Wrightsville Beach Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Joe Currie
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

The Spanish mackerel bite is picking up everyday with the Atlantic bonita starting to show up! The Atlantic bonita bite should only get better in the next few weeks. These fish are very tasty…

Joe Currie Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

The Spanish mackerel bite is picking up everyday with the Atlantic bonita starting to show up! The Atlantic bonita bite should only get better in the next few weeks. These fish are very tasty…

Bluefish, Bonito, Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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Dave Wood
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Weather's been fair and when we can get out the sea bass fishing has been outstanding. Limit out in an hour. All bigger than average fish.

Dave Wood Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Weather's been fair and when we can get out the sea bass fishing has been outstanding. Limit out in an hour. All bigger than average fish.

Black Seabass Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina

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Jason Garay
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been great when you can get out. Have been out twice this month and filled the boat cooler with plenty of huge seabass, porgy and trigger fish.

Jason Garay Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been great when you can get out. Have been out twice this month and filled the boat cooler with plenty of huge seabass, porgy and trigger fish.

Black Seabass, Scup / Porgy, Triggerfish Fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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Jason Garay
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Still on the grind for white sturgeon on the Sacramento River! With high river flows more sturgeon are showing up every day! I suspect February and March are going to be 'Off the hook!

Jason Garay Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Still on the grind for white sturgeon on the Sacramento River! With high river flows more sturgeon are showing up every day! I suspect February and March are going to be 'Off the hook!

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

Here is the last 3 week high lights.

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

Here is the last 3 week high lights.

Hunting in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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Jason Garay
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been great for black fin tuna, king mackeral, cobia, seabass and vermillion snapper

Jason Garay Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been great for black fin tuna, king mackeral, cobia, seabass and vermillion snapper

Amberjack, King Mackerel / Kingfish Fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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Jason Garay
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

The Blackfin Tuna and Cobia are in

Jason Garay Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

The Blackfin Tuna and Cobia are in

Cobia fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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Joshua Benton
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Fly fishing has been awesome with the weather we have been gifted. Sight casting schools is always a classic for my charters. Shark fishing has been a blast on light tackle, sight fishing them also! Lady fish, and Spanish on fly rod also! Albies are also starting to show up!

Joshua Benton Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Bonnethead Shark fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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Outstanding guide very polite and knowledgeable. Pictures show it!
Steven B. | April 14, 2026

Trip: Fishing Special - 26’ C-Hawk
★★★★★
Great experience! I'm fairly certain the man speaks fish. They were cold from the recent storm, but Mike knew just where to put us and the moment the sun came up we were on 'em. Cannot speak highly enough of Mike
Tiffany T. | March 24, 2026

Trip: Half Day Charter
★★★★★
Drew was very professional and easy going, me and my wife had an amazing time fishing, I would highly recommend booking him for your next inshore trip.
Andrew L. | March 17, 2026

Trip: Kure Beach/Fortfisher Inshore Trip
★★★★★
My 10y/o son and I were looking to catch our first redfish and learn how to do it ourselves in the future. Michael was phenomenal! Not only did he get us on the fish, but he was a true professional and kind hearted teacher. He broke down each spot and the techniques needed to catch em. It was an all around exceptional experience; we will certainly be using Michael again for some spring time action!
Joshua G. | January 1, 2026

Trip: Five-Star Inshore Fishing
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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. 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

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