Reelin Pelican Fishing Charters

Reelin Pelican Fishing Charters invites you on inshore & nearshore fishing excursions out of Southport, North Carolina. You can explore the surrounding area including Bald Head Island, Oak Island and the open ocean.

The charter is operated by Captain Robert Capps who is a local to Oak Island and spent the better part of his life exploring these waters. He has fished from Nags Head to the Florida Keys, the Bahamas and Mexico. Captain Robert is able to accommodate both novice and experienced anglers, but especially enjoys teaching kids how to fish. 

Captain Robert will take you out on his 24’ Triton, powered by a new 300 HP Yamaha engine fourstroke. This makes it fast and reliable on the water and guarantees a speedy change of productive spots. The boat is equipped with the necessary electronic and safety equipment, as well as an icebox that will preserve the freshness of your catch until you return to the shore. The vessels’ center console T top provides shade.

Reelin Pelican Fishing Charters will take you fishing for Redfish, Sheepshead, Flounder, Black Drum, Trout, and other shallow-water species. You will have a fishing license provided, as well as all fishing gear, including bait and ice. You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks for the day. Captain Robert invites you to spend a day on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterways!

Explore the prolific waters of North Carolina with Reelin Pelican Fishing Charters and have a fishing adventure to remember!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day (AM) – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $450
    This is a 4-hour inshore trip that will see you targeting different species of fish depending on the season. You can target Redfish, Flounder, Trout, Stingray, Sheepshead, Black Drum, and more.
  • Private trip
    Half Day (PM) – Inshore
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $450
    This is a 4-hour inshore trip that will see you targeting different species of fish depending on the season. You can target Redfish, Flounder, Trout, Stingray, Sheepshead, Black Drum, and more.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $800
    This is a full day of fishing where you will spend 8 hours on the inshore waters targeting Flounder, Redfish, Sheepshead, Stingray. Trout, and other local species. You will have enough time to change a few productive locations during this trip.
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FAQs about Reelin Pelican Fishing Charters

Reelin Pelican Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day (AM) – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day (PM) – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Inshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Reelin Pelican Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Reelin Pelican Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Reelin Pelican Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Reelin Pelican Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Handline
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Reelin Pelican Fishing Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

Robert Capps
Southport, North Carolina, United States
27 Customer reviews
Response time 5 hours
Member since February 2017
Capt. Robert was born and raised in Oak Island. He runs his charter full-time, as well as being a commercial fisherman. He has a real passion for the ocean and fishing, and has fished from Nags Head to the Florida Keys in the US, as well as the Bahamas and in Mexico. He learned his craft from a number of first-class captains, both charter and commercial. He is a charter member of the “Chips A Hoy” fishing team, as well as a local King Mackerel tournament team. He splits his time spent with them as a captain and a mate. Capt. Robert also has King Mackerel tournament fishing experience, and has taken part in Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. He's participated in many inshore Flounder and Redfish tournaments. He says it best himself: "A day on the water with me will always bring great excitement and memories!!”
Our Team
Deontae M.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Triton (Center console) originally built in 2004. Powered by a 300HP Yamaha v6 4.2 engine.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Children Fish For Free
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (6)
Great charter with Captain Robert!
Fishing with Robert
Kids had a blast!
+3
Angler rating
19
2
1
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
85%
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Nicole B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great charter with Captain Robert!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day (AM) – Inshore on April 2, 2024
My husband and nine year old son had an awesome half day morning trip with Captain Robert! He was super knowledgeable and a...
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Douglas D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day (AM) – Inshore on October 21, 2023
CaptIn Capps was informative, on time and knew where the fish would bite. He explained all the questions we had and supplied...
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Matt C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Robert

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day (AM) – Inshore on March 29, 2024
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Bennett A.
Lynchburg, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day (PM) – Inshore on July 11, 2023
Had an amazing time! Will definitely go next year!
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Tanner C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day (AM) – Inshore on July 15, 2023
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