Fishing Guides in Surf City, North Carolina

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What's Biting in Surf City

8 species reported in the Surf City area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in Surf City, NC

Fishing in Surf City in January

2 species are active in and around Surf City in January: Sheepshead, Redfish. Book one of Surf City's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Surf City in February

3 species are active in and around Surf City in February: Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead, Redfish. Book one of Surf City's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Surf City in March

4 species are active in and around Surf City in March: Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead, Redfish. Book one of Surf City's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Surf City in April

8 species are active in and around Surf City in April: Cobia, Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead, King Mackerel, Black Sea Bass, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel. Book one of Surf City's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Surf City in May

8 species are active in and around Surf City in May: Cobia, Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead, King Mackerel, Black Sea Bass, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel. Book one of Surf City's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Surf City in June

8 species are active in and around Surf City in June: Cobia, Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead, King Mackerel, Black Sea Bass, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel. Book one of Surf City's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Surf City in July

7 species are active in and around Surf City in July: Cobia, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead, King Mackerel, Black Sea Bass, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel. Book one of Surf City's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Surf City in August

6 species are active in and around Surf City in August: Cobia, Spotted Seatrout, King Mackerel, Black Sea Bass, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel. Book one of Surf City's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Surf City in September

7 species are active in and around Surf City in September: Cobia, Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, King Mackerel, Black Sea Bass, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel. Book one of Surf City's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Surf City in October

4 species are active in and around Surf City in October: Flounder, Sheepshead, Black Sea Bass, Redfish. Book one of Surf City's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Surf City in November

2 species are active in and around Surf City in November: Sheepshead, Redfish. Book one of Surf City's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Surf City in December

1 species is active in and around Surf City in December: Redfish. Book one of Surf City's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Surf City

Surf City, North Carolina offers saltwater, brackish, saltwater fishing with 8 species reported in the area and 3 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are April, May, June, July.

Best Months

AprMayJunJul

Water Types

saltwater, brackishsaltwater

What You Can Catch in Surf City

Redfish

Surf City, North Carolina, offers exceptional redfish opportunities thanks to its proximity to diverse inshore habitats. Target the marshes and creeks around Topsail Island for tailing reds during the warmer months, especially spring and fall when water temperatures are moderate.

Full redfish guide for Surf City

King Mackerel

If you're looking to tangle with King Mackerel, Surf City, North Carolina, puts you in a prime position to access productive offshore waters. The summer months, particularly July and August, are peak season as kings migrate closer to shore.

Full king mackerel guide for Surf City

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Types of Fishing in Surf City

Inshore

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