Alright, let’s talk about fishin’ at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. I ain’t no fancy fisherman, just tellin’ ya what I know and what I’ve heard from folks who do a whole heap of fishin’ ’round here.
Fishin’ Spots and What You Might Catch
First off, there’s them inshore waters. That’s the sounds and creeks and marshes, ya know? Lots of redfish in them parts. Big ol’ black drum too. And flounder, oh my, them flounder are tasty! Folks catch a bunch of other kinds too, but those are the ones I hear about most.
Then ya got the jetty. Big rocks stickin’ out in the water. If you hit it on the right day, when the bait fish are all bunched up ’round them rocks, you can catch a mess of fish. I heard some fella talking about “Elias Extreme Shad”, reckon that’s some kinda bait. He said it works good.
- Inshore: Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder
- Jetty: Whatever bites, they say! But mostly whatever bait fish are around bring in the bigger fish.
- Nearshore: Cobia and Spanish Mackerel, Blue Fish
- Backwater: Good fishin’ all year round, same as inshore.
Now, if you go a little further out, that’s what they call nearshore, right? The guides, them fellas who take folks fishin’ for money, they say the cobia and Spanish mackerel are bitin’ good. And when the weather cools down a bit, them redfish really start to go crazy. You can even catch them Spanish mackerel by castin’ a line when they’re feedin’ on top of the water, or by trollin’ with them Clark spoons, whatever those are. I just use worms mostly, myself.
Best Times to Go Fishin’
Now, when’s the best time to go? Well, that depends on what you’re lookin’ to catch. Flounder, speckled trout, and striped bass, they bite best in the fall, when it starts gettin’ a little nippy out. But you can catch whiting, redfish, bluefish, and black drum in the fall too. Seems like fall is a good time to fish, period. But honestly, folks catch fish year-round ’round here. The guides say the backwater and inshore fishin’ is good pretty much all the time. Water temperature? I heard someone say it’s ‘tween 67 and 75 degrees, but I don’t have one of them fancy thermometers myself. I just stick my hand in and if it ain’t too cold, it’s good enough for fishin’.
Some Extra Tips and Where to Find More Info
I ain’t got much in the way of fancy tips. Use bait, keep your hook sharp, and be patient. That’s what my pappy always told me. Oh, and check the weather before you go. Nothin’ worse than gettin’ caught in a storm out on the water.
Now, if you want more details, like them fancy weather reports or what kinda bait to use exactly, you gotta go look it up. There’s this thing called “Fishing Booker” on the internet, folks say it’s good for findin’ out what’s bitin’. They got pictures and everything. Me? I just go fishin’ when I can and hope for the best.
September seems to be a good time for fishin’ at Wrightsville Beach, from what I hear. They say the bite is “heating up” and it’s a good place for anyone to fish, whether you’re a beginner or you’ve been doin’ it your whole life.
So, that’s about all I know about fishin’ at Wrightsville Beach. It ain’t much, but it’s honest. Just get out there and give it a try. You might catch somethin’ good!
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