Morning Fishing Report: Wilmington, NC - December 29th

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 from 4:24-6:24 AM (moon down) and 4:52-6:52 PM (moon up), with minors at moonrise noonish and moonset 'round 10 PM, says TidesChart.com. Average day overall, but time those tides right for the feedin' frenzy. Action's been steady lately—locals reportin' speckled trout, red drum, and black drum stackin' up in the estuaries, plus flounder startin' to school near inlets. Amounts? Good limits on reds up to 25 inches, trout in the 18-22 range, and a few keeper flounder mixed in from recent Surfline updates around Fort Fisher and Carolina Beach. Stripers showin' sporadic off the piers too. For lures, I'm lovin' **mirrordime paddle tails** in chartreuse or white for reds and specks—work 'em slow on the drop tide. Jigheads with 1/4 oz and **Gulp! shrimp** in new penny color are killin' flounder. Live bait? Fresh **mud minnows** or **finger mullet** on a fish-finder rig can't be beat for bottom dwellers—grab 'em from the local shops. Hot spots: Hit the **Cape Fear River mouth** on the outgoing tide for reds, or **Masonboro Inlet** jetties for trout—park easy and wade if you're bank-bound. Y'all stay safe out there, check regs, and tight lines! Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.