Wrightsville Beach Fishing Report

Hi Folks,

Fishing has been good to excellent WHEN THE WIND HASN’T BLOWN. There have been few of those calm days, but hopefully that will change and we can get into a good rhythm.

Now here’s my report:

Inshore: Water temps have risen to around 70 and the spring weed is just about gone. Live baits are showing up. All this means it’s time for the reds and flounder to turn on and that is what is happening inshore right now. Best bait is live menhaden fished on a carolina rig.

Near Shore: Near shore fishing has been pretty much on fire when the wind is reasonable; We have had very good catches of spanish, bonito and even some spring kings. Most of the fish are being caught on planers and clarkspoons.

Offshore: The king mackerel bite continues to be strong in the 18-25 mile areas. Live bait, cigar minnows, ballyhoo…all are working well.

Gulfstream: When the boats have gotten out, I have received reports of good catches of wahoo and mahi, along with some blackfin tuna.

Upcoming: The first “In the Water” Rod-Man Fishing School is all set for the first weekend in June and we are looking forward to this big event. We will be doing it again next year, so if you missed out this year, contact me and I will get you on the list for next year. Speaking of June, it is one of our biggest fishing months with almost every specie active. Make plans early to join us for a fantastic fishing trip.

Until next time……

LET’S GO FISHING!!!

Capt. Rick Bennett

Rod-Man Charters

910-799-6120

Hi Folks,

Give us a little great weather and we can catch some fish! This past week has provided awesome near shore fishing for blues and spanish. Double digit catches of both were an every day affair. Unfortunately the bonito off Wrightsville Beach have not been so cooperative. Best baits have been jigs and Yozuri Deep Divers.

Now here’s my report:

Inshore: You all will be happy to know that the pinfish have shown up…ha! So we have to change baits to catch the black and red drum from fresh shrimp to cut bait and squid. Live bait will work well on the reds.

Near Shore: Blues and spanish RULE! Catch-em jigging, trolling clarkspoons, or trolling Deep Divers. Water is up to right at 67. Look for some spring kings before long and some cobia too.

Offshore: Kings are getting closer. 18 miles and moving in.

Gulfstream: Wahoo and blackfin tuna along with some mahi make up the stream bite.

Coming Up: It’s almost May and the flounder bite is just around the corner. Love to catch those big flatties.

Be sure to check out my page for new photos. Until next time…..

LET’S GO FISHING!!!

Capt. Rick Bennett

Rod-Man Charters

910-799-6120