How late is too late?

[Abu caster]

I have a reservation on Portsmouth island Nov. 20th. Has anyone fished it that late and can you catch good fish then? I'm sure the weather has alot to do with it. Anyone that has been down this time of the year 2nd or 3rd week of November please share your experiences good or bad. Thanks

[Longgone]

we went down the 2nd week last year and had a great trip. in 4 days we caught close to 80 drum no citation fish but all were from 16 to 33in being the biggest. plenty of flounder blues and other small table fish. you'll have a great trip then were going back over the first week of oct this year i'm the one hoping it's going to be good for us.

[HASH]

SPECKS SPECKS SPECKS. Check the slews on the back side of the Island. Great time to fish

[WoodyWoodchuck]

I have made a few Thanksgiving trips and done very well on the catching. No Deet needed on any of my November trips but bring a heater and rain gear.

[Longgone]

i'll second that on bringing the rain gear!!

[surffishn]

You have to be there to find out.Not being a wise azz either.Last year Turkey week on hatteras it was cool. Fishing was slow for us and most folks I talked to. Wore wadders and jacket most days.Year before 07 same week was shorts and T shirt.We caught a lot of fish.So it is a hard call ahead of time.Always worth it though.I'll be there again this fall.

[Abu caster]

Are the mullet and menhaden still around in numbers at this time where you can catch them with a cast net from the surf for bait? This could change how much bait I need to bring. Thanks

[boostjunkie1]

That is a great time to be on the OBX..... BIG Drum and allot of trout are in the waters at that time....... I will be there in late October and 2nd Week of November..... Catch all of the small blues and use for BIG Drum bait.......

[speckhunter80]

November is the best month for fishing of the year in the Morehead/Swansboro area.