School may be back in session and summer vacations wind down, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to hang up your fishing gear. September is one of the best-kept secrets for anglers along the North Carolina coast. The weather is still warm, the water’s inviting, and the summer crowds have thinned out—leaving you more room to cast and relax.
Offshore, things are still hopping. Calm seas make it easy to head out in search of Billfish, Mahi, Wahoo, and more. Inshore, the Redfish are big, feisty, and ready to put up a fight, especially those “bull” reds.
You might even spot Tarpon cruising the shallows, giving you a shot at one of the most thrilling catches out there.
As we inch toward cooler days at the end of the month, freshwater fishing heats back up. Largemouth Bass start feeding strong again. Catfish are still biting while the water’s warm, and panfish are always eager to take the bait.
Whether you’re into big-game offshore fishing, chasing tailing reds, or casting for trout, September serves up a little something for every kind of angler.
