🐟 What fish can you catch in Oak Island?

Most commonly caught species around Oak Island , NC : Largemouth bass - 4,852 reported catches Summer flounder - 2,040 reported catches Red drum - 1,940 reported catches Atlantic croaker - 1,428 reported catches Bluefish - 1,074 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Oak Island fishing reports?

The latest Oak Island , NC fishing reports are: @BenjiBeam reported a nice Largemouth bass at Nixon Creek . @Amy46531 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Trail Pond . @Amy46531 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Trail Pond . @ZachBanta reported a nice Gulf kingcroaker . @Ceej reported a nice Largemouth bass at Smith Creek Park . .

Fishing in Oak Island, NC

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Oak Island, North Carolina?

Anglers in Oak Island , NC recommend these top fishing spots: Cape Fear River , Intracoastal Waterway (Calabash - Southport) , New Hanover County Coast , Brunswick County Coast , Dutchman Creek .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Oak Island?

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North Carolina, United States

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Top fish species in Oak Island

Latest Oak Island fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Nixon Creek

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Largemouth bass

Trail Pond

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Largemouth bass

Trail Pond

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Gulf kingcroaker

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Largemouth bass

Smith Creek Park

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Summer flounder

Jinks Creek

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Summer flounder

Jinks Creek

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Black drum

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Atlantic croaker

Intracoastal Waterway (Calabash - Southport)

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Bluefish

Intracoastal Waterway (Calabash - Southport)

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Fishing regulations in Oak Island

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in North Carolina can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Oak Island fishing

Anglers in Oak Island, NC recommend these top fishing spots: Cape Fear River, Intracoastal Waterway (Calabash - Southport), New Hanover County Coast, Brunswick County Coast, and Dutchman Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Oak Island, NC:

Largemouth bass - 4,852 reported catches
Summer flounder - 2,040 reported catches
Red drum - 1,940 reported catches
Atlantic croaker - 1,428 reported catches
Bluefish - 1,074 reported catches

The latest Oak Island, NC fishing reports are:

@BenjiBeam reported a nice Largemouth bass at Nixon Creek.
@Amy46531 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Trail Pond.
@Amy46531 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Trail Pond.
@ZachBanta reported a nice Gulf kingcroaker.
@Ceej reported a nice Largemouth bass at Smith Creek Park.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Oak Island, NC. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: