Wilmington Fishing Report: Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Offshore Action Heat Up for Spring 2025

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Wilmington fishing report for March 14, 2025. Let me tell you, the fishing's starting to heat up as we move into spring! First off, let's talk tides. We've got a high tide at 10:38 AM hitting 4.35 feet, and a low tide at 5:09 PM at -0.23 feet. The sun's rising at 7:23 AM and setting at 7:19 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines. Weather-wise, it's shaping up to be a beauty. We're looking at partly cloudy skies with temps in the mid-60s and light winds from the southeast. Perfect conditions to get out on the water! Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Folks have been having some luck with speckled trout lately, especially in the early mornings. They're hitting MirrOlure MR-17s and soft plastics like Berkley Gulp shrimp in pearl white or sugar spice glow. The redfish are starting to school up on the flats, and they're loving those Berkley Gulp Dragon Tails in scooby or sangria colors. Offshore, the wahoo and blackfin tuna bite has been solid. Boats running out to the Gulf Stream are coming back with coolers full. If you're staying closer to shore, the black sea bass fishing has been on fire in the 15-20 mile range. For you surf anglers, we're starting to see some sea mullet show up, with bluefish not far behind. Cut shrimp on a double-drop rig is your best bet there. As for hot spots, I'd recommend hitting up the ICW around Wrightsville Beach for those specks and reds. The jetties at Masonboro Inlet have been producing some nice black drum and sheepshead too. If you're looking to go offshore, the ledges around the Steeples have been holding good numbers of blackfin. Remember, folks, the fish are starting to move, so keep trying different spots if you're not having luck. Tight lines, y'all! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.