Saltwater Fishing on the North Carolina Coast(summer)
Posted on July 7th, 2008 by Admin
There are three major areas, to go fishing, on the coast this summer. The Piers/shore areas are
relatively inexpensive places to fish. Live shrimp is the natural bait of choice. The main fish caught, in these areas are flounder, Spanish mackerel, king mackerel, pompano, sea mullet and spots. The Inlets/sounds/bays ususally require a small boat, to find the good fishing holes. The main fish caught in these areas are Red/puppy drum, specaled trout, croakers and flounder. Ocean fishing is the most expensive type, but very rewarding. Trolling is producung good results for dolphin(not the mammal) and Wahoo. Bottom fishing is producing good catches of Red grouper.
The Kure Beach Recreation Department is offering a saltwater fishing seminar July 16, 2008 at the Kure Beach Community Center, 118 N. Third Street. The seminar will include tips on flounder fishing by Capt. Jimmy Price and King Mackerel fishing by Capt. Jerry Dislaver. Call 800-538-4355 to register.
A Saltwater Fishing License is required to legally fish the saltwater areas of NC. For size limits, creel limits and public access ramps, go to www.ncwildlife.org .