Wilmington Fishing Forecast: Redfish, Mackerel, and More on a Promising December Day

For December 28, 2024, the fishing scene in Wilmington, NC, is looking promising after a tumultuous December. ### Tidal Report Today, the tidal conditions are as follows: the first low tide is at 1:32 AM with a height of 0.05 meters (0.18 ft), followed by a high tide at 7:44 AM with a height of 1.33 meters (4.36 ft). The second low tide will be at 2:24 PM with a height of 0.1 meters (0.33 ft), and the final high tide of the day will be at 7:54 PM with a height of 1.13 meters (3.71 ft)[2]. ### Weather and Daylight Sunrise today is at 7:16 AM, and sunset will be at 5:10 PM. This gives us a good window for both morning and evening fishing trips. ### Fish Activity The cooler weather has been favorable for redfish, which are biting well. Additionally, there have been reports of plenty of Spanish mackerel, particularly when casting to feeding surface fish or trolling Clark spoons[5]. ### Catch Reports Yesterday saw a good catch of redfish and Spanish mackerel. Anglers reported success in areas like Masonboro Inlet and the fishing piers at Carolina Beach. Speckled trout and flounder were also caught in these waters[3][5]. ### Best Lures and Bait For redfish, using live or artificial shrimp and mullet has been effective. For Spanish mackerel, Clark spoons and other shiny, fast-moving lures are recommended. For speckled trout and flounder, soft plastics and live bait such as minnows and shrimp are good choices. ### Hot Spots Masonboro Inlet is a top spot, known for its diverse fish species including flounder, bluefish, red drum, and speckled trout. The fishing pier at the North End of Carolina Beach is another hot spot, offering easy access and a variety of fish species[3]. Overall, with the right tides, weather, and bait, today should be a great day for fishing in Wilmington, NC. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.