We raised a blue Marlin that didn't eat catch one for two on sailfish one mahi mahi and four yellow fin tuna  left the tuna biting

3 for 6 on sailfish and 1 for 1 on mahi mahi today

February in Southeast NC can be one of the tougher months to get out and fish the weather windows are much smaller and the temp can be downright cold. So far this year winter has really been a rollercoaster of weather. Fishing can be great during February especially when we have mild runs of weather. […] The post Wrightsville Beach NC Fishing Fore...

Bummer   that was always  the treat at the end of a great day fishing bringing some home. I'll think I'll sit this one out this year. Thanks as always Hap Get Outlook for Android   From: info@downeastguideservice.com < info@downeastguideservice.com > Sent: Sunday January 29 2023 2:54:49 PM To:    Subject: RE: Roanoke River   Expect no keep...

The Lower Roanoke River is firing off right now and will only get better over the next few months. We are seeing some good numbers of Stripers and plenty of action. Manly throwing jigs and swim baits at all depths and sometimes they will just about snatch the rod out of your hand. Come and experience what the Lower Roanoke has to offer this time...

January is the kind of month that I watch the weather forecast very closely. Weather changes much quicker during the winter around our area and can be a big influence on the fishing. I look for warmer lighter wind and mostly sunny days even better if we get a few of these kinds of days […] The post Wrightsville Beach NC Fishing Forecast-January 20...

Where did November Go?!?! December really; Christmas is just around the corner! But hey there is still good fishing to do around Southeast NC! So far this fall the temps have been fair in my opinion. We have had a few cool/cold days (Like today) but then we have runs of mild weather. This typically […] The post Wrightsville Beach NC Fishing Foreca...

So far a pretty mild Fall a few cooler days but overall mild. We really need some cool air to get the fall fishing really going. Especially the local Speckled trout bite I have had a handful of nice trout during October but not the numbers I like to see. November is going to be […] The post Wrightsville Beach NC Fishing Forecast-November 2022 appe...

Hi Folks! If you're looking for some excellent Late Fall/Winter fishing look no further!  Myself and my partner Capt. Mike have been wearing out the Speckled Trout along with Redfish in the Swanboro Emerald Isle and Atlantic Beach areas. Our last couple of trips Oct. 19th - 22nd 2022 we landed over 60 Trout each trip along with black drum and redfi...

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October is the month when ‘Fall’ fishing really gets in full swing around Southeast North Carolina! So many great fishing opportunities during October; Big Redfish Gator Specked trout High Speed Spanish Mackerel and False Albacore.  As the waters cool down from the fall air the Redfish really get active and this is the time to […] The post Wrights...

sorry for the lack of reports this year but it has been very busy.  Drum porn to follow

Actually double digit half days.  81 big drum  releases for the Down East Guides yesterday

Many thanks to Capts. Will Justin and Justin Blake Matt   Caylin and Chris who made it happen for our group of 50 guests visiting Oriental this week.