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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Charter Info

We are unique all with different expectations and requirements to help insure your trips fun and success, please communicate your ideas and wishes, to the captain before your trip. There is flexibility with most aspects of your charter for example- Capt. Joe can make a stop for lunch or you can carry it along.

The captain may target specific fish or just go after whatever is biting- you will usually catch more if you target what's biting (see the current fishing report) So please, let the captain know if you have any special needs or requests. Kids over 13 years old are always welcome on fishing trips, but please no young children for fishing.

March through September is the area's prime-time and early reservations are encouraged. Capt. Joe will help you try to find another qualified guide if he's already booked. Normal departure time is 7am but this can be customized. Catching is usually better on weekdays because the weekends are more crowded.

To avoid any miscommunications... Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the information below as it pertains directly to what will take place the day of your charter.

Rates:

Family fun Fishing Starting: at 475 4 hours, family fun fishing for whatever is biting. We fish inside or near shore North Carolina state waters namely the Cape Fear River, Wrightsville Beach Jetty and or Intracoastal waterway around, Carolina Beach area, and South Port area, wherever the most fish activity or you can choose weather permitting. I do need to know in advance to bring proper gear also in some cases we will leave from a different port. 100$ per hour for additional hours on all trips. Target species fishing: is 600$ for 6 hours because the longer distance traveled in the case where trolling the engine is always running. We do have good fishing, but we may have to travel more exploring to create opportunities. Island exploring: 100$ hour, after we agree on a generalized location we will travel there where I will wait for you to explore the island or have the beach with no crowds like on Masonboro Island. I will try to get as close to the land as possible but you might have to get wet. Rates include all but food and drinks I will have ice cooler on board. I clean fish, provide any tackle and permits required. Reservations are suggested: especially if you are on a tight schedule. Last minute can work some times. Custom and multiple boat trips can be arraigned. Please always call your captain before 7 pm the evening before your trip. Some days you need to call before you leave home if weather is questionable. Please communicate your desire and confirm before either of us waste our efforts. If you change your mind at the dock after I get ready and run to pick you up, you forfeit your deposit.

Deposit:

20% deposit required to hold your dates. Deposits are refundable if the weather is unsafe, lightening or small craft warnings in effect. if we can't reschedule. You can make payments over the phone

Please Be Careful:

if you drop any equipment overboard, it will be your responsibility to pay for the replacement, Please wear boat shoes for your safety, No dark soles that mark the boat decks are permitted bare feet are fine. Please no spray sun screen, no baby oil and no big bags. please limit the size of your cooler I will have a cooler with ice on board for guest. If you are prone to getting sea sick have meds or take something before we go out especially if we are fishing near shore where the water can be rough. Light cotton is great when it's warm. Sun screen, and polarized sun glasses are important to your comfort. Beer and wine are fine but please no hard alcohol, remember hydration on those hot days. When we agree on departure time the clock starts then.

Location we will be leaving from public boat ramps I cannot guarantee a parking spot although there is usually place at each ramp for your cars especially through the week, the weekends get crowded.

If we are leaving from Carolina Beach the address is, 220 Annie Dr, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, this includes most parts of the Cape Fear River

If we are leaving from Wrightsville Beach the address is 109 Causeway Dr, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28428 this includes Wrightsville to Topsail

If we are leaving from Southport the address is 4750 Fish Factory Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461 not

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

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	6 hours
1 Person	$475.00	$600.00
2 People	$475.00	$600.00
3 People	$475.00	$600.00
4 People	$475.00	$600.00

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

Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Carolina 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

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Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Hydrosport
Year Built: 2000
Boat Length: 21'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Hydrosport
Year Built: 2000
Boat Length: 21'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Johnson
Total Horsepower: 200
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live bait well, Ice box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

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 Carolina 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 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 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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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

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.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.