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Wilmington NC Fishing Report - Daily

Wilmington NC Fishing Report - Daily

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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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  • Late May Coastal Fishing Frenzy - Spanish Mackerel, Bonito, and More Biting Nearshore and Inshore

    Late May Coastal Fishing Frenzy - Spanish Mackerel, Bonito, and More Biting Nearshore and Inshore
    May 23 2025
    Good morning from Wilmington, this is Artificial Lure checking in with your local fishing report for Friday, May 23, 2025.

    We are rolling into classic late May coastal conditions, and the bite has been very consistent both inshore and nearshore. Sunrise hit around 6:08 AM with sunset expected at about 8:13 PM, so there is a full day of action ahead. Weather is looking favorable today—warm temps in the high 70s, light winds, and mostly sunny skies, making for a comfortable day on the water.

    Tide-wise, we’ve got an early morning outgoing that switches up around midday, so adjust your spot choices based on moving water, especially for those inshore species.

    Here’s the rundown on what’s hot: Nearshore, Atlantic bonito have been active, especially in the early part of May, and Spanish mackerel are running strong all month long. Anglers are seeing fast action on the artificial reefs and ledges just outside Masonboro and Carolina Beach Inlet. Spanish mackerel in particular have been hitting silver spoons, especially the Big Nic Spanish Candy lures from half-ounce up to one and a half ounces. Use high-speed spinning or low-profile baitcaster reels for the most fun. Fly anglers, this is your window too—a seven to nine weight rod will give you all the fight you can handle with these species. Mixed in, you’ll find bluefish and a few small king mackerel, so check those kings carefully for size before keeping them[2][4].

    Inshore, the black drum bite has been very productive, especially around docks and rock piles where anglers using fresh shrimp for bait have been cleaning up. Speckled trout are still hanging in the creeks and along the river—try soft plastics in natural colors on light jigheads. Live shrimp under a popping cork will also do the trick for both trout and redfish. Red drum are mixed in with the trout and are also present in the marshes and backwater bays. Boat anglers reported solid catches of drum and trout around the Wrightsville Beach area and up the Cape Fear River[1][3][4].

    If you’re looking for a couple of hot spots, try heading out to the nearshore reefs off Wrightsville Beach for Spanish and bonito, or target the docks along the Intracoastal Waterway for black drum. Trails End ramp is a good launch point for both directions.

    Best baits today are silver spoons and casting jigs nearshore, and fresh shrimp or soft plastics inshore. Don’t overlook live bait for the pickier trout and reds. The bite has been best on the moving tides.

    Sounds like limits are within reach for many anglers this week—one trip reported 30 fish in just a few hours out by Masonboro. Enjoy the great weather and tight lines to all.

    This is Artificial Lure—see you on the water.
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    3 mins
  • Wilmington NC Fishing Report May 2025 - Bonito, Spanish Mack, Black Drum & More on Fire!

    Wilmington NC Fishing Report May 2025 - Bonito, Spanish Mack, Black Drum & More on Fire!
    May 21 2025
    Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure coming at you with the latest fishing report for Wilmington NC on this fine Wednesday morning, May 21, 2025.

    Tide situation today is looking interesting - water's on the rise with about 3 hours and 45 minutes until high tide. We're working with a low tidal coefficient of 45, meaning smaller differences between high and low tides and gentler currents. That coefficient's gonna bump up slightly to 48 by day's end.

    Sun's blessing us with a solid 14 hours of light today, with solar transit at 1:08 pm. Perfect conditions for a full day on the water!

    Fishing's been absolutely on fire lately! The nearshore action has been the hottest ticket in town. Folks have been hauling in Atlantic bonito in good numbers, especially in the earlier part of May, and Spanish mackerel are running strong all month long. These speedsters are a blast to catch - nothing like seeing them bust the surface before they slam your line!

    For tackle, those Big Nic Spanish Candy spoons in 1/2 oz up to the 1.5 oz size (Captain Jot edition) paired with high-speed spinning reels have been getting the most bites. Some anglers are even having success with high-speed baitcasters when targeting bonito and Spanish. If you're feeling fancy, try fly gear in weights seven to nine for an extra challenge.

    Keep your eyes peeled for false albacore and bluefish mixed in with the bonito and Spanish. There's been a surprising number of small king mackerel in the mix too, so check your catch carefully to avoid keeping undersized kings.

    Inshore, the black drum bite has been phenomenal around boat docks using fresh shrimp. Some folks have been pulling in 30 fish in just a few hours - that's hot fishing, y'all!

    For hot spots, check out the nearshore artificial reefs, ledges, and inlets for those Spanish and bonito. Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro Island have been productive, with multiple reports of excellent catches. One of the Civil War shipwreck sites has been producing good numbers too - adds a bit of history to your fishing trip!

    For something different, the Trails End area has been firing with bull reds and slot-sized redfish, along with speckled trout, flounder, and more of those Spanish and kings.

    So grab your gear, pack plenty of water, and get out there! This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines, friends!
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    3 mins
  • Wilmington Fishing Report: Bonito Blitz, Spanish Mackerel, and Summer Patterns Emerge

    Wilmington Fishing Report: Bonito Blitz, Spanish Mackerel, and Summer Patterns Emerge
    May 19 2025
    Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your May 19, 2025 Wilmington fishing report.

    The fishing around Wilmington is just on fire right now! The weather has finally settled down after those fronts we had last week, and the fish are responding beautifully. Water temps are climbing steadily, and we're seeing that summer pattern starting to establish itself.

    The bonito bite continues to be absolutely outstanding, especially in the early to mid-May period, so you still have a chance to get in on that action. These speedsters are busting water all around the nearshore reefs. They're hitting Big Nic Spanish Candy spoons in 1/2 oz to 1.5 oz sizes like crazy, especially the Captain Jot edition. High-speed spinning reels are your friend here, folks.

    Spanish mackerel are running strong all month long, hanging around those same nearshore reefs, ledges, and inlets. Watch out for those small king mackerel mixed in – they've been showing up in good numbers, so check your catch carefully for those undersized kings.

    Inshore, reds and black drum have been steady on cut bait. Both bull reds and slot-sized fish are hitting well. The speckled trout and flounder action is picking up too. If you're heading to the wrecks, black sea bass and big sheepshead have been providing consistent action.

    Don't forget about those false albacore and bluefish – they're in the mix too, though sometimes those blues can be a bit too plentiful!

    For tackle, I'm seeing folks have great success with high-speed reels – both spinning and low-profile baitcasters like the PENN Fathom high-speed 300. If you're into the fly fishing game, weights seven to nine will give you a real challenge with these fish.

    Best spots right now? The nearshore artificial reefs are hard to beat for the bonito and Spanish action. The inlets are firing up too. And if you're wading, the surf fishing has been downright hot lately.

    For those looking for some variety, keep your eyes open for bait flipping on the surface – that's your dead giveaway that the fish are nearby. If you don't see that action, best to move on to another spot after a few casts.

    Early morning and late afternoon have been magic for topwater action, so if you love throwing those walking baits, now's your time to shine.

    With summer heating up, the fishing's only going to get better as those water temps climb. So grab your gear and get out there before the crowds do!

    Tight lines, y'all! This is Artificial Lure signing off from Wilmington, where the fish are biting and the living is easy.
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    3 mins
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