Offshore Fishing Archives - Page 87 of 98

May 2, 2026

Cover: July 2009 (NC)

Dolphin are a regular visitor to the Horseshoe, a popular spot for fishermen about 18 miles off the Cape Fear River inlet. […]

These anglers display some of the dolphins they caught during a May trip aboard the Mattie G II out of Morehead City.

Dolphin bite pops at Crystal Coast

Craig Holt

If dolphin — big mahis — trip your saltwater fishing trigger, head now to Morehead City. […]

Recreational fishermen rarely kill marlin these days; the only billfish killed are those big enough to likely win big-money tournaments.

Valuable marlin don’t grow on trees

Jeff Dennis

Three fishing conservation powerhouses are joining forces for the specific purpose of removing marlin from restaurant menus. […]

Artificial Reefs, Real Fish

Larry Chesney

When the summer sun starts to simmer the South Carolina surf, it’s a great time to shove off toward the eastern horizon. […]

King mackerel arrive in June and set up shop on a handful of nearshore reefs and wrecks out of Georgetown and Murrells Inlet. Most are within a few miles of the beach.

June Royalty

Jeff Dennis

When it comes to catching king mackerel, June and Georgetown are stuck in the middle — and that’s not so bad. […]

Big wahoo are common catches during the spring when charter boats troll for dolphin.

Dolphin, wahoo mark offshore charter trips

Craig Holt

May’s spring weather has been unpredictable at the N.C. coast, with offshore charter boats having great days then getting blown off the water two or three days in a row. […]

Michael Hall (left) and his father, Mike, with Michael's state-record yellowfin grouper.

Skipping school pays off for teen angler

Craig Holt

Some people think the most-difficult feat in sports is hitting for the cycle — a single, double, triple, home run in a single Major League baseball game — because that’s happened fewer times than pitching a no-hitter. […]

Cobia often cruise or lurk around buoy or channel markers, where they can be approached by fishermen sight-casting.

Cobia Central

Jeff Dennis

The pursuit of cobia can challenge saltwater tackle as well a fisherman’s knowledge. This sleek and hardy saltwater fish is quite a fighter and is often overlooked for offering fine table fare.

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More and more sailfish are showing up in offshore waters off the coast of South Carolina every year.

Billfish Bonanza

Phillip Gentry

Centrally located between Miami and New York is the seaport town of Georgetown, an oasis for Atlantic Coast cruisers and offshore anglers alike. […]

Rubber-band release helps anglers troll lighter tackle for Spanish mackerel

Jerry Dilsaver

Spanish mackerel are a favorite fish of many anglers, and rightfully so. They arrive in late April and stick around through October — sometimes into November — and they usually will bite well. […]