Wilmington Fishing Reports (June 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Wilmington

Guion Lee III
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 1 month ago

Bonito bite is on fire. With Black Sea bass and big sheep's head on the wrecks. The fishing for reds and black drum has been steady as well on cut bait, and tip water during during the mid day suns.

Guion Lee III Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 1 month ago

Bonito bite is on fire. With Black Sea bass and big sheep's head on the wrecks. The fishing for reds and black drum has been steady as well on cut bait, and tip water during during the mid day suns.

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Luke Moser
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 1 month ago

Luke Moser Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 1 month ago

The red drum have started to break up from their winter schools and have become much more active. Catching fish on cut baits and fresh shrimp as well as artificial and top water baits. The black drum bite has been very productive catching fishing along boat docks fishing fresh shrimp. The near shore action has by far been the best. The Atlantic bonito have shown up and have been all up and down the beach trolling deep divers and casting at fish on the surface. There have been a few Spanish mackerel around but the numbers have not shown up but expect to see them any day now!

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Jason Garay
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 2 months ago

Bottom fishing offshore has been good. Big-size sea bass, grunts and the like

Jason Garay Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 2 months ago

Bottom fishing offshore has been good. Big-size sea bass, grunts and the like

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Jason Garay
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 5 months ago

Fishing has been great. Snapper, grunts, porgys, amberjack wahoo and false albacore

Jason Garay Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 5 months ago

Fishing has been great. Snapper, grunts, porgys, amberjack wahoo and false albacore

Fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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Jason Garay
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 6 months ago

Great day yesterday. Amberjack, grunts, vermillion snapper, grouper, porgys, kings, Trigger fish as well.

Jason Garay Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 6 months ago

Great day yesterday. Amberjack, grunts, vermillion snapper, grouper, porgys, kings, Trigger fish as well.

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Michael Moore
Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Reported: 8 months ago

The wahoo bite has been heating up and getting better out at the break nearshore King mackerel and Spanish mackerel is starting to heat up and when wind lays down near shore should be on fire

Michael Moore Carolina Beach, North Carolina Reported: 8 months ago

The wahoo bite has been heating up and getting better out at the break nearshore King mackerel and Spanish mackerel is starting to heat up and when wind lays down near shore should be on fire

Fishing in Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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Ger Hardin
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Reported: 11 months ago

Saturday morning started off with a steady bite but tapered off toward the end of the trip, managed to catch enough for a fish fry though.

Ger Hardin Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina Reported: 11 months ago

Saturday morning started off with a steady bite but tapered off toward the end of the trip, managed to catch enough for a fish fry though.

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Guion Lee III
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 11 months ago

Cobia and Spanish fishing has been good.

Guion Lee III Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 11 months ago

Cobia and Spanish fishing has been good.

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Captain Joe was amazing! Best time my two sons and I had our whole trip!
Sarah I. | June 6, 2025

Trip: Boat Cruises
★★★★★
Great time was had by all.
Steven S. | June 5, 2025

Trip: Wilmington Kids' Fishing Trip
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Captain G was a kind and nice guide for my grandson during his first fishing experience! He taught him to cast and allowed him to support navigating back to the dock! We plan to book a future fishing experience with Captain G !
Alex M. | April 27, 2025

Trip: Wilmington Kids' Fishing 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
★★★★★
Had an absolutely amazing day with Captain Jamie. He's incredibly knowledgable about fishing and the area and super personable. The fish were a little slow to bite at first but Jamie went above and beyond to try different spots he knows and put us on some fish. The mackerel started biting and we ended with the day with a full cooler! All of us were new to fishing and he was very good with beginners and answered all of our questions. Couldn't recommend a day with him strong enough!
Alexander A. | June 14, 2024

Trip: Wilmington Inshore Fishing Special
★★★★★
My brother and I had a terrific fishing experience with Judd in mid-May. Great equipment, personable and clear communication - plus Judd's experience and judgement made the whole trip a relaxing and fun time all around for our early season exploration of inshore fishing opportunities now that we both live much closer together. We enjoyed a variety of fishing techniques - Judd knows a lot about fish and where to find them as well as when to go looking. Our inexperience showed, but Judd coaches well - patiently - until we got to connecting regularly with especially the many speckled trout opportunities. Sight-fishing for redfish, which Judd expertly located, was also new for us - we had a blast and definitely hope to try again! Kudos and thanks for the quality of this trip, Judd!
Dwight G. | June 10, 2024

Trip: Speckled Trout Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Had a great half-day trip fishing with Capt Jamie near Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro Island. We caught a few fish and learned a lot about the fishery and habitat. Knowledgeable and patient captain. Saw some dolphins, too.
Tom D. | May 26, 2024

Trip: Wilmington Inshore Fishing Special
★★★★★
Great experience. Caught 30 fish in about 3 hours. Captain Joe was phenomenal.
Jason M. | May 26, 2024

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