The Cape Fear River and the ICW between Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach are prime places to find doormat flounder during the summer. Yet, Snow’s Cut, the 1.75-mile-long, man-made canal connecting Myrtle Grove Sound to the river can be one of the best places in the entire region to hook up with a trophy flounder.
In fact, Harold Auten’s 20-pound state record flounder was caught at the Cut back in 1980. Every year, flounder surpassing 10 pounds come from the 100-foot-wide channel.
Even though the Cut is a man-made canal, remnant stumps are still available, as well as pilings, bulkheads and a few docks to keep these fish at bay. The Cut is connected to the ocean on both sides, and currents will vary from time to time, but anglers can always count on some level of current and a huge baitfish population. The canal sustains huge schools of menhaden, mullet and even some shrimp throughout the year.
At the very least, it can be a great place to get out of the wind when the river is rough. Anglers should always hit up Snow’s Cut when in the area for the new state record may be just a cast away.
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