Water temperature is 58 degrees; wind is SW at 12 mph.
All the Piers are closed for the season.
Off-shore:
- Yellowfin tuna has slowed a bit, but warm waters have drifted towards the VA border that show a lot of promise.
- Bluefin tuna should start showing up in good numbers anytime.
- Coastal wreck fishermen can find tilefish, grouper, snapper and other bottom dwellers. Big bluefish also should be available around such structures.
Surf:
- Along the coast, striped bass action should pick up with every passing cold front. If it’s a cold winter, look for big numbers of fish to be available from the Virginia coast south to Hatteras Inlet.
- A few Speckled Trout caught in the Surf.
- Large Rock Fish at Oregon-Inlet Bridge off the jetty and the cat walk.
Sound:
- Speckled trout should continue to be available in the sounds for several more weeks, but striper quickly are stealing angler interest, as they have been available in good numbers around most structures.
