NC Outer Banks Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Cobia Peak on the Beaches, Spanish Mackerel, Red Drum
Cobia migration at peak along the OBX beaches, Spanish mackerel run firing offshore and from the piers, and puppy drum on the beach.
New Jersey Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Spring Striper Run at Peak, Bluefish Arriving, Fluke and Sea Bass Open
Spring striper run at full peak in Raritan Bay and along the surf, bluefish arriving, and fluke and sea bass seasons in full effect.
Cape Cod Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Striped Bass at Full Stride at the Canal, Fluke Opens, Mackerel Arriving
Striped bass at full stride at the Cape Cod Canal and along the outer beaches, fluke season open with fish in Buzzards Bay, and mackerel arriving on the bay side.
Ocean City MD Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Stripers in the Bay, Flounder Season Open, Offshore Building
Stripers in the bay and surf, flounder season open with quality fish in the inlet channels, and the offshore canyon fleet starting to find tuna.
Indian River Lagoon Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Tarpon Peak, Permit at the Jetties, Snook on the Docks
Tarpon at peak in the lagoon and rivers, permit at the Sebastian Inlet jetties, and snook firing on dock lights from Vero south to Stuart.
Palm Beach Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Spring Mahi Peak, Tarpon in Lake Worth Lagoon, Blue Marlin Starting
Spring mahi-mahi at peak on the offshore weedlines, tarpon in Lake Worth Lagoon and around the inlets, and the first blue marlin bites of the season starting.
Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Tarpon Staging for Boca Grande, Snook Pre-Spawn Blow-Up, Redfish on Flats
Tarpon staging hard for the Boca Grande run, snook in pre-spawn blow-up on Pine Island Sound flats, and redfish active on the warming flats around Sanibel and the Caloosahatchee.
Naples/Marco Island Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Tarpon Peak in 10,000 Islands, Snook on the Mangroves, Redfish Staging
Tarpon at peak in the 10,000 Islands, snook firing on the mangrove edges and oyster bars, and redfish staging on the flats around Marco and Naples.
Fort Lauderdale Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Mahi Peak Offshore, Tarpon in the Canals, Daytime Swordfish Picking Up
Mahi-mahi at peak on the offshore weedlines, tarpon stacked in the canals and Intracoastal at night, and daytime swordfishing picking up off the Fort Lauderdale fleet.
Cape Cod Fishing Report — May 2026: Striped bass season at full stride at the Canal and along the outer beaches
Cape Cod fishing report May 2026 — striped bass season at full stride at the canal and along the outer beaches. Updated weekly every Thursday.