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Fishing Charters in Wilmington, North Carolina

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Wilmington Fishing Charters (42 charters available)

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Coastline Charters
Coastline Charters
Star5.0(6)

locationWilmington, NC

9 years experience • Good with kids • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families
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Customers rave about Luke's local knowledge and consistent trout and redfish success

(7)
people1-3 Guests
clockIcon4 Hours

1 Trip

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Starts from$400

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Tail Chaser Charter Fishing
Tail Chaser Charter Fishing
Star5.0(4)

locationCarolina Beach, NC

10 years experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing
aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about non-stop action and call it their best deep sea fishing trip ever

(9)
people1-6 Guests
clockIcon4-13 Hours

9 Trips

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Starts from$800

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Let's Hook Up Charters
Let's Hook Up Charters
Star5.0(2)

locationWrightsville Beach, NC

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Customers praise Jason's expertise at keeping them on fish all day with great catches

(12)
people1-6 Guests
clockIcon4-8 Hours

6 Trips

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Starts from$400

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Flatfish Charters
Flatfish Charters
Star5.0(1)

locationOak Island, NC

28 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families
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Customers praise Captain Wayne's expert local knowledge and consistent fish catches

(15)
people2-4 Guests
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10 Trips

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Starts from$350

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Falling Tide Fishing Adventures
Falling Tide Fishing Adventures

locationWilmington, NC

people1-3 Guests
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3 Trips

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Starts from$450

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Leverdrag Charters
Leverdrag Charters

locationWrightsville Beach, NC

people1-4 Guests
clockIcon4-8 Hours

4 Trips

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Starts from$450

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Fish Screamer Charters
Fish Screamer Charters

locationLittle River

46 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing
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Guests rave about tons of fish caught and exceptional crew service

(4)
people4-15 Guests
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15 Trips

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Starts from$500

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Rising Sun Fishing
Rising Sun Fishing

locationWrightsville Beach, NC

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Guests praise Captain Pierre's local knowledge and consistent catches of redfish and Spanish mackerel

(4)
people1-4 Guests
clockIcon3-5 Hours

3 Trips

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Starts from$300

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Port City Inshore Charters
Port City Inshore Charters

locationCarolina Beach, NC

5 years experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families
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Praised for putting guests on fish all day with impeccable knowledge and professionalism

(3)
people1-5 Guests
clockIcon6 Hours

2 Trips

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Starts from$450

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Ocean Stinger Charters
Ocean Stinger Charters

locationWrightsville Beach

24 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing
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Customers rave about Jesse and Natasha's expertise and family-friendly fishing success

(38)
people6-8 Guests
clockIcon4-12 Hours

9 Trips

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Brannin Charters, LLC
Brannin Charters, LLC

locationWilmington

5 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Fly Fishing
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Guests caught flounder and small black tip sharks on their fishing adventure

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people1-3 Guests
clockIcon5-8 Hours

3 Trips

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MaTunaHoo Sportfishing
MaTunaHoo Sportfishing

locationWilmington

19 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing
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Customers praise Aaron's local knowledge and dedication to ensuring successful catches

(5)
people1-4 Guests
clockIcon4-12 Hours

6 Trips

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Starts from$650

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Complete Guide to Wilmington Fishing

Discover everything you need to know about fishing in Wilmington - from top species and techniques to the best times to visit.

Top Species

Learn about the most sought-after fish species in Wilmington waters

African Pompano

Size

15 - 20 lbs

Length

20" - 39"

Habitat:
OffshoreStructuresReef

Albacore Tuna

Size

20 - 45 lbs

Length

18" - 25"

Habitat:
Offshore

Atlantic Bonito

Size

10 - 12 lbs

Length

8" - 36"

Habitat:
NearshoreReef

Atlantic Croaker

Size

1 - 8 lbs

Length

18" - 27"

Habitat:
OffshoreOcean FloorEstuaries

Atlantic Mackerel

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

14" - 24"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshore

Atlantic Sailfish

Size

50 - 142 lbs

Length

90" - 124"

Habitat:
OffshoreNearshore

Atlantic Sharpnose Shark

Size

7 - 9 lbs

Length

39" - 48"

Habitat:
ShallowWarm Water

Barracuda

Size

5 - 15 lbs

Length

24" - 39"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Bigeye Tuna

Size

150 - 300 lbs

Length

41" - 98"

Habitat:
Offshore

Black Drum

Size

15 - 90 lbs

Habitat:
Brackish WatersOnshore

Black Grouper

Size

5 - 20 lbs

Length

39" - 52"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Black Rockfish

Size

2 - 11 lbs

Length

8" - 25"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshore

Black Sea Bass

Size

2 - 9 lbs

Length

10" - 26"

Habitat:
OffshoreOnshoreNearshoreWreckReef

Blackfin Tuna

Size

2 - 20 lbs

Length

7" - 43"

Habitat:
Offshore

Blacktip Shark

Size

100 - 150 lbs

Length

60" - 108"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreContinental ShelvesInsular Shelves

Blue Marlin

Size

200 - 400 lbs

Length

132" - 197"

Habitat:
OffshoreOpen Water

Bluefin Tuna

Size

200 - 600 lbs

Length

78" - 180"

Habitat:
Offshore

Bluefish

Size

3 - 15 lbs

Length

15" - 51"

Habitat:
NearshoreOnshore

Bonnethead Shark

Size

13 - 28 lbs

Length

24" - 59"

Habitat:
Offshore

Bull Shark

Size

200 - 500 lbs

Length

84" - 142"

Habitat:
WarmShallow NearshoreRiver

Cobia

Size

10 - 80 lbs

Length

24" - 79"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Crevalle Jack

Size

15 - 60 lbs

Length

15" - 49"

Habitat:
RiverOnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefFlats BackcountryWreck

Freshwater Drum

Size

5 - 54 lbs

Length

12" - 37"

Habitat:
LakeRiver

Gag Grouper

Size

10 - 50 lbs

Length

24" - 57"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReef

Giant Seabass

Size

60 - 563 lbs

Length

36" - 88"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreRocky BottomKelp Forests

Goliath Grouper

Size

75 - 150 lbs

Length

50" - 98"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreReefBackcountryFlatsWreck

Great Barracuda

Size

5 - 103 lbs

Length

24" - 79"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreReefWreck

Greater Amberjack

Size

40 - 200 lbs

Length

60" - 75"

Habitat:
OffshoreReefsWrecks

Grey Triggerfish

Size

11 - 13 lbs

Length

19" - 24"

Habitat:
Inshoreoffshore

Gulf Grouper

Size

72 - 200 lbs

Length

60" - 78"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshoreRocky Reef

Hogfish

Size

8 - 24 lbs

Length

10" - 36"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

King Mackerel

Size

10 - 20 lbs

Length

19" - 72"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Lemon Shark

Size

150 - 220 lbs

Length

96" - 134"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreReefBay

Lesser Amberjack

Size

8 - 12 lbs

Length

19" - 27"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshore

Little Tunny

Size

5 - 15 lbs

Length

24" - 48"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshore

Mahi Mahi or Common Dolphinfish

Size

15 - 30 lbs

Length

40" - 83"

Habitat:
Offshore

Mutton Snapper

Size

5 - 15 lbs

Habitat:
OnshoreReefNearshore Backcountry

Northern Kingfish

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

10" - 18"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Ocean Triggerfish

Size

4 - 13 lbs

Length

10" - 26"

Habitat:
OffshoreReef

Queen Triggerfish

Size

6 - 12 lbs

Length

11" - 24"

Habitat:
OnshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Red Grouper

Size

12 - 25 lbs

Length

17" - 35"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshoreReefWreckOcean Floor

Red Snapper

Size

5 - 20 lbs

Length

19" - 39"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Redfish

Size

10 - 45 lbs

Length

30" - 61"

Habitat:
OnshoreFlatsBackcountryNearshore

Sea Bass

Size

2 - 9 lbs

Length

10" - 26"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Sea Trout

Size

1 - 6 lbs

Length

20" - 55"

Habitat:
InshoreNearshoreCovered River

Sheepshead

Size

1 - 8 lbs

Length

14" - 20"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Skipjack Tuna

Size

18 - 76 lbs

Length

30" - 43"

Habitat:
OffshoreTemperate Waters

Snook

Size

12 - 29 lbs

Length

16" - 50"

Habitat:
InshoreFlatsBackcountry

Snowy Grouper

Size

24 - 30 lbs

Length

30" - 38"

Habitat:
OffshoreReefWreckDeep Water

Southern Flounder

Size

1 - 4 lbs

Length

12" - 33"

Habitat:
OnshoreInshoreChannelsRivers

Spanish Mackerel

Size

8 - 120 lbs

Length

20" - 72"

Habitat:
offshoreonshorenearshore

Spotted Weakfish

Size

3 - 17 lbs

Length

12" - 39"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreCoastal River

Striped Bass

Size

10 - 81 lbs

Length

20" - 55"

Habitat:
RiverLakeOnshoreNear shore

Summer Flounder

Size

1 - 5 lbs

Length

15" - 37"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshore

Tarpon

Size

25 - 63 lbs

Length

48" - 96"

Habitat:
InshoreFlatsBackcountry

Tautog

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

1" - 36"

Habitat:
rocky outcropsbouldersjetties

Tiger Shark

Size

850 - 3000 lbs

Length

120" - 295"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Tripletail

Size

2 - 20 lbs

Length

18" - 36"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreInshoreEstuariesBays

Wahoo Fish

Size

15 - 184 lbs

Length

8" - 100"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshoreReef

White Grunt

Size

2 - 6 lbs

Length

6" - 14"

Habitat:
OffshoreInshoreBackcountry

White Weakfish

Size

7 - 88 lbs

Length

28" - 65"

Habitat:
OffshoreNearshoreCoral ReefsEstuariesBaysKelp Forests

Winter Flounder

Size

3 - 8 lbs

Length

9" - 25"

Habitat:
Continental ShelvesEstuaries

Yellow Sea Chub

Size

4 - 8 lbs

Length

15" - 35"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreRocky BottomReef

Yellowcheek Wrasse

Size

80-200+ lbs

Length

7" - 11"

Habitat:
Nearshore

Yellowfin Grouper

Size

18 - 22 lbs

Length

35" - 39"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Yellowfin Tuna

Size

40 - 150 lbs

Length

27" - 94"

Habitat:
Offshore

Yellowtail Amberjack

Size

15 - 96 lbs

Length

22" - 98"

Habitat:
OffshoreReefWreck

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Ratings & Reviews Summary in Wilmington

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Fishing in Wilmington, North Carolina offers diverse opportunities from inshore waters targeting redfish, speckled trout, flounder, black drum, sheepshead, and sea bass to offshore adventures pursuing Spanish mackerel and other deep sea species. Anglers explore the intercoastal waters around North Topsail and productive spots along the North Carolina coast, with trips ranging from quick inshore excursions to all-day offshore charters. Local guides bring extensive knowledge of these waters, consistently locating productive fishing spots and employing various techniques to ensure successful catches. The fishing experience emphasizes education and patience, making trips suitable for all skill levels from beginners to seasoned anglers. Families particularly enjoy the welcoming atmosphere, with guides demonstrating exceptional patience with children and creating memorable adventures for multiple generations on the water.

Top Reviews

WilmingtonRating4.3 / 5.0

Based on 19 reviews by Guidesly users

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Susan

May 1, 2025

Trip taken April 26, 2025

Offshore, AM - 4.00hour Trip
Trip Time
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Guests
6 Guests
My husband and the guys he took with him had a wonderful time!! The experience was great and he will definitely book another trip!
Tail Chaser Charter Fishing
Tail Chaser Charter Fishing
Star5.0(4)

locationCarolina Beach, NC

10 years experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing
aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about non-stop action and call it their best deep sea fishing trip ever

(9)
people1-6 Guests
clockIcon4-13 Hours

9 Trips

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Jessica H

May 21, 2023

Guests
1 Guest
What an incredible fishing adventure with Flatfish Charters! Captain Wayne Freeman's expertise and enthusiasm made our trip unforgettable. We caught some impressive fish and had an amazing time. Highly recommend!
Flatfish Charters
Flatfish Charters
Star5.0(1)

locationOak Island, NC

28 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families
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Customers praise Captain Wayne's expert local knowledge and consistent fish catches

(15)
people2-4 Guests
clockIcon3-8 Hours

10 Trips

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J

Jordan

June 23, 2021

Guests
1 Guest
We had a great time out with Captain Jason! He's very knowledgeable and put us on fish all day. Landed a few sharks and a really nice cobia. He was accommodating of our varied skill levels/experience and we all had a great time. I highly recommend Captain Jason!
Let's Hook Up Charters
Let's Hook Up Charters
Star5.0(2)

locationWrightsville Beach, NC

aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Jason's expertise at keeping them on fish all day with great catches

(12)
people1-6 Guests
clockIcon4-8 Hours

6 Trips

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RS

Ryan Stultz

September 3, 2017

Guests
1 Guest
5 stars
Coastline Charters
Coastline Charters
Star5.0(6)

locationWilmington, NC

9 years experience • Good with kids • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families
aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Luke's local knowledge and consistent trout and redfish success

(7)
people1-3 Guests
clockIcon4 Hours

1 Trip

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Loren

September 12, 2024

Trip taken August 30, 2024

Offshore, AM - 9.00hour Trip
Trip Time
6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Guests
1 Guest
Overall, I enjoyed the trip. The fishing started and ended pretty good, but the majority of the day was super slow. No fault of Nick. He worked hard to get us on fish, just a bad day for catching.  The info about the trip I received through Fish Booker did not match what we got (did not specifically target Mahi or Kings), so I learned a lesson to go straight to the source when booking a charter.  Still an enjoyable day on the water, good price point, and Nick will work hard to provide you with a good experience. 
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SWF Charters
SWF Charters

locationCarolina Beach, NC, USA

6 years experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing
aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Guests praise Captain Nick's professionalism and local knowledge for productive fishing trips

(9)
people1-4 Guests
clockIcon4-9 Hours

4 Trips

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