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

First off, the sunrise was at 6:53 am, and sunset will be at 5:03 pm, giving you about 10 hours of daylight. The tidal coefficient is relatively high today, with a coefficient of 45, indicating significant tidal movements and currents. The high tides are at 10:38 am and 4:32 pm, while the low tides are at 4:13 am and 11:15 pm[2].

Weather-wise, cooler temperatures are setting in, which is great news for fishing. The redfish are biting well, especially in the bays and backwater creeks. You can also expect a good catch of flounder and Spanish mackerel. Sight-fishing for redfish has been successful when the weather permits, and speckled trout fishing is also as good as it gets[3][4].

For inshore fishing, focus on areas like the bays and backwater creeks around Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach. The amberjack bite has been strong off the coast, particularly around wrecks and artificial reefs. For these, live bait presentations and vertical jigging are your best bets[1].

For redfish and speckled trout, use lures like spoons and jigs, or go with live bait such as shrimp or mullet. For Spanish mackerel, trolling with Clark spoons can be very effective[3][4].

Hot spots include the waters around Masonboro Island and the inshore areas near Wrightsville Beach. These spots have been producing consistent catches of redfish, flounder, and Spanish mackerel.

Overall, it's shaping up to be a great day for fishing in Wilmington, so make sure to take advantage of the favorable conditions and tidal movements.