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Cape Lookout Shoals

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

North Carolina, United States

5.0·59 catches

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Cape Lookout Shoals fishing reports

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Red drum

17 in · 2 lb

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Spotted seatrout

16 in · 2 lb

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Spotted seatrout

19 in · 3 lb

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Red drum

16 in · 2 lb

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Northern red snapper

15 in · 2 lb

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Pinfish

14 in · 2 lb

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General info

Cape Lookout Shoals is a part of an ocean located in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Red drum, Bluefish, and Summer flounder.

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34°35′23.3″N 76°32′28.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Cape Lookout Shoals, NC

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 Cape Lookout Shoals fishing

Cape Lookout Shoals is a part of an ocean located in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
34°35′23.3″N 76°32′28.4″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Cape Lookout Shoals by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Cape Lookout Shoals are:
  • Red drum - 9 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluefish - 7 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Summer flounder - 7 members reported to have caught this fish
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