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Ocean Isle Beach, a little town with lots of charm, is located on the Atlantic Ocean and is connected to the Intercoastal Waterway, offering its own escape from more touristy locations down or up the beach. While Ocean Isle Beach is popular with vacationers looking for a place to unwind, it is also a great spot for fishing.
When you are thinking about Ocean Isle Beach fishing, there is no shortage of options. The town is entirely coastal, and it runs from Tubbs Inlet to Shallotte Inlet in North Carolina. With great backwater flats, ocean side pier, and lots of guides in the area, it means that there are ample opportunities for inshore fishing. Black Drum, Flounder, Red Drum, and Speckled Trout are the most common targets.
If you are in search of a big catch, then Ocean Isle Beach fishing could be just the thing for you. In the spring and fall, the population of King Mackerel is especially abundant. This makes it possible to snag one of these fish on a regular basis, and some large specimens have been recorded in the area. There is also good Cobia fishing in May right off the beach. Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel are prolific much of the year.
Bottom fishing on the many reefs and shipwrecks off the coast provide lots of action. Lots of Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Scamps, and Snowy Grouper are caught from the nearshore to the deep. The Gray Snapper (Mangrove Snapper) state record was caught here weighing 12 pounds and 5 ounces. A 6 pound and 9 ounce Vermilion Snapper (Beliner) also holds a state record from nearby structure.
If you are interested in catching Tuna or Wahoo, then Ocean Isle Beach fishing can be quite appealing. During certain parts of the year, it is not uncommon to reel in Blackfin Tuna, Bluefin Tuna, or Yellowfin Tuna. In 1987, someone even managed to reel in a Sailfish that weighed 100 pounds. That NC state record still holds to this day, and it is a testament to how prolific these waters can be. The bottom line is that fishing in Ocean Isle Beach offers a wealth of possibilities to eager anglers.
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AR 425 - YAUPON REEF 3/20/2011 12:48:43 AM - 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
SHALLOTTE LEDGE 3/20/2011 12:48:09 AM - 33.8755 -78.2255
GENERAL SHERMAN WRECK BUOY 3/20/2011 12:49:13 AM - GENERAL SHERMAN WRECK BUOY
AR-460 5/21/2011 12:05:35 AM - 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
Belky Bear 3/20/2011 12:35:31 AM - 47' deep N 33 29.600 W078047.570 0038846731 0023677349
BILL PERRY REEF 3/20/2011 12:49:05 AM - Part of the South Carolina Artificial Reef Program, this is a dual site consisting of a tug-boat and a military landing craft. The site attracts a variety of fish, including
AR 425 - YAUPON REEF 3/20/2011 12:48:43 AM - 33.8841666666667 -78.1058333333333
Atlantic Ledge 6/9/2012 1:56:28 PM - 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.
LITTLE RIVER REEF 3/20/2011 12:49:17 AM - LORAN C-45424.0/59409.0 GPS-33 48.812/078 30.522 1 buoy marks reef, bearing 125�/2.7 nm from south jetty at Little River Inlet. Steel Pup Tents 33 48.515/078 30.069 Ma
SHALLOTTE LEDGE 3/20/2011 12:48:09 AM - 33.8825 -78.2228333333333
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There is a 22.28% catch rate for Atlantic Croaker, based on 1057 Atlantic Croaker counted.
ENLARGE OCEAN ISLE BEACH ATLANTIC CROAKER COUNTS CHART
There is a 18.76% catch rate for Black Sea Bass, based on 890 Black Sea Bass counted.
ENLARGE OCEAN ISLE BEACH BLACK SEA BASS COUNTS CHART
There is a 17.07% catch rate for Spotted Seatrout, based on 810 Spotted Seatrout counted.
ENLARGE OCEAN ISLE BEACH SPOTTED SEATROUT COUNTS CHART
There is a 8.47% catch rate for Red Drum, based on 402 Red Drum counted.
ENLARGE OCEAN ISLE BEACH RED DRUM COUNTS CHART
There is a 6.16% catch rate for Pinfish, based on 292 Pinfish counted.
ENLARGE OCEAN ISLE BEACH PINFISH COUNTS CHART
There is a 5.33% catch rate for Whiting, based on 253 Whiting counted.
ENLARGE OCEAN ISLE BEACH WHITING COUNTS CHART
There is a 3.69% catch rate for Black Drum, based on 175 Black Drum counted.
ENLARGE OCEAN ISLE BEACH BLACK DRUM COUNTS CHART
There is a 3.14% catch rate for Bluespotted Sunfish, based on 149 Bluespotted Sunfish counted.
ENLARGE OCEAN ISLE BEACH BLUESPOTTED SUNFISH COUNTS CHART
There is a 2.19% catch rate for Weakfish, based on 104 Weakfish counted.
ENLARGE OCEAN ISLE BEACH WEAKFISH COUNTS CHART
There is a 2.11% catch rate for Anchovy, based on 100 Anchovy counted.
ENLARGE OCEAN ISLE BEACH ANCHOVY 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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