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×Keep your rods ready for Wilmington in New Hanover. The fishing forecast is currently 6.3. The most caught fishes here are the gray snapper, the swordfish, the snook fish and the red snapper. Come try the most famous fishing techniques like the big game fishing, trolling, dive fishing or gathering seafood by hand.
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The Gray Snapper
The Gray Snapper belongs to the Lutjanidae family. The gray snapper is one of the smallest snappers. It rarely exceeds 45 cm and almost always weighs less than 4 kg. The maximum size is 60 cm for 27 kg. It has a lifespan of 27 years. It breeds from April to November. It can be fished all year round. The gray snapper has a relatively slim body, a large mouth and a pointed snout. The anal fin is rounded and the pectoral fins short, without reaching the anal fin. Although the background color of this species may vary, particularly in juveniles, the body and fins of the gray snapper are generally grey to green with a reddish tinge. On the sides of the fish, there are rows of small reddish to orange spots. The median fins are darker than the even fins, often bordered with yellow or white, and the pectoral fins are colorless. The rear edge of the anal fin is rounded. There is no black spot on the side of the body. Young gray snappers have a clearly visible dark band from the snout through the eye and a less visible blue band on the cheek under the eye. They may also sometimes show a lateral pattern of thin pale bars on the body. The fins of juveniles are reddish orange with dark edges.
The Gray Snapper is a famous fish you can catch in Wilmington.The Swordfish
The Swordfish belongs to the Xiphiidae family. Swordfish reach a maximum size of 455 cm in total length and a maximum weight of 650 kg, although individuals caught generally measure 120 to 190 cm in length for 140 kg. Swordfish have a minimum lifespan of 9 years. They can spawn all year round. They can be caught all year round. Swordfish, are the only member of the Xiphiidae family and can be distinguished from other billfishes (family Billfish) by the shape of its extended "beak", which is in the form of a flattened oval cross-section. The bill is long compared to other sword fishes and adults lack teeth in the jaws. While the young have scales, they are lost when the fish reaches a length of about 1 m. Adults lack scales and teeth. The body is generally cylindrical. Two dorsal fins are present, although the second is quite small, separate from the first and very far back on the body. The first dorsal fin is high and rigid. Similarly, there are two anal fins, although the second is much smaller than the first. Pelvic fins are absent. The caudal fin is lunar, while the caudal peduncle has a pronounced keel on each side. The lateral line is also present in specimens up to 1 m long, but it is also missing in adulthood. Before adulthood, the morphology of swordfish changes considerably, as described below. The colour is blackish brown above, then moving to a lighter shade. The fins are brown or dark brown.
The Swordfish is a famous fish you can catch in Wilmington.The Snook fish
The Snook fish belongs to the Centropomidae family. Snook can measure between 0.14 and 140 cm long (average 50 cm) and weigh up to 23.3 kg. It can live up to 20 years. They spawn in June and July and from August to October. The fishing season is open in March and April and again from September to November. The snook fish has a slim body and a distinct lateral line. It has a high divided dorsal fins. The anal spines are relatively short. The snook fish has an inclined forehead with a large mouth and a protruding lower jaw. The adult snook fish can reach more than 120 cm in total length, which is larger than any other species in this family. The color of the common snake is golden yellow with a distinct black lateral line and pale yellow pelvic fins.
The Snook fish is a famous fish you can catch in Wilmington.The Red Snapper
The Red Snapper belongs to the Lutjanidae. The red snapper reaches an average length of 60 cm, a maximum length of 100 cm and can weigh up to 9 kg. The maximum age is estimated at 40-50 years. The spawning season depends on the location. It can be fished from October to December. This snapper has long pectoral fins and a truncated caudal fin. The first and second dorsal fins are continuous with a slight notch between the two and the anal fin narrows backwards. They have a large head with small red eyes and a somewhat pointed snout. The body and fins are pinkish red in color, turning white below. At a size of less than 35 cm, the northern red snapper has a dark spot on the upper sides below the anterior soft dorsal rays - similar to a number of other snappers. And although they are more similar to the black horned snapper (L. buccanella), the red snapper lacks the black spot characteristic of the snapper's pectoral fins. The juvenile red snapper may also have bluish stripes on the sides.
The Red Snapper is a famous fish you can catch in Wilmington.The Queen Snapper
The Queen Snapper belongs to the Lutjanidae family. It can measure up to 1-meter-long, however, it is rare to cross specimens larger than 60 centimeters. In general, juveniles weight between 5kg and 6kg, which are the most frequent catches. It has a lifespan of 8 years. It reproduces throughout the year. It can be fished all year round. Identifying the queen snapper is not difficult, since even other morwongs do not look like them. Sometimes, however, they can be more silvery than blue. They have yellow lines around the head, a long filament on the pectoral fin and blubbery lips make the snapper distinctly identifiable.
The Queen Snapper is a famous fish you can catch in Wilmington.Our fishing forecast of Wilmington indicates the best time to go fishing in this city.
Our fishing forecast of Wilmington indicates the best time to go fishing in this city.
Our fishing forecast of Wilmington indicates the best time to go fishing in this city.
