Wrightsville Beach Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Wrightsville Beach

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!

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

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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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Joshua Benton
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Redfish are chewin along with flounders. Topwater, swim baits and gulp. Along with live bait for begginers.

Joshua Benton Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Redfish are chewin along with flounders. Topwater, swim baits and gulp. Along with live bait for begginers.

Redfish fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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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

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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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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
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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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