Wrightsville Beach Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Wrightsville Beach

Ger Hardin
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Bonitos, Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish have been making for a good start to the season on our half day trips, while King Mackerel are showing up further offshore for full day trips

Ger Hardin Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina Reported: 2 weeks ago

Bonitos, Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish have been making for a good start to the season on our half day trips, while King Mackerel are showing up further offshore for full day trips

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Jacob Rimes
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 1 month ago

Right now the Atlantic bonito are moving in the 3 mile range. As it gets warmer we should see good numbers. Blue fish have also been showing up. Should see Spanish mackerel very soon.

Jacob Rimes Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 1 month ago

Right now the Atlantic bonito are moving in the 3 mile range. As it gets warmer we should see good numbers. Blue fish have also been showing up. Should see Spanish mackerel very soon.

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Michael Moore
Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Reported: 1 month ago

Atlantic Bonito have showed up

Michael Moore Carolina Beach, North Carolina Reported: 1 month ago

Atlantic Bonito have showed up

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Drew Tyndall
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 1 month ago

Getting customers on big schools of Redfish the last couple weeks. Here are a couple really nice fish from some of those big schools I am finding

Drew Tyndall Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 1 month ago

Getting customers on big schools of Redfish the last couple weeks. Here are a couple really nice fish from some of those big schools I am finding

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Jason Garay
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 2 months ago

Fishing has been great lately. A little cold getting offshore but once out its fine. Plenty of fish.

Jason Garay Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 2 months ago

Fishing has been great lately. A little cold getting offshore but once out its fine. Plenty of fish.

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Allen Jernigan
Holly Ridge, North Carolina
Reported: 2 months ago

Allen Jernigan Holly Ridge, North Carolina Reported: 2 months ago

It's been a pretty brutal winter this year weather wise. The redfish bite has been strong and my crew landed 19 this morning. Going into the snow event we had a couple 50+ redfish days. Those weather events moved the fish around a little bit they are getting back to their normal routines and haunts for wintertime. We are sightfishing large schools and catching them on a variety of Saltwater Assassin plastics fished with Pro-Cure Bait Scents.

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Jason Garay
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 3 months ago

Lots of seabass, king mackeral, trigger fish, grunts and shark

Jason Garay Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 3 months ago

Lots of seabass, king mackeral, trigger fish, grunts and shark

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Michael Moore
Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Reported: 3 months ago

Pretty good tuna and wahoo bike offshore now

Michael Moore Carolina Beach, North Carolina Reported: 3 months ago

Pretty good tuna and wahoo bike offshore now

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Very friendly and knowledgeable, a pleasure to have him as our guide.
Joseph L. | April 24, 2026

Trip: Carolina Beach Inshore Trip
★★★★★
Great guide and a greater person just to hang with!
James S. | April 23, 2026

Trip: Five-Star Inshore Fishing
★★★★★
Outstanding guide very polite and knowledgeable. Pictures show it!
Steven B. | April 14, 2026

Trip: Fishing Special - 26’ C-Hawk
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Couldn’t go on charter due to problems with the boat, however I need to give a shout out to captain Drew, who found us a very last minute replacement to make our trip a big success with captain Mason thank you very much
Ted G. | August 19, 2025

Trip: Bald Head Island Inshore Trip
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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

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