• Wilmington Fishing Report: Redfish, Trout, and Mackerel Bite Strong in Crisp Autumn Conditions

  • Oct 1 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
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Wilmington Fishing Report: Redfish, Trout, and Mackerel Bite Strong in Crisp Autumn Conditions

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  • As we step into October in Wilmington, North Carolina, the fishing scene is buzzing with activity. Here’s what you can expect on this crisp autumn day.

    ### Tidal and Weather Conditions
    Today, October 1st, the sunrise is at 7:04 AM, and the sunset will be at 6:54 PM. The tidal cycle shows a high tide at 8:32 AM and a low tide at 2:32 PM, with moderate tidal ranges, which is ideal for inshore fishing. The weather is expected to be partly cloudy with a gentle breeze, making it a perfect day to be out on the water.

    ### Fish Activity
    The cooler weather has really turned on the fish in our area. Redfish, Sea Trout, and Flounder are the main targets for inshore anglers this time of year. Yesterday, anglers reported a strong bite from Redfish, particularly around the inshore waters near Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro Island. Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish are also active, especially when casting to feeding surface fish or trolling with Clark spoons.

    ### Catch Reports
    Anglers had a productive day yesterday, with several reports of full coolers. Captain Jamie's charter caught a variety of fish, including Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, and some Bluefish. The Redfish were biting well on topwater plugs and artificial lures, while the Spanish Mackerel were hitting Clark spoons and other trolling lures.

    ### Best Lures and Bait
    For Redfish, topwater plugs and artificial lures are currently outperforming natural baits. For Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish, trolling with Clark spoons or casting to feeding surface fish has been highly effective. If you're targeting Sea Trout and Flounder, live bait such as shrimp or mud minnows can be very productive.

    ### Hot Spots
    Two hot spots to consider are the inshore waters around Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro Island. These areas offer a mix of shallow flats, oyster beds, and deeper channels that attract a variety of species. Additionally, the nearshore reefs off the beachfront have been producing Atlantic bonito, Spanish Mackerel, and Bluefish.

    With the right conditions and the right gear, today promises to be an excellent day for fishing in Wilmington. So grab your rods, and let's get out there and catch some fish
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