Wilmington Fishing Charters

If you really want to see what the waters off of Wrightsville Beach, NC have to offer, this is your ticket. On this trip, you'll go after a bunch of species, including heavyweights like Amberjack (known as "reef donkeys" for the stubborn fighting), Black Seabass, Triggerfish, and Snappers that like to hang out near the bottom, as well as classic topwater gamefish such as Cobia, False Albacore, Kingfish, and Spanish Mackerel. There's no better trip if you're looking for variety—if it swims, Captain Jason will help you hook it! You'll be spending the day aboard a fast, comfortable 26' Seahunt center console. This versatile boat is perfect for fishing the different conditions around Wrightsville Beach, including the rich offshore waters. On board, Captain Jason has a fishfinder, GPS, a live well, and snorkeling equipment if you want to take a plunge! He'll also provide everything you need for a perfect day on the water, including rods, reels, bait, and tackle. His goal is for everyone to have a blast and to catch a bunch of fish! Remember to bring proper clothing, a hat, and sunscreen. Read More

Head out with Captain Judson and get ready for an exciting day of fishing for Speckled Trout without going too far from the dock! While the southern coast of North Carolina is known for having great offshore fishing, the nearshore fishing is just as exciting. These inshores and nearshores are flush with shipwrecks and artificial reefs that are harder to find in the Northern areas of the coast. These areas are known to have plenty of Speckled Trout year-round. Wilmington is the most popular spot in this area and is home to various fishing tournaments throughout the year. It's safe to say the fishing here will make for a great trip! On this 4, 6, or 8-hour trip, Captain Judson will take you from Ogden to the shallow water flats, backwaters, and creeks of the Cape Fear River off the coast of North Carolina where you'll be going after Bluefish and Speckled Trout. You'll be using a couple of different methods to catch these eye-catching fish including light tackle, bottom fishing, and trolling. Captain Judson knows these waters like the back of his hand and is sure to get you where the fish are biting! You'll be fishing aboard a 17’ Maverick skiff boat with a capacity for 6 people. Equipped with a 125 HP Yamaha engine, this boat is maneuverable and will get you to even hard to reach spots in the inshore and nearshore areas. This vessel comes with a trolling motor, elevated casting platforms, a push-pole and a power-pole to let you get those perfect casts! Captain Judson will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and live bait. Cold waters and a cooler full of ice will be on board with enough room to store your own food and drinks. All you need to bring are sunglasses, sunscreen, and any snacks or drinks you might need. Even if the weather does not show rain, a rain jacket is recommended. Come aboard and Captain Judson will make sure you get some picture-worthy fish! Read More

Get ready to explore the inshore waters off of Sneads Ferry, NC with Captain Adrian! This trip is perfect for those looking to tackle the classic North Carolina inshore sportfish—Redfish, Spotted Trout, Black Drum, and Flounder—while taking in the beautiful scenery of the Pamlico Sound. This trip is a perfect opportunity to practice your cast and retrieve with a variety of different lures and bait. You'll be on light tackle, so prepare to fight these fish! You'll get to test out jigging, top-water retrieves, and some bottom fishing while you try Captain Adrian's best spots and "honey holes". You'll get off the dock aboard your guide's 18' Ranger bay boat—an ideal type of vessel for fishing everything from flats to estuaries to inshore structure. She's powered by a 150 HP Mercury engine, so you'll be on the fish in no time at all. Captain Adrian will come prepared with everything you need for a great day, including rods, reels, bait, and tackle. He's an expert in these waters and will do everything he can to get you hooked up on a personal best! Bring along proper clothing, sunscreen, and a pair of polarized sunglasses to maximize your time on the water. Read More

Hop on board with Captain Judson and get ready to hunt the predators of the ocean in this exciting fishing adventure! Sand Tigers are found off the coast of North Carolina all year long and can grow up to 12 feet, so be ready to do some serious reeling! These beasts come out of the womb already 4 feet long and like to linger around wrecks and live-bottom habitats. Sporting small fins, pointed snouts and jagged teeth, Sand Tiger Sharks have menacing looks but are usually docile around humans, so no need to be intimidated! On this 4, 6, or 8-hour trip, Captain Judson will take you from Ogden to the nearshore waters off the coast of North Carolina where you'll be going after monstrous Tiger Sharks. You'll be using a couple of different methods to catch these big fish including light tackle, bottom fishing, and trolling. Whichever method, Captain Judson knows the waters and will get you properly set up for some bites! You'll be fishing aboard a 17’ Maverick skiff boat with a capacity for 6 people. Equipped with a 125 HP Yamaha engine, this boat is maneuverable and will get you to even hard to reach spots in the inshore and nearshore areas. This vessel comes with a trolling motor, elevated casting platforms, a push-pole and a power-pole to let you get those perfect casts! Captain Judson will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and live bait. Cold waters and a cooler full of ice will be on board with enough room to store your own food and drinks. All you need to bring are sunglasses, sunscreen, and any snacks or drinks you might need. Even if the weather does not show rain, a rain jacket is recommended. Come aboard and Captain Judson will make sure you get some picture-worthy fish! Read More

On this trip, head out with Captain Devin and take a crack at the wide variety of inshore species that Carolina Beach has to offer! You can try your hand at hooking many different fish, including Bluefish, Grouper, Redfish, Spotted Trout, Weakfish, Black Seabass, and Mackerel—among many others! You'll chase these fish with different techniques, from trolling to jigging to bottomfishing. Captain Devin will point you in the right direction, tackle-wise, and do everything he can to help you reel in a personal best. He also knows how to put you on the fish fast, so with some luck you'll be hooking up almost as soon as you leave the dock. Everything you need for a successful day is included: rods, reels, bait, tackle, and most importantly, your Captain's expertise. On the morning of the trip, you'll head out in his custom 26 Barker bay boat, powered by a 400HP Mercury Verado engine. With an impressive top speed of 60 knots, you'll be at the best fishing grounds and secret hot spots before you even know it. The boat is perfect for fishing these inshore and nearshore waters, and includes all the necessary safety gear and navigation electronics needed for a productive trip, as well as a wireless trolling motor for when you need to sneak up on your catch. All you need to bring is a smile, proper clothing, a hat, and sunscreen—Captain Devin will do the rest! Read More

Get the kids hooked on fishing with this special inshore trip, guided by Captain Jason—a highly experienced angler who'll love to show them the ropes! You'll check out a range of inshore spots, looking for Redfish, Speckled Seatrout, Sheepshead, and anything else that will take the bait. Let Captain Jason direct you to his best areas and "honey holes" for these fun and exciting inshore species, but be prepared to have the kids begging you to take them out again as soon as you're back on the dock! On the morning of the trip, you'll head out aboard his 26' Seahunt center console—a versatile, comfortable boat perfect for this types of fishing. It's equipped with a twin Yamaha engines to get you on the fish smoothly and quickly. Captain Jason will bring everything necessary for a blue-ribbon fishing experience, including rods, reels, tackle, bait, and most importantly, his expertise for catching prizewinners—whether that's Dad's personal best or your kid's first-ever fish. To maximize your experience on the water, make sure to remember a pair of polarized sunglasses, a hat, proper clothing, and sunscreen. Read More

We will target a variety of species such as redfish, black drum, speckled trout, flounder and sheepshead. We will be using light tackle with artificial baits as well as live bait, each day and situation dictates. I do push for catch and release for all species as much as possible however redfish will not be harvested and will be catch and release only. As a professional guides, its up to us to not just catch fish but to save the fishery for generations after us. Read More

Looking for an awesome fishing adventure out of Wrightsville Beach, NC? Book a charter trip with Captain Chuck and get ready to experience some of the best sportfishing that the Carolinas have to offer! On this nearshore charter with Captain Chuck, you'll get 10-15 miles offshore, where you can catch a huge variety of nearshore sportfish! This trip is perfect if you want to hook some great fighters and also take home some delicious table fare. On this trip, you'll target Black Seabass and Gag Grouper near rocks and structure, plus Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, and Bluefish towards the top of the water column. With this many different targets, this trip has something for everyone, regardless of your experience level! Captain Chuck operates a 26' Maycraft center console, which is a very versatile vessel made to handle anything from inshore to offshore. She's powered by a 300-HP Yamaha outboard, so you'll have no trouble getting out to the best fishing grounds. She also features a ton of additional gear and amenities to enhance your trip, including trolling gear, live well for your bait, GPS and depth-finders, plus and an icebox to keep your drinks and food cool throughout the day. Captain Chuck will supply everything you need for a top-tier day, including all the rods, reels, and tackle. Bring some sunscreen and a pair of polarized sunglasses, and ready for a fishing adventure like none other! Read More

Get ready to explore the various bottomfishing options on the beautiful waters off of Wrightsville Beach, NC with Captain Jason! This trip is perfect for those looking to tackle a wide variety of species, especially fun and hard-fighting North Carolina deep-water targets such as Black Drum, Black Seabass, Sheepshead, Red Snappers, and Grunt. This trip will focus on jigging and bottomfishing for stubborn, bottom-dwelling fish. Once these lunkers take that bait, get ready for a great fight! Captain Jason knows how to put you where the fish are, but once that rod is in your hands, it's you versus the fish. Bring your strength, skills and stamina, because these fish will be on their A-game. You'll get off the dock aboard your guide's 26' Seahunt center console—a great type of boat for fishing everything around Wrightsville Beach. It's powered by twin Yamaha engines, so you'll be on the fish in no time at all. Captain Jason will come prepared with everything you need for a great day, including rods, reels, bait, and tackle. He's an expert in these waters and will do everything he can to get you hooked up on a personal best! Bring along proper clothing, sunscreen, and a pair of polarized sunglasses to maximize your time on the water. Read More