Wrightsville Beach December 5, 2005
Tex, at Tex’s Tackle, reports speckled trout fishing is still good. They have been hitting well in the surf, waterway, and inlets. Most of the bigger fish are coming from the inlets and surf. Try mirrolures in mullet colors and Berkley Gulp in pumpkinseed, white, and natural colors.
Some flounder are still around, along with black and red drum.
Off the beach there are sea bass to be caught, as well as king mackerel and grouper (if the seas allow).
Gulf stream has been quiet, but there should be some wahoo waiting.
Russell, at Tidal Market II, reports good speckled trout fishing in the Wrightsville Beach area when the wind lets up enough to go. The surf, jetties, and waterway have all been good places to work. Redfish are still active in the creeks, around docks, and in the surf.
Not much going on offshore other than the grouper bite. Wahoo should be in the stream if seas calm down.
Lewis, at Bug-Em Bait Co., reports water temperatures hanging around in the 60’s, so the fishing is still consistent if the weather cooperates. Inside there are red drum in the 15-25″ range on the flats and around docks, while the speckled trout have been along the jetties, bridges, and in the creeks.
Most of the specks are running small (around 10-14″), but a few schools of 2-4 lb. fish are around. There are also a few reports of flounder hanging around in the creeks.
Offshore, there’s not much going on until about 20 miles out where you can find grouper, sea bass, and king mackerel.
Gulf stream action (when anyone is able to go) has been mostly wahoo with a few sailfish and the occasional tuna or dolphin.
Rick, at Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier, reports that the speckled trout have arrived. Some 1 to 1.5 lb. fish are being caught on grubs and Gotcha plugs. A few reds are also running. Most of them are coming at night, and they’re measuring well over the slot.
Blues were biting pretty well before Thanksgiving on Gotcha plugs. Black drum and flounder have made the occasional appearance as well.
