Wrightsville & Carolina Beach Fishin

Fall fishing is in full swing here in Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach North Carolina, and the bite has been absolutely incredible! From nonstop nearshore action to some of the best offshore fishing of the year, October through December is a time you don’t want to miss! ? NEARSHORE (4–8 Hour Trips) The Spanish mackerel are still here in huge numbers, king mackerel are showing up, and we’ve been limiting out on some beautiful trout and catching BIG red drum on our recent trips! There’s plenty of bait moving along the coast, keeping the fish fired up and the rods bent. If you’re looking for a fun, action-packed half-day on the water, now is the time! ? OFFSHORE (8-10 Hour Trips) The offshore bite has been consistently producing! We’re finding quality grouper, big snapper, king mackerel, cobia, and massive schools of migrating baitfish. Fall brings some incredible opportunities to put serious fish in the cooler, and the action just keeps getting better! ? GULF STREAM (12–16 Hour Trips) This is where things get REALLY exciting! We’re consistently seeing wahoo, and the next two months — mid-October through mid-December — offer some of the absolute best Gulf Stream fishing of the entire year. We’re talking screaming reels, big wahoo, mahi-mahi, tuna, snapper, scamp grouper, and the chance to come home with an incredible catch. When the weather cooperates, this is PRIME TIME to head offshore! There’s a reason we love fall fishing in North Carolina. The bait is migrating, the fish are feeding aggressively, the temperatures are cooling down, and some of the year’s best fishing opportunities are happening RIGHT NOW. Whether you’re looking for a quick 4-hour nearshore adventure or an all-day Gulf Stream trip chasing trophy fish, we’d love to get you out there! Don’t let the best fishing season of the year pass you by! Book your trip with Catch and Cruise NC, and let’s make some unforgettable memories on the water! ??

Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach fishing report. Fishing has been hot both nearshore and offshore! Nearshore, there’s a ton of bait around with Spanish mackerel feeding hard. We’ve been putting fish in the boat trolling the schools and floating live bait. Offshore has been producing some serious fish, with big sharks, amberjack, grouper, snapper, triggerfish and more hitting the deck. Plenty of action right now—come get in on the bite!

The nearshore bite is strong right now, with Spanish mackerel providing some of the most consistent action around the jetties. Large schools of silversides are moving through, birds are actively working the bait, and the Spanish are feeding heavily. We’ve been finding fish by trolling around the jetties, then stopping to cast and jig once we locate a school. The second half of the outgoing tide has been especially productive, although we’re seeing fish throughout the day, including early mornings and afternoons. Mullet are also becoming very plentiful, bringing plenty of life into the inshore waters. Flounder are around in excellent numbers, and with North Carolina’s September 1–14 flounder season approaching, it’s a great time to plan a trip if you’re hoping to bring home a keeper. A little farther offshore, king mackerel are providing good trolling opportunities, particularly during the first few hours after sunrise. Bottom fishing remains productive throughout the day and becomes less dependent on the tide as we push farther offshore. Looking ahead, we’re approaching one of our favorite stretches of the fishing calendar. September and October bring changing water temperatures and increased fish movement, creating excellent opportunities both nearshore and offshore. Wahoo fishing should continue building into the fall, with September through November offering some of our best opportunities for offshore trolling. Current highlights: Spanish mackerel, flounder, king mackerel, bottom fish and plenty of bait — with the fall offshore season right around the corner.