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Swansboro Fishing
The Friendly City by the Sea offers excellent fishing in the White Oak River, Bogue Inlet, and Bear Island area with diverse inshore species and nearshore reef fishing.
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What's Biting in Swansboro?
See which species are available each month, color-coded by activity level.
Color Key
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Species Glossary
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Swansboro Fish Species
14+ species organized by fishing type. Click any species to learn more.
Inshore Species
Fish the bays, flats, and passes close to shore.
Nearshore Species
Target reefs, wrecks, and structure within a few miles of land.
Deep Sea Fishing Species
Head to deep water for big game and bottom species.
Charter Guide
Fishing Charter Types in Swansboro
Understanding the different charter types will help you book the perfect trip for your group.
INSHORE
Fish the bays, flats, and passes close to shore. Target redfish, speckled trout, flounder and more in calm, protected waters.
View Inshore ChartersNEARSHORE
Fish the reefs, wrecks, and structure 1-9 miles offshore. Target snapper, grouper, cobia and more over natural and artificial reefs.
View Nearshore ChartersDEEP SEA FISHING
Deep sea fishing 20+ miles out. Chase tuna, marlin, mahi mahi, wahoo and other pelagic gamefish in blue water.
View Deep Sea Fishing ChartersTROLLING
Cover water by dragging lures or bait behind a moving boat to target pelagic species.
View Trolling ChartersBOTTOM FISHING
Drop baits to the ocean floor to target snapper, grouper, and other reef dwellers.
View Bottom Fishing ChartersFLY FISHING
Sight-cast with fly rods on the flats for redfish, trout, and tarpon.
View Fly Fishing ChartersSURF FISHING
Fish from the beach or wade into the surf to target pompano, whiting, and redfish.
View Surf Fishing ChartersKAYAK FISHING
Paddle out for a more intimate fishing experience on bays and nearshore waters.
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Swansboro Fishing Blog
Local insights, seasonal reports, and expert tips for fishing in Swansboro.
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Swansboro Fishing Reviews
White Oak River redfish were on a tear
Fished the oyster beds and marsh edges along the White Oak River and found schools of redfish feeding aggressively on the falling tide. Threw gold spoons into the muddy water and hooked up immediately. Landed nine slot reds — Swansboro's river system is a hidden redfish gem.
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Captain Garrett
October 2025
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Flounder loaded at Bogue Inlet
Fished live mud minnows along the channel edges near Bogue Inlet and the flounder were stacked on every sandy ledge. The falling tide concentrated the flatfish and we landed 10 beautiful flounder. Bogue Inlet is one of the most productive flounder spots on the Crystal Coast.
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Captain Maya
September 2025
Flounder
Red Drum
Speckled trout slam in the White Oak
Drifted live shrimp through the deeper bends of the White Oak River and the speckled trout were feeding aggressively. Landed 18 trout with the biggest going 23 inches. Mixed in some nice redfish on the oyster bars. The White Oak River is a Crystal Coast sleeper spot for trout.
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Captain Roland
November 2025
Speckled Trout
Redfish
King mackerel trolling out of Bogue Inlet
Launched from Swansboro and ran out of Bogue Inlet to the nearshore reefs. Slow-trolled live bait and the king mackerel were on fire. Boated six kings with the biggest going 36 pounds. Swansboro gives you quick inlet access to incredible nearshore fishing.
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Captain Diana
May 2025
King Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Mahi run offshore was lights-out
Made the offshore run from Bogue Inlet and found a weed line loaded with mahi about 40 miles out. Cast small jigs and caught mahi on every throw. The fish were schoolie-sized but the action was nonstop — over 30 mahi caught and released with limits in the box.
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Captain Otis
July 2025
Mahi Mahi
King Mackerel
Creek fishing behind Swansboro was magic
Explored the small tidal creeks feeding into the White Oak River with light tackle and it was constant action. Caught redfish, flounder, and speckled trout in every creek bend. Swansboro's backcountry creek fishing is some of the most beautiful and productive on the Crystal Coast.
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Captain Pauline
April 2025
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
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