The Outer Banks of North Carolina is known for its vast fisheries.
They include:
Red Drum – Cape Hatteras, Cape Lookout, Bald Head Island and Ocracoke
Flounder – Along the ocean floor around shipwrecks, artificial reefs, boat docks, sea fishing piers, sandbars, oyster beds, and piers
Spotted Seatrout (also known as Speckled Trout) – northern limits of Pamlico Sound, New River, Wrightsville Beach, Cape Lookout, Fort Macon, Oak Island, shores of Pamlico and Core Sounds
Bluefish – From the mouth of the Cape Fear River north to Cape Hatteras
King Mackerel – Anywhere from the surf area to the Gulf Stream in structure areas
Spanish mackerel – Inlets and coastal artificial reefs
Dolphin (Mahi) – Offshore, weed lines on artificial reefs and natural ledges
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This Fried Mahi Mahi Bites Recipe is a delicacy that has become very popular in recent years. It’s a small piece of fried fish, often served with tartar sauce, spicy mayo, or cocktail sauce. It’s fast and easy to make—just coat the fish in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, then fry it! It can also be … Read more
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