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Shark Fishing Charter - 6 Hours

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Everything to Know About Booking an Ocean Isle Beach deep sea fishing charter

What are the best deep sea fishing charters in Ocean Isle Beach?

Why should I book a deep sea fishing charter in Ocean Isle Beach with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 28 deep sea trips in Ocean Isle Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are Shark Fishing Charter - 4 Hours guided by Harvey, Captains Choice Fishing Charter guided by Harvey, and Shark Fishing Charter - 6 Hours guided by Harvey.

Our guides in Ocean Isle Beach are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 7076 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly deep sea guides / fishing lessons in Ocean Isle Beach? Check out our beginner and family friendly deep sea guides in Ocean Isle Beach.

What types of deep sea fishing charters are common in Ocean Isle Beach?

The most commonly sought after species for deep sea fishing are: 1. blacktip shark, 2. bonnethead shark, 3. bull shark, 4. hammerhead shark, and 5. nurse shark.

The most common fishing techniques in Ocean Isle Beach are bottom fishing, cut bait fishing, and heavy tackle fishing but live bait fishing and artificial lure fishing are popular as well.

How much do Ocean Isle Beach deep sea fishing charters cost?

Prices for deep sea fishing in Ocean Isle Beach can range anywhere from about $800 to $3,800, but the average price for a half day trip for deep sea fishing in Ocean Isle Beach is $1,228. The average price for a full day trip for deep sea fishing in Ocean Isle Beach is $2,243.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for deep sea fishing in Ocean Isle Beach?

The most popular season for deep sea fishing in Ocean Isle Beach is summer, and most anglers book their trips 31 days in advance.

Do I need a Ocean Isle Beach fishing license and what are the bag limits in Ocean Isle Beach?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Ocean Isle Beach, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Ocean Isle Beach. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Ocean Isle Beach.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Outstanding guide very polite and knowledgeable. Pictures show it!

    Steven B. | April 14, 2026

    Trip: Fishing Special - 26’ C-Hawk

  • ★★★★★
    This Charter was a BLAST! I booked this 8 hour charter for my husband’s birthday. His biggest dream since a little kid was to go out deep-sea fishing for big game fish specifically a king mackerel! Well they sure make my husband’s dream come true!!! We both caught our limit on what your allowed to take home (and more which we had to throw back) of that’s right…yep you guessed it….HE CAUGHT KING MACKEREL!!!! From our first step on the boat the captain and his deckhand made us feel so comfortable, like you’re just hanging out fishing with a couple of friends! They answered all my questions which trust me was a lot! They are both so friendly, down to earth, very hardworking and just a lot of fun! From start to finish the captain always made sure we were in the best spot to catch fish and the deckhand made sure we didn’t have to take care of anything except for having a great time. We had a blast with him the entire 8 hours! He took care of everything. He made sure all the poles stayed in the water and was right there bringing the fish on board when we got them to the boat and he even cleaned, cut and bagged them all up when we got to the dock. He didn’t sit down not one time! We would recommend these 2 guys to anybody who is looking for a deep-sea charter trip!!! They are the best and I promise you won’t be disappointed!!! If you want to catch big game fish and have the experience of a lifetime then these 2 are the charter to call! Thanks for making my husbands birthday unforgettable and the best birthday ever,! We will be repeat customers!

    Krystal H. | October 24, 2025

    Trip: 9 Hour Trip - Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip! I was the only guest on the boat and I caught a bunch of Spanish Mackerel.

    Michael H. | September 20, 2025

    Trip: Fishing Special - 26’ C-Hawk

  • ★★★★★
    It was a blast. Dan captained and Cross was the mate. They were really were amazing. And thanks so much for the help!

    Olin H. | August 30, 2025

    Trip: 9 Hour Trip - Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Jason was a great fast action captain I had a great time we were always moving and cought fish Thanks Captain Ring tail

    Adam D. | August 17, 2025

    Trip: Bottomfishing Trip

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