Inshore Fishing Archives - Page 209 of 287

May 10, 2026

Big speckled trout have set up shop in Winyah Bay and other waters around Georgetown in the past week.

Winyah Bay speckled trout bite finally takes off

After a couple of months when chilly inshore waters chilled the speckled trout bite in Georgetown-area waters, fishermen can target ol’ yellowmouth with regular success. […]

The Matrix Shad

Don Shoopman

There are sound reasons behind the growing success of one of the hottest soft plastics for saltwater and, even, freshwater fish. […]

Guide Mark Stacy of Ocean Isle has been catching plenty of red drum in flooded marsh grass on high ends of the tide cycle this past week.

Puppy drum cruising in flooded marsh grass between Ocean Isle, Sunset Beach

Jerry Dilsaver

Capt. Mark Stacy of Ocean Isle Fishing Charters said inshore fish have finally settled in to a spring pattern – despite the rapid-fire cold fronts that have been breaking them up and keeping fish and fishermen confused. […]

Redfish are starting to tail on grass flats in the Beaufort/Hilton Head area on high tides, making it a perfect time to break out your fly-fishing equipment.

Fly-fishing for tailing reds has Beaufort/Hilton Head anglers on point

Brian Cope

Tuck Scott, who guides out of Beaufort’s Bay Street Outfitters, said things have been changing in the waters around Beaufort and Hilton Head over the past week. […]

Another "gamefish-status bill" has been introduced in the state legislature that would end the commercial sale of spotted seatrout, as well as red drum and striped bass -- the latter in waters other than the Atlantic Ocean.

Another ‘gamefish bill’ is introduced in N.C. state legislature

Craig Holt

For the fourth time, a bill to classify three coastal saltwater fish as “gamefish” has been introduced in the state legislature. […]

Sherrill Mullis of Oak Island caught this 2-pound, 5-ounce citation pompano on April 17 from Ocean Crest Pier.

Whiting, puffers, bluefish are Oak Island pier fare as anglers await warmer water

Jerry Dilsaver

Spring came latethis year, but once it got its foot in the door, it has made up for lost time. One place fishermen are really noticing it are Oak Island’s piers. Even trout fishermen can’t hide pier catches; you’re 20 feet above the water, and either you reel fish in or you don’t. […]