Topsail Area Charter Boats
2008 NC Recreational Coastal Waters Guide
Hello from Topsail Beach!
The spanish are biting from the local piers, and the kings will be here soon. It is important to know how to differentiate between spanish and kings, as they have different rules for keepers. The pictures above show the difference and what to look for in your catch. Below are the catch and size limits for both fish.
2009 NC Recreational Coastal Waters Guide for Sports Fishermen - April version
North Carolina State Coastal Waters: Internal (0-3 miles) and Exclusive Economic Zone EEZ (3-200 miles)
King Mackerel 24" FL Minimum Length 3 per Day Bag Limit
Spanish Mackerel 12" FL Minimum Length 15 per Day Bag Limit
Juvenile kings look a lot like large spanish and can be confused easily. Don't think a king will not bite a gotcha plug, one of the most used baits for spanish. I have personally seen them come over the rails at local piers. Marine Fisheries Enforcement Agents really don't care if you "didn't know" the difference. So, familiarize yourself with these fish and save your money for a new fishing rod!
Tides at New Topsail Inlet
Monday, May 4
TIME TIDE HEIGHT TIDE
4:26 AM EDT 3.00 feet High Tide
11:24 AM EDT -0.03 feet Low Tide
5:08 PM EDT 3.19 feet High Tide
Tuesday, May 5
TIME TIDE HEIGHT TIDE
12:03 AM EDT 0.14 feet Low Tide
5:24 AM EDT 2.90 feet High Tide
12:13 PM EDT -0.09 feet Low Tide
6:00 PM EDT 3.41 feet High Tide
Topsail Beach Weather
Monday; Scattered showers and thunderstorms. High near 80F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Monday night; Thunderstorms. Low 67F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
Tuesday; Mixed clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms. High 77F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Wednesday; Slight chance of a thunderstorm. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the upper 60s.
Thursday; Partly cloudy with a stray thunderstorm. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the mid 60s.
Friday; Partly cloudy, chance of a thunderstorm. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the upper 60s.
Saturday; Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.
Check the right side of this page for pier, tackle shop, and bait information, including phone numbers.
Till next time....
Tight lines!
Johnny aka Fishin' Topsail
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