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Inshore Fishing Charter in Wilmington

Wilmington Kids' Fishing Trip

100% (2) Guided by Guion

23 ft 1 - 5 People From $300

Nearshore Fishing Charter in Wilmington

Wilmington Mixed Bag

100% (1) Guided by Dave

23 ft 1 - 4 People From $425

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Wilmington

4 Hr Wilmington Inshore/Nearshore

NEW Guided by Jon

23 ft 1 - 3 People From $475

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Wilmington

Crushing The Coastline

NEW Guided by Luke

21 ft 1 - 3 People From $460

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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Wilmington

Wilmington Inshore Fishing Special

100% (4) Guided by Jamie

21 ft 1 - 3 People From $530

Nearshore Fishing Charter near Wilmington

The Clarkspoon

NEW Guided by Taylor

31 ft 1 - 6 People From $600

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Tower Trip/ Frying Pan All Day

100% (1) Guided by Jason

26 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,100

Nearshore Fishing Charter near Wilmington

Nearshore Sportfish Roundup

100% (2) Guided by Chuck

26 ft 1 - 4 People From $300

Nearshore Fishing Charter near Wilmington

4 Hour Nearshore Trip

NEW Guided by Michael

45 ft 1 - 6 People From $700

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Half Day Inshore

NEW Guided by Blake

23 ft 1 - 8 People From $500

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NEW Guided by Phillip

23 ft 1 - 4 People From $800

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter near Wilmington

Inshore Backwater Trips

NEW Guided by Parks

22 ft 1 - 4 People From $400

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter near Wilmington

Wrightsville Beach Kid's Trip

100% (1) Guided by Jason

26 ft 1 - 4 People From $350

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter near Wilmington

Full Day Offshore - 26' Maycraft

100% (2) Guided by Chuck

26 ft 1 - 4 People From $1,000

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Nearshore Trolling & Bottomfishing

100% (2) Guided by Guion

23 ft 1 - 4 People From $550

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Insane Inshore Trip

NEW Guided by Adam

22 ft 1 - 10 People From $450

Inshore Fishing Charter near Wilmington

Inshore Nearshore Fishing

100% (2) Guided by Guion

23 ft 1 - 4 People From $550

Inshore Fishing Charter near Wilmington

Five-Star Inshore Fishing

NEW Guided by Michael

18 ft 1 - 2 People From $400

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Recent Reviews

★★★★★
Captain G is the man! We had a blast on our trip chasing reds on soft plastics and fly inshore, hammering flounder at G's secret spot, loading up on Spanish Mackerel at the jetties, running the beaches for cobia and catching bluefish and a 6' Blacktip Shark, and then running a few miles off to try our luck on some amberjack. This trip was a wild nonstop adventure and I came away amazed at the variety of fishing opportunities Captain G can line up at the drop of a hat. There was never a dull moment and G's setup is perfect for skinny water, zipping down the coast, and fishing open water offshore. His gear is top of the line and he was super quick to re-rig tackle when needed so we were keeping lines wet. 10/10 and can't wait to fish with G again sometime soon. -Jonathan with Captain Experiences
Jonathan N. | June 15, 2023

Trip: Nearshore Trolling & Bottomfishing
★★★★★
It was a great trip and the kids caught fish.
David H. | June 7, 2023

Trip: Wilmington Kids' Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Captain G is the man! We had a blast on our trip chasing reds on soft plastics and fly inshore, hammering flounder at G's secret spot, loading up on Spanish Mackerel at the jetties, running the beaches for cobia and catching bluefish and a 6' Blacktip Shark, and then running a few miles off to try our luck on some amberjack. This trip was a wild nonstop adventure and I came away amazed at the variety of fishing opportunities Captain G can line up at the drop of a hat. There was never a dull moment and G's setup is perfect for skinny water, zipping down the coast, and fishing open water offshore. His gear is top of the line and he was super quick to re-rig tackle when needed so we were keeping lines wet. 10/10 and can't wait to fish with G again sometime soon. -Jonathan with Captain Experiences
Jonathan N. | June 15, 2023

Trip: Nearshore Trolling & Bottomfishing
★★★★★
It was a great trip and the kids caught fish.
David H. | June 7, 2023

Trip: Wilmington Kids' Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Chuck is an awesome guide, captain and fisherman! He is personable, friendly and patient. Thanks for a wonderful afternoon. We hope to be back next year!
Rowena A. | September 1, 2024

Trip: Nearshore Sportfish Roundup
★★★★★
Had an absolutely amazing day with Captain Jamie. He's incredibly knowledgable about fishing and the area and super personable. The fish were a little slow to bite at first but Jamie went above and beyond to try different spots he knows and put us on some fish. The mackerel started biting and we ended with the day with a full cooler! All of us were new to fishing and he was very good with beginners and answered all of our questions. Couldn't recommend a day with him strong enough!
Alexander A. | June 14, 2024

Trip: Wilmington Inshore Fishing Special
★★★★★
Had a great half-day trip fishing with Capt Jamie near Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro Island. We caught a few fish and learned a lot about the fishery and habitat. Knowledgeable and patient captain. Saw some dolphins, too.
Tom D. | May 26, 2024

Trip: Wilmington Inshore Fishing Special
★★★★★
We booked a trip with captain Jaime for two days in the beginning of our trip. My fiancé is an avid fisherman, and was able to pick captain Jamie‘s brain for information on the area, and he gladly shared. Captain brought us to some great spots, and there were some fish caught. We even got to fish one of the shipwrecks from the Civil War, which was amazing. We couldn’t of asked for a more hospitable and kind and knowledgeable guide for this trip.
Richard G. | November 12, 2023

Trip: Wilmington Inshore Fishing Special
★★★★★
My son and I had such a fun trip with Captain Jamie! He was great with my son, a patient teacher, and he navigated the area with ease. He even tried to hook us a shark! We also saw dolphins and lovely wildlife, and we caught some interesting fish. My son can’t wait to go back and is counting down the days until we see Jamie again!
Heather B. | September 29, 2023

Trip: Wilmington Inshore Fishing Special
★★★★★
Great trip! Captain Chuck was terrific and really worked hard to ensure our 10 yo grandson had ax great time and even got him some fish. Highly recommended.
James D. | July 30, 2023

Trip: Nearshore Sportfish Roundup
★★★★★
Captain Dave was amazing! We went to a few different spots and caught a good bit of fish. Youre guaranteed to have a great time out there!
Adri P. | July 20, 2023

Trip: Wilmington Mixed Bag
★★★★★
Captain G is the man! We had a blast on our trip chasing reds on soft plastics and fly inshore, hammering flounder at G's secret spot, loading up on Spanish Mackerel at the jetties, running the beaches for cobia and catching bluefish and a 6' Blacktip Shark, and then running a few miles off to try our luck on some amberjack. This trip was a wild nonstop adventure and I came away amazed at the variety of fishing opportunities Captain G can line up at the drop of a hat. There was never a dull moment and G's setup is perfect for skinny water, zipping down the coast, and fishing open water offshore. His gear is top of the line and he was super quick to re-rig tackle when needed so we were keeping lines wet. 10/10 and can't wait to fish with G again sometime soon. -Jonathan with Captain Experiences
Jonathan N. | June 15, 2023

Trip: Nearshore Trolling & Bottomfishing
★★★★★
It was a great trip and the kids caught fish.
David H. | June 7, 2023

Trip: Wilmington Kids' Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Chuck is an awesome guide, captain and fisherman! He is personable, friendly and patient. Thanks for a wonderful afternoon. We hope to be back next year!
Rowena A. | September 1, 2024

Trip: Nearshore Sportfish Roundup
★★★★★
Had an absolutely amazing day with Captain Jamie. He's incredibly knowledgable about fishing and the area and super personable. The fish were a little slow to bite at first but Jamie went above and beyond to try different spots he knows and put us on some fish. The mackerel started biting and we ended with the day with a full cooler! All of us were new to fishing and he was very good with beginners and answered all of our questions. Couldn't recommend a day with him strong enough!
Alexander A. | June 14, 2024

Trip: Wilmington Inshore Fishing Special
★★★★★
Chuck is an awesome guide, captain and fisherman! He is personable, friendly and patient. Thanks for a wonderful afternoon. We hope to be back next year!
Rowena A. | September 1, 2024

Trip: Nearshore Sportfish Roundup
★★★★★
Had an absolutely amazing day with Captain Jamie. He's incredibly knowledgable about fishing and the area and super personable. The fish were a little slow to bite at first but Jamie went above and beyond to try different spots he knows and put us on some fish. The mackerel started biting and we ended with the day with a full cooler! All of us were new to fishing and he was very good with beginners and answered all of our questions. Couldn't recommend a day with him strong enough!
Alexander A. | June 14, 2024

Trip: Wilmington Inshore Fishing Special

Other Fishing Techniques in Wilmington

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Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Fly Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Topwater Fishing
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Recently Booked Live Bait Fishing Charters In Wilmington, Nc

Wilmington Kids' Fishing Trip

Wilmington Mixed Bag

4 Hr Wilmington Inshore/Nearshore

Crushing The Coastline

Wilmington Inshore Fishing Special

The Clarkspoon

Top Types of Live Bait Fishing Trips in Wilmington

Top Species for Live Bait Fishing in Wilmington

Target Species in Wilmington

More Live Bait Fishing Charters In Wilmington, Nc

Tower Trip/ Frying Pan All Day

Nearshore Sportfish Roundup

4 Hour Nearshore Trip

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Wrightsville Beach Kid's Trip

Full Day Offshore - 26' Maycraft

Nearshore Trolling & Bottomfishing

Insane Inshore Trip

Inshore Nearshore Fishing

Five-Star Inshore Fishing

Need a Place to Stay?

Everything to Know About Booking a Wilmington live bait fishing charter

What are the best live bait fishing charters in Wilmington?

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in Wilmington with Captain Experiences?

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Wilmington?

How much do Wilmington live bait fishing charters cost?

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

What month is best for on a live bait fishing charter in Wilmington?

Do I need a Wilmington fishing license and what are the bag limits in Wilmington?

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