Wrightsville & Carolina Beach Fishing Re

April 02, 2026 Wilmington 1 photo

Trip Summary

Spring fishing just hit a whole new level. Atlantic bonito are officially here and they’re blowing up right off the beach. We’re seeing fish busting on the surface consistently, and this is shaping up to be the peak 7–10 day window to get in on the action. This run comes fast and leaves just as quick—if you’ve been waiting, this is your shot. On top of that, big gray trout showing up consistently every trip, Black sea bass still stacked up in solid numbers. A full mix of nearshore action depending on where we set up Water temps are sitting around 61–62 degrees, which has everything fired up. It’s one of those rare windows where everything lines up at once—and it only happens a couple times a year. If you’re trying to get in on the Atlantic bonito bite or load the box with quality fish, now is the time to go. Reach out and lock in your trip while this bite is at its peak.
Gabriel Chandler
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
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Catch and Cruise NC welcomes you to the stunning waters of Wilmington. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Gabriel knows them forwards and back. There's no guarantee when you're fishing, but just some of the species you can catch ar...

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