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Get the latest updates on fishing conditions in Wilmington, North Carolina, with the 'Wilmington NC Fishing Report Today.' Our daily podcast offers real-time insights on tides, weather, fish activity, and the best spots to cast your line. Perfect for local anglers or visitors, we provide expert advice, interviews with seasoned fishermen, and all the info you need for a great day on the water in Wilmington. Tune in daily for everything you need to know about fishing in Wilmington, NC!For more https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Get all your gear befoe you leave the dock https://amzn.to/3zF8...

Wilmington NC Fishing Report: Scad Swarms and Prime Spring Tides This Sunday
Today at 7:24 AM

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing buddy here in Wilmington, NC, comin' at ya with the fresh report for Sunday mornin', March 29th. Skies are clear right now at 44°F, but expect a high pushin' cooler with north winds 17-20 mph steady from Fishweather onsite reports—bundle up, conditions improvin' slow per NWS Wilmington marine forecast.

Sunrise hits at 7:28 AM, sunset 6:21 PM today, accordin' to Tides4Fishing solunar tables, with low solunar activity meanin' fish might be a tad lazy, but tides are prime. We're in a low tide at 5:44 AM around 1.1 ft, high at 11:13 AM...


March 28 Wilmington Fishing Report: Trout, Reds and Flounder Heating Up - Best Lures and Tide Times
Yesterday at 7:23 AM

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing buddy here in Wilmington, NC, bringin' you the straight scoop on today's action around the Cape Fear. It's March 28th, 7:23 AM, and we're lookin' at a better-than-average day per the solunar forecast from SolunarForecast.com—major bite window 10:47 AM to 12:47 PM, minors at 5:33-6:33 AM and 5:10-6:10 PM. Sunrise hit at 7:06 AM, sunset around 7:31 PM accordin' to Tides4Fishing.com.

Tides at Wilmington Beach are prime: low at 12:43 AM (0.4 ft), high 6:41 AM (4.6 ft), low 1:29 PM (0.3 ft), high 7:09 PM (4.5 ft)—fish the incomin' tides hard, especially that afternoon rise. Weather's call...


Wilmington NC Friday Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, and Flounder Heating Up This March
Last Friday at 7:24 AM

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' atcha from the salty shores of Wilmington, NC, with your Friday mornin' fishin' report for March 27th. Dawn's breakin' clear and crisp at around 7:15 AM, with sunset droppin' the curtain by 7:30 PM—plenty of daylight to wet a line.

Tides4fishing says we're risin' from a low at 6:38 AM, hittin' high around 12:16 PM at about 4 feet, then fallin'—tidal coefficient's a solid 74 this mornin', meanin' strong currents and good movement. Solunar activity's low today, but don't let that fool ya; fish still bite when ya hit the right spots.

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Wilmington Waters: March Madness for Stripers and Redfish
Last Wednesday at 7:24 AM

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Wilmington Monday: High Tides, Hot Reds, and Incoming Rough Seas - Best Lures and Spots
Last Monday at 7:24 AM

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing buddy right here in Wilmington, NC. It's Monday mornin', tides4fishing.com shows a high tidal coefficient of 71 today—strong currents kickin' in with high tide at 1:05 AM hittin' 5.1 feet, low at 8:29 AM around 0.4 feet, then high again at 1:46 PM to 4.3 feet, and evenin' low at 8:21 PM 'bout 0.3 feet. Sunrise at 7:10 AM, sunset 7:25 PM, givin' ya a solid 12 hours of light.

Weather's lookin' iffy—NOAA marine forecast warns of a Small Craft Advisory from 6 PM tonight through early Wednesday, so watch for rough seas and winds pickin' up offshore. Solu...


Spring Bite Heating Up: Trout, Reds, and Bass Stacking in Wilmington Waters
03/22/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing guide right here in Wilmington, NC. It's Sunday morning, tides runnin' strong today with high at about 8:43 AM hittin' 5.3 feet, low around 2:11 AM at 0.5 feet, then another high near 9 PM at 4.1 feet—perfect for movin' water and hungry fish, per Tideschart and Tides4Fishing data. Weather's lookin' mild, low around 56°F, high pushin' 76°F, light winds off the coast from NWS Wilmington marine forecasts. Sunrise was at 7:22 AM, sunset 'round 6:29 PM, with prime solunar bites from 6 AM to 7 AM minor and majors 11:38 AM to 1:38 PM, accordin' to SolunarForecast.

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Striped Bass Hot in Cape Fear River - Saturday Morning Report
03/21/2026

# Wilmington Fishing Report - Saturday Morning

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Saturday morning fishing report for the Cape Fear area.

**Tides and Water Conditions**

We've got excellent tidal movement today. High tide hit around 11:55 AM this morning at 4.6 feet, with low tide coming in at 6:43 AM at 0.2 feet. The water's been moving nicely—perfect for getting those fish actively feeding. Sunrise was 7:14 this morning, and we're looking at sunset around 7:23 PM, so you've got a solid 12 hours of daylight to work with.

**What's Biting**

Ac...


Cape Fear Spring Bite: High Tides, Stripers, and Perfect Conditions
03/20/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing guide right here in Wilmington, NC. It's Friday mornin', March 20th, 2026, and the Cape Fear's callin'—sunrise hit at 7:14 AM, sunset's 7:23 PM, givin' us a solid 12 hours of light to chase 'em.

Tides4fishing reports a very high tidal coefficient of 105 today, meanin' strong currents and big swings: low at 5:54 AM (0.1 ft), high 11:12 AM (4.7 ft), low 6:00 PM (0.2 ft), and high 11:25 PM (5.2 ft). Fish'll be feedin' hard on the incoming and outgoing—hit the slack tide shifts for best bites.

Weather's lookin' cooperative per NWS Wilmington marine forecast: ligh...


Wilmington NC Fishing Report: Speckled Trout and Reds Stackin Up This March
03/18/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing buddy here in Wilmington, NC, comin' at ya with the fresh report for March 18th. Dawn's breakin' clear and crisp at 6:57 AM EDT, with sunset 'round 6:33 PM—perfect for a full day on the water, accordin' to Tides4Fishing charts.

Tides are lookin' prime today at Wrightsville Beach, just down the coast: low at 1:28 AM hittin' -0.52 ft, high at 7:31 AM pushin' 4.34 ft, then droppin' back for the evenin' cycle per Tide-Forecast.com and NOAA predictions. Water's movin' strong with high solunar activity at 78—fish gonna be feedin' like craz...


Gale Warnings and Feeding Fish: Monday's Wilmington Fishing Report
03/16/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing buddy here in Wilmington, NC, comin' at ya with the fresh report for Monday, March 16th. Dawn's breakin' around 7:17 AM, sun dips at 5:27 PM—perfect window to wet a line before the action heats up.

Tides today got low at 1:56 AM hittin' just 0.2 ft, high at 7:55 AM pushin' 4.13 ft, then low again 2:37 PM at 0.46 ft, and high 8:00 PM at 3.41 ft. Fish are feedin' strong durin' major solunar bites from 5:32-7:32 AM lunar transit and 6:01-8:01 PM opposin' transit—hit those hard, it's rated average to high activity.

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Spring Bite Heating Up: Reds, Trout, and Flounder Limits Near Wilmington
03/15/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing buddy here in Wilmington, NC, bringin' you the straight scoop on today's action, March 15th, 2026. Sunrise hit at 7:21 AM, sunset's comin' at 7:19 PM, givin' us a solid 12 hours of daylight to chase 'em.

Tides4fishing reports low tide at 1:36 AM (0.6 ft), high at 7:42 AM (4.4 ft), then low 2:20 PM (0.7 ft), and high 8:00 PM (4.2 ft). Tidal coefficient's 63—average flow, so fish'll be movin' steady 'round the incoming at dawn and evenin'. Solunar activity's low, but don't sleep on it; tides trump that every time.

Weather's lookin' mild per NWS Wi...


March Madness on the Water: Cape Fear River Red Drum and Speckled Trout Bite
03/14/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing and angling expert right here in Wilmington, NC. It's 7:24 AM on this fine Saturday, March 14th, and we're lookin' at a solid day on the water. Sunrise hit at 7:23 AM, sunset's comin' at 7:18 PM, givin' us about 12 hours of prime light[Tides4Fishing]. Tides today from Tides4Fishing: low at 12:37 AM at 0.7 ft, high 6:50 AM at 4.2 ft—water's fallin' now toward 1:30 PM low at 0.8 ft, then risin' to 7:09 PM high at 4.0 ft. Fish the outgoing for best bites, 'specially 'round structure.

Solunar activity's low per Tides4Fishing, but don't le...


Spring Bite Alert: Trout and Drum Moving In, Rising Tide Peaks at Wrightsville Beach
03/13/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing guide right here in Wilmington, NC. It's Friday, March 13th, 7:23 AM, and we're lookin' at a prime day on the water. Sunrise hit at 7:24 AM, sunset's 7:17 PM, givin' us a solid 12 hours of light[1].

Tides4fishing says low tide was at 5:54 AM hittin' 4.2 ft, next low around 12:38 PM at 0.9 ft, then high at 6:15 PM pushin' 3.8 ft. Water's risin' now—perfect for fish movin' in on the flood[1]. Tidal coefficient's low at 34, so currents ain't ragin', but solunar activity's low too—still, hit the peaks for bites[1].

Weather's chil...


Spring Fishing Heats Up: Seatrout and Red Drum Active in Wilmington Waters
03/09/2026

# Artificial Lure's Wilmington Fishing Report

Hey there, folks! This is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Monday morning fishing report for the Wilmington area.

We're looking at some decent conditions today. Sunrise was around 6:50 this morning, and we'll have sunset at about 6:15 tonight, giving us a solid fishing window. The tide's running moderate right now with a high tide coming in mid-afternoon, which should get those inshore species active. Water temps are sitting in the low-to-mid 50s, so we're transitioning nicely into spring fishing season.

The weather's cooperative—light winds from the northeast at...


Wilmington NC Fishing Report: Flounder Season Opens Tomorrow, Mild Weather, Steady Inshore Action
03/08/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing and angling expert right here in Wilmington, NC. It's Sunday morning, March 8th, 2026, and we're lookin' at a solid day on the water despite average tidal action from Tides4Fishing charts.

Sunrise hit at 7:31 a.m., sunset's 7:13 p.m., givin' us about 11.5 hours of light. Tides today: high at 1:43 a.m. (4.7 ft), low 8:19 a.m. (0.5 ft), high 2:00 p.m. (4.1 ft), low 8:12 p.m. (0.5 ft)—tidal coefficient's 61, average pull, so fish the incoming around mid-mornin' and afternoon for best bites. Solunar activity's low-ish, but don't let that stop ya; early ri...


Late Winter Reds and Specks Turning On: Your Wilmington Fishing Report
03/07/2026

Name’s Artificial Lure, coming to you from the lower Cape Fear with your Wilmington fishing report.

We’re sitting on a stable late‑winter pattern: cool mornings, mild afternoons, light north to northwest breeze shifting onshore by midday. MarineWeather out of Wilmington has air temps mid 50s at first light, pushing into the upper 60s under mostly clear skies and calm seas inside the inlets. That’s prime comfort weather for both anglers and fish.

NOAA’s tide predictions for Wilmington show a predawn low, a mid‑morning flood building to late‑morning high, then falling out th...


Cape Fear River March Bite: Reds, Specks, and Drum on the Morning Tide
03/06/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing expert right here in Wilmington, NC. It's early morning on this crisp March day, and the Cape Fear River's callin' us out. Sunrise hit around 7:10 AM, sunset's comin' at 6:49 PM per tides4fishing.com, givin' us a solid 11.5 hours of light to chase bites.

Tides today from tideschart.com and tides4fishing.com: Low at 12:58 AM (0.1 ft), high 7:19 AM (5.6 ft)—that's now, so current's pushin' out strong. Next low 1:27 PM (-0.1 ft), high 7:42 PM (5.3 ft). Best fishin' windows? Major bites from dawn to 7:30 AM and 6 PM to 8 PM durin' lu...


Cape Fear March Hot Bite: Stripers, Reds, and Specks Stackin' Up
03/04/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing buddy here in Wilmington, NC, bringin' you the straight scoop on today's action around the Cape Fear. It's March 4th, 2026, and we're lookin' at a crisp start with temps hoverin' around 45°F now, climbin' to a high of 64°F under clear skies—zero cloud cover, they say. Winds are kickin' at 26 mph with gusts to 29, so bundle up and watch those lines. Sunrise was at 7:18 AM, sunset 5:22 PM, givin' us about 10 hours of prime light. Water temp's sittin' steady at 52°F, perfect for early spring bites.

Tides today per Tides...


Tide Times and New Sheepshead Rules: Your Wilmington Fishing Guide for February 28
02/28/2026

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Wilmington NC Fishing Report: Trout and Reds Bitin' on the Tide Change
02/27/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing buddy here in Wilmington, NC, bringin' you the straight scoop on today's action, February 27th. Dawn broke around 7:27 AM with the sun dippin' at 6:23 PM, per Tides4Fishing charts. Skies lookin' partly cloudy, temps hoverin' mid-50s, light north breeze—perfect for gettin' on the water without freezin' your toes off.

Tides today got low at 7:41 AM hittin' 0.6 ft, risin' to high around 1:34 PM at 4.4 ft, then droppin' to 8:57 PM at 0.9 ft, straight from Tides4Fishing Wilmington data. Solunar activity's low at 41, but moonset was early and that outgoing ti...


Wilmington NC Fishing Report: Tides, Solunar Periods, and Top Species to Target Today
02/25/2026

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Monday Morning Cape Fear: Drum, Pompano, and Perfect Tidal Movement
02/23/2026

# Artificial Lure's Wilmington Fishing Report

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning fishing update for the Cape Fear area.

**Tides & Conditions**

We're looking at excellent tidal movement today. High tide rolled in at 1:08 AM at 4.38 feet, and we've got low tide coming at 8:26 AM—that's happening right about now as I'm talking to you. The water's dropping to just barely above zero, which means current's going to be moving nicely through those inlet structures. If you're heading out to the beach or the jetties, you'll want to time your fishing around that ou...


Winter Specks and Reds Bite Hard: Cape Fear River and Wrightsville Beach Action Report
02/22/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing buddy here in Wilmington, NC, bringin' you the straight scoop on today's action around the Cape Fear River, Wrightsville Beach, and the inlets. It's a crisp February mornin', temps hoverin' around 54°F under overcast skies, with light NW winds 2-7 knots shiftin' NE, per MarineWeather.net. Sunrise hit at 7:23 AM, sunset's 6:29 PM, tides4fishing.com says. Tides today: low at 5:03 AM (0.3 ft), high 10:57 AM (4.9 ft), low 5:38 PM (0.4 ft), high 11:06 PM (4.3 ft)—fish the incoming around mid-mornin' and evenin' for best bites, as solunar activity's high with that 82 rating.

Fish are...


Wilmington Saturday Morning Fishing Report: Redfish and Trout Biting on the Rising Tide
02/21/2026

# Wilmington Fishing Report

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Saturday morning fishing report for the Wilmington area. Let's get right into it.

**Tide and Conditions:**
We've got a decent tide window opening up this morning. Low tide hit around 4:27 AM, and we're climbing toward a high tide around 10:18 AM at about 4.9 feet. That rising tide is prime time for getting fish active along the flats and near structure. Sun came up at 6:50 AM, so you've still got good light if you're heading out now.

**What's Biting:**
According...


Wilmington Fishing Report: Perfect Tide and Solunar Times for Reds, Trout, and Drum
02/20/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing guide right here in Wilmington, NC. It's Friday morning, February 20th, 2026, and we're lookin' at a prime day on the water. Sunrise hit around 7:03 AM, sunset's at 5:50 PM or so—plenty of daylight with solunar activity rated average to high, per Tides4Fishing charts, meanin' fish are feedin' steady 'round major times from 2:37-4:37 AM and 3:03-5:03 PM.

Tides today from tides4fishing.com and NOAA: Low at 3:05 AM hittin' 0.1 ft, high 8:54 AM at 4.8 ft, low again 3:26 PM at 0.2 ft, and evenin' high 9:09 PM at 4.6 ft. Fish the incomin' ti...


Wilmington Fishing Report - Feb 18, 2026: Tides, Species, Techniques & Challenges
02/18/2026

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Wilmington Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, and Flounder Biting Strong on Mullet, Shrimp, and Gulp! Plastics
02/16/2026

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Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing buddy here in Wilmington, NC, comin' at ya with the fresh report for Monday, February 16th. Dawn's breakin' around 7:17 AM with sunset at 5:27 PM, givin' us about 10 hours of prime light—perfect for hittin' the water early.

Tides today from Tideschart.com show low at 1:56 AM (0.2 ft), high at 7:55 AM (4.13 ft), low at 2:37 PM (0.46 ft), and high at 8:00 PM (3.41 ft). Best bites align with solunar peaks: m...


Wilmington NC Fishing Report - Reds, Trout, Flounder Biting on Falling Tides
02/15/2026

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Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Wilmington, NC fishing report for this crisp February 15th morning. Tides today at Oak Island near the Cape Fear show low at 5:52am around 4.6ft, high at 12:05pm at 0.2ft, then dropping to low at 6:03pm at 4.0ft—perfect falling tide for slot reds and trout biting hard, per the latest solunar charts. Sunrise hit at 6:56am, sunset around 5:56pm, givin' ya solid daylight windows.

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Wilmington Anglers Enjoy Mild Valentines Fishing - Reds, Trout, Flounder, and Kings Biting Strong Inshore
02/14/2026

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Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing bud right here in Wilmington, NC, comin' at ya live on this crisp Valentine's mornin', February 14th, 2026, at 8:23 AM. Tide's risin' steady per US Harbors—low at 6:37 AM hit -0.1 feet, next high sneakin' in at 11:57 PM around 4.8 feet. Sunrise was 6:17 AM, sunset 8:19 PM, with a waxin' crescent moon keepin' things lively. Weather's holdin' mild from the National Weather Service forecast—light winds out of the NE at 5-10 kn...


Winter Wading Wilmington Waters - Reds, Trout, and Stripers Feeding Strong on Falling Tides
02/13/2026

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Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing and angling expert right here in Wilmington, NC. It's Friday, February 13th, 2026, and we're kickin' off the day at 8:23 AM UTC – that's early mornin' action time, folks.

Tides4fishing.com shows today's tides hittin' low at 3:16 AM around 4.1 ft, risin' to 9:43 AM at 0.4 ft low wait no – high earlier, but expect a fallin' tide mid-day pushin' into evenin' lows near 0.1 ft by dusk. Tide-forecast.com confirms l...


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02/11/2026

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Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing buddy here in Wilmington, NC, bringin' you the straight scoop on today's action around the Cape Fear. It's February 11th, crisp winter vibes with high tide hittin' around 4:44 AM at 4.1 feet, droppin' low to 0.8 feet by 11:25 AM, then risin' again to 3.8 feet by 5 PM, per Tides4Fishing and Tide-Forecast charts. Sunrise kicked off at 7:14 AM, sunset's 6:42 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em. Solunar activity's average today, moonset...


Wilmington Inshore Fishing Update: Trout, Reds, Drum Biting Hard on Falling Tides and Solunar Peaks
02/09/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing and angling expert right here in Wilmington, NC. It's Monday morning, February 9th, 2026, and the inshore waters are heating up despite the winter chill.

Tides today at Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington Beach show low at 3:06 AM at -0.3 ft, high at 9:44 AM reaching 6.4 ft, low again at 4:03 PM at -0.1 ft, and evening high at 10:03 PM at 4.7 ft—perfect falling tide action from mid-morning on, per tides4fishing.com charts. Sunrise around 7:12 AM, sunset 6:45 PM, with solunar peaks hitting major from 1:49-3:49 AM and 2:18-4:18 PM, minors at 7:39-8:39 AM...


Wilmington Fishing Report Feb 8, 2026: Trout, Reds, Drum & More Biting in Inshore Waters
02/08/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing buddy here in Wilmington, NC, bringin' you the straight scoop on today's action, February 8th, 2026. Dawn broke around 7:11 AM with sunrise, and we'll see sunset at 6:01 PM, givin' us a solid 10 hours 50 minutes of daylight per tides4fishing.com charts.

Tides are lookin' prime today—low at 5:18 AM hittin' -0.1 ft, high at 10:53 AM toppin' 5.4 ft, then low 6:01 PM at 0.1 ft, and high 11:16 PM at 4.8 ft, straight from tides4fishing.com Wilmington data. Tidal coefficient's climbin' to 62 at noon, meanin' good current flow to stir up the bite.


Wilmington NC Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, and More Biting Despite the Chill
02/07/2026

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Wilmington NC fishing report for this crisp February 7th mornin'. Tides today got high at 1:16 AM reachin' 4.14 feet, low at 7:39 AM near slack at -0.07 feet, then high again 'round 1:30 PM pushin' 4 feet, and low evenin' 'bout 8 PM per Tide-Forecast.com. Fish the outgoin' tide after 8 AM for best bites—trout and reds love that fallin' water.

Weather's cool and clear, highs in the low 50s, light north winds 5-10 knots from NWS Wilmington marine forecast. Sunrise fired up at 7:09 AM, sunset 'round 5:40 PM, givin' ya solid daylight windows. Solunar peaks hi...


Wilmington February Fishing: Redfish, Trout, and Flounder Hotspots, Tides, and Lure Picks
02/06/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing and angling expert right here in Wilmington, NC. It's a crisp February morning, and we're lookin' at a solid day on the water. Sunrise hit around 7:10 AM, sunset's at 5:50 PM or so—plenty of daylight to chase 'em.

Tides today from Tides4Fishing show low at 7:05 AM around 0.6 ft, high pushin' 4.4 ft mid-afternoon near 1 PM, then droppin' back. Best bites line up with major solunar periods: 5:30-7:30 AM lunar transit and 6-8 PM opposin' transit—get out there early or late. Weather's holdin' mild from NWS Wilmington marine forecasts, ligh...


Fishing Report Limitations: Accuracy Requires Current Data for February 2026
02/04/2026

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Wilmington Fishing Report for February 2nd, 2026: Steady Winter Bite on Cape Fear's Slot Reds, Trout, and Flounder
02/02/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with your Wilmington, NC fishing report for Monday, February 2nd, 2026. Dawn broke around 7:10 AM, sun's settin' at 5:50 PM, givin' us about 10 hours 48 minutes of daylight. Tides4fishing says we're lookin' at a low around 1:16 AM at -0.7 ft, high at 8 AM pushin' 5 ft, then droppin' low again mid-afternoon near 0 ft before evenin' high. Tidal coefficient's average at 54 risin' to 69 by night—decent current to stir things up, but watch the wind.

Winter bite's steady per recent Quiet Please podcasts: slot reds, speckled trout, flounder, and black drum hammerin' the Ca...


Wilmington, NC Winter Fishing Report: Redfish, Trout, Flounder & More on the Cape Fear
02/01/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing and angling expert right here in Wilmington, NC. It's February 1st, 2026, 8:23 AM, and we're kickin' off a crisp winter day on the Cape Fear. Sunrise hit around 7:15 AM, sunset's comin' at 5:25 PM, givin' us about 10 hours of light to chase bites.

Tides4fishing reports low tide at 3:25 AM at -0.26 ft, high at 9:08 AM pushin' 4.69 ft, then low again at 4:05 PM. Fish activity's average today—major bites from 5:32-7:32 AM lunar transit and 6:01-8:01 PM opposin' transit. NOAA weather's callin' for highs near 36°F, NNE winds at 22 knots, with a c...


Wilmington Fishing Report: Reds, Trout, Drum Crushing Inshore - Tune In for Podcast Updates
01/31/2026

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Wilmington NC fishing report for Saturday, January 31st, 2026, right at 8:23 AM. Tides4fishing.com shows low tide hit around 2:31 AM at -0.16 ft, high at 8:17 AM pushing 4.63 ft, then low again at 3:15 PM—perfect for fishing the outgoing flow this afternoon when fish get aggressive. Sunrise was at 7:18 AM, sunset 5:27 PM, giving us about 10 hours of light, per tideschart.com.

Weather's cooperating with mild winter vibes—lows around 56°F, highs up to 76°F according to solunarforecast.com, so bundle up early but expect a comfy day on the water. Best bites line u...


Wilmington Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, and Sharks Abound on January 30th
01/30/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing bud from right here in Wilmington, NC, comin' at ya with today's angling report for Friday, January 30th. Dawn's breakin' at 7:10 AM, sun dips at 5:40 PM, givin' us a solid 10.5 hours of light to chase bites.

Tides are lookin' prime per Tide-Forecast.com: low at 1:01 AM hittin' -0.61 ft, high 7:13 AM at 4.48 ft, low 1:59 PM at -0.41 ft, and evenin' high 7:28 PM at 3.81 ft. Fish the incomin' flood around mid-mornin' and late afternoon—currents'll push bait right to the strippers.

Weather's holdin' cooperative, partly cloudy with mild te...