Top Rated Fishing Charters in Wilmington, North Carolina

Q: Who are the best rated guides in Wilmington?

Some of the best rated guides in Wilmington are: Falling Tide Fishing Adventures Leverdrag Charters Fish Screamer Charters Rising Sun Fishing Port City Inshore Charters Tail Chaser Charter Fishing Ocean Stinger Charters Brannin Charters, LLC MaTunaHoo Sportfishing Captain Shad's Coastal Charters

Q: What are the top fishing types in Wilmington?

Some of the best trip types in Wilmington are: Inshore Fishing Offshore Fishing Wrecks/Reefs Fishing Shore Fishing Active hunting Flats/Shallows Fishing

Q: What are the top species I can catch in Wilmington?

Some of the top fish species you can catch in Wilmington are: African Pompano Albacore Tuna Atlantic Bonito Atlantic Croaker Atlantic Mackerel Atlantic Sailfish Atlantic Sharpnose Shark Barracuda Bigeye Tuna Black Drum

Q: Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?

Absolutely not! Most charter captains welcome anglers of all skill levels and specialize in teaching beginners. Many charters are family-friendly and will teach basic fishing techniques, help with equipment, and ensure everyone has a great time. Let your captain know your experience level when booking so they can tailor the trip accordingly.

Wilmington Fishing Charters(43 charters available)43 charters available

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Wrightsville 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

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6-8 Guests

4-12 Hours

8 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$300

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Wilmington

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Praised for expert fish-finding skills and exceptional customer service with all skill levels

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1-4 Guests

2-6 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$300

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Carolina Beach, NC

9 years experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

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Guests love Captain Fox's fish-finding expertise and the crew's friendly, professional service

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6-8 Guests

2-8 Hours

7 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$500

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Wrightsville Beach, NC

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Praised for incredible patience with kids and consistent Spanish mackerel catches

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1-4 Guests

2-6 Hours

6 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$100

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Carolina Beach NC

43 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

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Guests love Captain John's expertise putting them on fish and exceptional care with families

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1-6 Guests

3-8 Hours

6 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$550

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Oak Island

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Customers praise Billy's expertise putting guests on fish and exceptional service with families

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4-6 Guests

3-10 Hours

7 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$600

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Oak 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

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2-4 Guests

3-8 Hours

10 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$350

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Wrightsville Beach, NC

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

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1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

6 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$400

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Sneads Ferry, NC

6 years experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

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Praised for putting guests directly on fish with expert water reading and nonstop dedication

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6-8 Guests

3-12 Hours

8 Trips

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Starts from$450

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Calabash

11 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

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Guests love Captain Shad's fishing expertise and personable nature that makes every trip memorable

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1-4 Guests

4 Hours

9 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$550

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Bolivia, NC

16 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • 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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Guests love Captain Inman's local knowledge and ability to put them on fish quickly

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1-6 Guests

3-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$350

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Wilmington

34 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

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Praised for exceptional knowledge and consistent catches - guests never come back empty handed

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1-6 Guests

5-10 Hours

3 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$690

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Complete Guide to Wilmington Fishing

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Top Species

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

African Pompano

Size

15 - 20 lbs

Length

20" - 39"

Habitat:

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Fishing Charters in Wilmington, North Carolina

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Wilmington Fishing Charters(43 charters available)43 charters available

Complete Guide to Wilmington Fishing

Top Species

African Pompano

Albacore Tuna

Atlantic Bonito

Atlantic Croaker

Atlantic Mackerel

Atlantic Sailfish

Atlantic Sharpnose Shark

Barracuda

Bigeye Tuna

Black Drum

Black Grouper

Black Rockfish

Black Sea Bass

Blackfin Tuna

Blacktip Shark

Blue Marlin

Bluefin Tuna

Bluefish

Bonnethead Shark

Bull Shark

Cobia

Crevalle Jack

Freshwater Drum

Gag Grouper

Giant Seabass

Goliath Grouper

Great Barracuda

Greater Amberjack

Grey Triggerfish

Gulf Grouper

Hogfish

King Mackerel

Lemon Shark

Lesser Amberjack

Little Tunny

Mahi Mahi or Common Dolphinfish

Mutton Snapper

Northern Kingfish

Ocean Triggerfish

Queen Triggerfish

Red Grouper

Red Snapper

Redfish

Sea Bass

Sea Trout

Sheepshead

Skipjack Tuna

Snook

Snowy Grouper

Southern Flounder

Spadefish

Spanish Mackerel

Spotted Weakfish

Striped Bass

Summer Flounder

Tarpon

Tautog

Tiger Shark

Tripletail

Wahoo Fish

White Grunt

White Weakfish

Winter Flounder

Yellow Sea Chub

Yellowcheek Wrasse

Yellowfin Grouper

Yellowfin Tuna

Yellowtail Amberjack

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