Victory Charters
Victory Charters
Victory Charters is operated by Captain Chuck Bishop (Coach). Coach Bishop has been a teacher and coach in the Wilmington area for over 30 years now. Coach is an avid outdoorsman: he tried his hand at fishing, hunting, and scuba diving, to name a few.
Nowadays, he has turned over his whistle for his second passion – fishing. Coach has been fishing and diving on wrecks and reefs off Wrightsville Beach for many years and has the experience needed to lead you to the fish.
You will be fishing on a 26' Maycraft center console powered by a 300 HP Yamaha outboard with a closed transom. The boat has plenty of room for family and friends to enjoy a great day of fishing. Coach welcomes all passengers including children. It can accommodate 4 passengers comfortably and up to 6 on near-shore trips.
The waters off Wrightsville Beach provide some of the best fishing on the North Carolina Coast. There are so many reefs and wrecks that attract a wide variety of fish. Trolling nearshore will produce the likes of Bluefish, Spanish and King Mackerel, and the occasional Cobia.
On offshore trips, you'll be going after King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Cobia, Barracuda, Sharks and more. Bottom fishing in these waters is usually for the likes of Flounder, Black Bass, Snapper, and Grouper.
Trips with Coach include your fishing license, rods and reels, bait, and all the gear needed to catch your desired fish. He will also clean and fillet all the fish you wish to take home with you. All you need to bring is some snacks, drinks, sunscreen, and a pair of polarized sunglasses. When you're all packed and good to go, get ready for a great time on the waters off Wrightsville Beach!
Victory Charters is operated by Captain Chuck Bishop (Coach). Coach Bishop has been a teacher and coach in the Wilmington area for over 30 years now. Coach is an avid outdoorsman: he tried his hand at fishing, hunting, and scuba diving, to name a few.
Nowadays, he has turned over his whistle for his second passion – fishing. Coach has been fishing and diving on wrecks and reefs off Wrightsville Beach for many years and has the experience needed to lead you to the fish.
You will be fishing on a 26' Maycraft center console powered by a 300 HP Yamaha outboard with a closed transom. The boat has plenty of room for family and friends to enjoy a great day of fishing. Coach welcomes all passengers including children. It can accommodate 4 passengers comfortably and up to 6 on near-shore trips.
The waters off Wrightsville Beach provide some of the best fishing on the North Carolina Coast. There are so many reefs and wrecks that attract a wide variety of fish. Trolling nearshore will produce the likes of Bluefish, Spanish and King Mackerel, and the occasional Cobia.
On offshore trips, you'll be going after King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Cobia, Barracuda, Sharks and more. Bottom fishing in these waters is usually for the likes of Flounder, Black Bass, Snapper, and Grouper.
Trips with Coach include your fishing license, rods and reels, bait, and all the gear needed to catch your desired fish. He will also clean and fillet all the fish you wish to take home with you. All you need to bring is some snacks, drinks, sunscreen, and a pair of polarized sunglasses. When you're all packed and good to go, get ready for a great time on the waters off Wrightsville Beach!
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Rebecca Kimler5.0VerifiedGreat Captain, Great Fishing, Great Experience
3/4 Day Trip on July 18, 2026 • 3 adultsWe had a great 6 hour nearshore charter with Captain Bishop! We were lucky enough to book with him last minute after another charter canceled, and it couldn’t have worked out better. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip enjoyable. We caught 24 Spanish mackerel and were also able to spend some time fishing for sharks, landing a hammerhead as well. He made sure we got to do everything we wanted, and we never felt rushed. We’d definitely book with him again and highly recommend Victory Charters!
Stephen Beatrous5.0Verifiedwe had a great day out on the water and came home with some fish and some stories
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 16, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childWe caught a modest number of fish, but it didn’t really matter. We watch the sun coming up over the Atlantic Ocean. My kids and grandkid were excited to be out on the water together. My captain was great. I have no problem recommending this trip to anyone. I hope we get to repeat it again.
Carrie Freshour5.0VerifiedFishing with Chuck
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 12, 2026 • 4 adultsCoach was incredible, even though the fish weren't biting today. Captain “coach” did everything to ensure we had a good time, kept trying, and caught a shark for some good entertainment — like my husband said, “that's why they call it fishing not catching”. Thanks Coach! We will be back!
Paul BrantleyRepeat angler5.0Verifiedabsolutely fabulous 👌
3/4 Day Trip on August 13, 2026 • 3 adultsawesome cachh of mackerel. drove over 1300 miles just to fish off the Carolina coast. Captain made sure we had a good time especially my boys. got to see two schools of dolphins and had absolutely a 😁 time will do it again with Victory Charters. P Allen B
Chris Berger5.0VerifiedFantastic trip and captain!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 30, 2026 • 3 adultsReally great fishing trip from start to end. Took my daughters out for a half day and had a blast. Coach Bishop was a great guide and was the perfect mix of teaching us the ropes and then giving us the freedom to do it ourselves. Will definitely use again!
Tim Scott5.0VerifiedCoach was 5 star.
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 28, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childCoach was great. We took a 10 year old with us. he did a great job to have him feel included. He put us on fish. He was personable, and gave us a GREAT nacho recommendation. if we ever make it back, would definitely book with him again. 5 stars.
Grygorii Skazhenyk5.0VerifiedBest trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 30, 2026 • 3 adultsWe had a great time and caught some fish. Captain Chuck was attentive and friendly. This was our first family fishing trip, and we really enjoyed it.
Jay Bowles5.0Verifiedmy new favorite captain
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 13, 2026 • 2 adultshe was solid. personable. knew the best spots. caught what we wanted, and he was patient with us as well. nice boat too!
Michael Mcfadden4.3VerifiedApril fishing trip
3/4 Day Trip on April 30, 2026 • 2 adultswe had a great time. Even though we had to go in after about two or three hours to wait out the storm, the captain was more than willing to take us back out. We caught fish and it was a very good time catching fish. captain was great. The weather sucked.
Olaf EideRepeat angler5.0Verifiedgreat trip.
3/4 Day Trip on April 11, 2026 • 1 adultgreat trip. captain was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. caught some nice fish. Had a great trip.
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We had a great 6 hour nearshore charter with Captain Bishop! We were lucky enough to book with him last minute after another charter canceled, and it couldn’t have worked out better. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip enjoyable. We caught 24 Spanish mackerel and were also able to spend some time fishing for sharks, landing a hammerhead as well. He made sure we got to do everything we wanted, and we never felt rushed. We’d definitely book with him again and highly recommend Victory Charters!
We caught a modest number of fish, but it didn’t really matter. We watch the sun coming up over the Atlantic Ocean. My kids and grandkid were excited to be out on the water together. My captain was great. I have no problem recommending this trip to anyone. I hope we get to repeat it again.
Coach was incredible, even though the fish weren't biting today. Captain “coach” did everything to ensure we had a good time, kept trying, and caught a shark for some good entertainment — like my husband said, “that's why they call it fishing not catching”. Thanks Coach! We will be back!
The captain was super personable and contacted us upon confirmation of the trip to give us information about what to expect. We are newbies to fishing and he did a great job finding spots to troll and show us how to reel in our catch. Very memorable day for us and our two sons. Thanks Coach!
awesome cachh of mackerel. drove over 1300 miles just to fish off the Carolina coast. Captain made sure we had a good time especially my boys. got to see two schools of dolphins and had absolutely a 😁 time will do it again with Victory Charters. P Allen B
FAQs about Victory Charters
- US $300 per group - 1/4 Day Trip – Scenic Cruise (2 hours)
- US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $750 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- Toilet Porta potty
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First mate
- Fishing license
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Flounder
- Grouper (Gag)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Sailfish
- Seabass (Black)
- Snapper (Red)
- Spanish Mackerel
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