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Wrightsville Beach Local Fishing Reports #823

Wrightsville Beach Local Fishing Reports #823

Published by: Mark Mayo

Wrightsville Beach Local Anglers are reporting:

Inshore

  • Anglers are pulling in some solid finger mullet and red drum. Even with the heat cranking up, there are days that are just prime for fishing. A lot of the red drum being reeled in are hovering around the 22-inch mark. If you’re looking for a tip, rigging finger mullet on jig heads or Carolina rigs is the way to go.
  • Flounder? Yeah, they’re showing up in impressive numbers.
  • Every now and then, you’ll hook a speckled trout. And when you do, they’re usually a decent size.
  • Red drum are still active and biting, even though they’re spread out in their typical summer spots. Pro tip: Hit the water early. The slight drop in temperature makes a big difference in their feeding pattern.
  • The Cape Fear River is a hotspot right now, especially for flounder. If you’re bottom-rigging live bait in the usual redfish zones, you’re in for some action.
  • For those chasing speckled trout, topwater baits and soft plastics are getting results.
  • Black drum are being landed around hard structures, especially when you’re baiting with live shrimp or fiddler crabs.
  • While targeting other fish, you might stumble upon a ton of flounder. Drop live bait to the bottom, and you’ll likely get their attention.
  • Red drum are around in good numbers, but they’re scattered. It’s their usual summer vibe.
  • Beachside, anglers are reeling in a mix: croakers, bluefish, sharks, and the occasional pompano.
  • If you’re after speckled trout, your best bet is right at dawn.
  • For black drum and sheepshead, focus around bridges, docks, and channel markers. Bait with crabs or shrimp, and you’re golden.
  • The river’s bait scene is buzzing. Finger mullet are especially abundant and are prime for targeting red drum. Adjust your strategy with the tides: high tides, focus on grassy areas; low tides, aim for deeper spots off the bank.
  • Black drum fishing in the river is lit, with some catches reaching up to 22 inches.
  • Bottom fishing enthusiasts are reporting good hauls of whiting, croakers, and some chunky sheepshead.
  • If you’re casting plugs, you’re likely bagging spanish mackerel and bluefish.

Surf

  • solid number of spanish mackerel, groups of them are close to the shore and they’re biting on both spoons that are trolled

Nearshore

  • Trolling with spoons? That’s the ticket for spanish mackerel and bluefish right now.

Offshore

  • Dive deep, about 10 miles out, and you’ll find king mackerel, cobia, and amberjacks hanging around structures.
  • king mackerel, mahi, and a few sailfish in the 15-30 mile range
  • grouper fishing is good out in the 20-35 mile range
  • Gulf Stream reports of wahoo, sailfish, and a few blackfin tuna
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