Atlantic Fishing Forecast North Carolina December 2024

If you're heading out to fish in the Atlantic Ocean off North Carolina today, December 22, 2024, here's what you need to know. First, let's look at the tides. For Atlantic Beach, the high tides are at 00:19 AM and 12:29 PM, with heights of 0.93 m (3.04 ft) and 0.97 m (3.19 ft) respectively. The low tides are at 6:22 AM and 6:55 PM, with heights of 0.21 m (0.69 ft) and 0.13 m (0.43 ft)[2]. Sunrise is at 7:10 AM, and sunset will be at 5:00 PM. The weather is expected to be cool, typical for this time of year, which is ideal for catching some of the bigger fish. December is a great month for catching speckled trout and redfish, especially with the colder weather fronts. Yesterday, anglers reported good catches of speckled trout, particularly in the sounds and bays. Redfish were also active, and some black drum were caught nearshore[1][4]. For lures, soft plastics and jigs are working well for speckled trout and redfish. Live bait such as shrimp and mullet are also effective, especially for redfish and black drum. If you're looking for hot spots, consider fishing around the Bogue Inlet and the Outer Banks. These areas have been producing good catches of trout, redfish, and black drum. The sounds and bays around Morehead and Jacksonville are also worth a try[1][4]. Remember to check the local weather forecast and tidal coefficients before you head out, as these can affect the tidal amplitude and fish activity[3]. Good luck out there, and stay warm This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.