Sneads Ferry Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Sneads Ferry

Guion Lee III
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Wilmington has been offering a good topwater speckled trout bite early in the morning. Plenty of flounder as September starts our keeper season. Plenty of grey trout and redfish as well. In Oriental, the bull reds are starting to fire up. Morning trips with popping corks and evening bottom fishing...

Guion Lee III Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Redfish fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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Dave Wood
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Dave Wood Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

The last couple weeks the wind has kept some from getting out and fishing but when the weather has cooperated fishing had been producing some nice fish. Trolling for Pelagic's has been spotty and when you do find them numbers have been down compared to previous seasons. Bottom fishing when you find your spot has been extremely good producing keeper gag grouper and for some reason lots of cobia. Almost every bottom trip produces keeper size cobia. Many of us agree that our cooler than usual spring that went straight to intense summer heat may have derailed some of the usual migration of certain species. That being said last few days those missing fishing are starting to show.

Cobia fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina

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Guion Lee III
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has gotten hot. Winds have been blowing for weeks and has kept us out of the ocean. We have been inshore fishing which has been producing flounder, redfish, specked trout, lady fish and some black drum. Top water bites have been fun early and as the sun gets up...

Guion Lee III Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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Joshua Benton
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Soft plastic, topwater and live bait producing good

Joshua Benton Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Soft plastic, topwater and live bait producing good

Flounder fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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Guion Lee III
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Had a great time with David and Keith yesterday. Reds got Pickey. Had em all around us they just wouldn't chew but they got a few flounder and the biggest one they ever saw. Just over 6lbs.

Guion Lee III Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Had a great time with David and Keith yesterday. Reds got Pickey. Had em all around us they just wouldn't chew but they got a few flounder and the biggest one they ever saw. Just over 6lbs.

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★★★★★
We had a fantastic day fishing with Captain Cord. He found where the fish were hitting, was very friendly and took care of everything.
Jesse J. | November 15, 2025

Trip: Wrightsville Beach Nearshore
★★★★★
Great guide service. Knowledgeable and friendly. Keeps putting you where you at least have a good chance of putting one in the boat.
Donald H. | September 22, 2025

Trip: Half Day Charter
★★★★★
Great trip! I was the only guest on the boat and I caught a bunch of Spanish Mackerel.
Michael H. | September 20, 2025

Trip: Fishing Special - 26’ C-Hawk
★★★★★
Jason was a great fast action captain I had a great time we were always moving and cought fish Thanks Captain Ring tail
Adam D. | August 17, 2025

Trip: Bottomfishing Trip
★★★★★
Very attentive the entire time. Rob is a great guy and wants to get you on fish. My boys and I had a great time.
Jayson M. | June 19, 2025

Trip: Half Or Full Day Excursions
★★★★★
Captain Joe was amazing! Best time my two sons and I had our whole trip!
Sarah I. | June 6, 2025

Trip: Boat Cruises
★★★★★
Drew was a phenomenal guide. Myself and a friend were able to smoke 3 redfish between us thanks to his tips. Drew was super patient and extremely knowledgeable. As a more novice fisherman, he was very good at teaching basic casting and presentation techniques with artificial lures. This was a great introduction to fishing from a vessel without the stress of a large multi-party charter. Worth every penny!
David S. | May 26, 2025

Trip: Wilmington NC Inshore Trip
★★★★★
Ger was excellent! Got us on the Spanish mackerel, then helped me catch a shark (bucket list item).
Bryan S. | May 25, 2025

Trip: Half Day Spanish Mackerel
★★★★★
My mom and I had Captain Daniel and he was so amazing! He made our experience out of this world. We had so much fun and caught quite a few fish. I want to book him again in the future. Words can't describe how unforgettable this experience was. Thank you again 💓
Amanda R. | May 11, 2025

Trip: NC Classic Inshore Trip
★★★★★
We had a fantastic time. Caught lots of fish and enjoyed talking to Jason. He put us on fish immediately and moved to another location if the fish stopped biting. Never had time to eat the snacks we brought. Will book with Jason the next time we go fishing
Gregory W. | October 4, 2024

Trip: Bottomfishing/Trolling Combo