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Wilmington, NC Fishing Forecast

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Thursday, October 22 · America/New_York

Wrightsboro, NC · ZIP 28401 · NWS ILM forecast updated Oct 22, 8:26 AM

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Is it too windy to fish in Wilmington right now?

1:00 PM: wind 8 mph N, gusts 14 mph · Sunny

Shore
No — good breeze
Boat
No — good breeze
Kayak
No — good breeze
Fly fishing
No — good breeze

Right-now fishing score: 48 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1019 hPa, trend +0.2 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Wilmington fishing today

55/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature52–72°F
Wind up to8 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Pressure stable
  • Light breeze — good chop (8 mph)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (N) not scored
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)

Best times

  1. 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 52 out of 100 Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (8 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 59 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
  3. 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 53 out of 100 Pressure stable · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Wilmington fishing tomorrow

58/100
Marginal
Temperature44–71°F
Wind up to10 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
  • Pressure rising slowly (+0.9 hPa/3h)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • 🧭 North wind (N): post-front effect already counted in pressure/front, lore not applied again
  • Stable high pressure (1023 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower

Best times

  1. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 59 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
  2. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 64 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (8 mph)
  3. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 54 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (8 mph) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window

7-day fishing outlook for Wilmington

Today
55
Marginal
★★★★★
Tomorrow
58
Marginal
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
55
Marginal
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
59
Marginal
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
67
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
58
Marginal
★★★★★

Hunting conditions near Wilmington

Deer movement score today 74 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Pre-rut

  1. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 80 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Cooler than normal by ~5°F (est.) · Wind 6 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
  2. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 92 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Pressure rising after a front (+3.4 hPa from 24h low) — deer move after storms · Cooler than normal by ~5°F (est.)
  3. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 88 out of 100 Pressure rising after a front (+4.0 hPa from 24h low) — deer move after storms · Cooler than normal by ~5°F (est.) · Wind 8 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent

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Wilmington at a glance

Coordinates34.292, -77.972
Time zoneAmerica/New_York
NWS forecast office / gridILM 88,78
Grid elevation7 ft
Pressure dataNWS gridpoint forecast
Sunrise / sunset today7:24 AM / 6:30 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated
Solunar rating today1/5

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Scores are heuristics combining NWS forecast data with traditional solunar theory. They are not validated predictions of fish or deer behavior. Always check official forecasts, regulations and legal shooting hours.

North Carolina fishing regulations

Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Always check current North Carolina fishing regulations before you go.

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Frequently asked questions

Is today a good day to fish in Wilmington?

This forecast scores today 55/100 (“Marginal”) for Wilmington, based on the NWS ILM hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.

What is the best time to fish in Wilmington today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (52), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (59), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (53) local time (America/New_York).

Is it too windy to fish in Wilmington right now?

Current forecast wind is 8 mph with gusts to 14 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.

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