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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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TW’S DAILY FISHING REPORT Sunday May 25 2025 Fishing Report It has been a gorgeous Memorial Day Weekend and the fishing did not disappoint! There were plenty of anglers and boats on the water this week
Nice week of fishing - Blackfin Yellowfin Bigeye Tuna and Dolphin.
TW’S DAILY FISHING REPORT Friday May 23 2025 Fishing Report Memorial Day Weekend is finally here and we could not be more excited for the unofficial start of Summer!! There has been some good fishing a
TW’S DAILY FISHING REPORT Tuesday May 20 2025 Fishing Report What a stellar weekend we had to get us prepped and ready to go for Memorial Day! The fish sure are biting and there was action from Ocracok
Last two days we’ve been catching Dolphin.
Anglers reeling in Tuna & Dolphin
TW’S DAILY FISHING REPORT Thursday May 17 2025 Fishing Report It’s a stormy evening here in Nags Head. There have been quite a few storms rolling through this week however there was been plenty of good
TW’S DAILY FISHING REPORT Monday May 12 2025 Fishing Report We hope all the Moms had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend! Thank you for the endless support!! Whether you spent the weekend on the water or
Happy Mothers Day! Anglers reeled in Dolphin and a 63lb gaffer. The trip before reeled in Yellowfin Blackfin Tuna Dolphin and a Wahoo.
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