Region
Inshore
Location(s)
Hampstead, Intracoastal, New River, North Topsail Beach, Topsail Beach, Topsail Sound
Target Species
Red Drum
Technique(s)
Sight-Casting
Water Conditions
Brackish Water, Calm, Clear Water, Incoming Tide
Weather Conditions
Light Breeze, Overcast, Partly Cloudy
Topsail Island Fishing Report: Red Drum Frenzy with Captain Lee Parsons on June 3, 2025
An initially challenging day on the inshore waters of Topsail Island transformed into an hour and a half of “pure chaos” as Captain Lee Parsons led his clients to a spectacular Red Drum bite | Topsail Island Fishing Report for 2025-06-03.
Anglers aboard Fishing Incognito with Captain Lee Parsons experienced a memorable day of inshore fishing on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The trip, which explored the productive waters around Hampstead, the Intracoastal Waterway, New River, North Topsail Beach, Topsail Beach, and the Topsail Sound, culminated in a thrilling encounter with sizable Red Drum.
The Catch Summary
“Great time with an old friend and his nephew. It was tough to start and then we found them and for hour and a half of pure chaos it was as hard as we could go. We had some nice big fish.” – Captain Lee Parsons
Targeting Inshore Red Drum
The key to this successful outing was locating the fish. Captain Parsons utilized sight-casting techniques in the calm, clear, brackish waters. The incoming tide provided the perfect conditions for actively feeding Red Drum. The weather, characterized by a light breeze under partly cloudy to overcast skies, further aided their efforts by reducing glare and improving visibility into the water.
Once the school of Red Drum was found, the fishing action erupted. The “pure chaos” described by Captain Parsons is a testament to the excitement of hooking into powerful, large redfish. The persistence of the anglers and the expertise of their guide paid off with the reward of “some nice big fish.”
This fishing report highlights the exceptional inshore fishing opportunities available around Topsail Island. With the right guide and conditions, a day on the water can quickly turn into an unforgettable angling adventure.
To book your own fishing charter with Captain Lee Parsons, contact him at:
Phone: (910) 540-2464
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