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Archived report. Published April 6, 2026 and superseded by a newer report.
SaltwaterNorth Carolina · Wrightsville Beach· April 6, 2026Active bite

Flounder Flatties Showing Up Inshore

Flounder are moving into the inshore creeks and ICW around Wrightsville. Mud minnows and Gulp! baits dragged on jig heads catching keeper-sized flatties.

CURRENT CONDITIONS
66°F
Water temp · 7-day
Full Moon
Moon phase
Outgoing tide draining bait through cuts
Tide / flow
Sunny, light SE breeze, 74°F
Weather

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What's biting

Active
Flounder
Mud minnows on jig heads
Active
Speckled Trout
Topwater in the creeks
Active
Red Drum
Cut shrimp in the ICW

What's next

Inshore fishing is heating up across the board. Flounder will stack up on the outgoing tide at creek mouths and ICW drops. Topwater trout bite early before the boat traffic starts.

Context

North Carolina adjusted flounder regulations last year — check current size and bag limits.

Synthesized from real-time NOAA buoy data, USGS stream gauges, and current reports across regional fishing blogs, captain updates, and angler forums. Check local regulations before keeping fish. Never trust a single source for a trip decision.

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