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North Carolina · Gulf Streamsaltwater· April 5, 2026

Offshore Blue Water Season Opens Strong

Charter fleet reporting good catches of yellowfin tuna and mahi on the Gulf Stream edge. Water pushing within 35 miles of the inlet.

Current Conditions

Water temp
74°F
Moon
Full Moon
Tide / flow
N/A — offshore
Weather
Calm seas 1-2 ft, light winds, perfect offshore day

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What's Biting

Hot

Yellowfin Tuna

Trolled skirted ballyhoo

Active

Mahi Mahi

Trolling around weed lines

Active

Wahoo

High-speed trolling

What's Next

Gulf Stream is close and the conditions are ideal. Tuna pods feeding on the temperature breaks. Look for weed lines and floating debris for mahi. This window of calm weather won't last — get offshore while you can.

Context

Last April saw yellowfin tuna to 80 lbs taken just 30 miles offshore of Oregon Inlet.

This report is synthesized by Hooked Fisherman from real-time NOAA buoy data, USGS stream gauges, and current reports across regional fishing blogs, captain updates, and angler forums. Source names are cited inline where they appear. Check local regulations before keeping fish. Never trust a single source for a trip decision.