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What a great day of fishing we had today here at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center!  The offshore boats returned with great catches of yellowfin tuna, some of the boats had limits.  There was also lots of blackfin tuna brought in as well.  A wahoo was on the line but managed to get away, and there was a blue marlin release.

Inshore had catches of puppy drum and catch and release flounder.

If you're interested in a fishing trip, give us a call at (252)441-6301 and our booking staff will hook you up!

The season is starting of well! Today, we had about 6 boats arrive before 1 PM, with their limits of yellowfin tuna! Others trickled in throughout the day, and our docks saw more yellowfin as well as blackfin and some mahi! Nearshore fishing has been a slower start, but they're still catching shad and catfish! Those captains can't wait for the cobia bite to roll through! 

You can check availability online, in person, or by giving us a call at 252-441-6301!

Today we only had one boat brave the rough seas.  The trip paid off well, as they returned with multiple Yellowfin Tuna, one Dolphin and one Wahoo.

If you're thinking about a fishing trip, give us a call at 252-441-6301.  We can get you set up with the charter that best suits your needs. We have offshore charters (Gulf Stream trip), nearshore charters and inshore charters.  We can hook you up!

Sounded like it was a bouncy ride to the fishing grounds this morning, thankfully the bite made up for it. Yellow fin tuna, black fin tuna, albacore, wahoo, mahi mahi, and an 85 inch mako are what our docks saw today.  

Nearshore folks caught dog sharks and released some big ole red drum!

On the sound side Sneaky Pete found puppy drum and speckled trout. 

Give us a ring or go online for more information on your offshore, nearshore or inshore private charter!

From bow to stern, the 57 foot Billy Baum custom, “Dream Girl” lays in slip number seventeen on the west side of the creek. The Dream Girl is the only boat at Oregon Inlet with a tower specifically designed for tuna fishing. Cruising to the fishing grounds at about 24 knots powered by twin Cat-C 12s, the Dream Girl has been fishing out of Oregon Inlet for more than 50 years. Builder and owner, Billy Baum ran her until 2000 after 50 seasons fishing out of Oregon Inlet and 32 winter seasons in Florida. She has been in the family and taken over 60,000 people fishing in her time. In the bridge the captain is equipped with a full navigational system and fish finder electronics. A sizable cabin is furnished with comfortable sofas, a bathroom, air conditioning and microwave all there to bring at home comfort to the gulf stream. In the cockpit you’ll find three chairs, all with straps for safety while cranking in your catch. Dreaming but not sleeping, she is prepared for all kinds of fishing with a large fish box and over 30 rods and reels, spinning tackle, heavy tackle, standup, TLD’s, bailing rods, and down riggers. The crew has gear ready for casting, chunking, trolling, deep water, spreader bars, and dangler baits with kites.

Just as many captains do, Jason Snead started as a mate in the area and worked his way to captain on several commercial and private charter boats on the east coast. In 2004 Captain Jason took over the helm of the beauty blue boat and in 2009 was named Oregon Inlet Captain of the year. Jason enjoys each and every fishing trip offshore but also enjoys life on the island with his family! 

For a full day offshore fishing on the Dream Girl it cost $2,268. This includes everything you need for fishing except for your lunch and beverages for the day. Oregon Inlet requires a deposit of half and recommends a mate tip of 15-20%. Leaving around five in the morning and slapping fish on the docks at about four in evening, at this time our fish cleaners will be ready to give your catch a quick clean for an extra fee; which is anywhere from .45 cents to .75 cents a pound. Quick, get your coolers and book the Dream Girl for 2021 tuna season!

No bunny tails, but instead bringing in a good handful of yellow fins and a few false albacore on this beautiful holiday evening. Did Peter Cottontail leave a special fishing trip in your basket this year? We are here and happy to get you on your catch of a lifetime! Book your trip today online at www.oregon-inlet.com or give us a call at (252)-441-6301. 

Although it was scrappy, it was a beautiful day for fishing. Most offshore guys came in with yellow fin tuna, black fin tuna, albacore and a few mahi mahi. 

A few nearshore boats made it out today and released sea bass, dog sharks and a red drum. 

We've got some boats fishing tomorrow will usually make it in around four in the afternoon. To get in on this early catch, give us a ring or book online!

11 offshore boats made it out fishing today, yep, we're that much closer to summer! It was a good day for everyone. Most saw limits of yellow fin, a few mahi mahi and we also had a blue marlin release!

Three nearshore guys fished today too, they found some sea bass and sharks. 

Summer will be here before we know it, give us a ring to book your next excursion! 

Lots of limits today of yellow fin tunas with our offshore trips and a nice citation black fin, with most boats coming in early. Our near shore boats caught a hefty amount of dog sharks and released multiple sea bass. To get in on the action give us a call at 252-441-6301 or book online anytime at oregon-inlet.com, hope to see ya'll soon!

Today our offshore guys came in with yellow and blue fin tunas as well as a single wahoo! The bite will only get better, make sure your apart of it and give us a call at 252-441-6301 or book online at oregon-inlet.com

The bite is on! Yellowfin in limits with a few scattered black and bluefin tuna thrown into the mix. We are booking quickly for the weekends, but there is still plenty of availability on weekdays. To snatch the catch of a lifetime give us a call at 252-441-6301 or book online at oregon-inlet.com.

Yesterday our offshore guys had some awesome catches. The Smoker's party scored this big ole bluefin that weighed over 500lbs and was 97". The Bi-Op-Sea also brought in a  bluefin that was over 500lbs at 99". The Seabreeze and Skirt Chaser decided they were bringing in yellow fin for supper and released a couple bluefin a piece that were some chunky ones as well!

To join in on the fun or for more information please call 252-441-6301