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About Your Trip

Water Type

Nearshore, Jetty, River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

If you've ever wanted to take on a trophy Bull Redfish, this is the trip for you. Join Captain Harvey as you fish the beaches and inlet edges around Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach, Sunset Beach, and Little River, where these giant Redfish move through during one of the most exciting times of the year.

Trips start at 11:00 AM and are family-friendly, making this a great option for anglers of all skill levels. Whether you're introducing the kids to fishing or chasing your first Bull Red, Captain Harvey will tailor the trip to your group's experience and the conditions that day.

You'll be fishing from a 23' federally permitted bay boat that's well equipped for the trip. Onboard you'll find a livewell, baitwell, fish box, cooler, a Simrad chartplotter, VHF radio with AIS, a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), a trolling motor with Spot-Lock, an onboard private restroom, and all of the required safety equipment.

Captain Harvey targets these fish with fresh natural bait, circle hooks, and medium-heavy tackle. Since these oversized Redfish are an important part of the fishery, all trophy Bull Reds are catch-and-release only. You'll have time for a quick photo before each fish is carefully released.

Everything you need for fishing is included, including rods, reels, bait, tackle, fishing licenses, and bottled water. Just bring your own lunch, snacks, and any other drinks you'd like for the day. Canned beer is welcome aboard, but please leave glass bottles at home. We also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, and weather-appropriate clothing.

This is a private charter for up to four anglers, so it'll be just your group and Captain Harvey on the boat. He'll use his local knowledge and adjust the plan to the day's conditions, working hard to help you make the most of your time on the water.

Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore, Jetty, River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 3 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 hours
1 Person	$550.00
2 People	$550.00
3 People	$550.00
4 People	$600.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Harvey W.

Independent Guide

Veteran

Laid-back

Instructional

Quality

Comfortable

About Your Guide

Harvey W.

Independent Guide

Hi! I'm Captain Harvey. I'm a Charter Captain in Ocean Isle Beach NC and the owner of my operation. If you're going to fish with me for a few hours then I'm sure you will want to know a little about me. I'm a North Carolina native, a U.S. Army veteran, a graduate of the U.S. Maritime Academy, I hold a Master's License from the U.S. Coast Guard, and I'm a member of the Pro Staff for Bass Pro Shops

With many years of experience as a recreational fisherman, tournament fisherman, and Ocean Isle Fishing Guide, I can provide an enjoyable and memorable day on the water for novice anglers to experienced anglers and solo trips to family fishing trips.

I am based in Ocean Isle Beach (or OIB as everyone calls us), which is just north of the NC / SC state line. I fish the island beaches of Brunswick County NC: Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach, Sunset Beach, Calabash, as well as the South Carolina beaches in Little River SC, and North Myrtle Beach SC. It sounds like a big area, but it's just a short boat ride along these barrier islands and beaches in Brunswick County NC.

My Inshore Fishing Charters offer opportunities to catch Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and Black Drum, and many other species. My Nearshore Fishing Charters target Spanish Mackerel and King Mackerel when trolling and, my Nearshore bottom-fishing charters mostly target Sea Bass, Flounder, Bull Drum, Cobia, and an occasional Grouper. My Shark Fishing Charters, which are very safe and are a lot of fun, target various species of sharks from 10 to 60+ pounds. Lastly, one of my most popular trips are my 2 hour Kids Fishing Charters, which target fun, easy to catch species like Puffer Fish, Whiting, Pigfish, Pinfish, Croakers, etc... The kids are in constant action for 2 hours and the limited time keeps them from being in the elements for too long.

I am a North Carolina native and I've fished NC from the mountains to the Coast my entire life. I began fishing as a kid an fishing inland and I progessively grew as an angler throughout my life. My current qualifications to be your Captain are:

- Graduate of the U.S. Maritime Academy
- Masters License from the U.S. Coast Guard
- Certified in First-Aid and CPR
- Began as a Fishing Guide in NC in 2000
- Full-time fishing guide / Captain
- Member of the Pro Staff for Bass Pro Shops
- U.S. Army Veteran - former Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division

Thank you for checking out my page and I'm looking forward to meeting you and helping you to have a great day on the water!

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Areas Fished

Leave a note on checkout if there you have a preferred fishing location and we’ll do our best to make it happen, but please note this is subject to change based on fishing conditions.

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Bull Redfish Fishing Charter

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Sea Hunt
Boat Length: 23'
Boat Restroom: Yes

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Sea Hunt
Boat Length: 23'
Boat Restroom: Yes
Additional Amenities: The 23' bay boat is equipped with everything needed for a comfortable day on the water, including a livewell and baitwell to keep bait fresh, a fish box for your catch, a cooler for food and drinks, a Simrad chartplotter, VHF radio with AIS, a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), and a trolling motor with Spot-Lock for precise boat positioning. The boat also carries all required safety equipment.

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore, Jetty, River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 3 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

View Full Species Seasonality Chart » View Recent Ocean Isle Beach Fishing Reports »

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

Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 3 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

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