🎣 MONDAY MORNING WEEKEND RECAP - May 4, 2026

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OUTER BANKS

Boats fishing saw a mixed but active early May bite offshore this weekend.

TUNA: Yellowfin made up most of the action. Some boats found a steady pick, others bounced around looking for it. Not wide open, but enough bites coming over the rails to keep things moving.

WAHOO: Wahoo showed up in the spread throughout the weekend. Not across the board, but enough fish hit the docks to confirm they’re in the mix right now.

MAHI: Mahi have been making an appearance with some big boys showing up in the spread.

BOTTOM LINE: Yellowfin Tuna are here, wahoo are in the mix, and mahi are beginning to show off. Typical early May offshore setup—not wide open, but definitely moving in the right direction.

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MOREHEAD CITY

Out of Morehead City, the offshore bite showed more consistency overall through the weekend.

WAHOO: Wahoo were one of the more reliable fish being reported. Multiple boats connecting, with fish showing up consistently enough to stay part of the game plan.

MAHI: Mahi action is building. More sightings and catches compared to earlier weeks, especially around cleaner water and weed lines.

SAILFISH: Early sailfish encounters reported. Not a full push, but they’re starting to show up in the spread.

TUNA: Still some tuna being caught, but not the primary focus compared to the rest of the bite.

WHAT STOOD OUT: Cleaner water and more defined edges gave boats a better shot at staying on productive areas throughout the day.

BOTTOM LINE: Wahoo leading, mahi building, sails starting to show. Morehead is settling into a solid early-season offshore pattern.