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With a name like Emerald Isle, this North Carolina town sets the bar high. This town is nestled in the Crystal Coast on Bogue Banks. The oceanfront here is rustic and beautiful. Although the area is small with a local population of just under 4,000, it can attract thousands of tourists each week. Most of these tourists come to explore the waters of Emerald Isle, and Emerald Isle fishing is of particular interest.
Emerald Isle fishing is perfect for enthusiasts and novices alike. It is an excellent destination for offshore fishing. Since the area is along the Atlantic coastline, this is a frequent stop for migratory fish. The potential for billfish is especially noteworthy, and many people spend time fishing in the Gulf Stream off the coast. Here, it is possible to catch marlin, mahi-mahi, tuna and wahoo. One of the most notable fish that is commonly caught is sailfish.
Not all Emerald Isle fishing has to take place far from shore. There are also plenty of fishing opportunities with nearshore destinations. Emerald Isle has invested heavily into its coastline, and that includes its underwater resources. To support fish communities, there are a number of artificial reefs in the area. When paired with local shipwrecks, there is no shortage of fishing attractions. In these nearshore venues, look for amberjacks, triggerfish, snapper and albacore. During the late fall, you might even be lucky enough to reel in giant bluefin tuna.
Finally, there are also inland fishing options in Emerald Isle. The local creeks are alive with fish, and many anglers enjoy the tranquility. However, the real attractions in Emerald Isle and the rest of the Crystal Coast are the protected beaches, which are ideal for fishing and diving. Here, you may be able to catch flounder, red drum or speckled trout.
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There is a 21% catch rate for Spotted Seatrout, based on 15749 Spotted Seatrout counted.
ENLARGE EMERALD ISLE SPOTTED SEATROUT COUNTS CHART
There is a 12% catch rate for Spot Croaker, based on 9000 Spot Croaker counted.
ENLARGE EMERALD ISLE SPOT CROAKER COUNTS CHART
There is a 9.61% catch rate for Pinfish, based on 7207 Pinfish counted.
ENLARGE EMERALD ISLE PINFISH COUNTS CHART
There is a 9.55% catch rate for Pigfish, based on 7166 Pigfish counted.
ENLARGE EMERALD ISLE PIGFISH COUNTS CHART
There is a 9.51% catch rate for Bluefish, based on 7130 Bluefish counted.
ENLARGE EMERALD ISLE BLUEFISH COUNTS CHART
There is a 6.74% catch rate for Black Sea Bass, based on 5056 Black Sea Bass counted.
ENLARGE EMERALD ISLE BLACK SEA BASS COUNTS CHART
There is a 5.69% catch rate for Northern Puffer, based on 4271 Northern Puffer counted.
ENLARGE EMERALD ISLE NORTHERN PUFFER COUNTS CHART
There is a 4.44% catch rate for Atlantic Croaker, based on 3331 Atlantic Croaker counted.
ENLARGE EMERALD ISLE ATLANTIC CROAKER COUNTS CHART
There is a 3.26% catch rate for Weakfish, based on 2443 Weakfish counted.
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There is a 2.8% catch rate for Black Drum, based on 2100 Black Drum counted.
ENLARGE EMERALD ISLE BLACK DRUM COUNTS CHART
*** PLEASE NOTE *** Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.
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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Emerald Isle are the following:
AR 355 - NEW RIVER REEF 34.352 -77.334
Divers Rock Area with live bottom.
AR-340 Average Depth: 58' Buoy Location in GPS ddm: 34° 34.350' / 076° 58.300' LORAN Coordinates: 27162.4 / 39545.3 General Location: 129° M, 7.0 nm from the Bogue Inl
Patch East Live Bottom
AR-285 - Buoy
Larry's Spot Black Sea Bass spot
H 34.465596 -77.352682
Black Sea Bass
C 34.511712 -77.034883
E 34.367799 -77.182588
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They're starting to show pretty good. Wait what happens after this nor'east wind and filling moon......
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did I say the tarpon bite was consistent? I guess it is consistent tarpon fishing for 15 of the best NC tarpon boats fishing/looking for nearly 10 hours and NO ONE saw a fish. Two days before there were at least a
Mon 31 Jul 2023 10:51:00 +0000 yup they are here also. tarpon bite has been very very consistent.
Capt. Caylin Getting it done on the inshore side of things while we were tarpon fishing
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