Flounder

Caswell Beach offers fantastic flounder fishing, particularly in the surf and the backwaters. The flat, sandy bottom and plentiful baitfish create ideal conditions for these ambush predators. The best time to target flounder is during the spring and fall migrations, when they move in and out of the inlets. Drifting live bait like mud minnows or finger mullet along the bottom is a highly effective technique. The creeks and channels behind Oak Island, easily accessible by boat from nearby marinas, are also productive. A Carolina rig with a short leader and a circle hook is a popular choice. A local tip: pay attention to the tide – flounder often congregate along the edges of the channels as the tide changes. The flounder population in the area is generally healthy, with a good mix of sizes.