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What are the best live bait fishing charters in Wrightsville Beach?

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 18 live bait fishing trips in Wrightsville Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are Wrightsville Beach Kid's Trip guided by Jason, Full Day Offshore - 26' Maycraft guided by Chuck, and Tower trip/ frying pan all day guided by Jason.

Our guides in Wrightsville Beach are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3716 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 live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in Wrightsville Beach? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Wrightsville Beach.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Wrightsville Beach?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Wrightsville Beach as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Wrightsville Beach are: 1. redfish, 2. spanish mackerel, 3. speckled trout, 4. kingfish, and 5. flounder.

How much do Wrightsville Beach live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Wrightsville Beach can range anywhere from about $445 to $1,500, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Wrightsville Beach is $610. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Wrightsville Beach is $1,119.

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 on a live bait fishing charter in Wrightsville Beach?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Wrightsville Beach is summer, and most anglers book their trips 36 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    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

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