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Holden Beach Fishing



Holden Beach Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Holden Beach, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Anchovy

  2. Anchovy

    There is a 10.93% catch rate for Anchovy, based on 6332 Anchovy counted.

    Holden Beach Anchovy Counts Chart
    Anchovy

    ENLARGE HOLDEN BEACH ANCHOVY COUNTS CHART


  3. Atlantic Croaker

  4. Atlantic Croaker

    There is a 10.38% catch rate for Atlantic Croaker, based on 6009 Atlantic Croaker counted.

    Holden Beach Atlantic Croaker Counts Chart
    Atlantic

    ENLARGE HOLDEN BEACH ATLANTIC CROAKER COUNTS CHART


  5. Black Sea Bass

  6. Black Sea Bass

    There is a 9.9% catch rate for Black Sea Bass, based on 5733 Black Sea Bass counted.

    Holden Beach Black Sea Bass Counts Chart
    Black

    ENLARGE HOLDEN BEACH BLACK SEA BASS COUNTS CHART


  7. Spot Croaker

  8. Spot Croaker

    There is a 9.42% catch rate for Spot Croaker, based on 5458 Spot Croaker counted.

    Holden Beach Spot Croaker Counts Chart
    Spot

    ENLARGE HOLDEN BEACH SPOT CROAKER COUNTS CHART


  9. Pinfish

  10. Pinfish

    There is a 8.71% catch rate for Pinfish, based on 5044 Pinfish counted.

    Holden Beach Pinfish Counts Chart
    Pinfish

    ENLARGE HOLDEN BEACH PINFISH COUNTS CHART


  11. Atlantic Menhaden

  12. Atlantic Menhaden

    There is a 3.81% catch rate for Atlantic Menhaden, based on 2208 Atlantic Menhaden counted.

    Holden Beach Atlantic Menhaden Counts Chart
    Atlantic

    ENLARGE HOLDEN BEACH ATLANTIC MENHADEN COUNTS CHART


  13. Tomtate

  14. Tomtate

    There is a 3.67% catch rate for Tomtate, based on 2123 Tomtate counted.

    Holden Beach Tomtate Counts Chart
    Tomtate

    ENLARGE HOLDEN BEACH TOMTATE COUNTS CHART


  15. White Grunt

  16. White Grunt

    There is a 3.05% catch rate for White Grunt, based on 1768 White Grunt counted.

    Holden Beach White Grunt Counts Chart
    White

    ENLARGE HOLDEN BEACH WHITE GRUNT COUNTS CHART


  17. Striped Mullet

  18. Striped Mullet

    There is a 2.82% catch rate for Striped Mullet, based on 1631 Striped Mullet counted.

    Holden Beach Striped Mullet Counts Chart
    Striped

    ENLARGE HOLDEN BEACH STRIPED MULLET COUNTS CHART


  19. Atlantic Bumper

  20. Atlantic Bumper

    There is a 2.36% catch rate for Atlantic Bumper, based on 1366 Atlantic Bumper counted.

    Holden Beach Atlantic Bumper Counts Chart
    Atlantic

    ENLARGE HOLDEN BEACH ATLANTIC BUMPER COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 125 species of fish and 57911 fish counted for July around Holden Beach.

To date, there are 176 species of fish and a total of 724408 fish counted for Holden Beach and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 7/12/1915 (109 years).

Last Update: 7/5/2024 10:08:06 AM

*** 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 Holden Beach are the following:

  1. AR 425 - YAUPON REEF
    Black Seabass and many varieties of Sharks can be found on the reef all year round. There are nice Cobia and Gray Trout in the Spring on the reef.  From Spring through


  2. SHALLOTTE LEDGE
    Good area for trolling for kings


  3. GENERAL SHERMAN WRECK BUOY
    GENERAL SHERMAN WRECK BUOY


  4. RARITAN WRECK
    33.5418333333333 -77.9481666666667


  5. AR-372
    AR-372


  6. AR-460
    Average Depth: 38'  Buoy Location in GPS ddm: 33° 50.217' / 078° 22.033'  LORAN Coordinates: Chain (GRI) 7980 / 45398.0 / 59323.0  General Location: 183


  7. LEDGE-293(2)
    LEDGE-293(2)


  8. Fanny and Jenny Wreck
    She was built in Blackwall Yard, London by Money and Wigrams in 1847 for the Chester & Holyhead Railway Company for a passenger service between Holyhead and Kingstown (Dun


  9. AR 425 - YAUPON REEF
    33.8841666666667 -78.1058333333333


  10. Atlantic Ledge
    This bank had a depth of 76'. The ledge drops a few feet and it long. Grouper May/June and Oct. / Nov.  Good place to troll for kings.


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Top Holden Beach Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Ocean Isle Fishing Center
    Our mission at the Ocean Isle Fishing Center is to be the ultimate source for fishing in the Carolinas; providing the what, when, where and how-to you need to be a better fisherman. Our staff is made up of the most successful fishermen in the area wh

  2. Fish On Outfitters
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  3. Cape Fear Tackle
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Top Holden Beach Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Rigged & Ready Charters
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  2. Oak Island Fishing Charters
    We have the boats and the knowledge for the best fishing/boating experience Oak Island, Baldhead Island, Southport and St James NC have to offer. As a FULL TIME CHARTER/COMMERCIAL FISHERMAN it is our job to know where the fish are.

  3. Capt'n Hook Outdoors
    Sport fishing charters specializing in offshore and backwater trips, sandbar adventures, and sunset cruises in Ocean Isle and Holden Beach, NC.

  4. Twister Charters
    Twister Charters licensed charter boat captains are experienced fishermen, in-shore and off-shore to the Gulf Stream. Their fishing skills produce a variety of Atlantic Ocean species: Black Bass, Spanish and King Mackerel, Grouper, and Cobia. If Shar

  5. Cool Runnings Charters
    Cool Runnings Charters: serving Oak Island, Southport & Bald Head Island with Inshore and Nearshore Saltwater Fishing

  6. Ollie Raja Charters
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  7. Oak Island Charters


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Top Holden Beach Marinas

  1. Ocean Isle Fishing Center
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  2. Bald Head Island Marina


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