TheSweetDee

Heading to Figure Eight Island mid September for Mother in laws 70th birthday.


​​​​​​What's the scoop on fishing that time of year? Probably just surf fishing unless you all can convince me to drag the boat up from Florida.

Thanks in advance!

Esuomm1

Wilmington is an awesome boating area!

Drag the boat! You'll be sorry if you don't.

jaws12

Ever been up here? That area is nice for boating. Plenty of ICW and inlets to head East. Fishing normally ramps up in the fall, not sure what though

Fishorwife

Kings are closer to shore this time of year and always a good time to fish. Redfish bite is good and the Speck bite will start to pick up. I’m not sure if flounder season will be in at that time.

Figure 8 Island has a couple of boat launches for residents. If your family member is an owner they will know how to get your boat on the island and where you can park your trailer.

There is a marina on the water at Scott’s Hill to gas up. This is located about 2+ miles north of the island swing bridge on the waterway.

The inlet to use if offshore would be Masonboro at Wrightsville Beach. (You can gas at Wrightsville as well) Going out of Topsail inlet is doable but only if you know the area. Rich’s and Mason’s inlet on either end of the island are not marked and unless you know the area do not try to use. The water on both ends and behind the island are great for fishing. Inshore fishing around Scott’s Hill and Topsail is pretty good this time of year. The jetties at Masonboro are always a good spot.

Ice Cream Man

Surf will be holding Reds, Trout & Flounders.
False Albies off the beach.
Should be good fishing all around.
PM me when you get up here, I'll keep you updated...... ICM
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Hook Marine

As others have said, it's a great area to fish or just explore. I spend a lot of time on the backside of the Figure 8 area. Then again, tons of other folks do too.

TheSweetDee

Okay fine twist my arm!

TheSweetDee

I've been up there a dozen times and honestly never paid any attention to the area. Went to the beach a few times and that's about it.

TheSweetDee

Thank you for the detailed information. They are not owners on the island. They reside in Porters Neck Plantation and have rented a beach house.

If we bring the boat up I would want to find a slip somewhere near the beach house. Figure Eight Island Yacht Club is very close to the house but it's members only as far as I can tell.

What's the closest slip I can use?

TheSweetDee

Thank you! Will definitely take you up on a updated fishing report.

Corndog38

Ask the beach house owners if you as a tenant could rent a slip at the F8 marina. Or anywhere on a private dock nearby. Sometimes they know who to talk to.

TheSweetDee

Thank you. Will do.

james_F

Your family may have access to the Porters Neck Ramp on Bald Eagle Lane, not a lot of parking nor much ramp. Learned that one the hard way

Ice Cream Man

The ramp is a fine, need a key to enter. Parking is a pain, few parking spots & have to unhitch your trailer everytime.
Fig8 has a great ramp, you can't leave your truck & trailer there after launching . Needs to be moved to your rental.....ICM

yellerdog

Ask your landlord about the marina and if they are a member of the yacht club, most homeowners are, or call the homeowners association and just ask them what the process is if there is one. Don't call the yacht club, it really only deals with the dining aspect. There is a process for getting your guests access to the yacht club amenities but have never done it before.

TheSweetDee

Work got in the way and we didn't have time to bring the boat up. Going to be surf fishing unless anyone has any other suggestions.

What's biting on the beach? What to use for bait? Assume sand flea and shrimp?

Ice Cream Man

Check your PM....... ICM