Salt Air Ventures

Morehead City, North Carolina
Full Day Bottom Fishing

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Stewart Merritt

Stewart Merritt

Captain Stewart was born and raised in Wilmington, NC. He began offshore fishing at the age of 12 and started mating professionally at 19. Stewart obtained his Capt License in 2010. He started his own outfit in 2014.

"I love fishing for everything, but would consider my specialty to be bottom fishing (grouper/snappers). Whether its hunting or fishing my number one goal is for the group to have an enjoyable and memorable experience, so they’ll come back again. I especially like seeing kids on the boat, there's no describing the feeling when you see a kid catch their first fish. I try to be 100% professional at all times."

With a lifetime of fishing and hunting experience, Captain Stewart knows what it takes to have a successful outing. He offers duck hunting guide service in the winter and Morehead City fishing charters & Atlantic Beach fishing charters in the spring, summer and fall. Anglers/hunters/outdoor enthusiasts—come enjoy a unique adventure on the beautiful Crystal Coast with the help of Captain Stewart.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Stewart Merritt

Stewart Merritt

Captain Stewart was born and raised in Wilmington, NC. He began offshore fishing at the age of 12 and started mating professionally at 19. Stewart obtained his Capt License in 2010. He started his own outfit in 2014.

"I love fishing for everything, but would consider my specialty to be bottom fishing (grouper/snappers). Whether its hunting or fishing my number one goal is for the group to have an enjoyable and memorable experience, so they’ll come back again. I especially like seeing kids on the boat, there's no describing the feeling when you see a kid catch their first fish. I try to be 100% professional at all times."

With a lifetime of fishing and hunting experience, Captain Stewart knows what it takes to have a successful outing. He offers duck hunting guide service in the winter and Morehead City fishing charters & Atlantic Beach fishing charters in the spring, summer and fall. Anglers/hunters/outdoor enthusiasts—come enjoy a unique adventure on the beautiful Crystal Coast with the help of Captain Stewart.
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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Morehead City

THE TRADITIONAL HALF-DAY (4 ½ HRS)

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33 ft 1 - 10 People From $550
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Full Day Bottom Fishing

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33 ft 1 - 8 People From $1,250
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Deep Sea Fishing in Morehead City

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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Albacore Tuna
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Amberjack
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Barracuda
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Black Seabass
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Blacktip Shark
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Bluefish
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Gag Grouper
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Grunt
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Kingfish
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Mahi Mahi
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Red Snapper
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Sailfish
Great
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Scamp Grouper
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Scup
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Spanish Mackerel
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Triggerfish
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Not Ideal
Vermillion Snapper
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Trolling

Types of Fishing

Deep Sea
Inshore
Nearshore

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THE TRADITIONAL HALF-DAY (4 ½ HRS)
October 28th, 2024
Morehead City, North Carolina
Full Day Bottom Fishing
October 21st, 2024
Morehead City, North Carolina
Full Day Trolling
October 20th, 2024
Morehead City, North Carolina
THE TRADITIONAL HALF-DAY (4 ½ HRS)
October 18th, 2024
Morehead City, North Carolina
THE TRADITIONAL HALF-DAY (4 ½ HRS)
October 18th, 2024
Morehead City, North Carolina
THE TRADITIONAL HALF-DAY (4 ½ HRS)
October 18th, 2024
Morehead City, North Carolina
THE TRADITIONAL HALF-DAY (4 ½ HRS)
October 18th, 2024
Morehead City, North Carolina
THE TRADITIONAL HALF-DAY (4 ½ HRS)
October 20th, 2024
Morehead City, North Carolina
THE TRADITIONAL HALF-DAY (4 ½ HRS)
October 20th, 2024
Morehead City, North Carolina
THE TRADITIONAL HALF-DAY (4 ½ HRS)
October 20th, 2024
Morehead City, North Carolina
THE TRADITIONAL HALF-DAY (4 ½ HRS)
October 20th, 2024
Morehead City, North Carolina
THE TRADITIONAL HALF-DAY (4 ½ HRS)
October 28th, 2024
Morehead City, North Carolina
THE TRADITIONAL HALF-DAY (4 ½ HRS)
October 28th, 2024
Morehead City, North Carolina
THE TRADITIONAL HALF-DAY (4 ½ HRS)
October 28th, 2024
Morehead City, North Carolina
THE TRADITIONAL HALF-DAY (4 ½ HRS)
October 28th, 2024
Morehead City, North Carolina
THE TRADITIONAL HALF-DAY (4 ½ HRS)
October 28th, 2024
Morehead City, North Carolina
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