Fishing Report

Welcome back to another blog post presented by Marker23 Guide Service. My name is Captain Ozzy and I am a full time fishing guide/ Charter captain in the greater Topsail Island area. Today I would like to give you guys a fishing report and let you in on how the fishing has been as well as, what to look forward to in the North Carolina costal fishery.

It is currently mid august and the fishery around topsail island has been very consistent. Redfish have been fired up and willing to eat in the shallow water, both on fly and top water, our Resident speckled trout fishing has also been unusually good. In the past few weeks there has been multiple citation trout brought into the boat along with upper/ over slot drum. Out side of the 2 main fish we target there has been some underrated fish that have also been on fire here lately. Thus being Black drum, Sheepshead, and Lady fish. These three fish provide a lot fun and constant action! To say the least The Topsail Island Fishery is doing quite well this month.

Looking forward into late summer and early fall, we have a lot of exciting things coming down the pipe. First of all we will have bull drum season kicking off in the next few weeks. This time of year is a great opportunity to catch your personal best red drum, as these fish migrate into the NC backwater to spawn it creates a target rich environment for both the avid angler and the beginner. Following Bull drum, the False albacore will show up here in NC. The False Albacore provide a fight like no other! This fish will put your tackle to the test and will also be the fish of a lifetime. After the false albacore migrate south we will be in full swing with our winter fishery. With plentiful trout and clean water in the shallows, we have a lot to look forward to. Like always I appreciate you tuning in and we will see you next time.