to the Pamlico Sound. From around New Bern downstream, it becomes speck -tacular. […]

Does adding a motor to a kayak defeat the idea of fishing from a traditional kayak?

In July at ICAST 2014, the Old Town Predator XL kayak won best in show for new products. Last month, the Old Town Predator XL was on display at the Bassmaster Classic Expo in Greenville for all to see, including the now famous, or infamous, insert that parent company Johnson Outdoors has provided that includes a custom-fitted electric trolling motor. […]

False albacore like this one and Atlantic bonito have both invaded the waters off Cape Lookout this week, according to Capt. Noah Lynk of Harkers Island.

False albacore, Atlantic bonito make spring’s first showing off Cape Lookout

Jerry Dilsaver

The first false albacore and Atlantic bonito of the spring have arrived in the waters off Cape Lookout, and they’re attacking small lures and jigs and making reel-screaming runs on light spinning tackle. […]

Look for warm water and find Murrells Inlet flounder on a falling tide.

Warming water has Murrells Inlet flounder kicking off the spring

Jeff Burleson

For the past few months, the best action for saltwater anglers has been beyond the jetties and beaches, at nearshore and offshore locales. […]

Spinnerbaits are a great way to target big redfish around the Winyah Bay jetties -- if you know how to use them.

Add spinnerbaits to your arsenal when targeting redfish

Justin Kiser

One guide has a few tips that will help freshwater fishermen be able to fish their spinnerbaits for redfish off the Georgetown jetties this spring. […]

Redfish are still schooled up and beginning to bite better in the marshes of lower Brunswick County, hitting mud minnows on light jigheads and soft-plastic shrimp.

Redfish action warming up in lower Brunswick County marshes

Jerry Dilsaver

Capt. Mark Stacy of Ocean Isle Fishing Charters in Ocean Isle said redfish in his area have been biting pretty regularly and trout fishing is beginning to improve as the weather begins to moderate. […]

April opens Spanish mackerel season along the southeastern North Carolina coast, an event that’s not to be missed.

The Spanish Armada – North Carolina’s Spanish (mackerel) armada will show up off the beaches of Brunswick County this month

Craig Holt

Spring saltwater fishing along North Carolina’s southeastern coast begins in April when the water temperature warms enough to draw Spanish mackerel up from Florida where they spend the winter. It also helps that the baitfish that headline their menu also return. […]