Pirates Cove Fishing Report
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Pirates Cove Big Game Tournaments announces the results of the 25th Annual Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament that took place August 11 - 15th. Trey Irvine of
Westin FL landed a North Carolina State Record Blue Marlin weighing an incredible 1228.50 pounds. In addition a total of 23 Blue Marlin, 59 White Marlin, 20 Sailfish and 1 spearfish were caught during the event. |
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It's no doubt the Outer Banks is a sport fisherman's paradise. Our close location to the Gulf Stream makes for some of the nation's best angling waters.
Even though some have been retired, 92 world records have been caught in the area.
Don't forget that many different species flourish in our sound waters, as well as the Great Atlantic.
All fresh and salt water anglers should be aware of current fishing regulations, sizes and bag limits of different species. |
| Fishing in the Outer Banks in December brings: |
| Tuna, bluefish, flounder, seabass, speckled trout, sea trout, snapper, grouper, striped bass |
| 2007 NC Recreational Coastal Waters Guide |
| Exclusive Economic Zone EEZ (3 - 200 miles) |
| Species |
Minimum Length |
Bag Limits (per person) |
| Tuna |
27" CFL |
Yellowfin Tuna bag limit 3 per person per day |
| Bluefish |
n/a |
15 per day |
| Flounder |
14.5" TL |
8 per day |
| Seabass |
12" TL |
25 per day (15 per day south of Cape Hatteras) |
| Sea Trout (Speckled) |
12" TL |
10 per day |
| Snapper |
12" - 20" (depending on species) |
10 per day |
Striped Bass (click here for more info) |
Unlawful to Possess |
Unlawful to Possess |
Click here for a full list of sizes and bag limits
Click here for the Pirates Cove Daily Fishing Reports
If you are planning a fishing vacation to OBX we offer OBX weekend rentals great for
short trips and also rentals that are perfect for fishermen
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