Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
Wilmington, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Wilmington, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide chart, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide chart.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Wilmington, North Carolina offers some of the most diverse fishing on the East Coast, with inshore, nearshore, and offshore opportunities minutes from the dock. From redfish and speckled trout in the Cape Fear River and ICW to tuna, mahi, and billfish offshore, anglers can target trophy saltwater species year-round in Wilmington’s fertile coastal waters. read more...

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 12:55 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    35%
  • Third Quarter Moon - 35% illuminated Third Quarter Moon
Next New Moon in ~5 days on 10th September
  • Distance to earth:
    363,315 km
    Proximity:
    99.5 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Wilmington
New Moon
Thu, 10 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    07:09 am - 09:09 am
  • minor Time:
    03:00 pm - 05:00 pm
  • major Time:
    07:29 pm - 09:29 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:59 pm - 01:59 am
All times are displayed in the America/New_York timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -4 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a Third Quarter Moon at 35% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Currently we have a major fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -5 hour and -3 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Sat, 5 Sep 19:55 • 39.746, -75.547

Tides Times for Fishing: Sat, 5 Sep

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is falling and the next low tide is in 7 hours and 19 minutes.
Tide Graph
02:08 am 07:14 am 01:59 pm 07:43 pm AM PM 5.87 ft 0.82 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
low 02:08 am 1.12 ft
high 07:14 am 4.89 ft
low 01:59 pm 0.82 ft
high 07:43 pm 5.87 ft
Tide Coefficient at 07:14 am is 91
Tide Coefficient at 07:43 pm is 126
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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Third Quarter Moon
low: , 1.12 ft
high: , 5.02 ft , Coeff: 96
low: , 0.75 ft
high: , 5.91 ft , Coeff: 127
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
low: , 1.12 ft
high: , 4.89 ft , Coeff: 91
low: , 0.82 ft
high: , 5.87 ft , Coeff: 126
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
low: , 0.98 ft
high: , 4.89 ft , Coeff: 91
low: , 0.75 ft
high: , 5.94 ft , Coeff: 128
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
low: , 0.79 ft
high: , 5.05 ft , Coeff: 97
low: , 0.62 ft
high: , 6.07 ft , Coeff: 133
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
low: , 0.49 ft
high: , 5.31 ft , Coeff: 106
low: , 0.39 ft
high: , 6.23 ft , Coeff: 138
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S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
low: , 0.23 ft
high: , 5.58 ft , Coeff: 115
low: , 0.23 ft
high: , 6.3 ft , Coeff: 141
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S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
low: , 0.07 ft
high: , 5.81 ft , Coeff: 123
low: , 0.13 ft
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S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
high: , 6.3 ft , Coeff: 141
low: , 0 ft
high: , 5.97 ft , Coeff: 129
low: , 0.13 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Wilmington

Wilmington, NC fishing revolves around a rich mix of inshore marshes, tidal creeks, beachfronts, nearshore reefs, and bluewater ledges. With the Cape Fear River, Intracoastal Waterway, and quick access to the Gulf Stream, anglers can chase everything from red drum and speckled trout to mahi, tuna, and billfish in a single season.

Seasonal patterns are key. Spring kicks off with red drum, speckled trout, and black drum feeding along marsh banks and oyster bars, while Spanish mackerel and bluefish stack just off Wrightsville and Carolina Beach. By summer, the inshore bite focuses on early morning and evening; redfish push shallow on flood tides and drop into deeper docks and channels at low tide. Nearshore, king mackerel, cobia, and amberjack gather on wrecks, hardbottom, and near shipping channel buoys. Offshore, warm water brings mahi, wahoo, and yellowfin and blackfin tuna along temperature breaks and weedlines.

Fall is prime time in Wilmington. Cooling water concentrates bait, and bull red drum school at inlets and nearshore bars; speckled trout load up in creeks, jetties, and rock piles. This is when soft plastics on jig heads and suspending twitch baits shine. Spanish and king mackerel feed aggressively on nearshore bait balls. Winter fishing centers on speckled trout and redfish in deeper holes, docks, and the Cape Fear River, where slow presentations with soft plastics or live bait are most effective.

Habitat-specific tactics drive consistent success. In the marshes and creeks around Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and the lower Cape Fear, target redfish and trout around oyster mounds, current seams, and small drains. A 1/8–1/4 oz jig head with a 3–4" paddle tail or shrimp imitation covers water efficiently; cast upcurrent and hop it back with short lifts. On calm mornings, topwater plugs over flooded grass and shell are deadly for both redfish and trout.

Along beaches and inlets, sight-cast to Spanish mackerel, bluefish, and false albacore crashing glass minnows and mullet. Small metal spoons, epoxy jigs, and narrow profile plugs retrieved fast and steady draw strikes. Around jetties and bridge pilings, sheepshead, black drum, and flounder hold tight to structure; present live shrimp, fiddler crabs, or mud minnows vertically with a sensitive rod to feel subtle bites.

Nearshore and offshore, focus on structure and bait marks. For king mackerel, slow-troll live menhaden or mullet on stinger rigs along nearshore wrecks, hardbottoms, and ledges in the 5–20 mile range. Vertical jigging and live bait on bottom rigs produce grouper, snapper, black sea bass, and triggerfish on deeper structure. When running to the Gulf Stream, watch temp breaks, rips, and weedlines; troll a spread of skirted ballyhoo, diving plugs, and small lures at varying depths for mahi, wahoo, tuna, and the occasional billfish.

Regardless of target species, Wilmington rewards anglers who read tides, follow bait, and match lure size to local forage. Light to medium spinning tackle is ideal inshore, stepping up to conventional gear offshore. Keep an eye on changing weather and sea conditions, and use quality charts or GPS maps to locate productive reefs and ledges that hold fish all year.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Wilmington area

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 1 main harbours in this area.

Newport Marsh - 5.60935938196km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Wilmington. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Brandywine Creek - 2.02333601401km , Fern Hook Marsh - 2.41480909864km , Alapocas Run - 2.73645341839km , Matson Run - 3.14709729035km , Cherry Island - 3.15034132189km , Cherry Island Marsh - 3.20123733678km , Turkey Run - 3.41177765705km , Little Mill Creek - 3.51129532865km , Shellpot Creek - 3.82421025678km , Coopers Island - 3.83937829753km , Holly Island - 4.18299246405km , Christina River - 4.45162386426km , Nemours Dam - 4.46380487967km , Husbands Run - 4.48004270508km , Willow Run - 4.75214700701km , Chestnut Run - 5.24272151293km , Newport Marsh - 5.60935938196km , Wilson Run - 6.15301469244km , Brandywine Creek Dam - 6.18154021524km , Bellevue Lake Dam - 6.20240919139km , Hanby Creek - 6.44295784242km , Stoney Creek - 6.5068314447km , Helms Cove - 6.54843406466km , Whooping John Creek - 6.60070319127km , Helms Cove - 6.65226196761km , Rocky Run - 7.44126168226km , Hyde Run - 7.45568792829km , Perkins Run - 7.89517838267km , Hurricane Run - 7.93685347805km , Edgar M Hoopes Dam - 8.16147371134km , Carney Run - 8.16207008088km , White Clay Creek - 8.39442954369km , Nonesuch Creek - 8.71433938284km , Travis Cove - 8.87011206064km , The Dyke - 8.95136990469km , Bread and Cheese Island - 9.03934521883km , Ramsey Run - 9.452790153km , Red Clay Creek - 9.49834869252km , Game Branch - 9.91890360205km , Mill Creek - 9.95824716963km

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