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Coastal Fishing Report NC: Bonito, Mackerel, and More! Inshore Reds and Trout Biting Strong [May 7, 2025]

Coastal Fishing Report NC: Bonito, Mackerel, and More! Inshore Reds and Trout Biting Strong [May 7, 2025]

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 Hey there, folks! Artificial Lure checking in with your North Carolina coastal fishing report for this fine Wednesday morning, May 7th, 2025.

Let me tell y'all, the fishing has really cranked up along our beautiful Atlantic coast. The weather's finally starting to cooperate, and we're seeing those temperatures stabilize, which means more opportunities to get out on the ocean.

This morning's looking pretty decent with moderate winds and partly cloudy skies. Sunrise was around 6:15 AM, and we're looking at sunset near 8:00 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours to wet your lines.

Tide-wise, we're seeing a high tide mid-morning followed by a low in the late afternoon, perfect for working those inlets and nearshore structures as the water moves.

The big news is those Atlantic bonito are still hanging around in the early part of May, though they'll be thinning out soon. Spanish mackerel are all over the place right now - you can spot 'em busting the surface, which is always a sight to see. Some folks have been reporting small king mackerel mixed in, so check your catch carefully to avoid keeping undersized kings.

For targeting these speedsters, I'm loving those Big Nic Spanish Candy spoons in 1/2 oz up to 1.5 oz sizes. High-speed spinning reels are getting more bites, but I've personally been having a blast with a high-speed low-profile baitcaster. If you're into fly fishing, break out those 7 to 9 weight setups for a real challenge.

Inshore, redfish action is heating up, and May is prime time for casting artificial lures to reds. They're settling into their patterns now. If you head over toward Assateague beaches, anglers have been scoring black drum and striped bass using sand fleas.

The speckled trout bite remains strong across the NC coast, even though you can't keep 'em until July due to that winter cold stun event. They're transitioning from creek backs out to bigger water now, so focus on points near creek mouths.

As for hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the nearshore artificial reefs and ledges around Wrightsville Beach for those Spanish and bonito. The Pungo River, particularly around Wrights Creek, has been holding several schools of quality trout. Just don't tell everyone I told you!

For bait, fresh shrimp and mullet are working well inshore, while those flashy spoons and fast-retrieved jigs are the ticket for the speedsters offshore.

That's all for today, folks. Remember, a bad day fishing still beats a good day at the office! This is Artificial Lure signing off until tomorrow.

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