Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina Fishing Report Today

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to gal for fishin' the Atlantic waters off North Carolina. It's a chilly Monday mornin' here on December 15th, with northwest winds gustin' 15-20 knots easin' off after dark, waves 2-3 feet, and bitter cold settin' in—bundle up! Sunrise hit around 7:17 AM, sunset 'bout 5:00 PM, solunar activity low at 49, but them peak times 'round dawn and dusk could still spark a bite.

Tides at Oak Island show high at 3:13 AM reachin' 4.7 feet, droppin' to low 9:24 AM at 0.9 feet, then risin' to 3:35 PM high of 5.2 feet, and evenin' low 10:17 PM at 0.9 fe...

Name’s Artificial Lure with your Atlantic-side North Carolina fishing report.

We’re in that classic early-winter pattern now: cool air, cold but clearing water, and plenty of fish for folks willing to dress warm and time the tides. According to the National Weather Service marine forecast out of eastern North Carolina, we’ve got brisk northwest to north winds, 20 to 30 knots at times, with seas 5 to 7 feet offshore, so smaller boats want to hug the beach or tuck inside the inlets. Inshore, it’s choppy but very fishable if you stay out of the main wind.

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Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Atlantic-side North Carolina fishing report.

We’ve got a classic cool, clear December pattern along the beaches and nearshore. Light northwest breeze early turning more west by mid‑day, seas 2 to 3 feet inside of 10 miles, and air temps climbing through the 50s into low 60s. The National Weather Service marine forecast off Hatteras is calling for generally fair weather with only modest swell, so it’s a green light day for most small boats.

Sunrise along the southern coast comes a little after 7:10 a.m. with sunset just after 5...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your coastal Carolina fishing rundown from the Atlantic side.

We woke up to a cool, breezy start along the beaches from Oak Island up through Hatteras, with northwest winds around 10 to 15 knots and seas running 3 to 5 feet off Oregon Inlet according to the latest marine forecast from Marineweather and the National Weather Service. Air temps are riding the upper 40s early, pushing into the upper 50s to near 60 this afternoon under mixed sun and clouds. It’s classic early‑winter beach weather: chilly, but fishy.

Tide is key today. At New...

This is Artificial Lure with your coastal Carolina saltwater report.

Up and down the North Carolina Atlantic side, we’re sitting on a cool, settled early‑winter pattern. According to the National Weather Service marine forecasts out of Morehead City and Wilmington, high pressure is draped over the coast, giving us light north to northeast winds in the morning, picking up a bit by afternoon, with seas generally 3 to 5 feet offshore and a light chop inside. Skies are mixed sun and clouds, and the cool air has pushed water temps down into that mid‑50s to low‑60s band nea...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your coastal North Carolina Atlantic fishing report.

Up and down the beaches from Oak Island to Atlantic Beach, we’ve got a classic early‑winter pattern setting in: cool water, northerly breeze, and a mix of surf and nearshore action for the folks willing to layer up and fish the moving water.

According to NOAA’s tide predictions for Fort Macon and Morehead City, we’re on strong morning flood tides today, with low before daylight and a solid high pushing in mid‑morning, then falling again mid‑afternoon. Surfline’s Oce...

Mornin’ folks, Artificial Lure here with your North Carolina coast fishing report. We’re on the edge of a solid day if you’re willing to brave the early chill and work the tide right.

Sunrise is around 7:03 this morning and sunset’s about 5:00 this afternoon, so you’ve got a decent window. The weather’s crisp, a bit of wind out of the northeast, nothing too rough, but it’s cold enough that the fish are gonna be holding deep and tight to structure. Water temps are down, so slow and steady wins the race.

Tide-wise, we’...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Atlantic-side North Carolina fishing report.

Out on the big water this morning we’re working a classic early‑winter setup: cool seas, a light north to northwest breeze, and a long‑period swell in the 3‑to‑5‑foot range according to the National Weather Service marine forecast. That’s bumpy but fishable for most nearshore boats, just enough roll to keep the bait stirred up without blowing things out.

Around Cape Lookout and Atlantic Beach, NOAA’s tide tables show a predawn low with a strong flood pushing through mid‑morning, then...

North Carolina’s Atlantic side is waking up to a classic early‑winter pattern: cool water, stiff northerly breeze, and fish that want a slower, smaller presentation but are very much still chewing. Inshore creeks, surf troughs, and nearshore structure are all in play if you time your trip around the rising and high tides.

## Tides, sun, and weather

Along the southeast coast from Oak Island up through Topsail and Masonboro, you’re looking at a strong morning flood pushing in just after daybreak, with a solid evening high as well. That gives you two quality window...

Hey there, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Thursday morning fishing report for the North Carolina coast. Let's dive right in.

**Tides and Conditions**

We're looking at some decent tidal action today. Up at Cape Hatteras, we've got a low tide at 12:23 AM and a high tide coming in at 7:02 AM. Over at Atlantic Beach and Wilmington, similar patterns—highs early morning around 5 AM with lows mid-morning. These tidal windows are prime time for getting baitfish moving, so pay attention.

The weather's been a bit rough out there. We've had some marine gale warnings an...

# Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina Fishing Report – December 3rd, 2025

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday morning fishing report for the Atlantic Ocean around North Carolina.

We're looking at some excellent winter fishing conditions today. The N.C. Marine Fisheries recently released analysis showing modest improvements in Southern Flounder stocks with increased abundance and a wider age range of fish in our waters—that's good news for everyone heading out.

**Tides and Conditions**

Over at Cape Hatteras, we've got low tide at 10:51 AM this morning, so plan your trip accordingly. The water's drop...

# Atlantic Coast Fishing Report - December 2nd, 2025

Well hey there, folks, it's Artificial Lure coming to you with your Tuesday morning fishing report for our beautiful Atlantic waters here in North Carolina.

Let's talk tides first. We're looking at high tide this morning around 4:13 AM at about 4.5 feet, with the next low tide dropping us down near 11 AM. If you're heading out around midday, you'll want to focus those shallow water areas when that tide starts pushing back in. That falling tide pattern is going to be your friend today.

Now here's the thing...

# Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina Fishing Report – December 1st, 2025

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning fishing report for the Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina.

Water temps are running in the low to mid-40s this time of year, and that's firing up some fantastic opportunities. We've got red drum, black drum, and speckled trout moving into warming areas where bait's concentrated, so the fish are right behind them. It's a great month for these species if you know where to look.

**Tides & Timing**

We're looking at high tide around 6:09 AM and lo...

# Artificial Lure's North Carolina Fishing Report

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning fishing report for November 30th, 2025 around the Atlantic Ocean waters of North Carolina.

Let's talk tides first. We're looking at some moderate tidal movement today with maximum high tides reaching around 7.2 feet and lows hitting negative 1.6 feet in areas like Oak Island. The tide is shifting throughout the day, so plan your trips accordingly if you're heading out to the beach or inlets.

Weather-wise, high pressure is sliding offshore, which should give us some decent conditions. Sunrise came early...

# Saturday Morning Fishing Report - Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina

Hey there, I'm Artificial Lure, and welcome to today's fishing report for the Atlantic Ocean waters off North Carolina. It's Saturday, November 29th, and we've got some solid conditions shaping up for you anglers out there.

Let's talk tides first. We're looking at high tide at 3:44 AM and another peak coming in at 4:13 PM this afternoon around 4 feet. Low tide hits around 10:08 AM at just under half a foot. That morning low is going to push some bait around, so plan your outings accordingly. Over at Cape...

**ARTIFICIAL LURE'S DAILY FISHING REPORT - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH**

Hey folks, it's Artificial Lure coming at you with your Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina fishing report for Friday, November 28th, 2025.

Let's start with the tides. We've got a low tide rolling in early this morning around 5:25 to 5:27 AM depending on your location, with a high tide expected around midday between 11:52 AM and 12:06 PM. Water levels are moderate, nothing extreme, so conditions should be pretty manageable out there.

Sunrise came around 6:57 AM this morning, and we're looking at a sunset around 4:55 to 4:58 PM, so you've got...

**ARTIFICIAL LURE'S DAILY FISHING REPORT - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH**

Hey folks, it's Artificial Lure coming at you with your Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina fishing report for this Thanksgiving morning.

Let's talk conditions first. We've got ourselves a gale warning in effect from south of Cape Hatteras down to north of Surf City, so if you're heading offshore, exercise caution. We're looking at northwest winds 15 to 20 knots this morning, diminishing as the day goes on, with seas running 3 to 5 feet. Sunrise was at 6:55 AM and we've got until about 5:04 PM before that sun dips below the horizon.<...

Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday, November 26th fishing report for the North Carolina coast and Atlantic waters—let’s get right to it.

Weather’s crisp this morning, with air temps starting in the low 40s and barely pushing into the low 60s by afternoon. Expect a light north wind early, picking up to 10-15 knots by midday. The NWS is calling for a Small Craft Advisory—so if you’re in a small vessel, stay mindful and check for updates. Skies are variable, likely some clouds but mostly dry.

Today’s sunrise came...

Artificial Lure coming to you with your Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina fishing report for November 25, 2025. We're gearing up for a classic late November day with crisp temps and lively action from Cape Hatteras down to Wilmington.

The sun poked up at 6:57 AM today, with sunset coming at 6:59 PM, giving us a decent window for the bite. Tides are running in a typical fall pattern: around Cape Hatteras, we’ve got a low tide this morning at 2:55 AM and high tide hitting at 9:34 AM, then another dip at 4:11 PM and high again at 9:57 tonight, according to Tide-Forecast.com. Those ea...

Good morning from the North Carolina coast—this is Artificial Lure with your Atlantic fishing report for Monday, November 24, 2025.

Sunrise rolled in at 6:56 a.m., and we’re looking at sunset tonight at 7:00 p.m. The air’s crisp and cool, with northwest winds picking up to 10–20 knots by afternoon. Seas are building in the 4–7 foot range, so inshore and nearshore anglers should keep an eye on the forecast from the National Weather Service for Eastern North Carolina—the offshore bite will be a little bumpy today. It’s classic late fall weather, and that means fish are on the move, f...

Artificial Lure with your Atlantic North Carolina fishing report for Friday, November 21, 2025.

Sunrise popped at 6:58 AM, sunset rolling in at 6:58 PM, giving us nearly perfect light for full-day casting. Weather’s textbook fall—upper 50s at dawn rising toward 70 by afternoon, winds out of the NNE at 8–12 mph and skies mostly clear. Water temps in the shallows are hovering mid-60s. That's got the bite fired up from the piers to the backwaters.

Now, about those tides: If you’re setting up early, expect low tide around 5:56 AM in Core Sound and 1:02 AM for Atlantic Beach, with hig...

This is Artificial Lure with your November 20, 2025, Atlantic Ocean coastal fishing report for North Carolina, bringing you boots-on-the-dock news from Morehead to Hatteras and the inlets between.

Weather’s kicked off mild this Thursday—mid 50s at dawn, expected to push mid 60s by afternoon. The wind’s steady north 10–15 knots, with seas running 3 to 5 feet. There’s a Small Craft Advisory in effect through noon, so keep it tight on the nearshore if launching out early, especially smaller boats. Clouds are thin, with scattered drizzle in the forecast, but it should clear up toward midday based on the Nation...

Artificial Lure here with your November 19, 2025, fishing report straight from the Atlantic coast of North Carolina.

First up, the **sunrise hit at 6:30 a.m., with sunset tonight at 5:01 p.m.** You’re looking at a solid day length for chasing everything that bites. Tides are in that shifting fall mode—today at Atlantic Beach, expect a high tide just after 6 a.m., with low tide rolling in around noon, and another high at 6 p.m., according to local tide charts. This sets up a near-perfect window for morning and evening bites, right as that tidal movement’s kicking up bai...

Artificial Lure here with your Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 fishing report for the Atlantic Ocean off North Carolina. Let’s dig right in—this cold snap has really given the bite a shake-up, and if you’re angling today, there’s plenty you’ll want to know before you hit the water.

First, **weather**: early mornings are crisp, with temps hovering in the upper 40s and rising into the low 60s by afternoon. Winds are blowing N to NE at 15 to 25 knots, so expect rolling seas of 4 to 7 feet if you’re heading offshore. It’s a classic November setup—keep an...

# Artificial Lure's Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina Fishing Report - November 17, 2025

Hey there, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning fishing report for the Atlantic Ocean waters off North Carolina.

**Tidal Conditions**

We've got some solid tidal action working in our favor today. High tide is running around 4:18 AM this morning at Atlantic Beach with heights near 4.0 feet, and we're looking at low tide hitting around 10:51 AM. Over at Holden Beach, the first high came in at 4:33 AM with low tide at 10:43 AM. These afternoon highs should bring some nice water movement for the...

Well, good morning out there, it’s Artificial Lure here, and I just got off the water and wanted to give you the lowdown on what’s happening along the Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina coast today. The weather’s been a bit wild lately, with a gale warning still up for the offshore waters, so if you’re heading out past the inlets, be sure to check the latest marine forecast before you go. The seas are running around 2 to 3 feet, and it’s not the best day for the small boats, but if you’re staying inshore, you’ll be just fine.<...

Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, November 15th, 2025 fishing report for North Carolina’s Atlantic coast, where the early morning salt air is full of promise and, as locals know, there’s always a bite to chase if you know where to look.

Let’s talk **tides** to start—referencing the NOAA and US Harbors predictions, across key North Carolina hot spots like Oak Island, Cape Lookout, and Cape Hatteras, you’ll find high tide this morning around 3:30–3:45 am and again in the mid-afternoon, with low tide falling just before 10:00 am. Flows are moderate, with tidal coefficients hovering around 49, s...

This is Artificial Lure with your Friday, November 14th fishing report for Atlantic waters off North Carolina.

We kicked off the day with a brisk start: sunrise hit just after 6:39 am along the Crystal Coast, and sunset will close out the day about 5:02 pm. Tides at Atlantic Beach are running: high just before 3 a.m. and low near 9 a.m., making for prime moving water right at dawn and again around sunset. Near Cape Hatteras and Oak Island, these patterns hold steady—highs and lows in the early morning and mid-afternoon, setting you up for bite windows around bo...

Artificial Lure here, reporting from the sunlit Carolina coast. It’s Thursday, November 13, and the Atlantic is treating our local anglers to classic fall conditions. The air’s cool this morning—expect highs in the low 60s and a brisk breeze pushing from the northwest. According to the National Weather Service out of Wilmington, waters are slight to moderate, so offshore runs shouldn’t be too bumpy.

Let’s talk **tides**—today at Atlantic Beach and Oak Island, we hit our first low around 6:56 a.m., followed by a high near 1:31 p.m. The solunar tables mark prime fish activit...

It’s Artificial Lure, coming at you with your November 11th, 2025, Atlantic-side North Carolina fishing report.

Let’s start with the vital stats: sunrise rolled in at about 6:34 AM along the Outer Banks, with sunset set for 5:01 PM. Today’s tides are promising some productive changeovers—low tide at most inlets just before dawn and high tide pushing late morning around 11:15 AM, according to NOAA’s Beaufort Inlet predictions. That means a good moving tide for your mid-morning bite[14][6].

On the weather front, things are a bit blustery, folks. The National Weather Service has thrown down a Gale War...

This is Artificial Lure, bringing you the local saltwater fishing report for North Carolina’s Atlantic coast, as of November 10, 2025.

We’ve got a dynamic ocean today, with a **high tidal coefficient of 88** early, dropping to 80 by midday, and ending at 71. That means major water movement—a recipe for strong currents, active fish, and shifting bait balls. At Cape Hatteras, the tides show a **pre-dawn low around 3:20am, first high at 10:00am, second low at 4:36pm, and another high just before midnight**. Take note, those pushing strong inlets or creeks will want to match your window to the moving...

Artificial Lure with your Sunday, November 9, 2025, fishing report for the North Carolina Atlantic coast. With the water crisp and the air holding that fall bite, sunrise hit at 6:54 a.m. and sunset is coming early at 4:56 p.m.—so maximize your time on the water.

We’ve got **strong tides today**, making for active fish and fast-moving bait. Atlantic Beach saw low tide at 2:23 a.m., a high at 8:19 a.m. (3.8 ft), another low at 2:19 p.m., and a second high at 8:42 p.m. (4.4 ft). According to Tides4Fishing, the morning high is the moment for inshore and pier...

Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, November 8th, 2025, fishing report for North Carolina’s Atlantic coast. We’re in that classic November swing—air’s crisp, water’s holding a fall chill, and the fish are moving. Here’s what you need to know before you hit the water.

**Sunrise was at 6:54 a.m. and sunset will come early at 4:56 p.m.** according to Tide-Forecast.com. The days are getting short, so make every minute count.

**Tides today are big movers**—the tidal coefficient is up there at 88 this morning and dropping to 80 by midday, according to Tides4Fishi...

This is Artificial Lure, bringing you the latest fishing report for the North Carolina coast and the Atlantic, right here on November 7, 2025.

Weather today is crisp for late fall – expect morning temps in the lower 50s, rising into the low 60s, with northwesterly winds shifting to mild east by afternoon. Skies start off partly cloudy, clearing as high pressure builds. Seas are moderate, running 3 to 5 feet, a little choppy offshore but manageable for most boats according to the National Weather Service Marine Forecast. Early risers had a calm start: sunrise hit at 6:33 AM, and anglers can count on su...

Artificial Lure here with your Atlantic Coast North Carolina fishing report for Thursday, November 6, 2025. If you’re rigging up for action around Atlantic Beach, Morehead City, or down the Crystal Coast, here’s what you need to know before you hit the water.

First off, weather conditions are settling down after the midweek front—expect dry, cool air, with temperatures in the low 60s at dawn, warming into the upper 60s by the afternoon. Winds are light out of the northeast, keeping surf manageable but a bit choppy, especially around the inlets and the beachfront, according to the latest...

Artificial Lure here—fresh off the water with your Atlantic North Carolina coastal fishing report for Wednesday, November 5th, 2025. If you’re cooling your heels anywhere from Cape Hatteras down to Oak Island, let’s dive right in.

Sunrise crept up at 6:46 AM today, with sunset expected at 7:20 PM—lots of daylight for folks wanting to wet a line before or after work. Tidal activity’s been lively: high tide hit about 10:52 AM, rolling out to low tide by mid-evening. That’s created good current pushing bait into creek mouths and inlets, ideal for red drum and trout action, espe...

Morning folks, this is Artificial Lure with today’s fishing report for the Atlantic waters around North Carolina, Tuesday, November 4th, 2025.

First, let’s cover the tidal news so you can plan your cast. Around Cape Lookout and Bogue Inlet, we’ve got a predawn high tide today at 5:05 AM and low at 11:12 AM, then another big high push rolling in at 5:32 PM and a low close to midnight. These tides are running strong, with the tidal coefficient up in the 80s, meaning hefty movement—prime for chasing active fish in both inshore and surf zones according to Tides4Fi...

Artificial Lure here with your Monday, November 3rd, 2025, Atlantic North Carolina fishing report.

We’re waking up under classic November skies—cooler temps holding steady after yesterday’s showers, with more rain likely drifting in towards the evening, especially down by Atlantic Beach and Swansboro. Winds are light, but keep an eye on the forecast if you’re headed offshore; coastal troughing and a weak low pressure could build chop later on, so plan accordingly. Sunrise hit at 6:47 and sunset comes at 7:19, so anglers have a solid 12+ hours of daylight to work with today.

Looking at the tide...

Good morning, folks. It’s Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, and the tide’s just starting to rise here in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. The first high tide came in at 3:43am, hitting 4.17 feet, and the next low tide will be around 10:04am at just 0.26 feet. The water’s moving, and that’s always a good sign for the bite. Sunrise was at 7:27am, and sunset will be at 5:30pm, so we’ve got a solid day of light ahead.

The weather’s been cooperating lately—mild temps, a bit of west wind, and the water’s clearing up after some recent stor...

Artificial Lure here with your November 1, 2025 Atlantic Ocean fishing report for North Carolina.

Sunrise hit the salt at 6:37AM, with sunset tonight at 5:04PM, so get your lines wet early for the best action. Atlantic Beach tide rolled in with a low at 5:27AM around zero-point-four feet, then crested for a high at 12:02PM pushing up to four-and-a-half feet—a big tidal swing today, prime for moving bait and active fish according to Tide-Forecast.com.

Weather’s crisp, mild, and breezy—highs peaking in the mid-60s with a west wind steady at 10 to 20 mph, as report...

Artificial Lure here with your Atlantic Coast North Carolina fishing report, Friday October 31, 2025. Our fall is holding strong—let’s get into the details for today and what’s happening out on the water.

First off, the weather’s got a west wind rolling at 15 to 25 knots with seas running 4 to 6 feet nearshore according to NOAA’s Wilmington desk. That Small Craft Advisory sticks until about 2 PM—so the morning bite’s gonna be bumpy unless you’re on bigger water, but after lunch, things calm down. Air is crisp, the pressure high, and high pressure will take over fully by th...

Artificial Lure here checking in with your Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina fishing report for Thursday, October 30, 2025.

The fall fishing scene is in high gear but the weather is putting a real test to folks on the water this week. The National Weather Service’s marine forecast is showing strong southwest winds at 15 to 20 knots, gusting up to 25; seas are running 5 to 8 feet, with 4 to 5 feet near shore. You’ll find the sounds and rivers choppy and there’s likely showers in the morning before it turns overcast and milder in the afternoon. If you’re going offshore, keep an eye o...

Artificial Lure here for your Atlantic coast fishing report in North Carolina on this crisp Wednesday, October 29, 2025. If you’re rigging up before sunrise, you’ll see it break at 7:29 AM, with the sunset wrapping up the day at 6:22 PM for Oak Island and surrounding beaches. Tides are running low, with minor movement and a tidal coefficient near 33, so expect gentle currents and not much variation in water depth, particularly around midday.

The weather’s typical late October fare—cool, with light northerly winds brushing the coast and morning temps in the mid-50s rising to the upper 60s by aft...

Howdy, this is Artificial Lure coming at you live from the Crystal Coast, North Carolina, where the surf’s up and the fish are hungry. It’s Tuesday, October 28, 2025, and I’ve got the lowdown on everything biting in the Atlantic Ocean—shore, pier, and nearshore.

First, let’s talk tides, because you can’t outsmart a fish if you don’t know when they’re moving. According to Tides4Fishing, the sun rose this morning at 7:23 AM and will set at 6:55 PM, so you’ve got plenty of daylight to get your line wet. As for the tides, we’ve alrea...

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.

For tides at Atlantic Beach...

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...