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"Winter Fishing Forecast: Trout, Drum, and Offshore Action in Wilmington, NC"

22 dic 2024 · 2 min. 22 sec.
"Winter Fishing Forecast: Trout, Drum, and Offshore Action in Wilmington, NC"
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For December 22, 2024, in Wilmington, NC, the fishing scene is looking promising, especially with the cooler winter temperatures setting in. First off, let's look at the tides. Today, you...

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For December 22, 2024, in Wilmington, NC, the fishing scene is looking promising, especially with the cooler winter temperatures setting in.

First off, let's look at the tides. Today, you can expect a high tide at 2:41 AM and 2:58 PM, with low tides at 8:59 AM and 9:35 PM. The tidal heights are moderate, with highs around 3.75 to 3.9 feet and lows around 0.17 to 0.43 feet[2][5].

Sunrise is at 7:14 AM, and sunset will be at 5:06 PM, giving you a good window for both morning and afternoon fishing trips.

In terms of fish activity, speckled trout are really picking up, especially in the mainland creeks and around the inlet areas. Anglers are having success with artificials like Vudu shrimp, D.O.A. shrimp, and hard suspending baits. Live shrimp under a slip cork in the 4-6 foot range is also a reliable method[1].

In the surf, you can catch larger Virginia mullet and a few pompano, although the pompano are expected to move out soon. Sand fleas, shrimp, or Fishbites are good baits for these species. Red drum and black drum are also active, particularly around docks in the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), where fresh cut bait or shrimp are working well[1].

Offshore, bottom fishing is yielding good results with vermilion snapper, black sea bass, and some keeper grouper species. King mackerel are abundant in the 25-mile range, and there have been early sightings of bluefin tuna out deeper[1].

For hot spots, consider the jetty walls where you can find speckled trout and sheepshead, with live fiddler or mud crabs being the best baits for sheepshead. The mainland creeks, especially around structure like docks or oyster beds, are great for targeting black drum and red drum[1].

Overall, it's a great time to get out on the water in Wilmington, with a variety of species available and favorable tidal conditions. Just make sure to dress warmly, as winter weather is setting in.
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