Fishing Report from NC Fisheries for Crystal Coast
Tuesday, January 1st, 2008Ocean: The sportfishing charter boats around the Crystal Coast area usually do well through the winter since they can reach the warm waters of the gulf stream year round. These waters make king mackerel, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna within range of Bogue and Beaufort inlets. Bottom fishing remains exciting during the winter months. The waters off Pamlico, Craven, Carteret, & Onslow Counties are very productive for the bluefin tuna fishery. Its not uncommon for boats to land multiple fish. Striped bass have been making appearances in these waters as well the last few years. Cape Lookout shoals and nearby waters will hold these fish near shore through the winter.
Inshore: Areas of the White Oak River will be hit and miss for excellent speckled trout fishing. Also there have been a lot of trucks parked at the bridge across from the school in Cape Carteret lately. I wonder what are they catching, reds or specks?