Gray triggerfish out of Sneads Ferry
Gray triggerfish fishing out of Sneads Ferry is bottom fishing on named reefs and hard bottom off New River Inlet. The inlet, ramps and navigation details are on the Sneads Ferry port page. The wider picture is in the gray triggerfish fishing in the Atlantic Southeast and the Atlantic Southeast fishing guide.
For biology, size and habits, see our gray triggerfish guide. This page covers the port: where boats run, the named structure, the local methods and which charters fish for them.
When they’re around
Badfish Fishing Charters lists gray triggerfish among its targets.
How far boats run
OMC lists triggerfish on two trip types, and each sets a different range if you’re running your own boat.
| Trip type | Range | Triggerfish listed |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hour | 0-45 miles | Yes |
| Gulfstream | Gulf Stream | Yes |
Inside 45 miles
OMC’s 8 hour trip covers 0-45 miles and lists triggerfish. The named structure below falls inside that range.
Gulf Stream trips
OMC also lists triggerfish on its Gulfstream trips.
Grounds and structure that hold triggerfish
There are four named spots, listed from the estuary outward. The estuarine site is separate from the three ocean sites. For the wider reef-fish picture along Onslow Bay, see our reef fish fishing pages.
Mark the named structure in Breakpoint and check the bottom on Chart Contours before the run. Chart layers are not for navigation.
AR 398 (New River estuarine reef)
AR 398 is an estuarine reef in the New River, in 8 ft of water. It is the closest named structure to the port.
New River Inlet sea buoy area
The sea buoy area is the reference point for runs outside the inlet.
Divers Rock
Divers Rock is a named ground in 45 ft.
New River Reef (AR-355)
AR-355 is an artificial reef off New River Inlet. The state lists the reef designations in the NC artificial reef guide.
How triggerfish are fished here
Locally, triggerfish are caught on the bottom with cut squid or metal jigs. For general rigging, see gray triggerfish rigging and habits.
Cut squid on the bottom
Cut squid is the local bait. Fish it on the bottom.
Metal jigs
Metal jigs worked on the bottom are the alternative to bait.
Who fishes for them: OMC and Badfish
Two Sneads Ferry charters list gray triggerfish:
- OMC Fishing Adventures (One More Cast Fishing Adventures) runs a 31 ft Pursuit, up to 6 guests.
- Badfish Fishing Charters is Capt. Daniel Powell on a 31 ft Luhrs with twin diesels.
FAQ: gray triggerfish fishing out of Sneads Ferry
Where do you find gray triggerfish fishing out of Sneads Ferry?
The named grounds are AR 398 (8 ft, estuarine), the New River Inlet sea buoy area, Divers Rock (45 ft) and New River Reef (AR-355).
How far do boats run for triggerfish from Sneads Ferry?
OMC lists triggerfish on its 0-45 mile 8 hour trips and its Gulf Stream trips.
What bait catches triggerfish here?
Cut squid or metal jigs on the bottom.
Which Sneads Ferry charters list gray triggerfish?
OMC Fishing Adventures (31 ft Pursuit, up to 6 guests) and Badfish Fishing Charters (Capt. Daniel Powell, 31 ft Luhrs with twin diesels).
What are the triggerfish rules?
Check the North Carolina regulations page before you fish. It carries the limits.
