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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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Another storm keeping WestWind docked this week.
Before this weather rolled in we had a nice catch of Dolphin and a beautiful sunrise.
Friday came home with a box full of Dolphin.
TW’S DAILY FISHING REPORT Saturday September 20 2025 Fishing Report It’s finally feeling like the local’s summer we’ve been waiting for! There were plenty of Drum caught throughout the week and we’re h
TW’S DAILY FISHING REPORT Sunday September 14th 2025 Fishing Report Did someone say there was Drum bite??? If you wanted to hook up to a Drum from the pier this was your weekend! From Rodanthe pier to
TW’S DAILY FISHING REPORT Tuesday September 9th 2025 Fishing Report We certainly don’t have the most ideal conditions for September but the Drum sure don’t mind! There has been quite a bit of action on
On Saturday we had a gorgeous sunrise and a box full of Dolphin.
TW’S DAILY FISHING REPORT Thursday September 4th 2025 Fishing Report It’s been a beautiful week so far and there has been quite a bit of fishing action! Flounder Bluefish Drum.. oh my! It’s been a prod
TW’S DAILY FISHING REPORT Monday September 1st 2025 Fishing Report We hope everyone enjoyed this beautiful Labor Day Weekend! While it might be considered the unofficial end of summer we are thrilled t
TW’S DAILY FISHING REPORT Wednesday August 27th 2025 Fishing Report Whether you’re casting from the surf heading offshore or working the sound waters the Outer Banks continues to deliver exciting angli
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