Fishing Report for March 16, 2025: Warming Temps, Mixed Bag on the Carolina Coast

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for March 16, 2025. It's a beautiful Sunday morning on the Carolina coast, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-60s. Sunrise was at 7:21 AM, and we're looking at a sunset around 7:19 PM. Tides are running pretty normal for this time of year. We've got a high tide coming in at 8:53 AM, hitting about 3.84 feet, then a low at 3:10 PM down to -0.19 feet. Another high rolls in at 9:16 PM, reaching 4.07 feet[2]. Now, let's talk fish! The water's starting to warm up, and we're seeing some good action out there. Folks have been hauling in a nice mix of sea mullet, bluefish, and some early-season Spanish mackerel. A few lucky anglers even reported some decent-sized black drum and sheepshead around the deeper structures[1][4]. For you bottom-fishers, the black sea bass bite has been solid in the 60-80 foot range. I've heard whispers of some tautog mixed in there too, so keep your eyes peeled[4]. If you're heading out, I'd suggest loading up on some Got-Cha plugs for those Spanish and blues. For the bottom dwellers, fresh shrimp or cut mullet on a Carolina rig has been doing the trick. Don't forget your Gulp! baits either - the 3-inch shrimp in new penny color has been a killer for flounder[9]. As for hot spots, the Cape Lookout jetty has been producing some nice catches. If you're shore-bound, try your luck around the Bogue Inlet Pier or the Atlantic Beach Bridge[1]. Just remember to respect the locals and follow all regulations. Word of caution, though. We've got some nasty weather rolling in later today. Expect strong winds and potential for severe thunderstorms by Sunday evening. If you're planning to fish, get out early and keep an eye on those skies[5]. That's all I've got for now, folks. Tight lines and see you on the water! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.