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Oregon Inlet is known as the Tuna Capital of the East Coast. Formed during a hurricane in 1846, and named after the ship that weathered the storm and discovered the new inlet, Oregon Inlet joins the Pamlico Sound with the Atlantic Ocean. With excellent estuaries for inshore fishing, quality bottom fishing, and premier tuna and billfish grounds close to the Gulf Stream, no other city in North Carolina holds as many state fishing records as Oregon Inlet.
Yellowfin Tuna are caught offshore of Oregon Inlet year round, but the highlights are in the Spring and Fall when huge schools of tuna move through the area and feed. Most are between 20 and 50 pounds, but a few are caught that are much bigger. During the Summer there is usually a good Bigeye Tuna bite, and in the Winter and early Spring the giant Bluefin Tuna run down the coast. There is also plenty of Albacore, Blackfin, and Skipjack Tuna around most of the year. The Albacore (62 pounds), Bigeye (311 pounds), and Bluefin Tuna (805 pounds) North Carolina state record fish were all caught offshore of Oregon Inlet, proving that this is one of the best fishing destinations for catching tuna in the world.
Not only is Oregon Inlet known for its excellent tuna fishery, but for also excellent offshore billfishing. The North Carolina state record Atlantic Blue Marlin was caught here on August 15, 2008 and weighed a staggering 1228 pounds. During late August and September, the world class White Marlin bite goes off, with many boats getting more than 20 bites a day. There are also lots of Sailfish and a few Spearfish caught each year. Billfish can be caught year round here, but the best time is from May through September.
Trolling offshore can also provide opportunities to catch Dolphin (Mahi-mahi) and Wahoo much of the year. Bottom fishing can produce Black Sea Bass (another OI state record), Grouper, Snapper, Tautog (19 pound state record), and Blueline Tilefish (also a state record). The Mako (768 pounds) and Thresher (185 pounds) shark state records were caught here as well.
Inshore fishing around Oregon Inlet offers excellent Red Drum action nearly year round. Most of the year you can also find lots of Bluefish, Croaker (5 pound state record) Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, Striped Bass (64 pound state record), and many other inshore species of fish. The month of May often provides excellent Cobia (116 pound state record) fishing close to the inlet and off the beaches. During the winter, the Speckled Trout bite can be phenomenal.
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Navy Tower A N 36* 13.514 W 075* 14.970 Good reef donkey action.
Bonner Bridge Catwalk There is a catwalk on the southern end of the Bonner Bridge (aka Oregon Inlet Bridge) that many people fish. Flounder, Mullet, Blues, and in the winter striper are comm
Pappys Lane Shipwreck The Pappy’s Lane shipwreck is located off of Pappy Lane in Rodanthe, NC. The wreck once believed to be a gravel barge from the 1960's, is now being cosidered
AR-1607 Zane Grey The Zane Grey is a 441' Liberty Ship from World War II that was decommissioned and sunk as part of the Oregon Inlet Reef (AR-160) on December 12, 1974.
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9 Fathom Rock 35.558329978957772 -75.300000021234155
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Oyster Rocks Pea Island
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TW’S DAILY FISHING REPORT Monday August 26 2024 Fishing Report It’s back to school week for our local community but a lot of you spent your last days of summer vacation fishing! And it was the perfect
Great Week of Fishing on the Outer Banks Both the Fishin Fannatic and Fish Advisor have had a great week of fishing and some terrific customers. Nearshore has seen tons of ribbonfish false albacore and a few spanish
TW’S DAILY FISHING REPORT Friday August 23 2024 Fishing Report It has been a beautiful week on the Outer Banks! Luckily there hasn’t been a lack of fish! Surf fishing has been productive for your typic
Making great memories while reeling in Blackfin Tuna Dolphin and Ribbon fish. Plus some great sunrises!
TW’S DAILY FISHING REPORT Monday August 19 2024 Fishing Report It sure has been an interesting summer! We’re finally seeing some warmer water temps and the recent storms (first Debbie now Ernesto) have
TW’S DAILY FISHING REPORT Friday August 9 2024 Fishing Report We hope you’re still enjoying the dog days of summer! Even with the effects of Tropical Storm Debby anglers are still getting out and catch
Meat Slam: Wahoo a dolphin Tuna plus had a good day reeling in Dolphin & Blackfin Tuna.
TW’S DAILY FISHING REPORT Sunday August 4 2024 Fishing Report Can you believe it’s already August? Summer is flying by! The fishing action continues to be as hot as these summer temperatures! Surf fish
Having Fun on the Fish Advisor The last few weeks on the FISH ADVISOR have been great! Introducing the Ribbon Fish! These long slender fish come with quite a fight and are usual caught in decent numbers. T
Catch & Release of a Sailfish limit of Dolphin(Mahi-mahi) Blackfin Tuna.
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