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Atlantic Blue Charters
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Andrew Jackson, Captain at Atlantic Blue Charters
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Atlantic Blue Charters, under the expert guidance of Captain Andrew Jackson, provides top-notch offshore fishing experiences in the rich waters off North Carolina. Renowned as one of the leading North Carolina fishing charters, they offer specialized offshore and deep sea fishing trips that cater to everyone from seasoned anglers to enthusiastic beginners. Each journey is crafted to deliver a thrilling adventure, ensuring you make the most of your time on the water.
The team at Atlantic Blue Charters is dedicated to offering an extensive array of fishing techniques to enhance your experience. Whether you’re interested in the finesse of light tackle fishing or the excitement of heavy tackle, their skilled crew will expertly guide you through methods such as bottom fishing, trolling, spinning, jigging, popping, fly fishing, drift fishing, kite fishing, and even flounder gigging. This variety not only increases your chances of landing a trophy catch but also ensures a dynamic and engaging fishing trip tailored to your preferences.
Their vessel of choice, the 28' Sportsman, is a state-of-the-art center console boat built in 2020, featuring dual 300HP Yamaha engines that deliver speeds of up to 60 knots. This sleek and efficient boat allows for quick access to prime fishing locations, making your offshore and deep sea fishing adventures both exhilarating and productive. Designed to accommodate up to 5 guests, the 28' Sportsman provides ample space and comfort, ensuring a relaxed and enjoyable outing for everyone aboard.
When you book a fishing charter with Atlantic Blue Charters, you receive a comprehensive package that includes everything you need for a successful and enjoyable trip. The charter comes with a fishing license, a selection of refreshing drinks, live bait, and the assistance of a knowledgeable first mate. High-quality fishing equipment is also provided to ensure you have the best tools for your adventure. Atlantic Blue Charters is known for its family-friendly approach, making it an excellent choice for creating lasting memories with loved ones. As you explore North Carolina's diverse marine ecosystem, you’ll have the opportunity to catch a variety of exciting species, including red snapper, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, tuna, mahi-mahi, and more. With Captain Andrew Jackson and his expert crew, your fishing trip is sure to be an unforgettable experience that will have you eagerly anticipating your next adventure on the water.
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fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
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Good with Families
Good with Kids
Good with New Anglers
Live Bait
Nature / Wildlife Views
Saltwater Fishing
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Transportation
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Transportation
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Trips Available with Atlantic Blue Charters
Fishing
Starting At $1,800
Fishing Charters NC | 8hrs Offshore Trip
Fishing Area: North Carolina
Fishing: Offshore
Fishing Boat:
caymas • 34' 341 cc • Max 6 guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)Description: If you're in the mood for an offshore fishing trip, you'll want to book with Atlantic Blue Charters just a short drive from Topsail Beach. Whether you're looking for Blackfin Tuna, Blue Marlin, Bluefin Tuna, Gag Grouper, or Spanish Mackerel—we've got your back. Andrew Jackson is a licensed captain who's been fishing all his life and knows how to get you what you want. He's a pro at finding where the fish are biting and showing you how to reel them in. If he says it's going to be a good day on the water, then trust him! If you're ready for an adventure on the water, contact us today!
Fishing
Starting At $600
6 Hour Inshore Trip
Fishing Area: North Carolina
Fishing: Inshore
Fishing Boat:
Mako Pro Skift • 19' Mako • Max 3 guests (base trip price includes 3 guests)Description: On these inshore trips, we typically target red drum, black drum, sheepshead, trout, and flounder when in season. Depending on what we're fishing for and the clients preference. live bait or a wide range of artificial baits will be used or a combination of both. We will fish anywhere from the creeks, grassflats, up new river, Bridges, or the icw. On these 4 hour trips, we usually target one or two species due to time. The 6 hour trip will give us a better opportunity to branch out and try several things!
Fishing
Starting At $400
4 Hour Inshore Trip (Am)
Fishing Area: North Carolina
Fishing: Inshore
Fishing Boat:
Mako Pro Skift • 19' Mako • Max 3 guests (base trip price includes 3 guests)Description: On these inshore trips, we typically target red drum, black drum, sheepshead, trout, and flounder when in season. Depending on what we're fishing for and the clients preference. live bait or a wide range of artificial baits will be used or a combination of both. We will fish anywhere from the creeks, grassflats, up new river, Bridges, or in the icw. On these 4 hour trips, we usually target one or two species due to time. The 6 hour trip will give us a better opportunity to branch out and try several things!
Fishing
Starting At $700
NC Fishing Charters | Private 4hrs Nearshore Trip
Fishing Area: North Carolina
Fishing: Offshore
Fishing Boat:
caymas • 34' 341 cc • Max 6 guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)Description: Looking to book the best fishing trip in North Carolina? Look no further than Atlantic Blue Charters! We're offering up a 4-hour fishing trip on the Atlantic Ocean from Snead's Ferry. Our captain, drew Jackson, is an experienced fisherman who has fished the area for years. He'll be taking you out on his boat to hunt For Spanish and King Mackerel, Bluefish, Bonito, Albacore, Sea Bass, Shark, Cobia, and Flounder and more! Don't miss out on this opportunity to get out on the water with Captain Jackson: book your trip today!
Fishing
Starting At $2,000
Fishing Charters in North Carolina | 10hrs Offshore Trip
Fishing Area: North Carolina
Fishing: Offshore
Fishing Boat:
caymas • 34' 341 cc • Max 6 guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)Description: On these trips. It is a really good way to push off shore and get even more fishing time than we usually would on a full day trip. It really gives us the time to troll around, bottom fish, or combination of both to fill the fish boxes! . On this trips we catch a lot of King mackerel cobia, amber jacks, bonito, during the summer months we find a lot of mahi. And the occasional sailfish. Grouper, snapper, trigger fish and much More! All fishing gear and fishing license is included. Just back you up something for lunch and some drinks you may like in particular, and let's get on some fish!
Fishing
Starting At $900
North Carolina Fishing Charter | 4hrs Offshore Trip
Fishing Area: North Carolina
Fishing: Offshore
Fishing Boat:
caymas • 34' 341 cc • Max 6 guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)Description: Looking to get out in bigger fish swimming around in the offshore waters? On these trips it's a great way to push off in the offshore waters and get some fish in the box! On these trips we usually troll around or bottom fish. You can expect to see king mackerel, bonito, cobia amber jack, sea bass, triggerfish, grouper and much more. During the summer months when the water is warmer is not uncommon to see a few mahi on theses trips! All you may need is some sunscreen, snacks, and drinks you may like in particular. And we have everything else covered! All fishing license and gear is included.
Fishing
Starting At $1,200
Fishing Charters North Carolina | 6hrs Offshore Trip
Fishing Area: North Carolina
Fishing: Offshore
Fishing Boat:
caymas • 34' 341 cc • Max 6 guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)Description: On this 3/4 day trip Captain Drew will take you out in the offshore waters, with your beginning point in Snead's Ferry, just a short drive from Surf City. You will target a variety of species from Spanish Bonita, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Blackfin Tuna, Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna and more. Captain Drew could have you trolling live and dead baits some day and others he'll have you jigging for bottom fish on the local hard/live bottom, shipwrecks, and reefs.
Fishing
Starting At $2,500
Fishing Charter NC | 12hrs Offshore Trip
Fishing Area: North Carolina
Fishing: Offshore
Fishing Boat:
caymas • 34' 341 cc • Max 6 guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)Description: Fish like you've never caught before! Book a Gulf Stream Fishing Trip with Captain Andrew Jackson of Atlantic Blue Charters, and he'll take you on an adventure that's sure to impress. In just 12 hours, you could catch Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Billfish, Grouper, Snapper, Triggerfish—or any combination thereof. This trip is perfect for up to 4 guests who are looking for a unique experience with a boat captain who knows the waters of North Carolina like the back of his hand. So what are you waiting for? Book a trip now!
Vehicles
Mako Pro Skift
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
3
Boat Length:
19 ft
Manufacturer Name:
Mako
Model Year:
2021
Engine Manufacturer Name:
Mercury
# of Engines:
1
Horsepower Per Engine:
115
Maximum Cruising Speed:
40
Features: Fighting Chair Bait Tank Ice-Box Trolling Motor Fish Finder GPS VHF Radio
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The 19 mako pro is at the top of its class. the ride quality of these boat is unmatched. Even in rough choppy waters, this boat will just glide over it. it makes for a smooth and dry ride even with a lot of chop. This boat is set up to do some serious inshore fishing do matter what you want to do!
caymas
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
6
Boat Length:
34 ft
Manufacturer Name:
341 cc
Model Year:
2021
Engine Manufacturer Name:
mercury
# of Engines:
3
Horsepower Per Engine:
300
Maximum Cruising Speed:
65
Features: Downriggers First Mate Bait Tank Outriggers Shower Toilet Ice-Box Multimedia System Trolling Motor Fish Finder GPS Radar VHF Radio
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The 34 caymas is set up for some serious offshore fishing! The quality and ride of these boats is in a class of its own. This is the only boat in the Sneads ferry/ topsail area with s seakeeper 2! With the seakeeper 2 makes a rough day feel nice and flat and better ride quality that is unmatched!
Boats
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Mako Pro Skift
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
3
Boat Length:
19 ft
Vehicle Details
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caymas
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
6
Boat Length:
34 ft
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The new boat is here for fall fishing!
Fall fishing is in full swing! Inshore fishing has really picked up.The reds are really moving and following bait schools around. Speckle trout have really shown up especially around dock lights at night! Nearshore we have been seeing spaniah and albacores schooling up on the beach. Offshore the king mackerel bite has really picked up and plenty of big amber jacks to go with it! With the cooler water moving in bottom fishing has really picked too. Gulfstream, we're seeing a lot more wahoo showing up with a lot of sailfish moving south! With the caymas ready to go. Even if it's a rough day, the sea keeper will make it nice and flat! Great time of year to get out and fill the fish box on the new boat!
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fall fishing is here!
With the cooler temperature and north east winds have got the fish chewing! Wahoo fishing out in the stream is just going to get better and better with each passing day. With some blackfin and yellowfin showing back up too. Offshore the troll bite and bottem fishing is really picking up. Great time of year to get on some big mackerel!nearshore the spanish mackerel have show back up in numbers with some nice sized schools in albacore mixed in, and some schooling king mackerel too. with the north east winds will just get the bite even better! inshore we are seeing a lot of bait moving around with nice reds and trout feeding on them. Great time of year to get out and get some fish in the freezer!
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Inshore bite is on!
WIth this cooler north east winds this week has the fish chewing! We've been seeing a good drum bite up in the creeks and shallow flats. With some flounder mixed in (seasons closed for flounder) Some black drum and sheepshead around the bridges. And been getting better trout bite with the cooler water. Especially at night around dock lights! With fall right around the corner the inshore bite will just getting better and better. Great time of year to get out with the family and come fishing with Atlantic blue charters!
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The schooling kings are thick!
We've had some nice weather last week and were able to push out some and really get on some fish! Spaniah and Bonito bite has been hot. We've been seeing a lot of schooling kings. Gulfstream bite has really been picking up. Great time of year to load up on mahi in the gulf stream! With a shorted grouper season, it's time to get offshore and get some put up in the freezer before the season is up. It's prime time to get offshore and fill some fis boxes!
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Spring is here!
With the water temperatures finally warming up, it's got the fish chewing. The spanish mackerel and Bonito bite has been on fire for the past few days. King markerel are starting to really show up too. The tuna and wahoo bite has been really well in the gulfstream. With the warmer water times in the gulfstream. It's prime time for mahi! Grouper season opens up may 1st. With the shorter season for grouper this year. We dont have long we can keep them. It's time to get offshore and get some fish on the deck!
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North Carolina Fishing
Our North Carolina fishing journey began under the bright sun, concluding as the sun dipped below the horizon. It was an incredible day of offshore fishing, where our expertise came into play, resulting in a successful catch of king mackerel. A truly exceptional experience of North Carolina Fishing Charters!
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The fish are chewing!
We've been having an productive October when weather has allowed us to fish! We've having a very good Spanish and bonito bite on the beach. With a few kings mixed in. Alot of Schooling kings offshore. We still have a little bit of time to get some grouper before the season closes at the end of the month. the wahoo bite hasbeen on fire out in the stream over the past few weeks and with more and more tuna showing up daily. Great time of year to get offshore and get on some fish!
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The fish are really getting riled up!
Even with the unusual cool and windy spring. The fish have really shown up especially with these warmer Waters finally moving in. We've been seeing a lot of wahoo and mahi in the gulfstream. Offshore we've been seeing alot of king, Bonita, jacks and some cobia. And a good variety of bottom fish off the wrecks and living bottom. Nearshore we're still seeing a decent bonita bait. Spanish bait has been great with some bigger fish are started to show up too. Even been picking up a few Kings while we've Spanish fishing too! Definitely a great time of year to get offshore and enjoy it with some friends and family!
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Fish on
Our fishing trips have seen favorable Spanish mackerel activity and occasional sightings of Bluefish. To join in on the exciting action, feel free to contact us and book your adventure today.
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The fish are really fired up!
WIth the warmer weather has gotten the fish really fired up offshore! We've been seeing a lot of Spanish mackerel and bonito right off the beach with more showing up everything day. The king markerel bite has been really good offshore with the fish really holding on wrecks and other structures. Grouper season will open up may 1st! so it's time to get some fish boxes full of them and many other bottom fish to go along with it. When weather has allowed and we've been able to get to the Gulfstream. We've been seeing nice size Schools off mahi. Wahoo and tuna are really starting to push through! It's prime time to get out to the Gulfstream and get on some really nice fish when weather will allow!
The fish are fired up!
WIth the warmer weather has gotten the fish really fired up offshore! We've been seeing a lot of Spanish mackerel and bonito right off the beach with more showing up everything day. The king markerel bite has been really good offshore with the fish really holding on wrecks and other structures. Grouper season will open up may 1st! so it's time to get some fish boxes full of them and many other bottom fish to go along with it. When weather has allowed and we've been able to get to the Gulfstream. We've been seeing nice size Schools off mahi. Wahoo and tuna are really starting to push through! It's prime time to get out to the Gulfstream and get on some really nice fish when weather will allow!
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Topsail Island Fishing Report
Topsail Island is a haven for anglers looking for a great fishing experience. With the fall season in full swing, bottom fishing for Grouper and Snapper is an excellent way to put some dinner on the table. The cooler temperatures also mean that we start seeing Yellowfin tuna offshore. Grouper and Snapper are two of the most popular fish species that can be found in Topsail Island waters. They are bottom feeders and can be caught using traditional bottom fishing techniques such as drifting or anchoring over structure. For best results, use live bait or cut bait and drop it down to where they are feeding. Yellowfin tuna is one of the sought-after game fish in Topsail Island during this time of year. These hard-fighting fish can be found offshore around deep water structures like oil rigs, wrecks, and reefs.
Ratings & Reviews Summary
May 29, 2025
Overall just a fantastic trip. Captain Anderew and his mate were awesome. We caught the species we were most interested in which was Wahoo and Mahi. The weather was perfect and his new boat was amazing. Don't hesitate to book with Captain Andrew you will love the southern personality and his dedication to make it a trip to remember. Thank you Captain for an awesome adventure.
May 29, 2025
Drew and Vincent were fantastic! We had an incredible time, and the weather couldn’t have been better. I highly recommend booking a charter with Drew for an unforgettable experience!
May 29, 2025
The weather wasn’t on our side, but we still managed to catch fish and had a great time on the water!
May 29, 2025
Everyone had a great time. My adult nephews have never fished off a boat in the ocean and were a bit nervous at first. Captain Drew and his First Mate made sure everyone knew what to expect and walked them through everything! They are already talking about booking again next time they come for a visit.
May 29, 2025
What a wonderful morning we had! Captain Drew is an excellent guide. Beautiful boat for offshore fishing in North Carolina. Put us on some incredible catches. Very professional, knows his stuff, and uses high-quality equipment. I'm looking forward to the next one!
May 29, 2025
I was concerned that because it was June, we would have bad weather, but it turned out to be a beautiful day, and Captain Drew was fantastic! Knew exactly where to look for which fish and what equipment to use. I had a fantastic time!
