Wilmington, NC Fishing Trip — March
Your Wilmington, NC Fishing Trip
March2 peopleFamily Trip
High 69°F / Low 50°F4.6" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in March
11 species
ExcellentSheepshead
Various
GoodSpotted Seatrout
Various
GoodFlounder
Various
FairKing Mackerel
Various
FairRedfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
FairCobia
Various
FairBlack Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
FairSpanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
FairGulf Sturgeon
Various
FairAtlantic Sturgeon
Various
FairShortnose Sturgeon
Various
March Weather in Wilmington
69°F
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
4.6"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the 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
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.
Flounder
Season:Varies; consult current regulations
Bag Limit:Varies; consult current regulations
Size Limit:16-inch minimum total length
Flounder regulations are subject to in-season adjustments. Check current regulations for open season and bag limits.
King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per day
Size Limit:24-inch fork length minimum