Frying Pan Shoals, NC Fishing Forecast

33.7883° N, 77.9469° W

Fishing conditions for Frying Pan Shoals, NC

Today Tomorrow Jul 20 Jul 21 Jul 22 Jul 23
sunrise 06:13
sunset 20:22

Biting score

55%
OK biting conditions

The best time for fishing is afternoon

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Now, July 18
5:04 PM

ClearSkyDay
29° FEELS LIKE26°
wind
9 m/s GUSTS13.5 m/s
101.5 kPa FLAT PRESSURE
humidity
81%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
100%
visibility
24km
moon rise
09:47AM
moon
moonNew
  • Frying Pan Shoals, NC Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Frying Pan Shoals, NC, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Thursday (2 AM peak), Wednesday (2 AM peak), and Tuesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Frying Pan Shoals, NC.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 84°F (29°C) . Sunrise today: 06:13 AM, sunset: 08:22 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .

    The wind is coming from the north at 20.1 mph (9 m/s), with gusts reaching 30.2 mph (13.5 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.97 inHg (761 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 9:47 AM and moonset at 10:13 PM.

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  • Frying Pan Shoals, NC Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Frying Pan Shoals, NC, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Thursday (2 AM peak), Wednesday (2 AM peak), and Tuesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Frying Pan Shoals, NC.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 84°F (29°C) . Sunrise today: 06:13 AM, sunset: 08:22 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .

    The wind is coming from the north at 20.1 mph (9 m/s), with gusts reaching 30.2 mph (13.5 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.97 inHg (761 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 9:47 AM and moonset at 10:13 PM.

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Reviews 1

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    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    Frying Pan Shoals off NC is a productive offshore fishing area. (Alternate/duplicate, see also Spot 675162 Frying Pan Shoals.) Spot Features: Frying Pan Shoals offshore North Carolina is a productive offshore fishing area (alternate/duplicate of 675162 Frying Pan Shoals). King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, grouper, snapper, and amberjack are the primary targets. Seasonality: King mackerel and Spanish mackerel are the primary nearshore targets at Frying Pan Shoals in Brunswick County, North Carolina (duplicate/alternate - see also 675162 Frying Pan Shoals), from spring through fall, with king mackerel best in summer and fall. Grouper and snapper are spring and fall bottom fish. Amberjack are summer and fall deep structure fish.
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