Inshore Fishing Archives - Page 193 of 287

May 10, 2026

North Carolina’s inshore saltwater fishery could be an economic gold mine for the state if fisheries policy was changed to put more value on recreational fishing.

Is North Carolina a possible Louisiana-class destination?

Guide Rick Patterson pulls no punches when talking about problems facing inshore saltwater fish and fishermen. […]

North Carolina has the lowest daily creel limit on speckled trout for recreational fishermen of any state along the South Atlantic or Gulf coasts.

How do state’s creel, size limits compare?

Much is made of differences between North Carolina’s saltwater gamefish regulations compared to other states, especially when it comes to recreational vs. commercial rules. […]

Fishermen in small boats need to know where kings will most likely be holding in nearshore waters under different wind conditions.

Make sure you hit the spot

Chris Burrows

While there are some differences between the the way Jeff Beck and Chris Dawason approach king mackerel in small boats, there are a lot of similarities as well. […]

Changing colors and retrieves with a topwater plug like a Badonk-A-Donk can often draw strikes from trout that have been otherwise uncooperative.

Try different colors, retrieves when trout are your topwater target

Phillip Gentry

When it comes to catching gator trout on both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, few fishermen have more experience than Mark Davis, host of the Outdoor Channel’s Big Water Adventures. […]

Having a plan in place before a king mackerel is hooked will go a long way toward making sure that fish eventually comes over the gunwale.

Jeff Beck and Chris Dawson share some theories on how to fight a king mackerel from a smaller boat. Both will have the angler who is going to fight the fish move immediately to the bow as soon as the fish bites. […]

Make sure you have enough line out to get a good hold on the bottom when you anchor in areas with strong current.

Anchors away

Jeff Burleson

The channel from the city of Georgetown towards the ocean is well known by local boaters to have significant current flow. […]

Heavy bucktails and bulky, soft-plastic trailers are required when targeting bull redfish in deep water with artificial baits.

Artificially Flavored!

Jeff Burleson

Typically, live and cut bait are used to catch bull reds around Georgetown and the rest of the places they call home during the fall. […]

Always support the body of a big redfish, even when holding him with a lipping device, to keep his weight off his lower jaw. These long-lived fish need all the help we can give them for a good release.

Protect the resource

Jeff Burleson

Targeting giant redfish is an expedition many anglers look forward to every year. Where and when else can you catch 50-pound fish in inshore waters? […]

October fishing is excellent for blue catfish on the Santee Cooper lakes, as this 30-pounder taken out of Black’s Camp testifies.

Tips for fishing Santee Cooper in October

Terry Madewell

A lot is going on in the Santee Cooper lakes this month. In fact, October is one of the most productive seasons for a variety of species, according to several guides. […]

Plenty of bull redfish have moved into deep holes around Hilton Head Island, with fishermen having some double-digit days.

Bull redfish bite on fire around Hilton Head

Brian Cope

The bull redfish bite is on all along the South Carolina coast, and Capt. Brian Vaughn of Off the Hook Fishing Charters in Hilton Head has been catching scores of them on his recent outings. […]