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Our location on the Outer Banks of North Carolina
creates a unique geography for us which
has been important in the establishment
for both the local recreational and
commercial fisheries. The southerly
flowing Labrador Current and the
northern movement of tropical warm
waters from the Atlantic Gulf Stream
actually collide right here on our
“front porch.” The resulting collision
creates a fantastic year round fishing
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Offshore pelagic fish species are forced by their nature to
seek specific water temperatures for their
travel and feeding. The mixture of the two
different temperatures of ocean currents results
in large pockets of water that certain species
prefer and will remain near. When a particularly
desirable species of offshore fish are forced to
remain with a specific eddy of water it can
almost be viewed as a “fish pen” because these
fish are very reluctant to move away from the
preferred water temperatures. There are a lot of
factors that will determine where our local
fishing charters may find fish but without a
doubt the movement of water of a certain
temperature is the most critical.
Although the fish may be available offshore during the winter
months, usually the unpredictable and rapidly
changing weather conditions make scheduling
offshore charters extremely difficult. However,
local charters often change during this time of
year to targeting species like striped bass,
large bluefish, and sometimes the mighty bluefin
tuna. The best way to know what might be
available to you on your charter would be to
call and ask us. We will be glad to tell you
exactly what you will have a shot at.
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Oregon Inlet offshore fishing is world famous for
its incredible yellowfin tuna fishing.
Early in the spring when the offshore
charter boats are able to begin fishing
the areas in and around the Gulf Stream,
the yellowfin tuna also begin to show up
in large numbers. Catching limits of
these hard fighting tuna are quite
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As the offshore waters warm in mid to late spring, other
exotic species also start to show. The beautiful
multi-colored large mahi mahi (locally called
dolphin) begin providing their spectacular high
jumping aerial displays for the local anglers.
During spring fishing we may also find other
species like the bluefin tuna, blackfin tuna,
mako shark, and wahoo.
The summer season normally brings in the calmer weather
conditions and large schools of yellowfin and
mahi mahi as well as blackfin tuna, wahoo, and
sailfish. We also get occasional blue and white
marlin to spice up the days.
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With the arrival of the “dog days” of August often results in some
of the most incredible angling
opportunities of the entire year. During
many seasons massive numbers of wahoo
appear offshore in the area we call “the
point.” In other areas accessible to our
fleet, August has provided some of the
most incredible blue marlin fishing in
the entire world with fish approaching
1000 pounds being a definite
possibility. Mid-August to Mid-September
is also a period when large numbers of
white marlin gather and feed in and
around our Oregon Inlet waters.
As the waters cool during the fall
season yellowfin tuna fishing again
becomes the local center of attention.
Also mixed in are some excellent
opportunities for the massive bigeye
tuna right up until the closing season
winter weather again begins to restrict
fishing opportunities. |
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NC Record Blue Marlin caught in August |
I guess that there is a small lesson in this recap of our
fishing seasons. As long as the weather allows
us to get away from the dock, there will
normally always be an opportunity for you to
enjoy your fishing experience with us.
Just schedule a trip and allow us to make it happen for you!
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