Sheepshead Report
The sheepshead bite continues to improve around the Outer Banks bridges, pilings, wrecks, and rock structures. Anglers fishing around the Oregon Inlet Bridge, Bonner Bridge remnants, and sound-side bulkheads are finding quality fish. Fiddler crabs and sand fleas have been the top producers, with many fish holding tight to structure and feeding aggressively during moving tides. Reports from the Nags Head area indicate good numbers of keeper-sized fish, with occasional citation-class sheepshead being landed.
Best Bets:
- Oregon Inlet Bridge pilings
- Pirates Cove area docks
- Bonner Bridge rubble
- Sound-side rock jetties
Top Baits:
- Fiddler crabs
- Sand fleas
- Small pieces of shrimp
Bluefish Report
Bluefish action remains solid throughout the Outer Banks. Surf anglers from Corolla to Hatteras are catching blues on metal spoons, Got-Cha plugs, and cut bait. Schools of bluefish are also mixed in with Spanish mackerel along the beaches and around the piers. The best action has been during early morning and late afternoon when bait schools are close to shore. Sound-side anglers are also finding bluefish feeding around schools of glass minnows.
Hot Areas:
- Jennette’s Pier
- Oregon Inlet
- Cape Point
- Hatteras Inlet
- Corolla beachfront
Top Lures:
- 1 oz Got-Cha plugs
- Clark spoons
- Metal casting jigs
- Cut mullet on bottom rigs
Conditions
- Ocean water temperatures are running around 66–70°F.
- Sound temperatures are in the low to mid-70s.
- Recent winds have stirred up some areas, but calmer conditions are expected to improve fishing through the week.
Captain’s Outlook
If you’re looking for dinner, target sheepshead around bridge structure on a moving tide. If you’re looking for fast-paced action, bluefish are providing plenty of rod-bending fun from the surf, piers, and inshore waters. With warming water and increasing bait activity, both fisheries should continue to improve through June.
Tight Lines from the Outer Banks! 🎣🐟