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Fresh Fishing Reports from New Hanover County
Fresh Fishing Reports from New Hanover County
What anglers said about fishing in New Hanover County
What anglers said about fishing in New Hanover County
If you are a family with young children, or if you don't want to be bothered with ocean waves, but want delicious fish, inland fishing is the way to go, and hit it early morning.
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If you are a family with young children, or if you don't want to be bothered with ocean waves, but want delicious fish, inland fishing is the way to go, and hit it early morning.
NC Inshore Fishing Charters
Just let the Captain know ahead of time if you have any questions and or requests. We had such a great experience. We did bring some cooling towels and snacks and drinks that helped with heat. Although we were lucky the breeze helped and having an air-conditioned cabin was great! We also took Bonine the day before and 1 hr prior to the charter. No one got seasick.
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Just let the Captain know ahead of time if you have any questions and or requests. We had such a great experience. We did bring some cooling towels and snacks and drinks that helped with heat. Although we were lucky the breeze helped and having an air-conditioned cabin was great! We also took Bonine the day before and 1 hr prior to the charter. No one got seasick.
Wet N Wild Sportfishing
Not a lot was biting according the various captains on the radio but we got pretty lucky.
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Not a lot was biting according the various captains on the radio but we got pretty lucky.
Southern Run Fishing Charters
Fishing is still good with a good captain however it is not the best time of the year to fish and does narrow the options down on what you can catch
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Fishing is still good with a good captain however it is not the best time of the year to fish and does narrow the options down on what you can catch
Leverdrag Charters
Variety of fish species available in the area this time of year. Boat and crew very flexible and knowledgeable adapting to these different species as the day goes on depending on the bite. We had success while other boats in the area had some struggles getting fish, would recommend and rebook myself in the future.
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Variety of fish species available in the area this time of year. Boat and crew very flexible and knowledgeable adapting to these different species as the day goes on depending on the bite. We had success while other boats in the area had some struggles getting fish, would recommend and rebook myself in the future.
Clearlyhooked Fishing Charters
Take motion sickness medicine a day before the trip and day of. You'll enjoy the trip a lot more.
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Take motion sickness medicine a day before the trip and day of. You'll enjoy the trip a lot more.
Musicman Charters Sportfishing
Be sure to book a AM trip. The timing is perfect, the breeze is refreshing, and by the time the charter is done, itโs perfect timing to grab lunch at a nearby restaurant.
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Be sure to book a AM trip. The timing is perfect, the breeze is refreshing, and by the time the charter is done, itโs perfect timing to grab lunch at a nearby restaurant.
Leverdrag Charters
Try the fish witch they are kind and funny and professional .we had far from perfect conditions and still enjoyed ourselves in five foot swells
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Try the fish witch they are kind and funny and professional .we had far from perfect conditions and still enjoyed ourselves in five foot swells
Fish Witch II Charters
Be prepared to miss more bites than you catch if itโs your first time out or youโre skills are rusty.
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Be prepared to miss more bites than you catch if itโs your first time out or youโre skills are rusty.
Carolina Charters
Do some research on the doโs and donโts ahead of time and ask questions of your captain if you have them. Donโt get disappointed if things start a little slow, it will pick up and the captains know how to find the fish. They of course canโt always get them to come up and get hooked.
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Do some research on the doโs and donโts ahead of time and ask questions of your captain if you have them. Donโt get disappointed if things start a little slow, it will pick up and the captains know how to find the fish. They of course canโt always get them to come up and get hooked.
Wet N Wild Sportfishing
Enjoy the experience, the inter coastal has so much to offer and itโs such a great way to look at Wilmington from a different perspective
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Enjoy the experience, the inter coastal has so much to offer and itโs such a great way to look at Wilmington from a different perspective
Simple Life Fishing Charters
It's just hit and miss with the weather, we got lucky on a day it only ended up being in the low 70's when the previous day and the day after were both in the 90's. The constant storms make it hard to time the "best" time to go out but the water is beautiful and has plenty of potential to be hot fishing.
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It's just hit and miss with the weather, we got lucky on a day it only ended up being in the low 70's when the previous day and the day after were both in the 90's. The constant storms make it hard to time the "best" time to go out but the water is beautiful and has plenty of potential to be hot fishing.
Captain Big Fish
Top notch crew in Carolina beach I wish I could fish with them every weekend in the summer
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Top notch crew in Carolina beach I wish I could fish with them every weekend in the summer
S. S. Fish Witch II Charters
If you are experienced you may want to opt for off shore as near shore is less active fishing than just reeling in your catch. For inexperienced fishermen near shore is a great introduction to ocean fishing and is super chill and relaxing. However more serious fisherman may find it to be not active or interactive. The weather is May is warm but not too hot yet, still would recommend a morning trip however.
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If you are experienced you may want to opt for off shore as near shore is less active fishing than just reeling in your catch. For inexperienced fishermen near shore is a great introduction to ocean fishing and is super chill and relaxing. However more serious fisherman may find it to be not active or interactive. The weather is May is warm but not too hot yet, still would recommend a morning trip however.
Captain Big Fish
Big Spanish mackerel just started to show up. Bonito are still in the area. Mahi and Blackfin Tuna are offshore. Blues are pushing bait close to beaches.
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Big Spanish mackerel just started to show up. Bonito are still in the area. Mahi and Blackfin Tuna are offshore. Blues are pushing bait close to beaches.
Clearlyhooked Fishing Charters
Wilmington is awesome place to fish we won't disappoint it's beautiful plenty of places to catch really good fish
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Wilmington is awesome place to fish we won't disappoint it's beautiful plenty of places to catch really good fish
Carolina Charters
Make sure you have a plan for what to do with all the fresh fish. We had 6 pounds of poke tuna that we couldnโt possibly eat!!
Shared with all the neighbors! Good times!
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Make sure you have a plan for what to do with all the fresh fish. We had 6 pounds of poke tuna that we couldnโt possibly eat!!
Shared with all the neighbors! Good times!
Captain Big Fish
Like any other fishing trip, RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH. Be flexible re weather and bite.
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Like any other fishing trip, RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH. Be flexible re weather and bite.
Hieronymus Fishing Charters
We had no prior experience and we had no idea what to expect. We showed up and the captain made us feel at ease immediately. We were a group of one adult and four teenagers, but never felt like it was not a safe situation. They were patient, gave great directions, and everyone had a great time! Boat was clean, easy to move about on, and very comfortable! Place that we launched from was easy to find and park at as well.
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We had no prior experience and we had no idea what to expect. We showed up and the captain made us feel at ease immediately. We were a group of one adult and four teenagers, but never felt like it was not a safe situation. They were patient, gave great directions, and everyone had a great time! Boat was clean, easy to move about on, and very comfortable! Place that we launched from was easy to find and park at as well.
Captain Big Fish
Donโt think thereโs a bad time to be at Carolina Beach (except maybe a hurricane but that might be debate able). We caught a boat load of fish, a wide variety, and the water wasnโt too rough for the kids.
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Donโt think thereโs a bad time to be at Carolina Beach (except maybe a hurricane but that might be debate able). We caught a boat load of fish, a wide variety, and the water wasnโt too rough for the kids.
Clearlyhooked Fishing Charters
