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April 22, 2026

This week’s Outer Banks fishing report

In this week’s Outer Banks fishing report, Sneaky Pete gives anglers a look at what’s currently biting, and what we can expect in the coming weeks. […]

S.C. coastal fishing report – what’s biting right now

Brian Cope

Anglers are catching a big variety of species along the South Carolina coastline, including mackerel, redfish, spadefish, cobia, and trout. […]

N.C. coastal fishing report – what’s biting right now

Brian Cope

North Carolina’s coastal anglers are reporting big catches of a variety of fish offshore, nearshore, and inshore. Here’s what’s biting right now. […]

Weigh in on the future of cobia in the Southeast

SCDNR News Release

How would you like to see the cobia fishery in the Southeast managed in the future? This July 1 meeting gives the public their chance to voice their opinions. […]

Cobia anglers win $7378 in Chasin’ Tails Cobia Shootout

Brian Cope

After catching a 69.63-pound cobia on day one of the Chasin’ Tails Cobia Shootout, Brandon Barfield and Ryan Mooring took home over $7300 for winning the event. […]

Lowcountry cobia bite stays hot through June and beyond

Brian Cope

Many anglers in South Carolina’s Lowcountry give up on cobia fishing around the beginning of May, but there are plenty of cobia around throughout June. […]

Mike Ajamian caught this 43-pound cobia on a bucktail while sight fishing near Atlantic Beach.

Cobia bite still sizzling for Carolina anglers

Brian Cope

Carolina anglers are still catching plenty of cobia from nearshore reefs, along the beaches, in saltwater rivers, and even while surf fishing. […]

Cape Lookout cobia make their annual visit in May

Craig Holt

May is the best month to find cobia concentrated in nearshore waters, especially those around Cape Lookout. […]

Capt. Chris Ossmann of Fine Catch Fishing Charters wasn't initially cobia fishing when this 30-pounder showed up last week at a nearshore reef near the NC/SC border.

Cobia bite is heating up on nearshore structure

Brian Cope

Anglers are starting to catch plenty of cobia at the nearshore reefs and wrecks located from 5 to 15 miles off the Carolina coastlines. […]

The SCDNR and NCDMF are asking anglers to release cobia that are equipped with monitoring tags.

SCDNR, NCDMF team up on cobia tagging program

SCDNR News Release

The SCDNR and NCDMF are hoping anglers will release any cobia they catch that have tracking devices implanted. These fish will be easily identifiable with special tags. […]