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: 1 year 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: 1 year 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.

Fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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

Cobia and Spanish fishing has been good.

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

Cobia and Spanish fishing has been good.

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Guion Lee III
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 2 years ago

The Cooler weather has the redfish biting good as well as plenty of Spanish mackerel casting to feeding surface fish and trolling Clark spoons.

Guion Lee III Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 2 years ago

The Cooler weather has the redfish biting good as well as plenty of Spanish mackerel casting to feeding surface fish and trolling Clark spoons.

Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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Jason Garay
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 2 years ago

Still kind of rough (windy) out but caught some decent fish today. Amberjacks, red snapper, seabass and let a huge sandbar shark go. Soon the weather will be perfect for all kinds of anglers.

Jason Garay Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 2 years ago

Still kind of rough (windy) out but caught some decent fish today. Amberjacks, red snapper, seabass and let a huge sandbar shark go. Soon the weather will be perfect for all kinds of anglers.

Amberjack Fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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Jordan Vass
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Good Spanish mackerel fishing. Long mackerels are starting to show up

Jordan Vass Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Good Spanish mackerel fishing. Long mackerels are starting to show up

Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina

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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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Trip: Fishing Special - 26’ C-Hawk
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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
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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

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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
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Ted G. | August 19, 2025

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Adam D. | August 17, 2025

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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
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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

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