Wilmington, NC Fishing Trip — June
Your Wilmington, NC Fishing Trip
June2 peopleFamily Trip
High 88°F / Low 73°F4.5" rain · 17 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in June
11 species
ExcellentKing Mackerel
Various
ExcellentRedfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
ExcellentCobia
Various
ExcellentSpotted Seatrout
Various
ExcellentBlack Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
ExcellentSpanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
GoodSheepshead
Various
GoodFlounder
Various
GoodGulf Sturgeon
Various
GoodAtlantic Sturgeon
Various
GoodShortnose Sturgeon
Various
June Weather in Wilmington
88°F
Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
4.5"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
19 Guides Matched
$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
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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.
Species Regulations
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.
Cobia
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person per day, 1 per vessel per day
Size Limit:36-inch fork length minimum
Harvest allowed only with hook and line. Check for any seasonal closures or gear restrictions.
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.