Duck hunting from downtown Wilmington Ramp

Anyone have any suggestions about which way to go (up the river or towards snows cut?), and any areas that are closed to hunting from shore. I like to duck hunt but am new to the area. I've tried a spot just passed the bridge and towards Sutton lake but have only found a handful of hairy heads, which I don't want!!! Any help would be appreciated. I have a white 19' southern skimmer, so hunting out of the boat is last resort...