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Fishing in Wilmington, NC

North Carolina, United States

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Atlantic croaker

Brunswick River

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Atlantic croaker

Brunswick River

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Atlantic croaker

Brunswick River

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King George whiting

Pender County Coast

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Pumpkinseed

Lake Sutton

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Bluegill

Burnt Mill Creek

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Pumpkinseed

Lake Sutton

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Atlantic croaker

Eastern Channel

8 in · 3 oz

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Whiting

Brunswick County Coast

15 in · 1 lb

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Atlantic croaker

Brunswick County Coast

10 in · 1 lb

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About Wilmington fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Wilmington, North Carolina. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 4,731 catches for Largemouth bass, 1,662 catches for Red drum, and 1,453 catches for Summer flounder.

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FAQ about Wilmington fishing

Anglers in Wilmington, NC recommend these top fishing spots: New Hanover County Coast, Lake Sutton, Greenfield Lake, Snow's Cut, and Burnt Mill Creek.
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