Inshore Fishing Report: Topsail Beach & Surf City, NC – September 10, 2025

Captain Mike Hoffman
(910) 619-8509
https://topsailislandfishingguides.com

Your Guide to Topsail Beach September Fishing

The first cool front of the season has arrived, and it has completely transformed our local fishery. This is the **Topsail Beach September fishing** report everyone has been waiting for! The cooling water temperatures have triggered an amazing inshore bite, making for some of the most exciting and productive trips of the year. We are catching a fantastic number of Speckled Trout, Red Drum, and Flounder every single day on our half-day charters. The action is hot in both the Topsail Beach and Surf City areas. If you enjoy steady action and comfortable weather, now is the perfect time to get on the water with us.

Conditions and Effective Techniques

The recent cold front brought calm winds and lower humidity, creating beautiful conditions. We’ve been fishing the outgoing tide, which concentrates baitfish into predictable areas, making the predator fish easier to target. Consequently, a few specific techniques have been incredibly effective.

First and foremost, live shrimp fished under a popping cork has been the top producer. The “pop” of the cork attracts fish from a distance, and they simply can’t resist the live shrimp. In addition to live bait, artificial lures are also working very well. For example, casting topwater plugs in the morning has resulted in some explosive surface strikes from trout and reds. Later in the day, switching to soft plastic swimbaits has been a great way to cover water and find active schools of fish.

Inshore Slam Action is Red Hot

The variety and quantity of fish have been outstanding. We are consistently catching our “inshore slam” on nearly every trip. The Speckled Trout have moved into the creeks and are aggressively hitting popping corks. Meanwhile, the Red Drum are schooled up on the flats, providing a ton of fun for sight-casting. Finally, Flounder are being caught around docks and structure as they feed heavily before their fall migration. This abundance of species makes for a truly dynamic day of fishing.

Fun for the Whole Family!

Because the action is so steady, this is the perfect time to bring the whole family. Our charters are kid-friendly and fun for all ages and skill levels. The fast-paced bite keeps everyone engaged, casting, and reeling in fish. We love introducing new anglers to the sport and creating lasting memories on the water.

The **Topsail Beach September fishing** is living up to its reputation. The bite is amazing, so give us a call and book your inshore fishing trip today!

Original Submission:

“https://Topsailislandfishingguides.com  the inshore bite had been amazing with the cooling water temps. Alit of trout ,reds and flounder everyday on our half day fishing charters in Topsail beach and surf city Nc. Shrimp on popping corks have been the working the best along with top water and swim baits . Give us a call and book your inshore fishing trip. Kid friendly and fun for all ages and skill levels !”

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