Striped Bass Hot in Cape Fear River - Saturday Morning Report

# Wilmington Fishing Report - Saturday Morning Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Saturday morning fishing report for the Cape Fear area. **Tides and Water Conditions** We've got excellent tidal movement today. High tide hit around 11:55 AM this morning at 4.6 feet, with low tide coming in at 6:43 AM at 0.2 feet. The water's been moving nicely—perfect for getting those fish actively feeding. Sunrise was 7:14 this morning, and we're looking at sunset around 7:23 PM, so you've got a solid 12 hours of daylight to work with. **What's Biting** According to recent reports from tackle shops around Wrightsville Beach and the Cape Fear River, striped bass have been the hot target. Anglers working the river have been pulling in scattered red drum as well. If you head toward Southport and Oak Island, black sea bass remain the primary offshore option when you can find a weather window. The solunar forecast shows moderate activity today—it's a decent day for getting out, though not a premium-rated day. You'll want to focus your efforts during peak feeding windows. **Gear and Baits** For striped bass in the river, live bait is your bread and butter. Light tackle fishing with artificial lures has been producing solid results too—work topwater early and switch to subsurface presentations as the sun climbs. Black sea bass anglers should focus on bottom fishing techniques with cut bait and jigging. **Hot Spots** Your best bets are the Cape Fear River around Wrightsville Beach and the sections upstream—striped bass are holding tight to structure there. If the offshore window opens up, head to your favorite nearshore lumps for black sea bass. Thanks for tuning in, and don't forget to subscribe for more weekly reports on what's working in our waters. 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.