Wilmington Fishing Report March 11, 2025: Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, and King Mackerel Bites Heating Up

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Wilmington fishing report for March 11, 2025. Let me tell you, the fishing's been heating up lately despite the cooler weather we've been having. First things first, let's talk tides. We've got a low tide at 2:23 AM and a high tide at 8:31 AM. The next low tide hits at 3:02 PM, followed by another high at 8:44 PM. Water's moving, so keep that in mind when you're planning your day. Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with temps in the mid-60s. Winds are coming from the southwest at about 10-15 mph, so it might be a bit choppy out there. Sunrise is at 7:27 AM, and we'll see the sun dip below the horizon at 7:16 PM. Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Folks have been having a lot of luck with speckled trout lately. They're biting well on MirrOlures, especially the 17MR and 22MR series. If you're more of a live bait person, smaller finger mullet and mud minnows have been working great too. Redfish have been schooling up on the flats and around oyster bars. For these guys, I'd recommend trying out some scented soft plastics like Berkley Gulp shrimp or the Dragon Tail grubs. Rig 'em on a jighead and you'll be in business. We've also been seeing some nice flounder action, particularly around structure in the Cape Fear River. Bucktails tipped with live mud minnows or strips of mullet have been the ticket. For you offshore folks, the king mackerel bite has been picking up. Slow-trolling live menhaden or blue runners has been producing some nice catches. As for hot spots, I'd suggest trying around Masonboro Inlet or the rocks at Fort Fisher. The jetties have been holding some nice fish lately. If you're looking to stay inshore, the creeks around Figure Eight Island have been producing well. Remember, folks, the striped bass fishery in the Cape Fear is catch-and-release only, so if you hook into one of those beauties, make sure to handle 'em with care and get 'em back in the water quick. That's all I've got for you today, anglers. Get out there, stay safe, and tight lines! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.