Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina Fishing Report - Daily

Good morning, anglers—this is Artificial Lure, bringing you today’s fishing report for Atlantic Ocean waters and the surrounding coast of North Carolina on October 27, 2025.

Sunrise this Monday was at 7:26 AM and sunset will be at 6:13 PM. We’re sitting right in prime fall conditions, with water temperatures dropping—recent reports off Bogue Inlet Pier showed the surf hovering around 74 degrees, excellent for both inshore and pier action. The weather is overcast with a stiff breeze building into gusts later today ahead of a coastal storm, so keep an eye on the clouds and expect patches of drizzle...

Artificial Lure here with your Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina fishing report for Sunday, October 26, 2025. The fall bite is settling in, and there's still plenty of action from Wilmington up through the Outer Banks as the water cools and the tides move.

Sunrise this morning hit at 7:26 a.m., with sunset set for 6:25 p.m. across most of the coast. We’ve got mostly clear skies, mild temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s, and a steady north wind at 5 to 10 knots, keeping seas running 3 to 4 feet, according to the National Weather Service out of Wilmington. That means so...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming to you live with your detailed fishing report for Saturday, October 25th, 2025, focused on North Carolina's Atlantic coast.

Let's dive right into today's conditions. We've got weak high pressure sitting over our waters through the weekend, keeping things relatively calm before unsettled weather moves in early next week. The National Weather Service out of Newport shows northeast winds at 10 to 15 knots with seas building to 2 to 4 feet. Water temperatures are holding in the low to mid-70s, which is keeping our fish active.

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Artificial Lure coming to you live with your detailed fishing report for October 24th, 2025, focused on North Carolina’s Atlantic coast. Get ready for an action-packed fall run—here's everything you need for a solid day on the water.

We kicked off the day with a balmy sunrise at 6:56am, and we’ll wrap up daylight with sunset at 7:00pm, giving you more than 12 and a half hours to work the tides. On the ocean, we’re seeing a high tidal coefficient today—starting at 88, dropping to 80 midday, and closing out at 71. Those are strong numbers, so you can count...

Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for October 23rd, bringing you the latest straight from the docks and surf of North Carolina’s coast.

We’ve got a crisp, breezy fall morning ahead. High pressure sat offshore last night, but a quick cold front came through and winds are now out of the west at 10 to 15 knots, knocking up a steady 2-4 foot sea state out to 20 nautical miles, and the inshore waters are a light chop. Look for things to calm a bit tonight as winds lay down after sunset, but you’ll still want to check...

Hey y'all, it's Artificial Lure here with your Cape Fear region fishing report for October 22, 2025. The tidal coefficient is high today, indicating big tides in the Atlantic Ocean around Oak Island, North Carolina. Sunrise is at about 7:23 AM with a sunset at 6:30 PM, providing ample daylight for fishing.

The recent catch includes a mix of trout and flounder. For the best action, use a combination of jigs and soft plastics for trout, while flounder respond well to live bait like shrimp and minnows. Hot spots include the inlets and near-shore reefs, where the changing tides stir up baitfish.<...

Artificial Lure here with your Tuesday, October 21st, 2025, fishing report for the Atlantic Ocean off North Carolina. Overcast skies greet us this morning, with a mild breeze out of the west at around 10 to 15 knots—about what the National Weather Service expected, making for a moderate chop on open water and 2 to 4 foot waves just offshore. Those seas are workable, but keep an eye if you’re in smaller craft. Air temps are holding steady in the low 60s, and water temps are hovering in the mid- to upper-60s, priming a solid fall bite up and down the coast. Duration: 00:04:05

Artificial Lure here with your Monday, October 20th 2025, Atlantic Ocean North Carolina fishing report. Fall’s in the air, and the bite is heating up from Cape Hatteras down to Sunset Beach. We’ve got a good mix of inshore, nearshore, and bluewater action shaping up as we settle into these October conditions.

Let’s talk tides—always critical around here. At Oak Island today, high tide rolled in at 7:18 am, and you’ll see another high at 7:30 pm. That means a strong current most of the day, thanks to an 85 tidal coefficient—expect big swings and energetic movement ins...

Artificial Lure here with your Sunday, October 19, 2025, Atlantic Coast North Carolina fishing report. We’re waking up to crisp, mostly clear skies and fall temperatures in the upper 40s at sunrise, heading for a high in the upper 50s to low 60s. Winds are light out of the northwest, making for settled seas and good launching conditions for both surf and boat anglers.

Tides are running high—today’s tidal coefficient hits 83, which means strong flows and prime tidal movement, especially around Oak Island and Cape Hatteras. Expect the first low tide at 12:48 pm, sandwiched between early morning and ev...

Hey y'all, it's Artificial Lure here. Today, October 18, we're looking at pretty good conditions out in the Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina. Tides at Atlantic Beach Bridge are high at 6:45 AM and 7:04 PM, with lows at 00:48 AM and 1:09 PM. Sunrise is around 7:15 AM, and sunset is at 6:28 PM.

The weather is setting up for some nice fishing, especially with the high tidal coefficient which indicates strong currents and big tides. Lately, we've seen a lot of reds and trout biting, especially with soft plastics and topwaters. Shrimp and bloodworms are also working great for bait.

If you're...

Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to expert for all things fishing in North Carolina's Atlantic waters. Today, October 17th, promises some exciting catches. Oak Island is experiencing high tidal coefficients, indicating strong currents and larger tidal amplitudes, which can mean bigger fish are on the move[1].

The sun rises at about 7:19 AM and sets around 6:35 PM, providing plenty of daylight for fishing. The best lures to use are likely soft plastics like Z-Man GrubZ, which have been successful for bass and other species[3]. For surf fishing, consider using hooks with live bait like sand crabs.
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This is Artificial Lure with your Atlantic North Carolina fishing report for Sunday, October 12th, 2025. Let’s get you ready for a brisk fall dawn on the salt with the latest from the coast.

First off, expect classic autumn weather: cool in the low 60s at sunrise, climbing into the 70s by afternoon. Winds are howling offshore today—NOAA and the National Weather Service both have a Gale Warning in effect, with gusty north-northeast winds over 25 knots, and seas stacking up to 7 feet at times. Boaters, keep a lookout and maybe think twice before running outside the inlets toda...

Artificial Lure here with your North Carolina Atlantic coast fishing report for Saturday, October 11, 2025. We’re starting the weekend off with some moody fall weather, strong tides, and the promise of bent rods for those who play it smart and safe.

First off, be advised: a significant coastal storm is working its way up past Florida and will be impacting our waters through the weekend. National Weather Service is calling for northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 35, building seas 6 to 9 feet offshore, and a steady chop on the sounds and inlets—plus a Small Craft Advisory and Gale...

Artificial Lure here, serving up your Friday morning fishing report for North Carolina’s Atlantic coast. It’s October 10th, and we’re gearing up for a day with big tides and bigger weather. Sunrise at Oak Island hit at 7:13 AM and sunset slides in at 6:44 PM. The tide is “high” today—low tide at 4:03 AM, high tide peaking at 10:24 AM with a healthy 6.4 feet, another low at 4:51 PM, and a final high at 10:48 PM. That strong tidal push means fish are moving, especially near marsh edges, inlets, and deep river mouths. Solunar activity holds “high” until tonight, so expect some solid actio...

Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your October 8th, 2025, fishing report for the North Carolina Atlantic coast. Conditions are classic early-fall, and there’s plenty of action along the beaches, inlets, and piers, so let’s get right into what you can expect if you’re hitting the salt today.

**Tide and Weather:**
We’re coming off some moon-driven king tides along the coast. For Atlantic Beach, low tide rolls in around 3:44 a.m., high tide peaks at 10:16 a.m. with over five and a half feet, then we drop again at 4:50 p.m., followed by a smaller...

Sunday morning, October 5, 2025, sun just peeking over the horizon at 7:22—this is “Artificial Lure” bringing you your North Carolina Atlantic coast fishing report.

Today’s big factor is the sea. The National Weather Service has a Small Craft Advisory in effect through late Monday night for much of the eastern North Carolina coast. Seas are stacking up at 4 to 6 feet offshore, backing off to 2 to 4 feet closer in. Winds are steady from the east at 10 to 15 knots. You can expect a moderate chop on the inshore sounds and rivers. For surf and pier anglers, keep an eye out for that...

Artificial Lure here with your Atlantic Coast North Carolina fishing report for Saturday, October 4, 2025. It’s early October and we’re waking up to the kind of classic coastal morning where the air’s brisk, the wind’s got some bite, and the fall bite is shaping up strong.

Let’s talk weather first. According to the NOAA forecast, we’ve got northeast winds around 15 knots today, dialing back from some rough days earlier this week. Seas are running 4 to 6 feet offshore, with a moderate chop inshore. It’s still breezy out there—so for folks in smaller boats, stick clo...

Fishing folks, it’s Artificial Lure with your Atlantic North Carolina fishing report for Friday, October 3, 2025! The morning’s already packed with energy—let’s dig into how these waters are firing up as fall turns the calendar.

Starting out with the **weather and tides**: The National Weather Service out of Wilmington says we’ve got strong northeast winds at 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 today and seas running 5 to 7 feet—so conditions are challenging, especially for smaller craft. Small Craft Advisory remains in effect through Saturday, so plan accordingly if heading offshore. Nearshore and pier anglers, make sure to...

Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Atlantic coast fishing report for North Carolina. The sun crested the horizon at 7:01 a.m. and will set tonight at 6:50 p.m. We’ve got a classic early fall transition—with cooling waters sparking fish activity from the Outer Banks down through Atlantic Beach.

This morning’s **tide at Atlantic Beach** brought a high around 2:35 a.m., rolling out to low at 8:32 a.m., and swinging back to high by 3:18 p.m. That falling tide from mid-morning through lunch will pull bait out of creeks and marshes, drawing in gamefish[Atlantic Beach...

Artificial Lure coming to you on this fine Sunday, September 28, 2025, with your coastal North Carolina Atlantic fishing report! Winds this morning are easy, coming out of the south at 5 to 10 knots with seas around 2 to 4 feet—pretty comfortable for most small- to mid-sized boats. There’s a light chop in the sounds and rivers, and we’ve got a front stalled just offshore, bringing a steady chance of showers and a rumble or two of thunder as the day rolls on, so pack your rain gear. Expect east winds to pick up later, with rougher surf into the week thanks to lin...

Good morning, this is Artificial Lure with your fresh Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina fishing report for September 27th, 2025.

Right now, we’ve got some changeable conditions out there, so planning around the tides and weather is more important than ever. For those fishing Atlantic Beach, the first low tide came in at 4:53 AM, with the morning high tide peaking at 11:26 AM—a solid window for inshore action. Your evening low will be at 6:02 PM, so late afternoon could see bait movement ramp up again. Sunrise hit at 6:58 AM and sunset’s at 6:56 PM, so there’s plenty of daylight...

Artificial Lure on the mic with your Atlantic North Carolina fishing report for Friday, September 26, 2025. Sunrise was right at 7:03 this morning, while sunset will close the day at 7:03 PM. You’ll want to make the most of that daylight—today’s shaping up as a banner day for fall fishing, with moderate winds and ideal water movement up and down our coast.

Let’s talk marine conditions first. According to NOAA and the National Weather Service, we’re looking at **light northwest winds shifting east in the afternoon, mostly around 5 knots**, so no rough rides today. Water is calm, with...

Artificial Lure here with your Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina fishing report for Wednesday, September 24th, 2025.

We woke to mild conditions and a textbook fall sunrise at 6:56am, with sunset set for 7:00pm tonight. The weather is holding steady, mostly partly cloudy, temps in the upper 70s to low 80s, and a light to moderate west breeze—perfect for comfortable casting. According to the National Weather Service, we’re seeing west winds 10 to 15 knots, seas at 2 to 4 feet, with a moderate chop in the sounds. The marine forecast calls for improving conditions, so kayak and pier anglers should find it b...

Artificial Lure here, checking in from the North Carolina coast with your Atlantic fishing report for Saturday, September 20, 2025—a classic early fall morning with a little patchy fog hugging the marshes and sound. The air is sitting crisp, the water temps cooling off a bit, and we’ve got that northeast breeze that usually spells hot fishing along our stretch of the Atlantic.

We’ve got a high tide rolling around 7:01 a.m. and another low at 12:44 p.m., according to the Cape Lookout ocean chart, and the solunar tables are pegging today for high fish activity. Sunrise this m...

Artificial Lure here reporting from the Atlantic coast of North Carolina, and it’s a gorgeous early fall morning for anglers hitting the surf and nearshore waters. The sun rose at 6:53am and will set tonight at 7:08pm—lots of light to work the lines, and locals know this is the peak transition period for both bottom and game fish moving in with changing water temps.

Tidewise, you’re looking at a high tide coming in at 7:20am, followed by an ebb with a minor low at 1:51pm and another high at 7:46pm. Tidal coefficient today is 81, meaning there’...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your North Carolina Atlantic fishing report for Wednesday, September 17, 2025. The air’s crisp and you can smell faint autumn around the corner as we turn the calendar. Whether you’re eyeing the surf or planning a trip offshore, conditions today are lining up for a productive day on the water if you play the tides right.

Today’s tides for Atlantic Beach: first high tide’s at 4:22 AM at 3.4 feet, low at 10:24 AM at just under half a foot, then high returns at 5:00 PM riding up to 4.58 feet, easing into the last low at 11:31...

Artificial Lure here, and you’re tuned in for your September 14, 2025, Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina fishing update. What a day on the water—let’s dive right in.

We woke up to beautiful early fall conditions, with sunrise at 6:49 AM and sunset scheduled for 7:14 PM. High pressure is settling over eastern North Carolina, calming things down a bit before Hurricane Erin brushes by offshore next week. Right now, NE winds are running 10 to 15 knots, seas ranging 3 to 5 feet except for near-shore holders closer to 2 feet. The sounds are showing a moderate chop. Marine forecasts from NOAA warn that the se...

Artificial Lure checking in with your Atlantic coast North Carolina fishing report for Sunday, September 14th, 2025. Sunrise came at 6:49 AM and you’ll have daylight until 7:15 PM, so there’s plenty of good light for both early bites and evening topwater action. The weather is shaping up mild and fair this morning, with light southwest winds and a high in the upper 70s. Waters are settling after last week’s passing fronts—expect water temps in the low 80s close to shore, a little cooler inshore, and water clarity ranging from stained in the creeks to blue-green along the beaches.
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Artificial Lure here with your Atlantic Coast North Carolina fishing report for Saturday, September 13, 2025.

Sunrise came at 6:48 AM, with sunset expected around 7:16 PM. Today's tides for the N.C. State Fisheries area: low tide rolled in at 7:22 AM, high tide will hit about 1:38 PM, and the next low will be near 8:39 PM, according to Tides4Fishing. Solunar activity is average today, so bite windows may be shorter than last week’s wild runs.

Weather-wise, the National Weather Service is calling for NE winds 10 to 15 knots, seas 3 to 5 feet offshore but closer to 2 feet inside, and fair sk...

Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning fishing report for the Atlantic coast of North Carolina. Sunrise dropped in at 6:44 a.m. today, with sunset tonight at 7:24 p.m.—good daylight for putting in some casts. The weather’s opening the fall season right: mild temps, a light northerly breeze, and breaking clouds, making the ocean flat enough for small boats and shoal work.

Atlantic Beach tides show a low at 12:47 p.m. and a high at 7:10 p.m. If you’re heading out early, catch the moving water between these swings for best bite. Holden Beach has its hi...

Artificial Lure here, with your Atlantic coast fishing report for Wednesday, September 10, 2025, covering the North Carolina shoreline from Oak Island to Atlantic Beach and beyond.

The tide’s running on a mellow swing this morning, with a tidal coefficient of 47 near Oak Island, so the **range between high and low isn’t dramatic early on**. Currents will be gentle until midday, when the coefficient rises to 55, giving a bit more water movement for those afternoon runs. At Holden Beach, you’ve got a **low tide at 3:32 AM, high tide peaking at 9:39 AM, another low at 4:06 PM, and the next h...

This is Artificial Lure, bringing you the latest fishing report from coastal North Carolina and the surrounding Atlantic. Let’s dive in—literally and figuratively—into today’s bite.

**Tides are running strong this Sunday, September 7th, with a high at 7:35 am and another peak around 8:01 pm, according to Beaufort tide charts. Low tides will hit at 1:41 am and 1:45 pm, so your best action for both surf and inshore fishing will be a couple hours around those high marks. Sunrise will greet you at 6:44 and set at 7:24 pm, giving us a solid 12:40 of daylight to work those lines.**
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Artificial Lure coming to you with your Saturday fishing report for September 6th, 2025, focused on the Atlantic waters and barrier islands of North Carolina. Let’s get right to what you need for a successful trip today.

Weather’s looking favorable with quiet marine conditions. High pressure is settled in, yielding light and variable winds, and seas at 2 to 3 feet across the Cape Fear to Cape Lookout stretch, according to the National Weather Service. Expect winds to shift eastward at 5-10 knots as we move through the day, making for easy boating if you plan to run out to t...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your North Carolina Atlantic coast fishing report for Friday, September 5, 2025.

Sunrise touched Oak Island and Beaufort just before 6:45 a.m., and anglers are looking at sunset a little after 7:30 p.m. That’s nearly 12 hours and 45 minutes of good fishing light, so strap in for action from first light to dusk. The air’s got a southeast wind this morning—mild, pushing a faint chop off the beaches near Wanchese, Atlantic Beach, and Oak Island. Temps hover in the high 70s to low 80s, with humidity making it feel muggy.

Tidal action...

Good afternoon from the North Carolina coast—Artificial Lure here with your September 3rd, 2025, Atlantic-side fishing report. Whether you’re casting off Oak Island, combing the surf at Atlantic Beach, or heading offshore, here’s what you need to know before you grab your tackle.

Sunrise this morning hit at 6:37 AM and we’ll see the sun set at 7:38 PM, giving you nearly thirteen hours of daylight on the water. According to tides4fishing, today’s tidal coefficient is on the lower side at 35 early, creeping up to 47 by sundown. That means the highs and lows aren’t too dramatic...

Artificial Lure here with your September 3rd, 2025 fishing report for the North Carolina Atlantic coast—grab your coffee, it’s a good one!

Sunrise kicked off at 6:37 this morning and anglers can expect lines in the water until about 7:36 tonight, so there’s plenty of daylight to hunt that big one. Tides are rolling right: Atlantic Beach saw its morning high at 3:10am, a low at 9:08am, and another high around 4:00pm. Modest tidal shifts today mean subtle current—plan your bite windows around that incoming tide for best results, especially at dawn and dusk according to Tide-Forecast.com. Duration: 00:03:57

Artificial Lure here with your North Carolina Atlantic fishing report for Sunday, August 31st, 2025. Let’s dig into what today looks like and where you need to be chasing the bite.

First, your **tide report** for Avon and out through Cape Hatteras: high tide hit just after 1 AM and will peak again around 2 PM, with a low tide settling in at 7:05 AM and again tonight at 8:40 PM. If you’re heading out at first light, you’ll be on the falling tide, always a prime time for working the inlets and backwaters. Sunrise is 6:33 AM and sunset’s 7:29 PM, so y...

Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, August 30, 2025, North Carolina Atlantic Ocean fishing report. We’ve got classic late-summer conditions, mixing sunshine, strong tides, and a hot inshore and offshore bite that’s not to be missed.

Let’s kick it off with today’s sunrise at 6:33 am, sunset wrapping up at 7:45 pm. Tides are ripping, with a high around 9:08 am and again at 9:33 pm, and lows at 3:40 am and 3:36 pm. The tidal coefficient sits high at 91—big water movement means active fish, especially around these changes. Expect pronounced currents and plenty of stirred-up bait along the banks an...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Friday, August 29, 2025 fishing report for the North Carolina Atlantic coast. Sunrise came at 6:37am with sunset expected at 7:36pm, giving us plenty of daylight to hit the water. Today’s tidal action around Atlantic Beach features a low tide at 5:39am, peaking to a solid high tide at 12:11pm, and returning low at 6:39pm—meaning currents will be moving and bait will be active throughout much of the day, especially near those tide changes, with a tidal coefficient hovering around 91 early, boosting bottom movement and fish feeding windows according to Tides4Fish...

It’s Artificial Lure reporting for the North Carolina Atlantic coast on this Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Sunrise hit at 6:39 AM, with sunset coming up at 7:34 PM—giving us a full, long day with mild early morning temps and a steady, classic late-summer heat coming up by noon. Winds are running light and variable, mostly between 5 and 10 knots from the north, and seas are sitting down around 2 to 3 feet, making conditions prime for both offshore and inshore efforts. According to the National Weather Service Wilmington marine forecast, we’re expecting benign weather to hold for a few days; just watch for a little...

Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina fishing report for Sunday, August 24th, 2025.

Sunrise hit at 6:34am and we'll have lines in the water until sunset at 7:43pm. Tidal movement is shaping up nicely, with a low tide early at 2:47am, a solid high at 8:44am, then another low at 2:50 this afternoon and a big high again around 9:05pm. This means you’ll want to hit the outgoing and incoming swings, especially early and late when the water’s moving and the fish are biting hardest—classic Carolina rhythm, right out of Atlantic Beach an...

Artificial Lure here with your North Carolina coastal fishing report for Saturday, August 23, 2025.

Sunrise hit the water at 6:32 AM and sunset slides in at 7:45 PM, so you’ve got a solid window for casting lines. Tides are cooperative today: high at 7:15 AM and again at 7:43 PM, with low tides at 1:27 AM and 1:17 PM, putting prime inshore action around those moving water periods—especially dawn and dusk, my personal favorites for reds and trout. Atlantic Beach and Cape Lookout tide swings will keep the fish shifting from shallow flats to deeper channels as the heat builds.

Weather toda...

Artificial Lure here with your Carolina coast angler’s report for Friday, August 22, 2025, covering all the hot Atlantic action from the Outer Banks down to Emerald Isle.

Let’s get started with today’s **tides around Atlantic Beach**: look for a low at 1:27 a.m. just past midnight, a solid high tide rolling in at 7:15 a.m., another low at 1:14 p.m., and a final high just before sunset at 8:25 p.m. The swings are making for dynamic inshore movement and prime windows for early and late fishing. **Sunrise** popped at 6:33 a.m. and you can keep lines wet un...

This is Artificial Lure with your local Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina fishing report for Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

First, let’s talk weather. Conditions are dicey today as Hurricane Erin is expected to pass offshore, bringing strong northeast winds at 30 to 40 knots, gusting up to 50, and seas running an intimidating 18 to 23 feet according to the National Weather Service. There’s a tropical storm warning in effect, making it flat-out dangerous for most boats, especially near the beach and outer bars. Crews are advised to stay in port until these conditions ease up, expected by the weekend. Afternoon thunderstorms remain likely thro...

Artificial Lure here with your North Carolina Atlantic coast fishing report for Sunday, August 17, 2025. Sunrise came early at 6:27 AM and sunset won’t hit until 7:52 PM, giving us a full day to hunt for our favorite fish. Over at Cape Lookout, tides are a key factor—expect high tide around 2:03 AM and again just after 3:00 PM. Low tides roll in at 8:13 this morning and just after 9:30 tonight, so your best bite windows line up nicely with moving water through the day according to tide-forecast.com.

Weatherwise, we’ve got northeast winds at 10 to 15 knots, with seas sitting 2 to 3 feet i...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your fresh Atlantic North Carolina fishing report for Saturday, August 16th, 2025. Let’s talk tides, weather, what’s biting, what’s working—and where to head if you want to fill your cooler today.

If you’re rolling out early, sunrise came at 6:28 a.m. and you’ll have light till sunset at 7:53 p.m., giving you plenty of time on the water. For tides, Atlantic Beach saw high tide at 12:59 a.m., low tide at 7:09 a.m., second high tide peaking at 1:53 p.m., and a low again at 8:28 p.m. Accordi...

Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina fishing report for Friday, August 15, 2025!

Let’s kick things off with your **tides and timing**. This morning at Atlantic Beach, we’re coming off a low tide around 6:04 AM, rolling into a high at about 8:19 AM, another low at 2:19 PM, then high again a little before 9 PM, according to Surfline’s Oceanana Pier calendar. For folks heading out early, *first light* is 6:17 AM, and you’ve got sunlight right through to 8:08 PM, based on Tide-Forecast.com. You’ve got ample daylight—so lace up those boots, grab a rod, an...

Artificial Lure here with your Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina fishing report for August 13, 2025. Sunrise was at 6:25 a.m. and sunset’s coming at 7:55 p.m.—plenty of daylight left to hit your favorite spot. Tides at Cape Lookout show a pre-dawn low around 4:19 a.m., a solid high tide at 10:47 a.m. peaking near 4.7 feet, and another low this afternoon at 5 p.m., so expect prime inshore action midmorning and early evening according to tide-forecast.com.

Weatherwise, NOAA is calling for light southwest winds around 10 knots, with seas 2 to 3 feet—not glassy, but easy running for the skiffs and ch...

Good morning y’all, this is Artificial Lure with your August 10th North Carolina Atlantic fishing report, serving up what’s biting in the salt along the Outer Banks down to Oak Island and everywhere in between.

We’re waking up to textbook dog days weather—expect air temps in the mid-80s, humidity you can wear, and a water temperature holding steady in the low 80s. Dr. Bogus at Bogue Inlet Pier notes it’s hovering at 82 degrees this morning, which keeps the action lively for summer species. There's a few Sunday squalls on the radar, but overall, t...

This is Artificial Lure with your Atlantic North Carolina fishing report for Saturday, August 9th, 2025. Before first light, the air's got that hint of late-summer salt, and the bite is promising as the sun rises at 6:23 AM and won’t slip beneath the water ‘til about 8:00 PM, giving us a solid window for casting lines.

Tides are a touch more gentle today with a tidal coefficient starting off low at 48 and inching up to 59 by evening, which means smaller swings but still enough movement to make fish active—especially near changes. At Atlantic Beach, expect low tide at 2:11 AM and...

Artificial Lure here with your Atlantic Ocean North Carolina fishing report for Friday, August 8, 2025. We’re greeting the day with northeast winds pushing 15 to 20 knots and gusts up to 25, making seas choppy at 6 to 8 feet—those small craft advisories from the National Weather Service are sticking around until at least Saturday evening. Less experienced boaters would do well to wait it out and stick to inshore or protected waters for now.

Tide-wise, Atlantic Beach will see a high at 7:10 this morning and another at 7:40 tonight, perfect for working those changing currents for feeding fish. Low tides hit at 1:33 a.m...

This is Artificial Lure with your Atlantic North Carolina fishing report for August 6, 2025. Water’s been a little rowdy off the coast today and looks to stay bumpy right through the weekend. The National Weather Service’s newer marine update has a Small Craft Advisory in effect from Duck all the way to Ocracoke—NE winds blowing steady 15 to 25 knots, occasionally gusting to 30 knots, and seas stacked 5 to 8 feet. Not a great window for the smaller boats, so use caution or look for those protected inshore spots if you’re heading out.

Sunrise came at 6:22 a.m. and you’ve g...

Artificial Lure here with your July 7th, 2025 fishing report for the North Carolina coast and surrounding Atlantic waters.

First, let’s talk tides: This evening, high tide is coming up at 9:53 PM EDT with a 2.46 ft swing at the N.C. State Fisheries, and for you early birds tomorrow, low tide hits at 4:16 AM. Sunrise is at 6:02 AM, and sunset at 8:22 PM, setting the stage for a long day on the water. Over at Surf City and Holden Beach, things look similar with morning highs around 5:30–6:00 AM and another high tide in the evening around 6–6:30 PM. This pattern is typ...

Artificial Lure coming to you with the July 6, 2025, Atlantic Ocean North Carolina fishing report. We’re dodging storms and chasing fins, so let’s jump right in.

First, today’s **weather** has been dominated by the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal. She made landfall early this morning and is now a tropical depression, bringing scattered showers, periods of heavy rain, gusty winds up to 35 mph, and a stubborn chance for localized flash flooding. Surf’s rough, and minor storm surge was hitting the coastline around high tide, so use caution on the water and watch those inlets for debris a...

Artificial Lure here with your June 22, 2025 Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina fishing report. We’re talking sunup to sundown action, fish on the move, and local know-how—let’s get into it.

Today’s sunrise hit at 5:55 AM, with sunset rolling in around 8:26 PM. We’ve got a mix of clouds and sun, highs touching 86°F, moderate SW winds up 10–15 knots, and a chance of scattered afternoon thunderstorms—so keep an eye on the sky and don’t forget that rain slicker.

Tidal movement is in your favor for both morning and evening missions. According to the Oceanana Pier cha...

Artificial Lure here with your North Carolina Atlantic coast fishing report for Saturday, June 21st, 2025.

We’ve got classic summer conditions shaping up, with sunrise at 5:53am and sunset at 8:21pm. Today’s tidal swings at Atlantic Beach feature an early high tide at 3:42am, low tide around 9:52am, and the afternoon high rolling in at 4:33pm, giving anglers plenty of tide movement—prime for sparking fish activity through the morning and into late afternoon, especially around those changing tides, which are always a hot ticket for both inshore and surf action according to Tide Forecast.

Weathe...

Artificial Lure here with your June 21, 2025, Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina fishing report. The first light cracked the eastern horizon at 6:02 AM, setting up a warm, breezy summer Saturday. Expect sunset tonight at 8:26 PM. According to Surfline’s Oceanana Pier tide calendar, we’re looking at a morning high tide around 3:46 AM, a low at 9:47 AM, another high at 4:22 PM, and the last low just before 11 PM—today is a double-high, double-low cycle, perfect for chasing moving fish up and down the water column.

Weather-wise, June has delivered classic Carolina conditions: warm, lighter winds (with the occasional squall sneaking throug...

Artificial Lure here with your Friday, June 20th, 2025 North Carolina Atlantic Ocean fishing report.

Sunrise hit at 5:53am this morning, with sunset set for 8:21pm. We’ve got a mixed bag of weather typical for June: warm, muggy, and mostly calm seas—perfect for a full day on the water. Tides at Atlantic Beach are running high at 2:42am (3.4ft), low at 8:49am (essentially at dead bottom, 0.0ft), peaking high again at 3:21pm (4.2ft), and then another low at 9:55pm (0.2ft), giving you a textbook shallow-to-full flood tide through most of the daylight[Surfline Oceanana Pier Tide Calendar][Tide...

Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday, June 18, 2025 fishing report for the North Carolina coast and Atlantic Ocean waters. Sunrise at Atlantic Beach came at 5:53am with sunset on tap for 8:21pm, giving anglers a nice long day of light. Today’s tide at Oceanana Pier saw a high at 12:41am (3.6 ft), low at 7:00am (0.2 ft), another high at 1:21pm (3.8 ft), and a quick fall again to a low at 7:41pm (0.4 ft), so plan your outings around those moving waters for best results.

Weather has been cooperative along the coast, with light winds and warm temps making it prime ti...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your June 15th Atlantic coast fishing report for North Carolina—your best friend on the water from Cape Lookout to Carolina Beach. We’re deep into June, and the conditions are looking prime for anglers wanting variety and action, both inshore and offshore.

First up, let’s talk tides. According to Surfline’s Oceanana Pier tide calendar, low tide hits early at 4:45am this morning, with a solid high tide rolling in at 10:45am. The afternoon low comes at 4:43pm, and the evening high at 10:58pm. That gives you a quality morning incoming...

Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your local fishing expert, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on what's happening in the waters around North Carolina's Atlantic Ocean today, June 14th.

First off, let's talk about the tides. Over at Sunset Beach Pier, we're looking at a low tide at about 4:54 AM and a high tide around 10:39 AM. The second low tide is at 4:16 PM, with another high tide coming in at 11:03 PM. For Atlantic Beach, the tides are slightly different, with a low at 3:48 AM and a high at 9:24 AM, followed by another low at 3:10 PM...

Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your June 14th, 2025 fishing report for Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina. Let’s get right to it.

First off, the tides at Sunset Beach Pier are running with highs at 4:03 and 5:28 feet, lows at 0.61 and 0.79 feet—so decent movement for the surf and nearshore bite. Sunrise broke over the water at 6:03 AM and sunset will be at 8:22 PM, giving us plenty of time to chase fish all day. The weather’s shaping up good today, mostly light winds and warm temps, just like what Captain Jot Owens over in Wrightsville praises for this time o...

Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to expert for all things fishing in North Carolina. Today, June 14th, is shaping up to be a fantastic day for reeling in some big catches along the Atlantic Ocean coast. Let's dive into the details.

First off, let's talk tides. Tide Forecast shows that for Atlantic Beach, the first low tide was at 3:48 AM, with the first high tide expected at 9:24 AM today. Over at Sunset Beach Pier, we're looking at a high tide around 4:19 AM and the next one at 4:59 PM. These tides will surely stir up some action...

Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your June 14th North Carolina Atlantic coast fishing report.

First off, the sun crested the horizon at 6:38 this morning and will dip down tonight at 7:34. We’re looking at classic early summer conditions—warm days, rising water temps, light breezes, and a scattered chance of showers. Tidewise, we’ve got an incoming high late morning and dropping into low by suppertime, which ought to get the bait moving and fire up the bite along beaches and inlets. According to Sea Level, Core Sound tide charts, high tide is late morning, low tide ear...

Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, June 14th Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina fishing report. The weather this morning along the coast is shaping up classic for a June bite: warm, with a light southerly breeze and scattered clouds—the humidity’s up, but so is the fishing. Sunrise hit at 6:02am and you can expect sunset around 8:25pm. Tides for today at Atlantic Beach put high at 9:24am and again this evening, with lows around midafternoon, so plan your inshore pushes and boat launches accordingly, especially for that early topwater action.

Nearshore, the Spanish mackerel and bluefish are firi...

This is Artificial Lure with your Friday, June 13, 2025, Atlantic Ocean North Carolina fishing report.

Let’s kick it off with today’s conditions: Sunrise came at 6:02 a.m. and you can expect sunset at 8:25 p.m. Over at the coast, air temps are holding in the mid-80s, with a south wind gusting 15–22 mph and sea temps right around 85 degrees—hotter than usual for this time of year. Water clarity’s moderate, and surf heights are steady at 3 to 4 feet—so keep a close eye on those currents and set your rigs accordingly.

On the tidal front, Ocean...

This is Artificial Lure with your Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina fishing report for Friday, June 13, 2025.

If you’re heading out today, expect textbook summer action up and down the NC coast. The sunrise came in at 6:02 am and sunset’s at 8:25 pm, giving you a solid window, and the weather’s holding in the mid-80s with water temps right there at 85°F. Winds are light out of the south, gusting 15–22 mph, and the sea’s moving at around 3 mph with 3 to 4 footers, so pick your spot and be careful on a smaller boat.

Tidewise, we’re working with a...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your June 11, 2025, Atlantic Ocean North Carolina fishing report.

We’ve got a classic early summer setup working along our coast today. Sunrise was at 6:02 AM and you’re looking at sunset around 8:25 PM, so there’s a long window for bending rods. Tides at the beaches are favorable for that morning bite—first low tide hit at 2:18 AM, with the first high rolling in by 8:00 AM, and another low at 2:10 PM before the evening high at 8:28 PM. If you’re working the Atlantic Beach area, you’re synced up pr...

Artificial Lure here with your June 11, 2025, Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina daily fishing report.

We’re starting the day with a sunrise at 5:53 AM and wrapping up at sunset, 8:18 PM. Tides are running in our favor for active fishing: we’ve got a high at 7:24 AM, low at 1:10 PM, and another high at 7:51 PM according to the latest Atlantic Beach tide forecast. A spring high tide is expected today, so look for strong current movement—always a trigger for bites.

Weather along the Crystal Coast is holding steady with light winds and pleasant early summer temperatures, and we’re...

Artificial Lure here with your Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina fishing report for June 11, 2025.

Weatherwise, we’re kicking off this Wednesday with warm temps in the low 80s and a light breeze out of the southwest. The air’s muggy and you’ll want to keep an eye out for pop-up showers—classic early summer pattern. As for the tides, Sunset Beach Pier is running a high at 4:19 AM and 1:03 PM, with lows rolling through at 6:46 AM and 6:50 PM. Sunrise popped at 6:04 AM and expect sunset to slip behind the dunes at 8:20 PM.

The bite has been hot and...

This is Artificial Lure with your narrative fishing report for the Atlantic Ocean off North Carolina, Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

We kicked off the day with classic early June conditions: light winds, warm sun, and a late-spring bite that finally feels like summer. Sunrise rolled in right around 6:04am and sunset will stretch until about 8:20pm, giving you a long window to get after the action. Tides today at Sunset Beach Pier mark low water early at 6:46am, then back up for a strong high around 1:03pm—prime time for that afternoon push along the surf and jetty edges.
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Welcome back to your North Carolina Atlantic fishing report, I’m Artificial Lure—your local line to what’s biting from Cape Hatteras down to Carolina Beach on this June 11, 2025.

Let’s start with today’s conditions. Sunrise hit at 6:04am and sunset will be at 8:20pm, giving us those long, golden hours prime for topwater bites and evening action. Tidal swings are solid: low tide was at 2:08am, then we saw a 3.3-foot high tide ride in at 7:58am. Low swings again at 1:49pm, followed by another high at 8:13pm pushing up to 4.2 feet, according to the Oceanana P...

Artificial Lure here with your June 7th, 2025, Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina fishing report. Summer’s in stride and the bite is heating up—grab your gear and let’s dive in.

First light this morning broke at 5:56AM, with colors stretching over calm seas and a warm, southern breeze. Expect sunset tonight at 8:24PM. Today’s tides for Atlantic Beach are high at 5:09AM and 5:34PM, with low water at 11:04AM—prime for planning those creek and surf sessions around moving water, when fish feed most aggressively according to Surfline’s Oceanana Pier tide calendar.

Weather’s friendly—tem...

Hey y’all, this is Artificial Lure with your June 6, 2025, Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina fishing report. Let’s get into what you can expect up and down the coast today, from the tides and sunrise to the hot bite and the lures you want tied on.

Weather-wise, we’re rolling into another beautiful early summer day. The winds are fairly light, the days are warming steadily, and we’re seeing those stable summer patterns where the bite really turns on. Sunrise hit at 5:53 AM and sunset is at 8:18 PM, which gives you a long window to get lines in the w...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina fishing report for this beautiful Wednesday morning, June 4th, 2025.

## Today's Conditions

The sun rose at 6:04 AM and will set around 8:20 PM, giving us plenty of daylight hours on the water. Tide-wise, we're looking at a low tide early this morning, with high tide coming in around midday. If you're fishing Sunset Beach Pier area, expect the tide pattern to follow similar to what we've been seeing the past few days.

## What's Biting

Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish are still showing up...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your up-to-the-minute June 1st fishing report from the Atlantic coast of North Carolina. Summer’s knocking, water’s warming, and the action’s heating up from the northern beaches down to Sunset and Holden.

Kicking off with the tide news: Over in Atlantic Beach today, high tide rolled through just after midnight and will be back at 12:39pm, with lows at 6:41am and 6:34pm. Sunrise was a crisp 5:54am, and sunset’s stretching all the way out to 8:15pm. Calm winds this morning and a gentle southerly breeze by midday should make for...

# Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina Fishing Report - May 31, 2025

Mornin' anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Saturday report. It's gonna be a beauty out there today with sunrise at 5:55 AM and sunset at 8:12 PM.

First, let's talk tides. For Atlantic Beach, we've got a high tide at about 7:30 AM and another around 8:00 PM, with lows mid-afternoon. Perfect timing for those morning and evening bites.

The redfish bite has been absolutely stellar this past week, especially in the early mornings and late evenings. These reds have settled into their summer patterns, and they're hungry! Cut bait...

Good morning, this is Artificial Lure with your North Carolina Atlantic fishing report for Friday, May 30th, 2025.

Sunrise was at 5:56 a.m. and sunset’s coming at 8:12 p.m., giving you plenty of daylight to chase those spring and early summer catches. The weather this morning’s been typical for late May—warming up nicely, a bit breezy along the coast, and mostly clear skies making for some great time on the water. According to the National Weather Service, expect a light southeast wind picking up through the day, with manageable seas for both inshore and offshore runs.
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Good morning, anglers! This is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina fishing report for Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

We're looking at a beautiful day on the water with temperatures expected to hit the upper 70s and light easterly winds around 5-8 knots. Sunrise was at 5:58 AM, and we'll see sunset tonight at 8:13 PM. High tide is coming in at 11:36 AM with low tide expected around 5:22 PM.

Folks, late May is when our fishing really hits its stride here along the Carolina coast. The past couple weeks have been absolutely fantastic, and things are...

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your North Carolina coastal fishing report for this beautiful Monday morning, May 26, 2025.

We've got ourselves some favorable tides today - high tide hit at 10:42 AM with the next low coming at 4:26 PM. That moving water always helps the bite, so plan your trips accordingly[1][5].

The weather's shaping up nicely along the Eastern North Carolina coast. As of early this morning, we've got conditions from south of Currituck Beach Light to north of Surf City extending out 20 nautical miles, including the Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds[4].

Folks, the fishing...

This is Artificial Lure with your North Carolina Atlantic Ocean fishing report for May 25, 2025.

We’re deep into May and the action along the coast is nothing short of electric. The weather has been cooperative, with temps in the mid-70s and light southeast breezes—not too hot, not too windy, and perfect for a day on the water. Today’s sunrise came at 6:11 AM and sunset will be around 8:02 PM, so you’ve got a good, long stretch of daylight. Tides are favorable: high tide hit at 10:42 AM with the next low at 4:26 PM, keeping that moving water wh...

This is Artificial Lure, bringing you your fishing report from the North Carolina coast for Saturday, May 24, 2025.

Weather this morning is perfect for fishing. The high will be around 75, dipping just below 70 overnight. Winds are light, out of the west-southwest at about 6 miles per hour, which means calm seas and easy casting. Ocean water temperatures are running between 70 and 75 degrees, and the sound is a little warmer up to 78. Sunrise was at 5:59 a.m. and sunset will be 8:11 p.m., giving you a full day on the water[4][5].

Fish are active up and down the Atlantic...

Hey there, anglers! This is Artificial Lure checking in with your North Carolina Atlantic coast fishing report for this beautiful Friday morning, May 23, 2025.

We're in the heart of May fishing right now, folks, and let me tell you - the action is hot! Today's weather is shaping up nicely with temperatures expected to reach the upper 70s and light easterly winds at 5-8 knots. We've got high tide coming in around 9:35 AM and low tide at 3:20 PM. Sun came up at 6:05 AM and won't set until 8:10 PM, so you've got plenty of daylight to get those lines wet.<...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming at you with your North Carolina coastal fishing report for Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

We're looking at a beautiful day here on the Atlantic coast with temperatures expected to reach the upper 70s by midday. Light easterly winds around 8 knots are perfect for getting out on the water. Sunrise was at 6:04 AM, and we'll have sunset at 8:08 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to get those lines wet. Today's high tide is at 9:15 AM with low tide coming in at 3:22 PM.

Folks, May fishing is in full swing, and it's...

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Monday, May 19, 2025 fishing report for the Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina waters.

We're looking at another beautiful day on the water with temperatures expected to reach the upper 70s and light southeast winds around 8-12 knots. High tide's coming in at 11:26 AM with low tide around 5:15 PM. Sun's already up, rising at 6:05 AM, and we'll have daylight until sunset at 8:07 PM - plenty of time to get those lines wet!

The May fishing action is absolutely on fire right now, folks! The coastal migration is in full swing, and...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure coming at you with your Sunday morning fishing report for May 18th, 2025, right here on the beautiful North Carolina coast.

It's shaping up to be another gorgeous day on the Atlantic. The water's warming up nicely, and the fish are really starting to show their faces. If you're heading out today, you're in for a treat!

Lemme tell you, these past couple weeks have been absolutely on fire for nearshore action. Atlantic bonito are still hanging around, though they might be tapering off as we push deeper into May. If...

This is Artificial Lure with your Saturday, May 17th fishing report for the Atlantic Ocean out of North Carolina.

The bite’s been hot across our coast for May, and today’s shaping up to be another good one. Weather-wise, we’re looking at steady spring conditions, with the air warming up but enough breeze to keep things comfortable. Sunrise came in right around 6:00 AM and sunset’s expected around 8:05 PM, so there’s a good stretch of daylight for you to get after them.

Tidal movements today are prime for early morning and late afternoon action, li...

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your North Carolina fishing report for this beautiful Friday morning, May 16, 2025.

Folks, the summer season is really kicking into high gear now! The Outer Banks just opened to visitors today, so expect those spots to get busy fast. Water temps have been hovering between 58 and 68 degrees, and that's bringing in all kinds of action.

Nearshore fishing has been absolutely on fire lately! The Atlantic bonito bite continues strong in mid-May waters, and they're a blast to catch - fast, tasty, and they'll give your gear a workout. Spanish mackerel...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming at you with the latest report for the North Carolina coast, Atlantic side, on this fine May 14th, 2025.

The early May bite has really been heating up with the water temps rising and some stable days finally rolling in. The surf and nearshore action are both lively, with a mixed bag turning up for both inshore folks and those skipping out a little deeper. Sunrise today is right around 6:03 AM, and sunset’s coming at 8:06 PM. We’re in for a bright day with mild winds out of the southwest and...

This is Artificial Lure checking in with your North Carolina coastal fishing report for Monday, May 12, 2025.

Folks, we're hitting that sweet spot in May when the fishing action truly gets cranked up along our beautiful NC coast! The spring patterns are well established, and we're seeing summer species arriving in good numbers.

The weather today is shaping up nicely - temperatures climbing into the mid-70s with light southeast winds around 5-10 knots. We've got a high tide at 10:42 AM and low tide at 4:26 PM. Sunrise was at 6:11 AM, and we'll see sunset at 8:02 PM, giving...

Artificial Lure here with your fresh fishing report for May 11, 2025, covering the Atlantic Ocean waters off North Carolina.

The early May bite is simply on fire right now, both inshore and along the surf. Warmer temps and stable weather patterns mean more days on the water, and it feels like the true start of summer fishing. This week has seen great catches across several target species, with Atlantic bonito, Spanish mackerel, and redfish at the top of the list. Redfish are settling down nicely, making them prime targets for casting artificial lures in the creeks and backwaters[1][3][5].
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This is Artificial Lure with your North Carolina Atlantic coast fishing report for May 10, 2025. We are rolling into prime time for saltwater action up and down the beaches from Wrightsville all the way down to the Cape Fear region. The water temperature is creeping up, the summer bite is taking off, and it is a great weekend to get out.

Today we’ve got mostly clear skies with a southwesterly breeze and air temps in the upper 70s to low 80s. Sunrise was at 6:07 AM and sunset is around 8:05 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to work all yo...

This is Artificial Lure with your North Carolina Atlantic fishing report for Friday, May 9, 2025.

Today’s sunrise hit just after 6:10 a.m., and sunset will be around 8:00 p.m. We started the day with calm, warming weather and light winds—a classic May morning that sets up a great day on the water. Tides are running strong along the coast, with a high tide mid-morning and another low rolling in late afternoon, perfect for working both the morning bite and an evening session.

May fishing has really kicked into high gear. Water temperatures are creeping up and...

Hey there, folks! Artificial Lure checking in with your North Carolina coastal fishing report for this fine Wednesday morning, May 7th, 2025.

Let me tell y'all, the fishing has really cranked up along our beautiful Atlantic coast. The weather's finally starting to cooperate, and we're seeing those temperatures stabilize, which means more opportunities to get out on the ocean.

This morning's looking pretty decent with moderate winds and partly cloudy skies. Sunrise was around 6:15 AM, and we're looking at sunset near 8:00 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours to wet your lines.

Tide-wise, we're seeing...

Hey there, folks! Artificial Lure checking in with your North Carolina Atlantic fishing report for this Monday morning, May 5th, 2025.

The sun's just cracking the horizon at about 6:15 this morning, and we're looking at a sunset around 8 PM. Weather's been steadier lately, giving us more chances to get out on the big water.

Let me tell you, the Atlantic bonito have shown up in force over the nearshore structures and ARs. These speedsters are hitting Clarkspoons trolled behind planers or deep divers real good. If you're the active type, casting those metal glass minnow jigs has...

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your May 4th, 2025 Atlantic Ocean fishing report for North Carolina waters.

The early May bite is absolutely fire right now, folks! We're seeing some fantastic action both inshore and along the surf. Water's warming up nicely and the fish are responding.

Speckled trout fishing is hot, especially around Nags Head and Carolina Beach. Remember you can't keep 'em until July due to that winter cold stun event, but the catch-and-release action is worth your time. Capt. Zach Bland has been slaying them on topwater baits in the creeks off...

This is Artificial Lure checking in with your North Carolina Atlantic coast fishing report for Saturday, May 3, 2025.

The sun rose today at 6:10 AM and will set around 7:55 PM, giving us a solid window for both early morning and evening bites. Weather conditions remain classic spring along the coast, bouncing between warm days and cool nights. Water temperatures are running in the upper 50s to high 60s—prime for making the fish active and hungry.

Inshore and surf fishing are as hot as they get for early May. Speckled trout are hitting well, especially around Nags Head, Ca...

This is Artificial Lure, your boots-on-the-dock source for all things fishing along North Carolina’s Atlantic coast. Today is Friday, May 2, 2025, and it’s shaping up to be another fine day on the water for anglers looking to make the most of spring's prime bite.

First, a look at today’s weather. Expect a mild morning starting in the mid-50s, warming up to the low 70s by late afternoon. Winds are a steady 10 to 15 knots out of the southwest, which will kick up a manageable chop offshore but keep things comfortable in the inshore creeks and around the pi...

COASTAL CAROLINA FISHIN' REPORT
April 30, 2025

Mornin' anglers! Artificial Lure here with your hump-day fishing report for the Carolina coast.

We're looking at a typical spring pattern today with tides being mighty favorable for those of y'all heading out. High tide's hitting Carolina Beach around 11:30 this morning, reaching about 3.8 feet, with low tide coming in late afternoon around 5:15 PM. For those fishing the northern beaches near Beaufort, expect similar timing with high tide approaching noon.

The sun broke over the Atlantic at about 6:25 this morning and won't be setting until nearly 8 PM, giving us...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your April 23, 2025, fishing report for the Atlantic Ocean and North Carolina coast.

Today’s sunrise was right about 6:40 AM, with sunset coming at 7:36 PM. Tides look promising with a high at 8:20 AM and again at 8:40 PM, and lows at 2:45 AM and 2:50 PM. That means you’ll want to work those tidal swings for the best action, especially around the morning high tide and the afternoon falling tide. The weather is looking clear and calm, with light winds and temperate conditions—perfect for a long day on the water. Water temperatures are no...