Bonito Blitz, Spanish Candy, and Early Cobia - Your NC Fishing Report for May 19, 2025 Podcast Por arte de portada

Bonito Blitz, Spanish Candy, and Early Cobia - Your NC Fishing Report for May 19, 2025

Bonito Blitz, Spanish Candy, and Early Cobia - Your NC Fishing Report for May 19, 2025

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 Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Monday, May 19, 2025 fishing report for the Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina waters.

We're looking at another beautiful day on the water with temperatures expected to reach the upper 70s and light southeast winds around 8-12 knots. High tide's coming in at 11:26 AM with low tide around 5:15 PM. Sun's already up, rising at 6:05 AM, and we'll have daylight until sunset at 8:07 PM - plenty of time to get those lines wet!

The May fishing action is absolutely on fire right now, folks! The coastal migration is in full swing, and there's plenty to target. Those Atlantic bonito schools are still thick over nearshore structures and artificial reefs. They've been hitting trolled Clarkspoons behind planers and deep divers, but for my money, casting 3/4 to 1 oz metal glass minnow jigs when they're busting on the surface is the most fun you'll have all day.

Spanish mackerel numbers have really picked up in the past week. Big Nic Spanish Candy lures in 1/2 oz to 1.5 oz sizes have been money makers. If you're after both bonito and Spanish, try working the areas near the inlets, ledges, and nearshore reefs.

The cobia have arrived early as predicted! They've been showing up around southeast NC since mid-May, so they should be in prime position now. Look for them around structure and bait schools.

Inshore action remains strong despite some muddy conditions. Redfish are throughout the marshes and moving toward the river. They're transitioning from winter patterns, so cut baits have been most effective. Guides working the Pamlico and Neuse report excellent catch-and-release action on topwater baits, particularly in the creeks off the Pungo River.

For the surf anglers, there's good action on sea mullet and black drum using cut shrimp. Bluefish schools are patrolling the beaches, and there's been some striped bass action moving up from the south.

Hot spots this week: AR-315 has been producing consistent bonito and Spanish action. For the redfish, try the backwaters around Topsail Island. If you're heading offshore, the area about 20 miles east of Beaufort Inlet has been giving up some early season wahoo and blackfin tuna.

Remember, if you're targeting those Spanish, check your catch carefully - we've been seeing some undersized king mackerel mixed in!

That's your report for today, May 19th. Tight lines, and I'll catch y'all on the water!
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