Katfish Kayak And Fishing Adventures, Llc

4.9

(41 reviews)

613 Lewis Rd., Hampstead, NC 28443, United States–

+33

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Angler's Choice

Katfish Kayak And Fishing Adventures, Llc

Hampstead, NC, United States

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23 ft

4.9

(41 reviews)

Katfish Kayak And Fishing Adventures have a simple motto: If you don't want someone to bring the fish to you, let them take you to the fish. They offer traditional fishing charters but also provide a mothership for Kayak fishermen. They can take you to those places you always wanted to fish which are just too far to paddle to.

Captain Phillip Loughlin welcomes you aboard his 23' Parker boat. This cuddy cabin is powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine that can reach a maximum speed of 35 knots. This means you will reach your fishing spots very fast and save traveling time. If you choose to fish from the boat, the crew can accommodate up to 4 guests. However, if you want to go kayak fishing, there's enough room for 3 anglers.

When it comes to kayak fishing trips, note that this charter offers only mothership service but not the kayaks. You need to bring your own kayak, board the mothership with it, and let the crew take you where you want to go. As kayak trips are not guided, you need to be an experienced kayak angler, able to handle your boat and your gear in open-water conditions.

The boat typically leaves from the NC Wildlife Boat Ramp in Hampstead. However, the crew can pick you up from nearby waterfront locations. Depending on the season and which fishing grounds you choose, your main targets will be King Mackerel, Redfish, Flounder, Cobia, Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel, and Mahi Mahi.

Captain Philip will prepare your rods, reels, lures, and live bait (when available). Make sure to purchase your fishing license before the trip and bring food and drinks you like. Also, if you're going on a kayak trip, you'll need to bring your own fishing equipment.

The best solution would be to get in touch with the captain before the trip and check what you need to bring.

Save your paddling energy for fishing and finally reach those fishing spots that were always too far for the kayak! Katfish Kayak And Fishing Adventures can customize each trip, you only need to say when.

The best solution would be to get in touch with the captain before the trip and check what you need to bring.

Captain

Phillip Loughlin

8 years of experience

ID & credentials verified

What this charter offers

Live bait

You keep catch

Child friendly

Rods, reels & tackle

What this charter offers

Live bait

You keep catch

Child friendly

Rods, reels & tackle

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Trip date:

Group Size:

November 2026

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Group Size

2 adults • 0 children

Change

Kayak Mothership Trip

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

Seasonal trip

May 1 - Nov 1 (Fri, Sat, Sun)

US $400

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $400

Entire boat: up to 4 people

3 Hour Trip – Kids Fun Trip

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

3 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 3:00 PM)

Seasonal trip

Apr 1 - Nov 1 (Fri, Sat, Sun)

US $400

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $400

Entire boat: up to 4 people

Half-Day Trip

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

Seasonal trip

Apr 1 - Nov 1

US $700

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $700

Entire boat: up to 4 people

Full Day Offshore – Boat

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

Seasonal trip

Mar 1 - Dec 1

US $1,000

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $1,000

Entire boat: up to 4 people

12 Hour – Gulf Stream Boat (MAX 3)

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

US $1,750

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $1,750

Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

Rating

4.9

41 reviews

4.9

Boat & equipment

4.9

Captain & crew

4.8

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (65)

What anglers say

97%

Great experience

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

98%

Recommended

92%

Caught fish

Reviews (41)

Amanda Funk
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Such a fun trip!
3 Hour Trip – Kids Fun Trip on May 30, 2026 • 3 adults
Decided to pack up the family and head to the coast for a well deserved weekend away. We enjoyed all Wilmington had to offer and on a whim decided we wanted to fish, and not from the pier. Looked around for a bit and was able to find Captain Phillip with Katfish kayak and fishing adventures. It was a last minute decision and I was so thankful when our reservation was accepted. Captain Phillip was able to accommodate our timing needs and even rescheduled when he noticed the weather was going to shift. We were able to get out on the water for the perfect day. The fish were biting and the sun was shining. Captain Phillip knew his stuff and was very friendly and informative. We will definitely book with him again for a longer trip. For our first time on a private vessel it was exceptional. Thank you for the memories!
Lathan Rose
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Nearshore!
Half-Day Trip on July 16, 2026 • 4 adults
Beautiful July day water was pretty calm probably 1 to 2 foot chop. We caught 17 Spanish mackerel, eight bluefish, and three or four lizard fish, which we let go. We would have caught a probably 30 to 35 pound kingfish, but he managed to get the line caught in the prop and get away. Overall, fantastic trip was a little hot. Make sure you bring water.
Sean Penczak
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Phenomenal Coastal Catch
3 Hour Trip – Kids Fun Trip on June 20, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children
This was a great adventure for my two boys and the family enjoying a beautiful day and catching a half dozen fish. Captain made the day very laid back and enjoyable. while the fish weren’t biting we enjoyed cruising by a dozen dolphins it more! Highly recommended!!!
Misty Crowsey
Repeat angler
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Amazing trip!
Kayak Mothership Trip on September 19, 2026 • 2 adults
This is our 2nd trip with this company, we had an amazing time! we caught a ton of fish! the weather and time couldn’t have been more perfect. The Captain, his experience, and his humor make this trip well worth it every time.
Rebeca Morse
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best first fishing trip!
3 Hour Trip – Kids Fun Trip on July 18, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child
Captain Phillip was wonderful. My 3 year old had a great time and is still talking about how much fun he had and how proud he is of catching a fish. Would highly recommend captain Phillip to families!
James Olmsted
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Amazing trip! Great fishing!
3/4 Day Offshore Fishing – Boat on June 10, 2026 • 2 adults
We caught two good sized mahi mahi, Seven Spanish mackerel, and two sharks. Phillip new the area really well and was great fun on the water. We had a great time and can’t wait to go again.
Stephanie Jones
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
fantastic trip!
3 Hour Trip – Kids Fun Trip on April 25, 2026 • 3 adults
the weather was perfect! Captain Phillip was amazing! highly recommend booking with him
Kyle Sokol
Repeat angler
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
4.7
Verified
3/4 Day Trip
3/4 Day Offshore Fishing – Boat on July 29, 2025 • 3 adults
Captain Phillip was easy to communicate with prior to our trip for planning details and logistics. Our captain said our trip was a bit slower than expected. We were able to boat a few fish. One keeper mahi and a giant barracuda being the highlights. Captain could have ended the trip and ran home but he decided to extend it and try for spanish mackerel. We did manage to land 8 keepers along with a blue. We had a great time and were very pleased with our experience. Captain Phillip worked very hard to put us on fish. We will return to fish with Captain Phillip.
Greg Poorvin
Repeat angler
Georgia, US
Member since 2022
6 trips
5.0
Verified
8 hour trip with Cpt. Phillip
Trip for Greg on August 6, 2023 • 2 adults
This trip was destined to be a good one from the time of booking. Solid communication from Cpt Phillip in the days leading up to the trip….we set a time and discussed some details, expectations, weather discussion. As it turned out, it was a perfect day to target Mahi Mahi. It didn’t take very long to get some action once we started trolling btwn 20-25 miles out. We ended up taking home 5 beautiful Mahi and caught some small sharks in between. Awesome day!!! Personable captain with local knowledge and excellent equipment. The boat was very clean and a comfortable ride out to the deeps! Me and my 11 yr old Daughter had an amazing day and will be booking with Cpt. Phillip again for sure! Now, it’s dinner time!!!
Misty Crowsey
Repeat angler
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Amazing trip!!!
3 Hour Trip – Kids Fun Trip on September 20, 2025 • 4 adults
Captain Phillip Loughlin made this trip super fun for my family, the kids enjoyed it, we caught quite a few fish and had an amazing time. Loved the Captains humor and his thorough knowledge of the area and fishing. Will definitely go fishing with his company again!

FAQs about Katfish Kayak And Fishing Adventures, Llc

What are the trip rates for Katfish Kayak And Fishing Adventures, Llc?

Katfish Kayak And Fishing Adventures, Llc offers the following trips to customers:

US $400 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Kids Fun Trip (3 hours)
US $400 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Kids Fun Trip - 3:00 PM (3 hours)
US $400 per group - Kayak Mothership Trip (4 hours)
US $700 per group - Half-Day Trip (6 hours)
US $1,000 per group - Full Day Offshore – Boat (8 hours)
US $1,750 per group - 12 Hour – Gulf Stream Boat (MAX 3) (12 hours)

Which amenities are available onboard with Katfish Kayak And Fishing Adventures, Llc?

When you book a trip with Katfish Kayak And Fishing Adventures, Llc, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Radar

What's included in the trip price with Katfish Kayak And Fishing Adventures, Llc?

Trips booked with Katfish Kayak And Fishing Adventures, Llc include:

Rods, reels & tackle (Not provided for kayak mothership charters.)
Live bait
Lures

What types of fishing does Katfish Kayak And Fishing Adventures, Llc offer?

Katfish Kayak And Fishing Adventures, Llc offers the following types of fishing:

Inshore fishing (For kayak and kids trips. )
Nearshore fishing (Less than 10 miles offshore, usually closer)
Offshore fishing (On a full day, up to 40 miles offshore)
Reef fishing (Trolling and drift fishing only. )
Wreck fishing (Trolling and drift fishing only.)

What fishing techniques does Katfish Kayak And Fishing Adventures, Llc offer?

Katfish Kayak And Fishing Adventures, Llc offers the following fishing techniques:

Light tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly fishing
Drift fishing
Deep sea fishing

Which fish species can I catch with Katfish Kayak And Fishing Adventures, Llc?

Top targeted fish species with Katfish Kayak And Fishing Adventures, Llc include:

Amberjack
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout

Your captain

Phillip Loughlin

Hampstead, North Carolina, United States

85 Fishing Reports

ID & license verified

41 Customer reviews

Typical response within 2 hours

Member since March 2019

Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

I have been fishing for as long as I can remember, starting as a toddler and never really stopping. I grew up on the water, up and down the East Coast. I learned about kayak fishing while living out in California, and experienced fishing the Pacific, as well as the Sea of Cortez off of the Baja peninsula. Now that I'm back in North Carolina, I knew that I needed to find a way to share my love of fishing and the ocean with both experienced fishermen as well as folks new to the sport, and a charter and mothership operation seemed like a great way to do it.

Phillip Loughlin

Fully verified

Angler's Choice

reports

reviews

2019

member since

~2h

response

The fish you can target

Amberjack

Bluefish (Tailor)

Cobia

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Flounder

King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Little Tunny (False Albacore)

Redfish

Spanish Mackerel

Speckled Trout

Amberjack

Bluefish (Tailor)

Cobia

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Flounder

Real catches by this captain

Spanish Mackerel
2 months agoAnother great day with the Spanish mackerel and a fun crew! This was a donated trip for Ducks Unlimited, and they picked a great day to go, with calm seas, cool temps, and cooperative fish. There should be at least another month of great near shore fishing. The kings are showing up for the fall run, both near and offshore. We've got openings, so let's go get some!
Spanish Mackerel
Misty C.2 months ago
This is our 2nd trip with this company, we had an amazing time! we caught a ton of fish! the weather and time couldn’t have been more perfect. The Captain, his experience, and his humor make this trip well worth it every time.
Spanish Mackerel
2 months agoThe fall Spanish bite appears to be on. With Misty and her son, William we did a three hour tour and they made the best of it! Should be a few more weeks of this before the water gets chilly.
Spanish Mackerel
3 months agoThe weather forecaster took a swing and a miss on the weather for Friday evening. While the outlook called for light winds and gentle seas, the reality on the water was a bit of a different story. With Jake, his wife, Dana, and their boys, Wyatt and Cole (6 and 4 years old, but I can't remember which was which... so I called them Thing 1 and Thing 2), I was a little worried that the choppy seas would be too much. But we made a go of it. Jake had mentioned that he hoped we could see some dolphins, and this time they obliged, feeding in a deep spot behind a sand bar in Topsail sound. It wasn't Marine World, but they put on a pretty good show, slapping their tails and then popping up their heads to look at us. Finally they swam off with the rising tide to hunt the marsh creeks, and we kept moving. We crossed the bar at Topsail inlet in some sloppy conditions, and it was still kind ugly on the ocean. I did a check-in and everyone wanted to keep going, so I rolled out the lines. I had barely put the first Clark spoon out and was getting the second line when we had our first fish. It turned out to be an undersized Spanish, the first of several we would catch that evening. The boys were pretty tickled, though, and since they were fishing for fun and not to fill the cooler, I don't think it mattered. Given that this was mostly about the youngsters having fun, and the boat was a little crowded with beanbags and youngsters' stuff, I decided to run just two lines. That was probably a good choice, because even though the fish were small, they were hungry! It was all I could do to get fish off the lines and get them back out before another one was hooked up. About an hour into the three hour trip (Kids' Trip), mom started feeling a little under the weather, so Jake asked if we could head in to calmer water. Since that's exactly what the Kids' Trips are designed for, I told him we could go inshore, anchor up and fish in the sound for a little while. Or if he'd rather, we could just do a little tour. The kids heard the options and were loudly unanimous... FISH SOME MORE! We pulled in another small fish, and then something thumped the other line. This was a nicer fish for sure, and Thing 1 did a great job bringing it to the boat. It turned out to be a chunky Spanish and a keeper without a doubt. Since they did not want to keep any fish themselves, I asked if they'd mind me taking it home. I thanked Thing 1 for catching my dinner, and we pulled the trolling lines and headed for calmer water. Back in the sound, I found a good place out of the channel and away from the crowds and anchored us up within easy casting of a grass bank. I rigged up a couple of store-bought chicken rigs with some shrimp and pitched it out. I didn't really expect anything of substance, although there's always a chance. As it turned out, the kids had a ball doing battle with bait thieves, and Thing 2 was first on the board with a small croaker. After I dehooked the fish, I let him hear why they're called, "croakers," before releasing it. It took Thing 1 a little longer to get a hook set, but he finally connected on a pinfish. I gave them a moment or two to feel how they got their name. Time and shrimp ran out almost simultaneously, so with a hearty farewell to the fat bait thieves, we pulled the anchor and headed for home.
Spanish Mackerel
Rebeca M.4 months ago
Captain Phillip was wonderful. My 3 year old had a great time and is still talking about how much fun he had and how proud he is of catching a fish. Would highly recommend captain Phillip to families!
Spanish Mackerel
4 months agoHad a great time today with Rebeca, Brendan (I hope I remembered that right), and Max. At 3 1/2 years old, Max was a total trooper on his first offshore fishing experience. It was tough to get the hang of cranking on the reels, but with a little help from mom and dad, the fish made it into the box... and that's really what counts! The seas were a little choppy, but the swell was small, and once we backed down to trolling speed it really wasn't bad at all. The wind was on the rise, though, so I was a little glad that this was a short, three-hour Kid's Trip. We picked up our first Spanish pretty early on, and then picked at a few more singles until we got closer to the shoals along Rich's Inlet (NC coast). Then we started to see more bluefish, which are fun to catch but not the target species for the day. We sent them back to grow while we continued to hunt for the Spanish. As we were heading back toward home, a bunch of birds started working just off the shoals, and the Spanish were ripping and jumping all around. One of the Clark spoons had been bitten off by a blue without tripping the planer, and I have no idea how long we'd been pulling an empty line around. I finally thought it was weird that the other rod had been getting regular hits (we only ran two rods, to keep it simple) and this one hadn't had a bite at all. I reeled it in and had to laugh as the loose leader flapped in the wind. I told Max I was going to put on the "secret weapon" and rigged up a little Pet Spoon with red scales. I don't remember where I picked that up, but it was the last one in my box, Some days they out-perform the Clark spoons, but because of their tiny size, they get bitten off pretty easily. At any rate, I had no more sent it out than it got a big strike. Max, with dad's "help", brought in the biggest Spanish of the day. We made several more passes, but couldn't entice another Spanish to bite. We did get a couple more blues, including one that snipped off my "secret weapon" spoon right behind the boat. A pod of dolphins showed up then, and the surface action disappeared. Then it was time to head in. The bite slowed down and Max had experienced enough. We pulled in the lines and went back to the dock with eight nice Spanish to make up several tasty family dinners. The wind is coming up tonight, so it may be a while before conditions favor another trip. I'm glad we got this one in, and that I got to meet the Mighty Max!
Spanish Mackerel
Lathan R.4 months ago
Beautiful July day water was pretty calm probably 1 to 2 foot chop. We caught 17 Spanish mackerel, eight bluefish, and three or four lizard fish, which we let go. We would have caught a probably 30 to 35 pound kingfish, but he managed to get the line caught in the prop and get away. Overall, fantastic trip was a little hot. Make sure you bring water.
Spanish Mackerel
4 months agoHad an excellent half-day trip with Lathan and his crew. Could hardly ask for better conditions, with 2' swells and just enough breeze to keep it from getting too hot. Took a bit to find the fish, but once we did the fun really kicked in. At first there were a couple of stray Spanish, but then we ran into the blues. Some folks don't want these fish, but when you fix them up fresh, they are pretty tasty. We were chasing birds and fish on the surface, and suddenly found ourselves on the shoals in pretty shallow water. All of a sudden three lines went off. The fourth line was rigged with a small Rapala shallow diver. I call it the "hail, Mary" line, and run it in case we cross paths with a hungry king. Most of the time, nothing hits it, but it's fun to put out and it gets everyone excited. Well, today something did hit it, and it hit hard! Our angler did a good job of working on the fish and finally got it to the boat... A solid 20+ pound king! As usual though, the fish wasn't done and made a couple of hard runs away from the boat, keeping itself just out of reach of my gaff. On its last run, it managed to cross under the motor and the line parted. Five disappointed groans echoed across the water. Shortly after that we found the Spanish. They were all pretty good size for July fish. We pulled all the way to Wrightsville, ending up with 17 Spanish and 8 blues.
Spanish Mackerel
Sean P.5 months ago
This was a great adventure for my two boys and the family enjoying a beautiful day and catching a half dozen fish. Captain made the day very laid back and enjoyable. while the fish weren’t biting we enjoyed cruising by a dozen dolphins it more! Highly recommended!!!
Spanish Mackerel
5 months agoBelated reports are better than no reports, eh? Well, here it is. Had back-to-back short trips on Saturday, starting with Sean, his wife, and their two youngsters on a 3 hr Kids' Trip. It's the time of year, apparently, and the short Spanish are all over the place. But we managed to pick through the culls (and the bluefish) and grab a small handful of keepers. The smiles tell the tale! Later in the afternoon, I did a custom trip for a group of young men who were celebrating the end of bachelorhood (three out of the four of them). Their charter earlier in the week had been cancelled due to the wind so I took them on for a blast of an evening. The Spanish were more cooperative and there were some bigger fish in the mix as well. Still, no giants in the mix. Highlight of the evening was when a king took off with a 00 Clark Spoon. It must have stuck right in the corner of his mouth because any other time they'd just bite it right off. Client stuck it out and after an impressive battle (all things considered), I had the fish all the way to the 20' leader. Unfortunately, that's when he apparently remembered he had a mouthful of razor sharp teeth, and he clipped right through that 30# mono. Fish gone. Spoon gone. Oh well. I expect they'll be telling that story over drinks for a few days! Sunday's booking bailed out on a gorgeous day, so I took advantage to get offshore with my brother. I was hoping to get into the dolphin again, but it was slower going this trip. Ended up about 28 miles off where we picked up one slinger and missed some peanuts right behind the boat. Leave it to me not to have a pitching rod aboard on this trip! Also managed to stick about a 15# king along with a smaller one, so at least we came home with meat. Long term is looking a little bumpy for the coming week and the 4th, but we'll see. I've got spots available on the weekend for nearshore, and some slots open for 3/4 day or longer next week (weather permitting).

What is the boat like?

Boat category

Cabin cruisers

Capacity

4 persons

Boat length

23 ft

Year built

2018

Boat manufacturer

Parker

Boat type

Cuddy cabin

Engine model

Yamaha

1 x 300HP

Max cruising speed

35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Fly Fishing

Drift Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live bait well

Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Not provided for kayak mothership charters.

Live bait

Lures

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly

Only for boat trips, not kayak

No smoking

You keep catch

Fish cleaning not provided

Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

Bank transfer

What’s biting in Hampstead right now

Amberjack

Bluefish (Tailor)

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Little Tunny (False Albacore)

Redfish

Spanish Mackerel

Speckled Trout

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Katfish Kayak And Fishing Adventures, Llc

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Rating

Anglers' gallery (65)

What anglers say

Reviews (41)

Such a fun trip!

Fantastic Nearshore!

Phenomenal Coastal Catch

Amazing trip!

Best first fishing trip!

Amazing trip! Great fishing!

fantastic trip!

3/4 Day Trip

8 hour trip with Cpt. Phillip

Amazing trip!!!

FAQs about Katfish Kayak And Fishing Adventures, Llc

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