Tradewinds Bait & Tackle

December brings an end to the tourist season with very few people visiting the island. The people that do visit may find only one or two restaurants and motels staying open for the winter. But there is a special opportunity

November fishing on Ocracoke Island can be great for Red Drum. The first two weeks of November historically yield the largest fish of the year from the surf with some fish measuring over 50 inches in length. Citations are awarded

October is the peak fishing month on Ocracoke Island. Jumping mullets move along the inlets and beach providing a great source of bait for game fish such as drum and bluefish. Water temperatures start to cool down toward the end

September marks the beginning of the fall fishing season. The finger mullet migration begins in full force during the month with the first cooler weather and the mass movement of bait triggers better fishing both on the beach and in

August brings hot weather greenhead flies and fishing opportunities for those on vacation. The hot weather generates afternoon thunderstorms but the surf is often calm enough for some light tackle fishing. While spring and fall are considered the pri...