| (910) 262-7148 Wrightsville Beach, NC |
| 2011 Fishing Reports |
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January 22, 2011
Fishing Report- Cold winter so far, but the fishing has been better than last winter. Beach water is 45 degrees. and air
temp. is 30 degrees! It's snowing/ sleeting right now.
We've been busy commercial King Mackerel fishing for the past few months. We've had only one trip with weight
average under ten pounds and have landed several Kings over 30 pounds. Several Blackfin Tuna being caught in the
Mackerel grounds also. We had a citation Blackfin at 31 pounds this past Wednesday, and 3 Blackins over 25 pounds
the week before.
All Grouper fishing, both recreational and commercial, is closed until May 1, 2011; however, there are acres of large
Black Sea Bass out there- plenty of fish over 4 pounds.
Several renovations have been made on the boat, including updated electronics and new gear.
We've got trips starting in March- try and book early to lock in a good rate; we expect higher fuel prices by June.
Fishing Report- Cold winter so far, but the fishing has been better than last winter. Beach water is 45 degrees. and air
temp. is 30 degrees! It's snowing/ sleeting right now.
We've been busy commercial King Mackerel fishing for the past few months. We've had only one trip with weight
average under ten pounds and have landed several Kings over 30 pounds. Several Blackfin Tuna being caught in the
Mackerel grounds also. We had a citation Blackfin at 31 pounds this past Wednesday, and 3 Blackins over 25 pounds
the week before.
All Grouper fishing, both recreational and commercial, is closed until May 1, 2011; however, there are acres of large
Black Sea Bass out there- plenty of fish over 4 pounds.
Several renovations have been made on the boat, including updated electronics and new gear.
We've got trips starting in March- try and book early to lock in a good rate; we expect higher fuel prices by June.
April 22, 2011
Beach water is hovering between 64 and 66 degrees. Fishing near the beach has picked up- False lots of
schools moving thru- great on light tackle.
Offshore:
May 1st- Grouper fishing reopens!!!!!!!!
June 1st- Sea Bass fishing reopens!!!!
Finally, the gov't will allow us to drop a hook on the acres upon acres of these hungry fish. We will be running
bottom fishing specials starting May 1st! Give us a call for the May rates.
Gulf Stream- so, so. handful of Blackfin Tunas, a few wahoo, and a dolphin bite that is picking up everyday.
Expect to have some good Sailfishing over the next few weeks.
Beach water is hovering between 64 and 66 degrees. Fishing near the beach has picked up- False lots of
schools moving thru- great on light tackle.
Offshore:
May 1st- Grouper fishing reopens!!!!!!!!
June 1st- Sea Bass fishing reopens!!!!
Finally, the gov't will allow us to drop a hook on the acres upon acres of these hungry fish. We will be running
bottom fishing specials starting May 1st! Give us a call for the May rates.
Gulf Stream- so, so. handful of Blackfin Tunas, a few wahoo, and a dolphin bite that is picking up everyday.
Expect to have some good Sailfishing over the next few weeks.
May 11, 2011
It's mid May and it's time to book your offshore
Dolphin, King Mackerel, Sailfish, Grouper and
Snapper trip. The 10 hour offshore trip is half the
price of a gulf stream trip and twice the fishing time.
The rest of May thru June is the best time to go,
and we're offering discounts for the 3/4 and Full
Day trips if you book before Monday, May 16th.
The water temperature on the beach was 71
degrees this morning. The Spanish Mackerel and
Bluefish bite is good near the beach, big numbers
and decent sized fish with light tackle. Some Cobia
with a few King Mackerels are being caught
nearshore also- with that comes all of the bait. The
Menhaden are here thick.
It's mid May and it's time to book your offshore
Dolphin, King Mackerel, Sailfish, Grouper and
Snapper trip. The 10 hour offshore trip is half the
price of a gulf stream trip and twice the fishing time.
The rest of May thru June is the best time to go,
and we're offering discounts for the 3/4 and Full
Day trips if you book before Monday, May 16th.
The water temperature on the beach was 71
degrees this morning. The Spanish Mackerel and
Bluefish bite is good near the beach, big numbers
and decent sized fish with light tackle. Some Cobia
with a few King Mackerels are being caught
nearshore also- with that comes all of the bait. The
Menhaden are here thick.
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
Sea Bass opened today! Fishing has really picked
up this week. The water on the beach is 77
degrees. The Mahi and King Mackerel bite is
inside of 20 miles now. Yesterday's full day
produced good sized King Mackerel, Mahi,
Amberjacks, Bonito, Grouper, and Sea Bass. Our
1/2 day this past Monday produced nice sized
Snapper, Sea Bass, and Flounder, and we went 3
for 5 on the Cobia, one of the fish weighing 25.2
pounds; however, we lost two that were much
bigger. There is bait everywhere, and the fish are
here. Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and Flounder
fishing is good near the beach. The "blue water"
and flying fish are pushed in close, so we should
see some Sailfish in the next few days.
Sea Bass opened today! Fishing has really picked
up this week. The water on the beach is 77
degrees. The Mahi and King Mackerel bite is
inside of 20 miles now. Yesterday's full day
produced good sized King Mackerel, Mahi,
Amberjacks, Bonito, Grouper, and Sea Bass. Our
1/2 day this past Monday produced nice sized
Snapper, Sea Bass, and Flounder, and we went 3
for 5 on the Cobia, one of the fish weighing 25.2
pounds; however, we lost two that were much
bigger. There is bait everywhere, and the fish are
here. Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and Flounder
fishing is good near the beach. The "blue water"
and flying fish are pushed in close, so we should
see some Sailfish in the next few days.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Dolphin and King Mackerel bite has been best
between 15 and 20 miles- some Sailfish have
shown up also. We had two Dolphin over 20
pounds this week. Bottom fishing offshore is
producing Groupers, Snappers, and Sea Bass.
Near the beach, Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish
were pretty consistent this week. A few King
Mackerel are near the inlets and the shark fishing
is picking up about a mile offshore. Our 1/2
bottom fishing is producing Flounder, Sea Bass,
Snapper, and Trigger fish.
Please contact us if you are interested in fishing
the E.H. Sailfish Tournament July 30th and 31st. 2
Days of fishing, all inclusive, share of earnings,
take your fish home. 3 spots open!
Dolphin and King Mackerel bite has been best
between 15 and 20 miles- some Sailfish have
shown up also. We had two Dolphin over 20
pounds this week. Bottom fishing offshore is
producing Groupers, Snappers, and Sea Bass.
Near the beach, Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish
were pretty consistent this week. A few King
Mackerel are near the inlets and the shark fishing
is picking up about a mile offshore. Our 1/2
bottom fishing is producing Flounder, Sea Bass,
Snapper, and Trigger fish.
Please contact us if you are interested in fishing
the E.H. Sailfish Tournament July 30th and 31st. 2
Days of fishing, all inclusive, share of earnings,
take your fish home. 3 spots open!
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Near the beach, good Spanish Mackerel fishing-
averaging 1.5 to 3 pounds. Shark fishing is
picking up with few fish over 100 pounds.
Hammerheads, Blacktips, Spinners, and
Sandbars.
Offshore- real good Sailfish bite last week around
20 miles. The King Mackerel and Mahi bite has
been on and off. The bottom fishing has been
consistent...nice groupers, snappers, and sea
bass.
Near the beach, good Spanish Mackerel fishing-
averaging 1.5 to 3 pounds. Shark fishing is
picking up with few fish over 100 pounds.
Hammerheads, Blacktips, Spinners, and
Sandbars.
Offshore- real good Sailfish bite last week around
20 miles. The King Mackerel and Mahi bite has
been on and off. The bottom fishing has been
consistent...nice groupers, snappers, and sea
bass.
Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011
Near the beach, we've had very consistent Spanish Mackerel and
Shark fishing. Sailfishing has been good for the past month
around 25 miles off. The Mahi bite has been fairly consistent
between 18 and 25 miles, but it's been a mixed grade of fish, 1 to
10+ pounds. We've been catching Grouper, Snapper, Sea Bass,
Triggerfish, and Flounder from 7 miles on out.
Near the beach, we've had very consistent Spanish Mackerel and
Shark fishing. Sailfishing has been good for the past month
around 25 miles off. The Mahi bite has been fairly consistent
between 18 and 25 miles, but it's been a mixed grade of fish, 1 to
10+ pounds. We've been catching Grouper, Snapper, Sea Bass,
Triggerfish, and Flounder from 7 miles on out.
Friday, Oct. 7, 2011
Gulf Stream- good Wahoo bite, Mahi, Sailfish, and Blackfin Tuna
20 to 30 miles- some King Mackerel have shown up, Amberjacks, Bonito, Grouper, Snapper, Sea Bass; a few Mahi also
Near the beach, false albecore, bluefish, and big Spanish Mackerel
Beach Water temp: 74.5 degrees; NE winds forecasted for the next 5 days
***********For October Only! $100 off Full Day Trolling/ Bottom Fishing********************************************
Gulf Stream- good Wahoo bite, Mahi, Sailfish, and Blackfin Tuna
20 to 30 miles- some King Mackerel have shown up, Amberjacks, Bonito, Grouper, Snapper, Sea Bass; a few Mahi also
Near the beach, false albecore, bluefish, and big Spanish Mackerel
Beach Water temp: 74.5 degrees; NE winds forecasted for the next 5 days
***********For October Only! $100 off Full Day Trolling/ Bottom Fishing********************************************
Monday, Oct. 16, 2011
Weather man flopped again today- wind was hard NE all morning. We kept
inshore of 10 miles while it was blowing with only a few Sea Bass & Bonito.
The wind laid up around 11am, so we were able to do some bottom fishing
around 15 miles. The guys ended up with 4 nice Gag Groupers, 17 big
Sea Bass, 1 Flounder, 1/2 dozen Grunts and Bonito, and several
throwback Grouper and Sharks.
Weather man flopped again today- wind was hard NE all morning. We kept
inshore of 10 miles while it was blowing with only a few Sea Bass & Bonito.
The wind laid up around 11am, so we were able to do some bottom fishing
around 15 miles. The guys ended up with 4 nice Gag Groupers, 17 big
Sea Bass, 1 Flounder, 1/2 dozen Grunts and Bonito, and several
throwback Grouper and Sharks.
