Our Unforgettable Wilmington River Fishing Day—Where Reds, Sharks & Rays Made the Memory We boarded David’s sleek Calcutta catamaran at dawn, eyes bright but expectations low. What followed was a day of pure unpredictability and marine serendipity. The Redfish Rush Early casts turned into tight lines. Redfish hit fast—their fight matched only by the elation of reeling them in. We hit our two-fish limit faster than anticipated, and grins were mandatory. A Shark Interrupted Just when we thought we had the rhythm, a bonnethead shark slid under the bait. Catching it wasn’t scary—it was honoring nature’s diversity. We released it safely, hearts pounding. Stingray Surprise As we celebrated, a stingray drifted beside the boat and slapped the water's surface. It felt cinematic—honestly, comedic too. It showed us the river’s depth in tiny, flapping ways. Gear & Local Tips Best Time: Early summer for Redfish, Shark, and ray action. Location: Cruise near Wilmington’s inshore river...
