Ocean: Weather-wise, last week was not good. The wind blew most of the week and did not allow boats to venture offshore. There have been some reports of the wahoo starting to bite. Red grouper fishing has been decent if the wahoo don't cooperate. Closer to shore, there are some African pompano and some nice kings being reported around the tower. Near/shore reefs are producing some flounder, spadefish, and over-the-slot red drum.

Inlets/Sounds/Bays: Not much has changed. There are some flounder coming out of the river, with fish being caught from the mouth of the river all the way to Wilmington. Trout are still being caught around Oak Island/Southport area. Tarpon fishing around the muddy slough area has been producing some fish of late. Late evenings/night has been the best time to fish.

Piers/Shore: Fishing dropped off last week due to weather. Area piers report some keeper flounder, pompano, blues and sea mullets. Spanish mackerel fishing was good before the wind starting blowing.