If you're planning to head out fishing in the Wilmington, North Carolina area today, here's what you can expect:

First off, the weather is looking decent, though it's still a bit windy, which is typical for this time of year. As of September 25, the sunrise was at about 6:58 AM, and the sunset will be around 7:04 PM. Tides are important, and today you're looking at a high tide around 10:30 AM and a low tide around 4:30 PM.

Fish activity has been pretty good lately. Yesterday, anglers were catching a variety of species. Nearshore waters around Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro Island were producing some nice catches. King Mackerel, Amberjacks, and even some Red Snapper were on the bite. There were also reports of catching Bull Redfish, particularly in areas where mullet are abundant, as the red drum are really active with the mullet presence in the inshore waters.

For lures, artificial lures like spoons and jigs worked well for the King Mackerel and Amberjacks. However, live and cut bait were the way to go for the Red Snapper and Bull Redfish. Mackerel themselves made excellent bait for larger predators.

If you're looking for hot spots, consider the nearshore waters around Wrightsville Beach, especially the areas near the inlets and jetties. Masonboro Island is another great spot, with its numerous reefs and wrecks that attract a wide variety of fish. For those willing to venture a bit further out, the ledges and wrecks about 20 miles offshore can yield some impressive catches, including Mahi Mahi and possibly even Sailfish.

Overall, it's a great time to be fishing in the Wilmington area, with the warm days, less boat traffic, and excellent fish activity making for a memorable day on the water.