Features
Walk the planks in the fall for great fishing
Piers offer fishermen in the Carolinas great opportunities, especially in the fall. […]
king mackerel
Features
King for a day
In September, king mackerel are abundant along with Carolina coastlines, and anglers can catch them with these tips. […]
Fishing Reports
Eric Floyd and Howard Tucker’s 67.9-pound king mackerel
Eric Floyd and Howard Tucker caught this 67.9 pound king mackerel while live bait fishing east of Cape Lookout Shoals. […]
Fishing Reports
Ian Walker’s king mackerel
Ian Walker caught his first king mackerel while fishing at Johnnie Mercers Pier with the King Crew. The fish weighed 30 pounds. […]
Offshore
Amber Johnson’s first king mackerel
Amber Johnson coached by Dr. Clay Johnson, landed her first king mackerel June 13, 2023. It weighed in just over 22 pounds […]
Columns
King mackerel dressing balls
King mackerel finger foods make perfect dishes to serve during the holiday season. […]
Fishing Hotspots
The kings of October
As fall weather eases into North Carolina’s coast, the king mackerel fishing is fast and furious. […]
Columns
Jerk king mackerel on dirty grits
King mackerel gets a bad rap at the dinner table, but this Jerk king mackerel on dirty grits recipe will change that. […]
Fishing Reports
Alex and Abbie’s 32-pound king mackerel
Alex Arno and Abbie Lawson caught a 32-pound king mackerel at Oak Island, N.C. […]
Inshore
Jennette’s Pier summer fishing report
The summer fishing report for Jennette’s Pier includes a variety of species, including king mackerel and a surprise tarpon. […]