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Wilmington, NC Fishing Trip — January

Your Wilmington, NC Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 49°F / Low 32°F2.5" rain · 8 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

11 species
SheepsheadGood
Sheepshead
Various
Spotted SeatroutFair
Spotted Seatrout
Various
King MackerelLow
King Mackerel
Various
RedfishLow
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
CobiaLow
Cobia
Various
Black Sea BassLow
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Spanish MackerelLow
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
FlounderLow
Flounder
Various
Gulf SturgeonLow
Gulf Sturgeon
Various
Atlantic SturgeonLow
Atlantic Sturgeon
Various
Shortnose SturgeonLow
Shortnose Sturgeon
Various

January Weather in Wilmington

49°F
Avg High
32°F
Avg Low
2.5"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

19 Guides Matched

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Intracoastal Angler - Intracoastal Angler
Intracoastal Angler

Intracoastal Angler

4.8(342)Top Rated

Intracoastal Angler is a fishing supply and lifestyle store based out of Wilmington, NC. Shop fishing gear and explore the latest in hats, hoodies, shirts, and accessories to fit your fishing lifestyle at Intracoastal Angler.

Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington Fishing Expeditions - Wilmington Fishing Expeditions
Wilmington Fishing Expeditions

Wilmington Fishing Expeditions

5(118)Top Rated

Wilmington Fishing Expeditions - Fly fishing & light tackle - Oak Island | Bald Head | Wrightsville | Carolina Beach | Figure Eight | Topsail

Wilmington, North Carolina
Reef Runner Dive & Spearfishing - Reef Runner Dive & Spearfishing
Reef Runner Dive & Spearfishing

Reef Runner Dive & Spearfishing

5(52)Top Rated

Spearfishing, fishing, and diving products retailer

Wilmington, North Carolina
Falling Tide Fishing Adventures - Falling Tide Fishing Adventures
Falling Tide Fishing Adventures

Falling Tide Fishing Adventures

5(50)Top Rated

Full day/half day fishing charters

Wilmington, North Carolina
Southern Run Fishing Charters - Southern Run Fishing Charters
Southern Run Fishing Charters

Southern Run Fishing Charters

5(35)Top Rated

Find trips with Southern Run Fishing Charters and begin your order.

Wilmington, North Carolina
Green Creek Outfitter Wrightsville Beach - Green Creek Outfitter Wrightsville Beach
Green Creek Outfitter Wrightsville Beach

Green Creek Outfitter Wrightsville Beach

4.6(48)Top Rated

252.617.0024 [email protected] 201 Tanbridge Rd. Wilmington, NC 28405

Wilmington, North Carolina
ProFishNC Charters, LLC - ProFishNC Charters, LLC
ProFishNC Charters, LLC

ProFishNC Charters, LLC

4.8(37)Top Rated

Pro Fish NC is a Topsail Beach fishing charters for Sailfish, Mahi, Mackeral, and much more in North Carolina.

Sailfish
Wilmington, North Carolina
Seahawk Inshore Fishing Charters - Seahawk Inshore Fishing Charters
Seahawk Inshore Fishing Charters

Seahawk Inshore Fishing Charters

5(26)Top Rated

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

inshore
Wilmington, North Carolina
Leverdrag Charters - Leverdrag Charters
Leverdrag Charters

Leverdrag Charters

5(20)Top Rated

Licensed Captain and a lifetime of Fishing Experience in and around Wilmington, NC. Enjoy customized fishing trips on our 26' Sea Fox boat.

Wilmington, North Carolina
Hieronymus Fishing Charters - Hieronymus Fishing Charters
Hieronymus Fishing Charters

Hieronymus Fishing Charters

4.8(21)Top Rated

Wrightsville Beach Fishing Charters Deep Sea - Nearshore - Inshore - Topsail Island Fishing Charters, Carolina Beach Fishing Charters - Capt Cord Hieronymus - 910-231-6133

Wilmington, North Carolina
A Fine Line Fishing Charters - A Fine Line Fishing Charters
A Fine Line Fishing Charters

A Fine Line Fishing Charters

5(14)Top Rated

Fishing charters in Wilmington, NC & fishing charters on Wrightsville Beach, NC. Family friendly, book a fishing charter today!

Wilmington, North Carolina
Coastline Charters - Coastline Charters
Coastline Charters

Coastline Charters

4.9(12)Top Rated
inshore
Wilmington, North Carolina
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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 3

King Mackerel

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Redfish

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Cobia

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Spotted Seatrout

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

North Carolina Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$45
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Inland, coastal, and unified licenses available.

Buy License Online — North Carolina

Species Regulations

Sheepshead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per person per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum total length
Spotted Seatrout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per person per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Only one spotted seatrout greater than 24 inches may be included in the daily creel limit.

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per day
Size Limit:24-inch fork length minimum
Redfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person per day
Size Limit:18-27 inch slot limit

Only allowed to possess red drum within the slot size limit.

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