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    Based out of Wilmington, Carolina Charters is ready to show you the spectacular fishing possibilities these waters have to offer! Capt. Victor is here to put you on the fish and to make sure you have the time of your life during your fishing adventure.

    "⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Second year in a row with Carolina Charters, and they continue to deliver!" —⁠ Mitch,

    Trips from:
    US $300

    If fishing in Carolina Beach is on your bucket list, look no further than Live-N-Good Charters. With Captain Jacob at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

    " We had an absolutely wonderful time fishing with Captain Jacob." —⁠ Ricky,

    Trips from:
    US $300
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    Rising Sun Fishing provides an experience to its guests that they will be talking about all year! Whether you are an avid or a first-time angler, Captain Pierre Agena will provide his knowledge and 15+ years of experience in the area to give you the best

    "We had an absolutely amazing experience on this fishing charter!" —⁠ Candice,

    Trips from:
    US $300

    Catch and Cruise NC welcomes you to the stunning waters of Wilmington. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Gabriel knows them forwards and back.

    "This trip was really fun. My wife and I took our three daughters and son on an 8hr off shore trip." —⁠ Jesse,

    Trips from:
    US $675
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    • New 300 hp Yamaha four stroke for 2019 season

    If you're thinking of North Carolina, excellent sportfishing, and a friendly captain who wants you to have a great fishing trip, you're thinking Leverdrag Charters.

    "We had such a great time fishing with Captain Joe! We did a half-day trip targeting Spanish mackerel, and it was everything we hoped for." —⁠ Morgan,

    Trips from:
    US $449

    Spend the day with Triple Trouble Fishing and get hooked on fishing in Wilmington! You're likely to go after Amberjack, Great Barracuda, Black Drum, Bluefish, Skipjack, Black Grouper, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Scamp Grouper, Grunt, and more.

    "We had a great trip. Trolled the beach and caught a ton of spanish mackerel." —⁠ Alexander,

    Trips from:
    US $600

    If you're ready to get hooked on fishing in Wilmington, look no further than RiverBass Guide Service for ideal, year-round fishing conditions on Wilmington's popular power plant lake — Sutton Lake, an 1,100-acre cooling reservoir for Duke Energy's L.V.

    "I decided to take my dad out on a bass fishing charter while he was visiting and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience!" —⁠ Marlo,

    Trips from:
    US $400

    Strike Charters

    Wilmington

    Strike Charters is a full service inshore fishing charter located in Wilmington NC. Strike Charters operates charters from Wrightsville Beach, Fort Fisher, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Southport, Oak Island, Bald Head Island, and the Cape Fear River.

    "Book your next charter with Drew and Strike Charters!  You will not be disappointed!" —⁠ Mark, North Carolina

    Trips from:
    US $350
  • Angler's Choice

    Hieronymus Fishing Charters welcomes you for an enjoyable day of fishing in Wilmington, NC. Come explore its bountiful nearshore and offshore grounds and have fun catching fish together with Captain Cord Hieronymus.

    "Cant say enough about Captain Cord. He’s so knowledgeable about spots to go to and changing conditions." —⁠ Taffin,

    Trips from:
    US $500
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Fishing in Wilmington

Welcome to Wilmington, North Carolina, a premier East Coast fishing destination where the Cape Fear River meets the Atlantic Ocean. This versatile fishery offers unparalleled opportunities for inshore, nearshore, and offshore adventures. Inshore charters navigate protected waterways around Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island, and Carolina Beach—prime territories for landing redfish, flounder, speckled trout, and black drum year-round.

The Cape Fear River's unique ecosystem transitions from freshwater to brackish estuary, creating a dynamic fishery where largemouth bass and redfish thrive among the same structures. Nearshore excursions target Spanish mackerel, king mackerel, and cobia just minutes from shore, while offshore charters venture to the Gulf Stream's edge where mahi-mahi, tuna, and billfish patrol the continental shelf's dramatic drop-offs.

Wilmington's proximity to the Gulf Stream ensures exceptional fishing conditions in all seasons. From the Cape Fear River's historic tributaries to the Outer Shelf Reefs' tilefish and grouper habitats, every trip delivers diversity. With multiple boat ramps, piers, and accessible landmarks like Lock and Dam 1, the region caters to every angler—whether casting from shore or battling pelagics offshore.

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