Hey guys, I hope this is the correct forum, if not my apologies.
I’m coming down from Lexington to IoP for the week with the family and hope to get in a little fishing if I can. I’ve been down before and tried around Morgan creek near the marina and also some of the marsh behind IoP right next to Breach Inlet. Was throwing gulps with popping corks (laugh if you want, it’s ok) and frozen shrimp on the bottom and caught a couple (flounder/reds), and had a great time, but don’t mind being a little more serious this time. I’m an inland fishing guy and freshwater fly fisher so not overly knowledgeable about the best location or method for catching a few while on vacation near IoP in a Kayak (experienced kayaker and can cover a decent distance for using a paddle).
Any suggestions on locations or methods is much appreciated (use mud minnows, top water plugs, etc…?).
Many, many thanks to anyone who is willing to respond!
When are you coming? There’s lots of great fishing where you’ll be very close in the yak. I’ll be glad to point you in the right direction. PM me some details.
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Try a mud minnow or live shrimp on a jig head around the docks.
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I would recommend getting the boating app for your phone or tablet. Great navigational and sonar charts just like you would have on the gps unit on your boat. When you switch the view to sonar charts (1ft contours fishing charts), it really gives away some good spots to target. The tighter the contour lines the steeper the drop of depth, etc… you know. Anyways, I would target good holes in the creeks, especially at the entrances and in the bends as well as docks that have good drops and structure around them. You will be able to tell on the charts which docks hold water even at low tide. Those are prime targets. Feeder creeks near the inlets with good drops and structure have been good for trout lately as well. Mud minnows under a cork and shrimp under a cork will be a good setup. Also, a mud minnow on a Carolina rig has been effective for flounder as well. Good luck! Tight lines!
