Wilmington NC Fishing Report - Daily

Wilmington NC Fishing Report - Daily

Get the latest updates on fishing conditions in Wilmington, North Carolina, with the 'Wilmington NC Daily Fishing Report.' 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/3zF8GXk

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October 17, 2025 4 mins
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 is...
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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 ...
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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 8:3...
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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 morning...
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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...
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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 pl...
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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 ...
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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 insh...
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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 h...
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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 ti...
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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’...
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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 cl...
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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 arou...
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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 ...
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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 th...
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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 afterno...
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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...
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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 lo...
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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 wate...
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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 coeff...
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