Inshore Fishing Archives - Page 182 of 287

July 12, 2026

Limited access to the water and tourist amenities have kept Hyde County from being a go-to destination for inshore fishermen.

Hyde County fishing growing in popularity

Hyde County is one of the most-unique counties along North Carolina’s coast. The bulk of the county is on the mainland, with Ocracoke Island on the Outer Banks. […]

The western shoreline of Pamlico Sound and its tributary creeks and rivers offer excellent habitat for inshore gamefish like this speckled trout caught by Capt. Richard Andrews.

Pamlico’s western shoreline offers prime inshore habitat

Jerry Dilsaver

The northwestern portion of Pamlico Sound is prime red drum and trout habitat year-round, with flounder available during the warm months. […]

A flutter hook is a great way to rig a long, thin soft-plastic bait weedless.

Rigging a flutter hook

Phillip Gentry

A weighted hook, aka flutter hook, is a great way to rig any number of soft-plastic baits such as a Fluke, jerk shad, or trick work. A long, thin weight that is molded on the shank of the hook gives the rig weight and imparts action. […]

Croaking on the huge numbers of Pamlico by-catch

Craig Holt

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries’ stock-status report on Atlantic croaker generates more questions than answers. […]

Dressing in layers is the way to stay comfortable fishing in cold weather.

Dress for success

Phillip Gentry

Learning to be comfortable in the cold boils down to dressing appropriately and functionally. […]

Paul Dunagan has made a living out of catching flounder like this one from saltwater ponds on the lower end of the Grand Strand.

Don’t ignore Grand Strand’s saltwater ponds for big flounder

Brian Cope

Saltwater anglers looking for something a little different are finding a hot flounder bite in saltwater ponds along the southern portion of the Grand Strand. […]

Walter Wittenben shows off a couple of slot-sized reds taken on a trip with Capt. Allen Jernigan.

Reds working in schools in creeks, bays off New River

Jerry Dilsaver

The marshes from Surf City to Emerald Isle have a reputation for holding big schools of red drum during the winter. […]

Capers Reef out of Charleston has been producing some nice sheepshead lately.

Capers Reef producing a lot of sheepshead

Brian Cope

Capers Reef off the coast of Charleston is the place to be this month for sheepshead fishing. Capt. Jim Dodge of Charleston Fishing Guide said for numbers and size, Capers Reef is tough to beat. […]

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill to ease restrictions on beach access at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

Jones’ bill to ease OBX restrictions passes House

Craig Holt

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill authored by Rep. Walter B. Jones Jr. that would relax beach-access restrictions on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. […]

High water has been much more productive for redfish in the marshes around Georgetown.

Patches of nice weather bringing out the best in Georgetown reds

Jeff Burleson

From freezing temperatures and sleet one day to cloud-free skies and 70-degree breezes the next, it’s another typical winter along South Carolina coast. […]