Offshore Fishing Trip with Little Secret Charters
Private Trip
Offshore Fishing
Eighthour offshore charter targeting Mahi, Wahoo, and King MackerelAll fishing gear, licenses, and tackle included with expert guidanceMaximum four anglers with free cancellation three days advance
Get ready to fish some of the best offshore waters Brunswick County has to offer. This full-day charter with Little Secret Charters puts you right where the big fish live – on the wrecks and reefs that hold everything from screaming King Mackerel to freight-train Wahoo. We're talking about an 8-hour adventure that starts at 9 AM and gives you plenty of time to work both bottom structure and open water. With room for up to 4 anglers fishing at once (6 total capacity), you'll have space to work without getting tangled up in each other's lines. All your gear and licenses are covered, so just bring yourself and get ready to bend some rods.
This isn't your typical inshore trip – we're heading out to where the continental shelf drops off and the real action happens. Captain and crew know exactly where to find the productive wrecks and reef systems that hold fish year-round. You'll spend your day moving between spots, working bottom structure with heavy tackle when the fish are holding deep, and pulling spreads when conditions are right for trolling. The boat's set up to handle both styles of fishing, so we can adapt to what's working best on any given day. Weather plays a big role out here, which is why trips are seas permitting – but when conditions line up, this is some of the most productive fishing you'll find anywhere along the Carolina coast. The ride out gives you time to rig up and talk strategy, while the ride back is perfect for cleaning your catch and sharing fish stories.
We run a mix of heavy conventional tackle for bottom fishing and lighter spinning gear when the bite calls for it. Bottom fishing means dropping baits down to structure where Grouper, Snapper, and other reef fish hang out – you'll feel that thump when a big fish picks up your bait and starts heading for the rocks. Trolling spreads let us cover water and target pelagic species like Mahi, Wahoo, and Kings that cruise the blue water looking for baitfish. The crew handles all the rigging, from bottom rigs with circle hooks to trolling spreads with ballyhoo and lures. When fish are located, everyone gets a chance to get on the action. The key is staying ready – offshore fishing can go from quiet to chaos in seconds when you hit a school of Mahi or run into a Wahoo that's looking for trouble.
Spanish Mackerel are often the first fish in the box, especially when we're working our way out to the deeper water. These fast-moving fish school up around structure and provide steady action on light tackle. They're perfect for getting everyone warmed up and dialed in before the bigger fish show up. King Mackerel are the bread and butter of offshore fishing here – these torpedo-shaped predators can stretch the tape anywhere from 15 to 40-plus pounds. They hit trolled baits hard and make blistering runs that'll test your drag and your arms. Redfish sometimes show up around the nearshore wrecks, offering a different kind of fight with their bulldogging style and copper-colored flanks.
Mahi Mahi, also called Common Dolphinfish, are what many anglers dream about when they book offshore trips. These electric-colored fish travel in schools and provide some of the most exciting fishing you'll ever experience. When you find them, it's often game-on with multiple hookups and fish jumping all over the place. They're strong fighters that change colors as they battle, and they make excellent table fare. Wahoo are the speed demons of the offshore world – these fish can hit a trolled bait at 40+ mph and peel line off your reel like it's on fire. They're built for speed with razor-sharp teeth and a torpedo body that cuts through the water. Landing a Wahoo is always a highlight, whether it's a 20-pounder or one of the 50+ pound fish that cruise these waters.
This top-rated charter fills up fast, especially during peak season when the fishing is hot and the weather's cooperating. Little Secret Charters has built a reputation for putting anglers on fish and providing a world-class offshore experience that keeps customers coming back season after season. The free cancellation policy (up to 3 days out) takes the pressure off if weather looks sketchy, but when conditions are right, this is the kind of fishing trip that becomes the story you'll tell for years. Whether you're looking to check some bucket-list species off your list or just want to spend a day fishing some of the most productive water on the East Coast, this charter delivers the goods. Book now and get ready to see why Brunswick County's offshore fishing scene is trending among serious anglers.
Step aboard our trusty 22' Grady White Tournament and get ready to chase some serious fish in Brunswick County waters! This solid fishing machine comfortably handles up to 6 anglers, with room for 4 to fish simultaneously without getting tangled up. We've got her rigged with everything you need for a productive day on the offshore grounds - a reliable GPS to navigate to the hottest wrecks and reefs, plus a quality fish finder to locate where the big ones are holding. The spacious icebox keeps your catch fresh and your drinks cold during those 8-hour battles with Mahi, Wahoo, and King Mackerel. With plenty of storage for all the heavy and light tackle we'll be switching between, plus all the safety gear required for offshore runs, this Grady White delivers the stability and fishability that serious anglers expect. Whether we're trolling the blue water or dropping bottom rigs on structure, she handles it all with the reliability that Grady White is known for among charter captains.
Scomberomorus CavallaKings are the big bruisers of the mackerel family and one of our main offshore targets. These fish average around 30 pounds but can push 90+ pounds, with females growing much larger than males. We typically find them in 40-150 feet of water around our offshore structure, especially during the warmer months. What makes them so popular is their blistering speed and powerful runs - they'll strip line off your reel like few other fish can. The meat is excellent grilling fish with that rich, oily texture. Kings have incredibly sharp teeth, so we always use wire leaders. Here's the key: when live-baiting, use a two-hook rig with one hook in the nose and a trailing treble hook, because kings love to attack the tail end of baitfish. Once you hook one, hold on tight - they're going to make several long, screaming runs before you get them to the boat.
Coryphaena HippurusMahi are the most colorful fish in the ocean, flashing brilliant gold, green, and blue until they hit the deck. These fast-growing pelagic fish typically run 15-29 pounds and about 39 inches, though the world record is 87 pounds. We target them around floating debris, weedlines, and structure where they love to hang out. Summer months bring the best action when water temperatures are warmest. What makes mahi so popular is their acrobatic fight - they'll jump repeatedly and put on a real show. The meat is firm, white, and absolutely delicious grilled or pan-fried. They're aggressive feeders and will hit everything from ballyhoo to artificials. Here's what works: when you spot floating sargassum or debris, get your baits out fast and make them skip on the surface like flying fish. Once you hook one mahi, keep the others around by leaving the hooked fish in the water while you get more lines out - they travel in schools and rarely leave a buddy behind.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are bronze beauties known for their distinctive black spots near the tail and powerful fights in shallow water. Most run 28-33 inches, but the big bulls we catch offshore can push 45+ inches and 50 pounds. While they're famous for shallow flats fishing, we target the larger schools in deeper water around our offshore structure. Spring through fall gives us the best action when they're most active. What guests love about reds is their dogged fight - they'll make long, steady runs and use their broad sides to pull hard. The meat is sweet and mild, perfect for blackening or grilling. These fish can live 40+ years and that black spot actually fools predators into attacking the wrong end. Pro tip: when you hook a big red offshore, let it make its initial run and don't try to horse it in - their mouths are soft and hooks can pull out easily if you rush the fight.
Scomberomorus MaculatusSpanish mackerel are some of the most fun fish you'll encounter on our trips. These silvery speedsters typically run 1-2 feet and 8-11 pounds, but their razor-sharp teeth and lightning-fast runs make them fight way above their weight class. You'll find them schooling near the surface around our local wrecks and structure, especially during the warmer months from late spring through fall. What makes them special is that incredible speed - they're one of the fastest swimmers in the ocean. The meat is fantastic too - mild, flaky, and perfect for grilling or smoking. Here's a local trick: when you see birds diving, get there fast and cast small spoons or jigs. These fish move in massive schools, so once you find them, you're in for non-stop action until they disappear as quickly as they showed up.
Acanthocybium SolandriWahoo are the speed demons of our offshore trips, capable of hitting 60 mph and stripping hundreds of yards of line in seconds. These torpedo-shaped fish typically run 3-5 feet long with that distinctive zebra-striped pattern and razor-sharp teeth. We find them around our deeper structure and dropoffs, usually in 66+ feet of water. Fall and winter months are prime time when they're most active in our area. What makes wahoo special is that blistering initial run - nothing hits harder or faster. The meat is premium table fare, white and flaky like a delicate tuna. They're solitary hunters, so catching multiples is rare. The key to wahoo is high-speed trolling at 12-15 knots with wire leaders - their teeth will cut through anything else instantly. Here's the secret: use bright-colored lures and don't be afraid to go fast. When that reel starts screaming, just hold on and let the fish run - trying to stop a wahoo's first charge is a good way to lose your tackle and the fish.
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