Wilmington NC Fishing Report Today

This is Artificial Lure with your Wilmington, North Carolina fishing report.

We’re sitting on a cool winter pattern this morning, light north to northwest breeze and seasonable temps, with National Weather Service Wilmington calling for relatively calm nearshore conditions and only a modest chop inshore. Sunrise is right around 7:20 and sunset about 5:20, giving us a tight winter window, but the bite has been packing into those prime hours.

According to Tides4Fishing and TidesChart, the Cape Fear River at Wilmington sees a pre-dawn high just under 4 feet, then a mid‑morning drop toward a low arou...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Wilmington-area fishing report.

We’re on a classic winter tide this morning. NOAA’s Wilmington station shows a pre-dawn **high around 2:45 a.m.** and a **morning low just after 9 a.m.**, with the next push back in early afternoon. Tide-forecast for Wilmington Beach backs that up offshore with a mid-morning high and late-day low, so you’ve got moving water most of the day to work with.

MarineWeather’s Wilmington forecast has us cool and clear, light northwest breeze early, building a touch mid‑day, then laying back down toward...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Wilmington-area fishing report.

We’re sitting on a **mid-range winter tide** pattern. Tide-Forecast’s Wilmington tables show a predawn low followed by a late-morning rising tide and an early-afternoon high, with another drop toward dark. That means your best inshore windows are **first light on the incoming** and again midafternoon as that water tops out in the creeks and bays.

According to Tide-Forecast for Wilmington Beach and Wrightsville Beach, **sunrise is right around 7:20–7:25 a.m. and sunset near 5:15–5:25 p.m.** this time of January, so plan to be set up and...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing guru right here in Wilmington, NC. It's January 7th, 2026, and we're kickin' off the day at 8:24 AM with clear skies and temps hoverin' around 59°F, climbin' to the low 60s. Sunrise was at 7:11 AM, sunset at 5:47 PM—short days but prime winter action. Tides4fishing says low tide hit at 4:31 AM at 0.0 ft, high at 10:06 AM pushin' 5.3 ft, then low at 5:09 PM at 0.1 ft, and evenin' high at 10:29 PM at 4.9 ft. Solunar peaks are very high today, with major bites from 11:28 AM to 1:28 PM—get out there!

Fish are chewi...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' atcha with your Wilmington, NC fishin' report for Sunday, January 4th. Dawn's breakin' cool 'round 7:08 AM, sunset's at 6:51 PM, givin' us a solid 10 hours 48 minutes of light—perfect for hittin' the water. Tides4fishing says we're lookin' at a low of -0.91 feet at 4:05 AM, high of 4.82 feet at 10:12 AM, then low at 4:15 PM-ish and high 'round 9:44 PM at 5.0 feet. Tidal coefficient's average at 54, risin' to 69 by evenin', so fish gonna push hard on the outgoing.

Weather's chillin'—cool and clear like yesterday, but watch for small craft advisories kickin' in late...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing buddy right here in Wilmington, NC, comin' at ya with the fresh report for Saturday, January 3rd. Dawn's breakin' cool and clear 'round 7:15 AM, sun dippin' at 5:20 PM or so, givin' us a solid 10 hours of light to chase 'em.

Tides are prime today per Tide-Forecast.com: low at 3:11 AM hittin' -0.84 ft, high floodin' up to 4.88 ft at 9:20 AM, then droppin' low again at 3:12 PM. Fish the incomin' tide mid-mornin' when currents pull bait in tight. Weather's holdin' steady, N winds 10-15 knots offshore from NWS Marine Forecast...

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 for Friday, January 2nd. Skies are clearin' up nice after that chilly start—temps hoverin' around 39°F this mornin' with low humidity, per MarineWeather.net, and NWS Wilmington says light winds offshore, perfect for gettin' out there without gettin' tossed.

Sun's risin' at 7:01 AM and settin' at 5:01 PM, givin' us about 10 hours of daylight. Tides are prime: low at 2:15 AM hittin' -0.72 ft, high at 8:24 AM pushin' 4.85 ft, then low again at 2:17 PM-ish, straight from Tide-Forecast.com...

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 as of 8:24 AM. Skies are clearin' up nice after a chilly night, temps hoverin' around 35 to 42°F with light WNW winds at 12 MPH—perfect for bundlin' up and hittin' the water, per Ventusky and USHarbors reports. Sunrise kicked off at 7:30 AM, sunset's at 5:19 PM, givin' us a solid 10-hour window.

Tides today from Tide-Forecast and TidesChart: high at 5:29 AM (3.81 ft), low at 12:16 PM (0.72 ft), high again at 6:07 PM (4.2 ft). Best bite times line up with major sol...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing bud from right here in Wilmington, NC, comin' at ya with the morning report for December 29th. Skies are cloudy this AM with temps hoverin' around 58°F, stayin' mild for winter—perfect for bundlin' up and hittin' the water without freezin' your toes off. Sunrise kicked off at 7:16 AM, sunset's at 5:10 PM, givin' us a solid 10 hours of daylight to chase bites.

Tides today per Tide-Forecast.com: High at 1:57 AM hittin' 4.1 ft, low around 0.5 ft mid-mornin', then another high pushin' 4 ft by afternoon. Fishin' peaks durin' major solunar windows fro...

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, Sunday, December 28th at 8:26 AM. Skies are clearin' up nice from last night's chill, temps hoverin' around 53°F in Wilmington Beach per USHarbors, with NE winds at 4-6 knots out of Mason's Marina—perfect for a bundle-up morning on the water. Sunrise hit at 7:27 AM, sunset 'round 6:22 PM, givin' us about 10 hours of prime light.

Tides are rockin' today from Tides4Fishing charts: low at 6:00 AM hittin' 1.1 ft, high tide peakin' 12:53 PM at 4.6 ft, then droppin' to...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing and angling expert right here in Wilmington, NC. It's a crisp Saturday morning, tides rollin' with high at 1:50 AM at 4.08 feet, low at 8:40 AM at 0.16 feet, next high 2:16 PM at 4.21 feet, and low at 9:10 PM at -0.17 feet per Tide-Forecast.com. Sunrise at 7:16 AM, sunset 5:09 PM, givin' us a solid 10 hours of light. Weather's mostly sunny, highs around 67°F droppin' to 48°F overnight, light W winds 5-7 knots per USHarbors and PredictWind—perfect for gettin' out there without freezin' your toes off.

Fish are active in these winter waters, espe...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing buddy here in Wilmington, NC, comin' at ya on this crisp December 26th mornin'. Skies mostly cloudy with temps hoverin' 'round 57 degrees daytime droppin' to 51 at night, NE winds at 14 mph keepin' it breezy—perfect for bundlin' up and hittin' the water, per US Harbors weather report.

Sunrise kicked off at 7:26 AM, sunset's 6:24 PM today, givin' us a solid 11 hours of light. Tides at Wilmington Beach show low at 4:27 AM hittin' 0.9 ft, high 'round 11:13 AM at 4.8 ft, then low again 5:44 PM at 1.1 ft and evenin' high 11:30 PM at 3.4 ft, st...

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 Christmas Eve mornin', and we're lookin' at mostly sunny skies with temps climbin' to around 67°F daytime and droppin' to 51°F overnight, light winds keepin' things calm after that recent small craft advisory from NWS Wilmington lifted.

Sunrise hit at 7:15 AM, sunset around 5:15 PM—plenty of daylight to wet a line. Tides are prime: low at 2:48 AM (0.06 ft at Wilmington per NOAA), high 9:29 AM (3.75 ft), low again 3:27 PM (0.1 ft), high 9:50 PM (3.94 ft a...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Atlantic North Carolina saltwater report. What a day to get out on the water around Wilmington!

Let's talk tides first. We've got a low tide coming in early this morning at 4:45 AM sitting at minus 0.13 feet, and then a solid high tide hitting at 10:43 AM at 4.42 feet. That's a nice push of water that should get those fish moving through the channels and onto the flats. The tide's working in our favor today, fellas.

Weather-wise, we're looking at northeast winds at 7 to 10 knots with gusts up to 24 knots...

This is Artificial Lure with your Wilmington, North Carolina fishing report.

We woke up to a cool, clear Carolina morning, light north breeze and crisp air along the Cape Fear. According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, we’re looking at seasonable high pressure today with northerly winds around 10 to 15 knots nearshore, easing later, and seas 2 to 3 feet – very manageable for the small-boat crowd. US Harbors for Wilmington Beach has temps starting in the low 40s with a sunny warm‑up into the 50s and 60s, so bring a jacket at daybreak and shed layers as the sun ge...

Name’s Artificial Lure checkin’ in with your Wilmington salt report, from the river to the beach.

We woke up to cold, clear high‑pressure over the Cape Fear this morning. Ventusky’s got us starting in the low 40s, climbing into the low 50s with light northeast winds around 5 knots, easing east through the day. PredictWind at Mason Harbour Yacht Club shows seas just under 3 feet at about 7 seconds off the beach, so it’s a much friendlier ocean than yesterday’s small‑craft‑advisory mess from the National Weather Service.

Sun popped over the horizon right ar...

This is Artificial Lure with your Wilmington fishing rundown.

We’ve got a breezy one along the Cape Fear coast. National Weather Service Wilmington is calling for southwest to west winds 15–25 knots offshore with leftover 6–9 foot seas early, easing tonight. Inshore, it’s fishable but choppy on the bigger flats and open water. US Harbors has air temps in the mid‑50s this morning, pushing into the low‑60s under mostly cloudy skies, with a cooler, drier feel behind the front.

Tides around Wilmington and the river are in a typical mid‑range winter pattern. Wilmington tide tables sh...

This is Artificial Lure with your Wilmington fishing report.

We’ve got a good moving tide today. Tide-Forecast shows a morning high in Wilmington around 7:30 a.m. and another this evening just before 8, with lows early morning and midafternoon. That gives you two solid windows: the first couple hours of the incoming this morning, and that late-day push before dark. Sunrise is right around 7:10 a.m. and sunset a little after 5:00 p.m., so plan to be set up and ready at gray light.

Wilmington Beach weather is seasonable and comfortable: Wilmington Beach marine forecasts are ca...

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, December 15th, 2025. Sun's comin' up around 7:17 AM and settin' at 6:37 PM per Tides4Fishing charts, givin' us a solid 11 hours of daylight to chase 'em.

Tides are lookin' prime—high at about 5:21 AM hittin' 4.2 feet, droppin' to low around noon at 0.4 feet, then risin' again to 4.6 feet by 5:56 PM, straight from NOAA and Tide-Forecast data. Solunar activity's low today at 49, but hit the water durin' major bites from 4:52 PM to 6:52 PM when the moon transits, or mi...

Name’s Artificial Lure checking in with your Wilmington-area fishing report.

We’re sitting in a classic early-winter pattern. According to PredictWind’s Masonboro forecast, we’ve got west to northwest winds around 10 knots today, with gusts pushing into the 20s, cool morning temps in the 40s climbing into the low 70s this afternoon, and low, short-period seas around 2 feet just off the beach. That’s breezy but very fishable if you tuck in behind the islands or work the river banks.

Tides4Fishing shows a predawn high around 4:20 a.m. at just over 4 feet, a late-morni...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Wilmington-area fishing report.

We’re sitting on a cool, clear early-winter pattern around the Cape Fear this morning. Light northwest breeze, highs pushing into the upper 50s to low 60s with decent sunshine and just a little chill on the water, according to the National Weather Service out of Wilmington. That means comfortable fishing, but you’ll want a jacket at first light.

NOAA tide predictions for Wilmington show a pre-dawn **high tide around 4:15 a.m.** and **low tide late morning, about 10:45 a.m.**, with the second high mid to...

This is Artificial Lure with your Wilmington fishing report.

We’ve got a classic late‑fall pattern setting up along the Cape Fear coast. Light west wind around 5 knots this morning and calm seas inside the inlets, with the National Weather Service in Wilmington calling for high pressure building in behind a front, so it’ll stay cool, dry, and pretty comfortable on the water today. Sunrise is right around 7:05 a.m. and sunset near 5:05 p.m., giving you a tight prime window at first and last light.

Tides are moving good. NOAA’s Wilmington station shows an...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in from around Wilmington, where it finally feels like winter on the water.

Tides4Fishing for Wilmington Beach shows a strong morning flood with low just after 2:20 a.m. and a big high pushing in around 8:50–9:00 a.m., then easing back toward a mid‑afternoon low around 3:10 p.m. That’s a healthy 6‑plus‑foot swing, so expect plenty of current in the inlets and along the ICW edges. SolunarForecast lists today as “season’s best,” with a major bite window late morning into early afternoon and a minor bump around sunrise, so plan to fish hard...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your coastal Carolina fishing report around Wilmington.

We’ve got a classic cool, clear December pattern this morning. National Weather Service Wilmington is calling for north to northeast winds around 10 to 15 knots nearshore with higher gusts outside, cool temps in the 40s early pushing into the 50s, and seas running 2 to 3 feet. Skies are on the clearer side, so bundle up, but it’s fishable.

NOAA tide predictions for the lower Cape Fear show a pre-dawn **low** just after 1:30 a.m., a strong **high** around 7:45–8:00 a.m., another **low** early af...

This is Artificial Lure with your Wilmington fishing report.

We’re sliding into a classic early‑winter pattern along the lower Cape Fear. Cooler water and big tide swings have the fish chewing when the water moves, and sleeping when it doesn’t.

Tides first. For Wilmington Beach and down through Carolina and Kure, today’s running a strong morning low around first light with a solid flood pushing in mid‑morning, then falling again late afternoon. Surfline’s Fort Fisher tide calendar shows roughly a -0.5 foot low just before 2 a.m. and a 5‑plus foot high late...

Inshore around Wilmington, the creeks and marsh edges are waking up on the morning incoming tide, with a softer bite through midday and better life again on the afternoon fall. Specks, reds, and a few stripers are all in the mix if you move with the water and slow things down.

## Tides, sun, and weather

Expect a predawn low, a solid mid‑morning high, then water dumping back out through mid to late afternoon, so plan to work mouths of creeks and deeper bends as that water moves. Sunrise is right around 7:00 a.m. and sunset ju...

**Artificial Lure's Wilmington Fishing Report - December 4th, 2025**

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Thursday morning report for the Cape Fear region.

Let's kick things off with the tide. We're looking at a low tide at 3:25 AM this morning—that's already passed—with a solid high tide coming in at 9:25 AM. Water height should reach about 5.28 feet. That incoming tide is prime time for pushing baitfish into the shallow flats and structure, so get out there soon if you haven't already.

Weather-wise, we're sitting pretty with mostly clear skies and temps hovering around 45 degr...

# Artificial Lure's Wilmington NC Fishing Report – Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025

Good morning folks, Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday fishing report for Wilmington and the Cape Fear region.

**Weather and Tides**

We're looking at overcast skies this morning with temperatures hovering around 47 degrees—typical December weather. Sunrise is at 6:59 AM and sunset comes early at 5:01 PM, so you've got a short window. The tide situation looks solid for today with a low tide at 2:30 AM and a high tide coming in at 8:30 AM at about 5.3 feet. Perfect timing if you're heading out mid-morning.

**What...

# Artificial Lure's Wilmington Fishing Report - Tuesday, December 2nd

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Tuesday morning fishing report for the Wilmington area. Let me break down what's happening on the water today.

**Tides & Timing**

We're looking at a pretty solid tidal day. High tide hit around 4:24 AM this morning at just over 4.8 feet, and we'll see a low around midday near 0.2 feet. That afternoon high is shaping up around 4:55 PM. This moderate tidal swing should push some baitfish around, especially in the deeper channels near Wrightsville Beach and around Fort Fisher. The...

# Artificial Lure's Wilmington NC Fishing Report - Monday, December 1st

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning fishing report for Wilmington, NC. Let's break down what's happening on the water today.

**Tides and Timing**

We're looking at a high tide at 5:33 AM this morning, standing at 4.78 feet, with a low tide hitting around 12:31 PM at just 0.19 feet. The tide coefficient is moderate, which means we've got some decent movement happening. Your best fishing windows today are going to be early morning from 4:24 to 6:24 AM during opposing lunar transit, and then again this...

# Artificial Lure's Fishing Report - November 30, 2025

Well hey there, folks. This is Artificial Lure coming to you live with your Sunday morning fishing report for the Wilmington area. Let me tell you, today's shaping up to be a decent day to get out on the water.

First things first - the tides. We've got a high tide rolling in at 2:24 AM this morning, sitting at about 4.1 feet. Your next low tide comes around mid-morning, and then you're looking at another push of water coming through later in the afternoon. That means you've got some good movement...

# Artificial Lure's Wilmington Fishing Report – Saturday, November 29th

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing forecast for the Wilmington area.

**Tides and Conditions**

We're looking at a solid day on the water. High tide hits at 1:21 AM this morning at 3.9 feet, with low tide coming in around 10:52 AM at 0.62 feet. Those tidal swings are creating good water movement, which means the fish are feeding actively. We've got excellent conditions developing throughout the day with minor bite times hitting between 12:22 PM and 2:22 PM, and another solid window from 11:44 PM to 1:44 AM tonight. Duration: 00:02:26

# Artificial Lure's Wilmington Fishing Report

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning fishing report for Wilmington, North Carolina. It's November 28th, 2025, and we've got some solid fishing conditions shaping up.

Let's talk tides first. We're looking at a high tide this morning at 12:17 AM that already passed us, sitting around 3.6 feet. Right now, we're in the falling tide phase, heading toward a low around 6 AM at roughly 1.1 feet. That low tide is going to be prime time for wade fishing and sight casting in the shallows. We'll see another high coming around 12:53 PM, so...

Good morning, folks. This is Artificial Lure bringing you your Thursday fishing report for the Wilmington area.

Let's start with the tides. We've got a high tide coming in at 1:49 AM this morning at 3.64 feet, then a low tide at 8:37 AM at 0.59 feet. That afternoon high tide will push up to 2:39 PM. These moderate tidal swings should keep the fish moving nicely throughout your day.

Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with temperatures ranging from 7 to 10 degrees Celsius. Light winds from the north at 6 knots, gusting up to 20 knots, so dress warm out there. Sunrise...

Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday, November 26th fishing report for Wilmington, North Carolina and surrounding waters.

We’re kicking off with **tide and weather**—you’ve got low tide early at 4:37 am and the high coming in at 11:21 am, both easy to target if you’re up before or around first light. According to the National Weather Service, expect mild conditions with morning clouds clearing to a high near 74. Winds will be light and variable. Rain chances are slim, so it’s a great day to be outside.

**Sunrise hit at 6:54 am and sunset checks in at 5:05...

Artificial Lure here, giving you the lowdown on fishing around Wilmington, North Carolina, for Tuesday, November 25th, 2025.

It’s a cool start this morning—temps hanging close to 55 degrees, with the afternoon only nudging a notch higher. Winds will be brisk off the coast, so expect some chop on open water. Sunrise hit at 7:25 a.m. and we’ll see sunset right around 5:04 p.m., giving you a solid window to work your favorite spots inshore or surfside.

According to NOAA tide tables, we’re working with a low at 3:47 a.m. and a high tide coming i...

# Artificial Lure's Wilmington Fishing Report - Monday, November 24th

Well, folks, it's your boy Artificial Lure coming at you with your Monday morning fishing breakdown for our beautiful Wilmington waters.

Let's start with what Mother Nature's serving up today. We're looking at mostly sunny skies with temperatures hovering around 19 degrees Celsius—that's about 66 degrees for you old-school anglers. Perfect November conditions if you ask me.

Now, tide-wise, we caught a low tide early this morning at 3:04 AM running just 0.58 feet. Your next high tide came through at 9:51 AM at 4.81 feet. That high tide window is...

# Artificial Lure's Wilmington NC Fishing Report - Friday, November 21, 2025

Well folks, it's Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning fishing report for the Cape Fear River and our coastal waters around Wilmington. Let's break down what we're working with today.

**Tides and Timing**

We've got a low tide coming in at 1:11 AM this morning, with a high tide pushing through at 7:55 AM at about 5.17 feet. Sun's already up at around 7:01 AM, and we'll see sunset around 5:01 PM, giving us a solid fishing window. Your major fishing times are looking good from 2:37 AM to 4:37 AM...

**Artificial Lure's Wilmington Fishing Report – Thursday, November 20th**

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Thursday morning fishing update for Wilmington and the surrounding waters.

We've got some solid conditions shaping up today. The sun came up at 7:31 this morning and won't be calling it quits until 6:19 this evening, so we've got plenty of daylight to work with. We're looking at low tide hitting around 12:46 AM this morning, which means we're in that transition period where the water's starting to build back up—prime time for feeding activity.

Let me tell you what's been biti...

Morning folks, Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, covering Wilmington and the bite from the river all the way out to the beaches.

We’re up before the sun this morning, with first light hitting at 7:20 and sunset rolling in about 6:32 this evening. Tides are running strong today: look for low tide just after midnight at 12:03 AM, then a solid high around 6:42 AM pushing just over five feet, with another low at 12:50 PM before the water fills in again tonight. That means your early morning and late afternoon windows are prime, especially at cr...

Artificial Lure here with your Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, fishing report for Wilmington, North Carolina, and the waters that wrap around this coastal gem.

Tides will play a big role today with a high tide rolling in at 6:07 AM, reaching about 5.1 feet, and a low tide set for 12:26 PM at 0.5 feet, according to Tide-Forecast.com. That means your best shots at surf and inshore action will come right after dawn as the water moves in and again in the early afternoon as it swings back out.

Today's weather is classic late fall Carolina—clear, crisp morning near 40 an...

Good morning folks, Artificial Lure here with your Wilmington, NC fishing report for Monday, November 17th, 2025. As the sun rose at 6:45 this morning and will set close to 5:07 pm, anglers hit the water early to take advantage of prime conditions, with a gentle fall breeze and highs expected near 76 degrees, making for another classic southeast North Carolina day. Water temps are holding steady in the mid to upper 60s, nice and comfortable for both fish and fishermen, and conditions are clear with moderate winds out of the northwest according to Wilmington Beach local weather updates.

Tides today are...

Artificial Lure here with your Wilmington NC fishing report for Sunday, November 16, 2025. If you’re up with the sun, it’s rising at 7:18 AM and setting at 6:36 PM, giving you a nice wide window to hit the water. Today’s weather is classic coastal fall—expect cool early temps warming up by midday, light winds under 10 knots, and mostly clear skies. That’s a prime setup for active fish and comfortable casting.

Tide action’s the story this morning. Wilmington Beach sees a high tide around 4:49 AM at 4.7 feet, and low tide right at 10:59 AM dropping to about 0.6 feet. Those...

This is Artificial Lure, checking in with your Wilmington, North Carolina fishing report for Saturday, November 15th, 2025.

Early risers got started before the 7:17 a.m. sunrise this morning, and there’s plenty of daylight ahead with the sunset rolling in at 6:37 p.m. According to Tides4Fishing, today’s tides in the Wilmington area have us starting with a high tide at 5:21 a.m. (4.2 feet), hitting low at 11:52 a.m. (0.4 feet), and back up to high at 5:56 p.m. (4.6 feet). With a tidal coefficient at 49, that’s on the low side, so you’ll want to time your fishing...

This is Artificial Lure with your Friday, November 14th, Wilmington, North Carolina fishing report.

We’re off to a brisk November morning, with air temps starting in the mid-40s, headed for a high near 73. Skies are partly cloudy, and winds are light out of the west, swinging southwest by mid-afternoon at about 7-10 knots. The marine forecast shows calm seas around 2 feet, making it a smooth ride for anyone heading offshore or hopping the inlets, and the chance of precipitation is low, so grab a hoodie and get out there early while the bite’s on. Sunrise hit...

Artificial Lure reporting from Wilmington, NC—here’s your Thursday, November 13th local fishing rundown. Today’s sunrise was 7:15 AM, and sunset’s at 6:40 PM, so that gives us solid time for morning and evening bites.

Let’s start with the tides: High tide rolled in at 2:07 AM with 4.02 ft at Wilmington Beach, while low tide sets in at 8:01 AM around 0.75 ft. Afternoon anglers should expect the next high water near 3:57 PM peaking at 4.8 ft. According to Tides4Fishing, solunar activity is low today, so plan for a quiet bite—though just before sunset could bring a bump in action as...

Good morning, this is Artificial Lure and here’s your Wilmington, NC fishing report for Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

The fall chill is sitting in, with today’s sunrise at 6:40 AM and sunset rolling in early at 5:10 PM, so plan to work those low-light bites. According to Tide-Forecast, we’re looking at a low tide around 5:36 AM, a solid high at 12:21 PM peaking near 5.1 feet, then another low come 6:49 PM. The tidal swing’s moderate with a coefficient of 54 climbing to 69 by sunset, which means decent current over structure and in the creeks—just what we want this time of year for a...

Artificial Lure here with your fresh Wilmington NC fishing report for Monday, November 10th, 2025.

Start with today’s tides: Wilmington is seeing a morning low tide around 8:21 AM and a solid high tide rolling in mid-afternoon at 2:39 PM. That swing means the current’s moving strong, which is prime for bait movement and better bite windows, especially around creek mouths and structure according to the data from Tides Chart Wilmington.

Sunrise hit at 6:39 AM and sunset will be around 5:05 PM, so there’s enough daylight to work the early and late bites. Weather’s brisk, with clear sk...

Artificial Lure here with the Wilmington, NC fishing report for Sunday, November 9th, 2025.

Folks are waking up to a **mostly cloudy morning** with temps hovering at **67°F** and a pleasant, light northeast breeze sweeping across the Cape Fear region. Today’s forecast calls for a high near 73°F, with just a slim chance of scattered showers mid-afternoon as the clouds thicken over the Intracoastal and local marshes—classic fall fishing weather in southeastern North Carolina, chilly enough to put the fish on the move but easy on us anglers, especially with sunrise at **7:12 am** and sunset at **6:45 pm**. That g...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the Wilmington, NC fishing report for Saturday, November 8, 2025.

We’ve got a textbook autumn setup this morning. The cold fronts are just starting to push through, so expect clear skies and mild conditions according to MarineWeather.net, with temps in the low 70s and light southern winds. Water temps are cooling off, but fish are still plenty active if you time the bite right.

Today’s **tides are falling early**, with low around 6:37 AM and high swinging back in at 11:57 PM per US Harbors. That means your best fishing window is on t...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your November 7, 2025 fishing report for Wilmington, North Carolina, bringing you the latest from our local waters and ready to get you on the bite.

We’re seeing a crisp and sunny morning around Wilmington Beach—temperatures right now are kicking off at a comfortable 67 degrees and it’s expected to warm up as the day goes on. With sunrise at 6:36 AM and sunset not until 5:13 PM, there’s plenty of daylight to wet a line and chase those trophies.

Tides are moving big today. High tide hit at 8:26 AM with a s...

Artificial Lure here with your Wilmington, North Carolina fishing report for Thursday, November 6th, 2025. Conditions are shaping up for a solid fall bite with crisp weather and plenty of fish moving through our inshore creeks and the surf.

Tides are running classic autumn patterns, with a low early this morning around 3:44 AM and the next high tide hitting about 9:05 PM, according to Tide-Forecast.com. Expect the tide to be moving good most of the day. Sunrise is at 6:36 AM and sunset at 5:14 PM, trimming the day but setting up those magic low-light windows for trout, red drum, and...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Wilmington, North Carolina fishing report for Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

We’ve got a classic autumn pattern setting up on the Lower Cape Fear. Sunrise hit at 6:41 a.m. with sunset coming up at 5:09 p.m., so get on the water early to maximize your bite window. Today’s weather is shaping up seasonably cool—upper 40s at dawn warming up to the mid-60s by afternoon, mostly sunny skies, and a moderate northwesterly breeze that'll keep things comfortable for both inshore and nearshore anglers. According to the National Weather Service’s Wilmington office, no rain...

Artificial Lure here, reporting live for all you Wilmington NC anglers on this brisk Tuesday, November 4th, 2025.

Let’s talk conditions first. Sunrise was right at 6:41 AM, with sunset coming early at 5:09 PM—shorter days, so get out early and make ‘em count. We’re in the middle of a solid fall bite, with tidal swings adding extra movement to keep fish feeding. Today, high tide hit at 1:26 PM, topping out at 4.78 feet, and low tide dropped at 6:48 AM at just 0.64 feet—expect good water movement slowing as we approach mid-afternoon. These average tidal coefficients mean fish will be cruisin...

# Wilmington NC Fishing Report – Monday, November 3rd, 2025

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your local Wilmington fishing update. We're looking at a beautiful Monday morning out on the water.

**Tides and Conditions**

The tide's been running strong this weekend – we're seeing some excellent tidal coefficients pushing near 100, which means big movements and active fish. Yesterday wrapped up with a low tide at 10:36 PM, and today we're looking at our first major low around mid-morning. That means prime fishing windows right now in the early hours and again this afternoon. Sunrise was at 6:32 AM and we'v...

This is Artificial Lure with your local Wilmington, NC fishing report for Sunday, November 2, 2025. After those brisk late October cold fronts, fall fishing is locked in and the Cape Fear waters are showing their true colors. We’ve got cool mornings, highs expected in the mid-60s, and clear skies—perfect fishing weather to get after it. The sun came up at 6:32 AM and will set at 5:17 PM, so you’ve got plenty of daylight to put in some casts.

The tides are moving strong today. Low tide was at 1:21 AM, with a big high at 6:03 AM, right around...

Artificial Lure here with your Friday, October 31st Wilmington, NC fishing report.

We’ve got classic crisp fall conditions in the Cape Fear region this morning: sunrise at 7:30am, sunset coming early at 6:19pm. Daytime highs peak in the upper 60s, dropping to the high 40s overnight, and the odds of rain are slim. West winds will be humming pretty good at 15 to 25 knots until about 2pm, and the National Weather Service says seas are pushing 4 to 6 feet offshore—so use caution if you’re heading out past the inlet[weather.gov]. Closer inland, winds are brisk but manage...

Artificial Lure here with your Wilmington, NC area fishing report for Thursday, October 30, 2025.

Sunrise hit at 7:29AM, and sunset will be at 6:20PM. We’ve got about 11 hours of daylight to work with today. Tides are steady: high at 2:22AM (3.5 ft) and again at 2:53PM (4.56 ft). Low tides come at 8:09AM and 9:18PM, both hovering around the one-foot mark. The tidal coefficient is pretty low at 33 in the morning, ticking up a little by afternoon, so don’t expect ripping current—water movement will be on the subtle side.

Weather’s classic late October coastal: winds out of t...

Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 fishing report for Wilmington, North Carolina and the surrounding salt and brackish waters.

First off, the **sunrise hit at 7:28 this morning and sunset will fall at 6:21 this evening**, giving anglers a touch under eleven hours to work the water before dark. The weather is unseasonably mild: temps are hovering between 71 and 74 degrees, the sky’s mostly cloudy with about 75% cover, and we’re feeling those *steady southwest winds* at 21 mph with some gusts over 25. That’s packing up a little chop out there and pushing some bait fish closer to struct...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Wilmington, NC fishing report for Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

Skies are just brightening over the coast, sunrise today at 7:28AM and sunset tonight at 6:22PM. It’s a classic late-October morning—mild, a light NE breeze, and just enough chill in the air to remind us that the big fall bite is still on. The high pressure has kept things stable, making for comfortable conditions on the water. Keep an eye out for a light chop if you’re venturing offshore, but inshore waters will stay nice and manageable.

Tide-watchers, today’...

Artificial Lure here bringing you the Wilmington, NC fishing report for Monday, October 27th, 2025.

We’re starting the day with a sunrise at 7:27 AM and the sun setting at 6:23 PM. Tides play a huge role in our local bite, and today’s numbers are solid for the inshore crowd: low tide hits around 7:30 AM at just 0.71 feet, then peaks for a robust high tide at 1:17 PM, topping 4.68 feet before dropping back to an evening low around 8:46 PM with a 1.15-foot mark. Don’t discount that midday high—fish push up into the grass, and feeding activity bumps up big duri...

Good morning from Wilmington! Artificial Lure here with your local fishing report for Sunday, October 26, 2025.

Sunrise hit at 7:26 am and sunset’s coming at 6:24 pm, giving us nearly eleven hours of fall light to wet a line. Today brings a mixed bag on the tide: we started low at 6:53 am (0.68 ft), swing high midday—look for the second high tide at 12:42 pm peaking just under 4.75 ft—then it’s back down low around 8:03 pm. That tidal push around midday should make for some prime feeding windows according to Tide-Forecast.com. Major bite times—per Wilmington Beach’s chart—line up well...

Hey y'all, it's your boy Artificial Lure here with the fishing report for Wilmington, NC. Today, October 25, we're seeing a mix of great tides and decent weather. Sunrise is at 7:25 AM, and sunset will be around 6:25 PM. The tidal coefficient is average at 60, which means we're expecting moderate currents and tides. The first low tide is at 6:24 AM and the next high tide at 12:27 PM[2].

Recently, inshore fishing has been hot for redfish and speckled trout. Offshore, kingfish are biting well. For lures, I recommend using live bait like shrimp or mud minnows for inshore species, while metal...

Artificial Lure here with your Wilmington, NC fishing report for Friday, October 24th, 2025.

First off, **sunrise** hit at 7:24 this morning, and **sunset** will wrap the day at 6:26 PM. We've got about **11 hours of daylight** to chase some fish today. **Tidewise**, it’s a busy Friday: low at 5:57 AM, high at 12:01 PM, and another low at 6:48 PM. With today’s tidal coefficient pushing 76 early and dropping toward 69 by evening, expect strong currents—meaning bait will move and fish will be more active, especially near those tide swings.

Weather’s classic fall coastal—clear and mild, waking up to **51°F...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming at you for Thursday, October 23rd. Let me tell you, conditions are looking solid for getting out on the water around Wilmington today.

Let's start with the tides. We had a low tide early this morning at 5:27 AM sitting at just over half a foot. Our high tide is coming up at 11:27 AM, pushing up to 5.09 feet - that's a good range to work with. This evening we'll see another low at 6:10 PM and a late high tide at 11:39 PM. The tidal coefficient is running strong in the mid-70s...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Wednesday, October 22nd fishing report for Wilmington, North Carolina.

We've got excellent conditions on the water today. Sunrise was at 7:23 AM with sunset coming at 6:29 PM, giving us just over 11 hours of good fishing light. The tidal coefficient is sitting at a strong 82, meaning we're looking at high amplitude tides with significant current movement - exactly what gets fish active and feeding.

For today's tide schedule, we had our first low at 5:03 AM, with high tide rolling in at 10:57 AM. We'll see another low tide at 5:38 PM...

It’s Artificial Lure here with your Tuesday morning fishing report for Wilmington, North Carolina, October twenty-first, twenty twenty-five. The air’s crisp, the mullet are running, and the bite’s heating up as fall takes hold. Let’s get into what you need to know before you head out on the water.

First, today’s **tide action** is going to shape your approach. According to Tide-Forecast, you’re looking at a low tide about 4:15 a.m., then a strong high tide rolling in at 10:11 a.m., another low at 4:48 p.m., and your evening high at 10:24 p.m. That mean...

It’s your local angler Artificial Lure with the latest fishing scoop for Wilmington, North Carolina, and nearby salt and brackish waters, reporting for Monday, October 20th, 2025.

We’re starting with the day’s **conditions**: Sunrise set up at 7:21 AM and the sun will tag out at 6:31 PM, giving us over 11 hours of good daylight. Tide-wise, we’ve got a low tide early at 1:08 AM, high at 7:34 AM, low again at 1:44 PM, and the next high at 7:50 PM. The highs this morning and around sunset are pumping, with over 5 feet of tide swing — a great sign for active currents a...

Artificial Lure here bringing you the Wilmington, NC fishing report for Sunday, October 19, 2025. The sun's cracking the horizon at 7:20 this morning, and you’ve got daylight until 6:32 this evening. That’s prime time to wet a line with nice fall temps—expect mid-day highs hovering around the upper 70s and lows in the low 50s, partly cloudy with a mild SSW breeze around 14 mph, keeping conditions comfortable for most of the day per the Wilmington Beach local weather report.

Tides will have some juice today, so plan your trip for water movement. Low tide hits at 2:52 a.m., the fi...

This is Artificial Lure with your Wilmington, North Carolina fishing report for Saturday, October 18, 2025!

We’re starting off with a **high tidal coefficient of 78** today, peaking at 81 around noon and wrapping up at 83, so expect big tidal swings and strong currents—perfect for moving bait and upping those odds of hungry, active fish, especially near inlets and marsh cuts. According to Tides4Fishing, **high tide hit at 6:15 AM**, with a **low tide coming at 12:17 PM**, and the next high will roll in at **6:34 PM**. That gives you plenty of movement all day, with the best current pushing through mid...

Morning, y’all. This is Artificial Lure, your reel-wise fishing and angling pal, with the scoop on what’s biting around Wilmington, NC, on this fine Friday, October 17, 2025. I’ve been hitting the docks, the flats, and the inlets since before the sun peeked over Cape Fear, and I’m here to give you the local lowdown—no fluff, just fish.

First off, let’s talk tides. According to Tide-Forecast and NOAA, today’s Wilmington tide swing isn’t dramatic, but it’s steady—low tide at 1:19 AM, high at 7:03 AM, another low at 1:33 PM, and a final high at 7:32 PM, all...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest Wilmington, NC fishing report for Wednesday, October 15, 2025. If you’re up early, you’ll catch the sun rising at 7:17AM, with sunset this evening at 6:37PM. Today gives us about 11 hours and 20 minutes of daylight, perfect for squeezing in some solid casts.

Let’s talk tides: We’ve got high tide swinging in at 5:11 AM and again at 5:50 PM, with a low tide smack in the middle at 11:39 AM (tide heights peaking a bit over 4.5 ft). Tidal coefficients sit on the low side today, meaning softer currents and modest tidal swings—great for...

Howdy, y’all—Artificial Lure here, checking in live from Wilmington, North Carolina, with your finger-on-the-pulse fishing report for October 12, 2025. The sun cracked the horizon at 7:14 this morning, and we’ll kiss it goodbye at 6:40 tonight, so pack your patience and your sunscreen—it’s a solid eleven-plus hours to work the water[2]. If you’re out there early, you’re sliding in behind a low tide that bottomed out just before 8:30 AM, and we’re climbing into a healthy high at 2:54 this afternoon. The tide charts from Tide-Forecast show that high’ll punch up around 5.2 feet, but pay attention—the tidal coefficien...

Artificial Lure here with your October 11th Wilmington, NC, fishing report. Sunrise is at 7:14AM and sunset falls at 6:42PM, giving us a prime bite window at dawn and dusk. Today’s tidal swing is impressive: a high at 1:05AM, low at 7:34AM, high around 1:48PM, then low at 8:35PM—so expect some strong currents and significant tidal movement most of the day according to Tide-Forecast.com.

Weather’s feeling like true fall: cool mornings with temps in the upper 50s climbing up to the lower 70s by midday, overcast with a stiff northeast wind gusting up to 20 knots...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the Wilmington, NC fishing report for Friday, October 10, 2025. The early fall bite is on, and folks up and down the Cape Fear and out around Wrightsville and Carolina Beach are feeling the pull. If you’re heading out, here’s what you need to know to put fish in the box and smiles on your face.

Today’s tides are strong, with that tidal coefficient rolling around 83—plenty of movement to stir up the action. We’ve got a low tide at 6:44 a.m. and a big high right around 12:42 p.m. If you fish t...

Artificial Lure here with your October 8th Wilmington, NC fishing report. At sunrise, which came at 7:12AM this morning, anglers woke up to crisp autumn air, partly cloudy skies, and a gentle breeze off the Cape Fear. If you’re packing your tackle, expect highs in the low 70s and light winds—real pleasant for working the water, and those cooler temps have the inshore bite shifting into fall patterns. Sunset is set for 6:44PM, so plan your sessions accordingly, especially for evening topwater bites.

Tide action is bold today thanks to a high tidal coefficient of 111 according to T...

Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to guide for fishing in Wilmington, NC. Today, October 5th, the sun's up around 7:08 AM and sets at 6:50 PM. According to tides, we're looking at a high tidal coefficient of 98, meaning strong currents and tides. This is perfect for catching species like striped bass and red drum.

I recommend using live bait like shrimp or mullet for bottom fishing, or artificial lures like spoons for a more aggressive bite. Hot spots include the Cape Fear River and Federal Point. Recently, anglers have been catching a good mix of spotted trout and...

October 4, 2025, and we're looking at a solid day for fishing in Wilmington, NC. Today's tide starts high at 7:42 AM with a height of 4.5 feet, followed by a low of 0.3 feet at 2:25 PM, and another high at 8:13 PM reaching 4.9 feet. The tidal coefficient is a bit higher today, reaching 83, which is good for movement and potential bites.

Weather-wise, it's a mild fall day with clear skies and a stable barometer, perfect for both inshore and nearshore fishing. Lately, speckled trout, redfish, and flounder have been biting aggressively. For lures, a pearl or chartreuse paddle tail on a 1/4 oz jighead...

Artificial Lure here with your Wilmington, NC fishing report for Friday, October 3, 2025. We’re looking at a classic coastal autumn day—let’s get right to what’s biting, when to go, and where you should wet a line.

The sun peeked up at 7:08 AM and it’ll settle back down at 6:53 PM, giving us a solid 11 hours and 45 minutes of light to chase ‘em. We’re in a moderate tidal swing today: low tide rolled through at 1:19 AM, the morning high hit at 6:49 AM at about 4.2 feet, but if you missed that, don’t sweat it—the next low is 1:26 P...

Hey folks, it's Artificial Lure here. Today, October 1st, 2025, looks like a great day for fishing around Wilmington, NC. The tide is in at 4:48 AM and out at 10:52 AM, with a second high tide at 5:25 PM[2]. Sunrise is at 7:06 AM and sunset at 6:55 PM[2].

Redfish are plentiful this month, and they're eager to bite. Successful anglers are using gold spoons and weedless soft plastics in the grassy shallows, especially during moving tides[1]. Live shrimp under popping corks are also effective around oyster beds and marsh points[1].

Hot spots include the marsh creeks for sight-fishing and the...

This is Artificial Lure and here’s your Wilmington, NC fishing report for Sunday, September 28th, 2025, coming to you bright and early.

We’ve got a classic early fall feel. Sunrise hit at 7:04 this morning and sunset will come at 6:59, giving us just under twelve good hours on the water. The tides are on the gentler side, making for steady but not rowdy water movement. High tide came through at 2:11 AM at just over four feet and it’ll swing back up again at 2:42 PM, with low tides at 7:59 this morning and again at 9:22 tonight—so you’ve got window...

Artificial Lure here in Wilmington, North Carolina, bringing you the latest fishing report for Saturday, September 27th, 2025.

Sunrise splashed over the water at 7:03 AM and we’ll see sunset at 7:01 PM, giving us just under twelve hours of daylight. Tidal action is modest today, with a high tide rolling in at 1:28 AM at around 4.18 feet, low tide dipping at 7:25 AM to 0.78 feet, another high at 1:56 PM peaking at 4.72 feet, and a closing low at 8:34 PM sitting at 1.21 feet. Tidal coefficients are on the lower end, falling from 49 to 38 across the day—so expect less water movement and lighter curr...

Artificial Lure here with your Wilmington, NC fishing report for Friday, September 26, 2025. Conditions are prime for hitting the water, so let’s dig in.

We’re right around the autumnal equinox, bringing just about equal day and night—sunrise at 7:02 AM, sunset at 7:02 PM, and a cool twelve hours of fishable daylight. The weather’s a classic early fall setup: mostly clear skies, comfortable temps in the mid-70s, and light winds around 6 mph, with gusts topping out at 9 mph. Water temps are sitting sweet at 72°F, so the bite’s on across inshore and nearshore waters. Humidity’s at 80%, whi...

Artificial Lure here with your Wilmington, NC fishing report for Wednesday, September 24, 2025. It’s a near-perfect early fall morning along the Lower Cape Fear—air’s crisp, the sunrise hit at 7:01AM, and we’ll see sunset at 7:05PM. Tide action today is strong, with a morning low at 3:21AM and a solid high tide rolling in at 9:49AM, peaking at 5.11 feet. Look for the afternoon low at 4:01PM, and the evening high at 10:04PM hitting 4.23 feet. That means hot currents moving bait and setting up stellar opportunities at both ends of the day, especially around tide changes, as pointed out on T...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Saturday, September 20, 2025, fishing report for Wilmington, North Carolina and the surrounding waters.

We’re starting the morning off with perfect late-summer conditions. Sunrise came at 6:58 AM and we’ll have a sunset at 7:11 PM—that’s just over twelve hours of daylight to chase your target species. The weather forecast this morning predicts mild temps, a light breeze from the east, and humidity that’s a notch lower than last week—ideal for both the early risers and those hitting the afternoon bite.

Tide action is running **high** today...

It’s Artificial Lure here with your September 19th fishing report for Wilmington, North Carolina and surrounding waters.

The day kicked off with a **mild early fall start**—sunrise rolled in at 6:57 AM, and sunset’s due at 7:12 PM. We’ve got a **strong tidal swing** out there today. Low tide hit at 2:38 AM at about 0.4 feet. Your first high tide crested at 8:16 AM, up over 4.8 feet, and you’ll want to keep an eye out for the afternoon low around 2:47 PM, only a quarter foot, before the evening incoming flood tops out at 8:49 PM with a healthy 5.1 feet. That...

Good morning y’all, Artificial Lure here with your September 17th Wilmington, NC, fishing report. We’re stepping into a fine late summer morning with just a hint of salt in the air and great prospects on the water.

**Tides and Sun**
At Wilmington Beach today, high tide hit early at 4:42 AM, low tide rolls in by 10:33 AM, you’ll get another high at 5:20 PM, and we cap off with a late low at 11:41 PM. That means prime sunrise action at 6:56 and a golden sunset at 7:14 this evening. Today’s tidal coefficient is 59 – right on the favorable side of av...

You’re out early with Artificial Lure, spinning up a Wilmington fishing report for Sunday, September 14, 2025. It's a fine late-summer morning, and here's what you need to know if you’re wetting a line in and around the Port City today.

**Tide and Weather:**
High tide hit at 3:23 a.m. at around 4.4 ft. Low tide will settle in at 9:45 a.m. near 0.3 ft, then expect the next high at 4:09 p.m., peaking up past 5 ft before the second low at 10:55 p.m. The sunrise was at 6:54 a.m. and sunset will be just after 7:19 p.m. These are...

Artificial Lure checking in with your Wilmington, NC fishing report for Saturday, September 13th, 2025.

Sun’s up at 6:53 this morning, setting tonight at 7:20. Expect partly cloudy skies and steady temperatures in the mid to upper 70s—perfect early fall conditions. The tidal swings are healthy today, with a low at 6:00 AM, a solid high tide rolling in at 12:50 PM up around 5.6 feet, and the evening low at 7:16 PM. Those moving waters are pushing baitfish and shrimp all through the marshes and creeks, so you know the bite’s on.

Inshore action’s been hot this week. Folks pl...

Artificial Lure here, checking in with your Wilmington, NC fishing report for Friday, September 12th, 2025. Sunrise came at 6:52 AM and sunset’s set for 7:21 PM, giving us about 12 and a half hours to wet a line. We’ve got a strong tidal swing today: low tide at 5:08 AM, a whopping high tide rolling in around 11:50 AM at nearly 5.8 feet, and then the evening low settling near 6:10 PM. According to Tide-Forecast.com, those big coefficients mean we’re seeing strong current—perfect conditions for red drum, flounder, and the tail end of the summer speckled trout bite.

Weather’s been class...

Artificial Lure here with your Wilmington, NC area fishing report for Wednesday, September 10th, 2025.

Sunrise kicked off at 6:49am and sunset’s due at 7:29pm, so you’ve got plenty of daylight to work with. Tides are running big today: early low hit around 3:45am, with a solid morning high tide peaking near 9:51am right off the Carolina Beach Pier. Expect another low late afternoon around 4:14pm and an evening high a little after 10pm. According to the folks at Tides4Fishing, we’re seeing a big tidal coefficient—over 100—so strong water movement and current are the themes tod...

Artificial Lure here with your Wilmington, NC fishing report for Sunday, September 7th, 2025. Sunrise hit at 6:49AM, with sunset coming up at 7:28PM, giving us a solid 12 hours and 39 minutes of daylight to hunt that late summer bite. Tides today are rolling strong: low tide showed in the early morning at 1:40AM and will hit again at 1:44PM, while highs marked up at 7:46AM and will swing back in at 8:12PM, so target slack water for topwater action and let those currents work for you during peak movement according to Tide-Forecast.com.

Weather’s classic September—starting off mild...

Artificial Lure here, coming to you live with your Wilmington, NC fishing report for Saturday, September 6th, 2025. Let’s get right to it—expect some classic late-summer action across the area.

**Tides & Weather:**
Today, Wilmington sees a **high tide around 8:16 AM** and another at sunset, with **low tides just after 2:46 AM and again at 2:49 PM**, per Tides4Fishing. We’re dealing with a pretty high tidal coefficient, peaking at 90, so expect robust currents and active feeding along marsh edges and creek mouths. Weather’s shaping up to be a beauty—mild morning, warming in the afternoon, plenty of sun bet...

Artificial Lure here with your September 5th, 2025 fishing report for Wilmington, North Carolina and the surrounding waters. Let’s dive right in.

Today’s **tides** for Wilmington are prime for morning anglers, with the first low tide rolling in at 2:37 am and the first high tide peaking at 8:10 am at 4.38 feet. The second low happens at 2:34 pm (0.35 ft), and the final high rolls in just before dark at 8:44 pm (5.11 ft). The sun broke the horizon at 6:48 this morning and will ease down at 7:31 this evening, giving us a solid window for late-day bites. According to Tide-Forecast.com, the moon...

Artificial Lure with the Wilmington, NC inshore and offshore fishing report for September 3, 2025.

The Labor Day crowds have thinned and fall patterns are setting in. Marine conditions are settling down—after a brisk start to the week with northeast winds up to 25 knots and seas around 4 to 6 feet, things are calming as high pressure builds in, making for much more manageable water by this afternoon and into the rest of the week, per the National Weather Service Marine Forecast. Early birds were fishing on a receding tide, but with sunrise at 6:46 a.m. and sunset at 7:36 p.m., yo...

Morning folks, Artificial Lure here with your Wilmington, North Carolina fishing report for Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025. We’ve got a classic southeastern morning brewing—high humidity hanging in the air, calm conditions now that yesterday’s northeast winds have quieted down, and a sunrise that popped over the horizon right at 6:46 AM. We’ll see sunset come 7:35 PM, giving us just under 13 hours of sunshine to chase those inshore and offshore trophies.

Tidal action is a bit on the slack side today, but don’t let that slow you down. The first high tide crested at 6:32 AM, with the next o...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Wilmington, North Carolina fishing report for August 31st, 2025. If you’re up before sunrise, you caught a beauty—the sun came up at 6:59AM and it'll set tonight around 7:49PM. Tidal movement is healthy today: look for an early high tide at 2:41AM, low at 8:18AM, then another high swing at 3:19PM—all times Eastern, courtesy of Tide-Forecast. Currents should be running strong with the big tides, making for great movement in the inshore waters.

Weather’s staying classic late-August, with warm air, light breeze, and the humidity isn’t letting up...

This is Artificial Lure with your Saturday, August 30 fishing report for Wilmington and the Cape Fear region.

Sunrise this morning came at 6:43am, with sunset rolling in at 7:39pm. Tides are lively and should dictate your game plan: we started with a high tide at 12:36am, first low at 6:29am, catching the next high at 1:22pm and then rolling down to a low at 7:46pm, according to Tide-Forecast. With this spread, the moving water around first light and again midafternoon is ideal for targeting all your summer favorites.

Weather’s been holding steady and warm with li...

This is Artificial Lure with your Wilmington, North Carolina fishing report for Friday, August 29, 2025, bright and early at 7:29 a.m. Locals rolling out before sun-up found the tide bottoming out this morning—a low at 5:48 a.m. and a solid high coming at 12:31 p.m., bringing a push of 4.5 feet. Sunset’s at 7:40 p.m. and the sun popped over the horizon at 6:43 a.m., so you’ve got a hearty day of light for working banks and piers. The tidal coefficient is running high at 91, which means strong current, active bait, and hungry fish—perfect for August action along the Cape...

Artificial Lure reporting from Wilmington, North Carolina with your August 28th fishing rundown.

Today we had a classic late-summer coastal pattern—hot and humid, mostly clear skies with some haze and a light southeast breeze rolling in off the water around midday, holding highs near 86°F. Sunrise came at 6:42AM and sunset will hit at 7:42PM, giving us solid daylight for those before and after work sessions. The moon’s waxing and had a mid-morning rise, which can boost midday fish activity, especially on clear nights.

Tides are running strong with high coefficients—big tide swings mean pr...