Gulf Stream bottom fishing late July 202

July 29, 2025 Wilmington 5 photos

Trip Summary

Over the past ten days, our Gulf Stream trips have been nothing short of spectacular! We’ve encountered a fantastic variety of fish, with groupers leading the charge. One of our most exciting moments was bringing a 40-pound gag grouper right up to the boat, although we had to release it due to the season closure. We also landed a beautiful 33-pound black grouper, and the scamp groupers have been abundant as well. In total, we caught twelve groupers across two trips. Snapper fishing has also been excellent, with over twenty snappers each trip, and we land anoit 500-600 poinds of amberjacks, most get thrown back. We haven’t done much trolling recently, nut we know that the wahoo are out there, especially around the 120-foot depth range, so there’s always excitement on the horizon. If you are seatching for a once in a lifetime epic trip, book the gulf stream with me and ill put you one em!
Gabriel Chandler
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
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Wilmington NC fishing report
Wilmington NC fishing report
June 10, 2026
Fishing has been excellent across all fronts as we move deeper into summer. Nearshore Fishing The Spanish mackerel bite remains one of the most consistent options right now, with plenty of fish being caught along the beaches, inlets, and nearshore structures. King mackerel are showing up in good numbers as well, and anglers are finding opportunities to target flounder, Black Sea bass, and a variety of shark species. Shark fishing has been especially productive, providing steady action and plenty of excitement for anglers of all ages. Offshore Fishing Offshore trips continue to produce quality catches. King mackerel are feeding aggressively, while keeper Black Sea bass and vermilion snapper are providing excellent bottom fishing opportunities. Amberjack action has also been strong, with larger fish becoming more common as water temperatures continue to rise. Gulf Stream Fishing The Gulf Stream bite is absolutely on fire. Snapper and grouper fishing has been outstanding, with anglers regularly returning to the dock with impressive catches. Wahoo and mahi-mahi continue to be reliable targets, providing consistent action and opportunities at trophy-class fish. If you’re looking for the best chance at filling the cooler and bending rods all day, now is an excellent time to make a Gulf Stream run. With warm water, active fish, and multiple species biting throughout the region, this is one of the best times of the year to get on the water. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly nearshore trip, offshore bottom fishing, or a full Gulf Stream adventure, the fishing has been delivering.
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