Fishing Guides in Wilmington, North Carolina
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Wilmington Fishing Expeditions
Wilmington Fishing Expeditions - Fly fishing & light tackle - Oak Island | Bald Head | Wrightsville | Carolina Beach | Figure Eight | Topsail
Reef Runner Dive & Spearfishing
Spearfishing, fishing, and diving products retailer
Falling Tide Fishing Adventures
Full day/half day fishing charters
Southern Run Fishing Charters
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Seahawk Inshore Fishing Charters
Seahawk Fishing Report for Summer 2018: Summer is right around the corner and the temperatures and muggy conditions makes it feel as so. With a whacky spring behind us
Leverdrag Charters
Licensed Captain and a lifetime of Fishing Experience in and around Wilmington, NC. Enjoy customized fishing trips on our 26' Sea Fox boat.
A Fine Line Fishing Charters
Fishing charters in Wilmington, NC & fishing charters on Wrightsville Beach, NC. Family friendly, book a fishing charter today!
Reel Zinger Sportfishing
Living Waters Outdoor
Fishing with Phil
Professional fishing charter service in Wilmington, North Carolina. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!
Outside Guide Service
Join us for saltwater fly fishing adventures. Experience the best in fly fishing today! Wilmington fishing guide with local knowledge.
Topsail Beach Fishing Charter
Whipsaw Charters is a Topsail Island fishing charter for Sailfish, Mahi, Mackeral, and much more in North Carolina.
What's Biting in Wilmington
11 species reported in the Wilmington area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
What's Biting By Month
Month-by-Month Fishing in Wilmington, NC
Fishing in Wilmington in January
1 species is active in and around Wilmington in January: Sheepshead. Book one of Wilmington's 19 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Wilmington in February
2 species are active in and around Wilmington in February: Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead. Book one of Wilmington's 19 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Wilmington in March
3 species are active in and around Wilmington in March: Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead. Book one of Wilmington's 19 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Wilmington in April
5 species are active in and around Wilmington in April: Cobia, Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead, King Mackerel. Book one of Wilmington's 19 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Wilmington in May
8 species are active in and around Wilmington in May: Cobia, Atlantic Sturgeon, Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, Shortnose Sturgeon, Sheepshead, Gulf Sturgeon, King Mackerel. Book one of Wilmington's 19 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Wilmington in June
8 species are active in and around Wilmington in June: Cobia, Atlantic Sturgeon, Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, Shortnose Sturgeon, Sheepshead, Gulf Sturgeon, King Mackerel. Book one of Wilmington's 19 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Wilmington in July
7 species are active in and around Wilmington in July: Cobia, Atlantic Sturgeon, Spotted Seatrout, Shortnose Sturgeon, Sheepshead, Gulf Sturgeon, King Mackerel. Book one of Wilmington's 19 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Wilmington in August
5 species are active in and around Wilmington in August: Cobia, Atlantic Sturgeon, Spotted Seatrout, Shortnose Sturgeon, King Mackerel. Book one of Wilmington's 19 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Wilmington in September
4 species are active in and around Wilmington in September: Cobia, Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, King Mackerel. Book one of Wilmington's 19 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Wilmington in October
2 species are active in and around Wilmington in October: Flounder, Sheepshead. Book one of Wilmington's 19 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Wilmington in November
1 species is active in and around Wilmington in November: Sheepshead. Book one of Wilmington's 19 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Wilmington in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Wilmington — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina offers various, saltwater, brackish, saltwater fishing with 11 species reported in the area and 19 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are May, June, July, April.
Best Months
Water Types
What You Can Catch in Wilmington
Redfish
For redfish enthusiasts, Wilmington, NC, offers a diverse range of fishing opportunities. The inshore waters, including the Cape Fear River and its associated creeks and marshes, are prime redfish habitat.
Full redfish guide for Wilmington →King Mackerel
If you're after King Mackerel near Wilmington, NC, be prepared for some exciting offshore action. These speedsters are typically found further offshore, often near reefs, wrecks, and temperature breaks.
Full king mackerel guide for Wilmington →Shortnose Sturgeon
While not a common target species, the Cape Fear River near Wilmington is known habitat for the Shortnose Sturgeon, a federally endangered species. Anglers should be aware of their presence and take precautions to avoid harming them.
Full shortnose sturgeon guide for Wilmington →Gulf Sturgeon
Wilmington, NC, offers anglers the chance to tangle with Gulf Sturgeon in the Cape Fear River and its surrounding tributaries. Sturgeon are present throughout the year, but the fall and winter months are often considered prime time.
Full gulf sturgeon guide for Wilmington →Fisheries near Wilmington
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Types of Fishing in Wilmington
Inshore
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