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 Get the latest updates on fishing conditions in Wilmington, North Carolina, with the 'Wilmington NC Daily Fishing Report.' Our daily podcast offers real-time insights on tides, weather, fish activity, and the best spots to cast your line. Perfect for local anglers or visitors, we provide expert advice, interviews with seasoned fishermen, and all the info you need for a great day on the water in Wilmington. Tune in daily for everything you need to know about fishing in Wilmington, NC!

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  • "Wilmington Fishing Report: Scorching Nearshore Action, Inshore Drum Bite, and Offshore Tuna & Wahoo"

    "Wilmington Fishing Report: Scorching Nearshore Action, Inshore Drum Bite, and Offshore Tuna & Wahoo"
    May 18 2025
    Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Sunday, May 18th fishin' report for Wilmington and surroundin' waters.

    Let me tell ya, the action is really heatin' up around our parts! The weather has finally stabilized, which means more opportunities to get out on the ocean. Today's gonna be a beauty for anglin'.

    The nearshore bite has been absolutely on fire lately. Atlantic bonito have been thick earlier this month, but they're likely taperin' off now as we get deeper into May. Spanish mackerel, though? They're all over the place! These speedsters are bustin' water surfaces and givin' anglers a real thrill. For tacklin' these fish, I've been seein' great success with folks castin' spoons, particularly Big Nic Spanish Candy lures in sizes from 1/2oz up to 1.5oz. High-speed spinnin' reels are your friend here, or try a high-speed baitcaster like the PENN Fathom 300 if you want an edge.

    Inshore, the red and black drum bite has been mighty productive. Carolina-rigged fresh shrimp fished around boat docks and hard structure is the ticket. Sheepshead are also showin' up more now that fiddler crabs are readily available.

    For those headin' offshore, blackfin tuna and wahoo have been in the mix, with sailfish startin' to show. And don't forget, grouper season opened up on May 1st, so target those rocks and ledges in the 100-110'+ range.

    Hot spots? I'd recommend checkin' out the nearshore artificial reefs and ledges around Wrightsville Beach for those Spanish mackerel. The inlets have been producin' well too. For the inshore crowd, the docks along the ICW have been holdin' good numbers of drum.

    In the surf, black drum and big whiting have been bitin' on shrimp and sand fleas, with some scattered reds takin' cut bait.

    Best baits right now are fresh shrimp for drum, fiddler crabs for sheepshead, and those spoons I mentioned for the pelagics. For artificials, try MirrOlure MR-17s for speckled trout and jigs like Beach Bum or Jigfish lures when you spot Spanish feedin' on the surface.

    Watch for those small king mackerel mixed in with the Spanish – check your catch carefully to avoid undersized kings!

    Overall, the fishin's really crankin' up as we settle into that summer pattern. The variety is impressive right now, so whatever you're targetin', chances are good you'll find some action.

    Tight lines, y'all! This is Artificial Lure, signin' off until next time. Don't forget your sunscreen!
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  • "Wilmington Fishing Report: Bonito Blitz, Drum Delight, and More Summer Hotspots"

    "Wilmington Fishing Report: Bonito Blitz, Drum Delight, and More Summer Hotspots"
    May 17 2025
    Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Wilmington fishing report for this fine Saturday morning, May 17, 2025.

    The summer fishing season is really heating up around Wilmington! The weather's been stabilizing lately, giving us more opportunities to get out on the water. Right now, we're seeing temperatures climbing, which has been great for fish activity both inshore and nearshore.

    Inshore fishing has been productive, especially for redfish and black drum. The black drum bite has been particularly strong around boat docks when using fresh shrimp. If you're heading out today, make sure to hit some of those docks during the incoming tide for your best shot at these drum.

    The nearshore action has been the real standout lately. We're in prime time for Atlantic bonito in the mid-May period, and they've been busting the surface waters something fierce. Spanish mackerel are running strong all month long too. For targeting these speedsters, I've been having great success with casting spoons - those Big Nic Spanish Candy lures in 1/2oz to 1.5oz sizes have been money when paired with a high-speed spinning reel.

    Watch out for some small king mackerel mixed in with the Spanish - be sure to check your fish carefully to avoid keeping undersized kings!

    There have also been reports of false albacore and bluefish in the mix, adding some variety to the catches. For the offshore crowd, boats heading out further have been connecting with blackfin tuna and some wahoo.

    Speckled trout action has been moderate, and surf fishing has picked up with black drum and big whiting being caught on shrimp and sand fleas. Some scattered red drum are also being taken on cut bait along the beaches.

    For hot spots, I'd recommend trying around the nearshore artificial reefs, ledges, and inlets for the bonito and Spanish action. Wrightsville Beach has been particularly productive. For the inshore crowd, the ICW around the boat docks will be your best bet for that solid black drum bite.

    Best baits right now: fresh shrimp for black drum, cut bait for red drum, and sand fleas for surf fishing. If you're throwing artificial, those spoons I mentioned earlier are hard to beat for the fast-moving species.

    The fishing is really cranking up now that we're getting into the true summer pattern. Get out there while the bite is hot, and remember to check your fish carefully with all these different species mixing together.

    Tight lines, y'all! This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time.
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  • Wilmington Fishing Report - Bonito Blitz, Reds and Sheepshead, Nearshore Action Heats Up

    Wilmington Fishing Report - Bonito Blitz, Reds and Sheepshead, Nearshore Action Heats Up
    May 16 2025
    Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Wilmington NC area fishing report for Friday, May 16, 2025.

    Sunrise was at 6:09 am, and sunset will be at 8:08 pm. We’re sitting on a good fishing window today with stable May weather—expect mild temps in the low 70s early, rising into the mid-80s by afternoon, and light southeast winds making for pleasant conditions on the water. The tide will be incoming through much of the morning, with high tide peaking just before lunch, and then falling through the afternoon. That falling tide is always a sweet spot for inshore action.

    Fish activity sure is picking up as we cruise toward summer. Nearshore, the Atlantic bonito bite is on fire right now—those speedsters are tearing up baits and lures, especially from the beach out to about 5 miles. Spanish mackerel are also showing strong; look for them busting bait schools near the surface. Folks have even found some early season cobia and a few small king mackerel mixed in—remember to check those kings for size before you box them[1][2][3][4].

    A good number of bluefish are in the mix, often in the 12 to 16-inch range, so be ready for a tussle and plenty of bites. Bottom anglers are doing well on black sea bass around the deeper ledges and wrecks—18 to 22 miles out has produced some big ones lately. On the inshore scene, red drum and black drum are holding steady. The reds have broken out of their winter schools and are spreading through the spoil islands, creek mouths, and around structure, especially as the tide starts falling. Black drum and beefy sheepshead are reliable on the hard stuff with shrimp or sand fleas. Speckled trout action has been moderate, with the best luck on MirrOlure MR-17s that mimic the local menhaden[1][2][3][4].

    For lures, Big Nic Spanish Candy spoons from 1/2 to 1.5 ounces are the ticket for Spanish and bonito, especially when cast with fast spinning gear. Gotcha plugs and metal jigs are working for bluefish and surface-feeding Spanish. Deep diver plugs are your best bet if you’re hunting bonito or kings a little farther offshore. For red drum, Carolina-rigged live pogies are hard to beat, and for the sheepshead, nothing beats a fresh fiddler crab or sand flea[2][3][4].

    Hot spots worth checking today include the Masonboro Inlet area, especially for those fast-moving Spanish and bluefish, and the hard structure around Wrightsville Beach for sheepshead and reds. The nearshore reefs are on fire for bonito and the occasional king.

    Tight lines to everybody out there. Remember, keep an eye on the weather and your catch sizes. See you on the water!
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