Atlantic Ocean NC Fishing Report - December 2025

# Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina Fishing Report – December 1st, 2025

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning fishing report for the Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina.

Water temps are running in the low to mid-40s this time of year, and that's firing up some fantastic opportunities. We've got red drum, black drum, and speckled trout moving into warming areas where bait's concentrated, so the fish are right behind them. It's a great month for these species if you know where to look.

**Tides & Timing**

We're looking at high tide around 6:09 AM and low tide around midnight if you're fishing Atlantic Beach or Coral Bay areas. The upcoming week shows consistent patterns—check your local tide charts for your specific spot. Fish the flood tides for speckled trout; slack water is prime for tog if you're working the structure.

**What's Biting**

Redfish are the stars right now. Target deeper creeks, residential canals, and deep cuts near structure. Black drum and speckled trout are also solid producers. We're hearing reports of steady catches in the Carolina Beach area with warming water bringing bait out of winter holdings.

**Best Presentations**

For reds, get yourself some soft plastics and artificial lures—MirrOLures work fantastic. Live or fresh shrimp and finger mullet are money for trout. If you're throwing artificials, bobber rigs with bait underneath are productive too. Don't sleep on scented baits—they're deadly this time of year.

**Hot Spots**

Hit the areas around deeper creeks and canals where fish are holding. Eastern Shore bayside marshes and passes are holding good numbers right now. Structure is everything in December—docks, seawalls, and cuts concentrate these fish.

Bundle up, stay safe with the shorter daylight, and get out there!

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