Atlantic Sportfishing
Get ready to explore the productive fishing grounds of Eastern, North Carolina with Atlantic Sportfishing! Your guide for the day, Joseph Martin, is a USCG-licensed captain and expert in trolling and bottom fishing. You’ll explore the waters between Wrightsville Beach and Topsail Island and go further offshore to target a wide range of species. Get ready to have fun with the family, catch some fish, and create lasting memories!
Your journey will take place on a beautiful and spacious "33 ft" "Contender Tournament" center console named "Linda K"!! Linda K has more than enough room for all passengers to fish at the same time with plenty of room to spare!! Also The Linda K is equipped with all the state-of-the-art electronics, fishing tackle, and safety gear. With her reliable twin 300 Yamaha engines she get you to the fishing grounds in a jiffy allowing for more time to fish!!Capt. Joe also welcomes kids ages 5 and older on board.
You can expect to do a lot of trolling and/or bottom fishing, depending on the trip you choose. While bottom fishing in inshore waters, you’ll target Porgy, Triggerfish, Grouper, Black Seabass, and many more. Heading further offshore opens up more opportunities for a greater range of species. Here, you’ll be trolling for Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Wahoo, Barracuda, and many other pelagic fish.
Capt. Joe will also take you fishing over reefs and wrecks where you’ll be able to drift or bottom fish for species such as Amberjack. The waters off the coast of Willmington and Hampstead are well-known for their diverse fishing grounds and there’s a little bit of something for everyone!
Your captain will provide you with top-notch rods, reels and gear made by Daiwa, Shimano and Penn!
Feel free to pack up some food and drinks for the ride and be sure to bring some sunscreen as well. Your next adventure awaits, so book your trip today and get ready for an incredible day of fishing with Atlantic Sportfishing!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (98)
+95Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
92%
Jul 17, 2023
6 Hour Trip
Awesome time with Captain, crew & family!
This was my first time sea fishing and first time fishing in over 30 years. I took my brother-in-law and 9 year old son, for his first fishing trip, with Captain Joe. My son was incredibly nervous before this trip and very cautious for the first hour of our six hour trip. Captain Joe and First Mate, Tyler, were very attentive to my son and went out of their way to ensure he had a great time. Sure enough, after he snagged a small shark; my son was hooked and it was game on from then on out. Captain Joe got us in the right locations and the three of us were catching Spanish Mackerel, Seabass, Grunt Fish, and Grouper (and a few sharks). Captain Joe and First Mate Tyler were great to hang out with and were a fun time. I really appreciated how they went out of their way to ease my son and essentially enable him to fall in love with the sport. Captain Joe’s boat and equipment were top notch. His boat was beautiful and spacious enough for all three of us. We really enjoyed ourselves and even got to see some 4’ sharks, Barricuda and Amberjack next to the boat. My son was talking about this fishing trip for the rest of the day and said it’s been the highlight of his vacation. We will definitely be back next year and look forward to booking an 8 hour trip next year. Highly recommend booking with Captain Joe!
This was my first time sea fishing and first time fishing in over 30 years. I took my brother-in-law and 9 year old son, for his...
Mechanicsville, VA
Aug 18, 2022
8 Hour Trip
Couldn't have asked for a better day...
Long review, and feel free to read on, but if not, just know that I absolutely recommend Capt Joe and Atlantic Sportfishing for a trip near Topsail, NC... #takeakidfishing #makingmemories Booked an 8-hour trip with Capt Joe and we had an absolute blast. Me, two of my boys (15yo and 8yo) and my dad teamed up and we caught them all day long. Spent a little time trolling, then moved to the bottom bite to keep the kiddo's busy. We then pretty much caught fish all day long and we were fortunate enough to also be around some hungry amberjack and king's. Both of my boys had the thrill of landing a couple sizeable ambers on light tackle, and then I had the incredible opportunity to boat a 'smoker' of a king mackeral. We even got it weighed and certified as a citation. My dad landed a small shark to go with everything else, and I'd say we caught probably 10 different species throughout the day. Seriously one of the best trips I've ever paid for and well worth the $$$'s. Capt. Joe rocked it all day, doing all he could to put us on fish, keeping us entertained and engaged. His mate, Tyler, rocked it all day too. Keeping bait on hooks, helping us unhook fish, and his positive youthful attitude was a joy to have on the boat. He's a great kid (also 15yo) which was really cool for my boys in that he worked hard, but was also very relatable with regard to the conversations of the day. Finally, that Contender is straight TOP SHELF. If you know anything about boats, you know that Contender's are the absolute shizzle of saltwater fishing boats. One day...one day...maybe I'll have my own. Until then, I'll just rebook with Capt Joe.
Long review, and feel free to read on, but if not, just know that I absolutely recommend Capt Joe and Atlantic Sportfishing for...
Captain replied
Fincastle, VA
Jul 27, 2023
4 Hour Trip (AM)
Great half day trip
We took a 4-hour trip with Joe and his mate Tyler. We had a great time and Joe put us in fish the moment the first line hit the water. Both guys worked hard for us baiting lines and taking off fish in the heat and we were very appreciative! It kept us with lines in the water. Captain Joe is laid-back and it’s easy to see he loves what he does. We will 100% book again with Joe next time we are in Topsail!
We took a 4-hour trip with Joe and his mate Tyler. We had a great time and Joe put us in fish the moment the first line hit the...
Hampstead, North Carolina
Jul 11, 2023
4 Hour Trip (AM)
Half Day Trip
Booked a half day trip with Captain Joe and Tyler. Both were great to work with and made the experience awesome! We caught shark, flounder, grouper, king mackerel, and more. Kept some mackerel and a grouper to have filleted and grilled it for dinner that same evening. We look forward to another trip to Topsail and booking a whole day trip.
Booked a half day trip with Captain Joe and Tyler. Both were great to work with and made the experience awesome! We caught shark,...
Captain replied
May 26, 2024
6 Hour Trip
Great trip!
Trip was moved back one day due to weather which was a great call by the captain! Boat was very clean and had accommodations for everyone on the boat.Highly recommended this charter.
Trip was moved back one day due to weather which was a great call by the captain! Boat was very clean and had accommodations for...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (98)
+95Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
92%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Awesome time with Captain, crew & family!
6 Hour Trip on July 17, 2023
This was my first time sea fishing and first time fishing in over 30 years. I took my brother-in-law and 9 year old son, for his first fishing trip, with Captain Joe. My son was incredibly nervous before this trip and very cautious for the first hour of our six hour trip. Captain Joe and First Mate, Tyler, were very attentive to my son and went out of their way to ensure he had a great time. Sure enough, after he snagged a small shark; my son was hooked and it was game on from then on out. Captain Joe got us in the right locations and the three of us were catching Spanish Mackerel, Seabass, Grunt Fish, and Grouper (and a few sharks). Captain Joe and First Mate Tyler were great to hang out with and were a fun time. I really appreciated how they went out of their way to ease my son and essentially enable him to fall in love with the sport. Captain Joe’s boat and equipment were top notch. His boat was beautiful and spacious enough for all three of us. We really enjoyed ourselves and even got to see some 4’ sharks, Barricuda and Amberjack next to the boat. My son was talking about this fishing trip for the rest of the day and said it’s been the highlight of his vacation. We will definitely be back next year and look forward to booking an 8 hour trip next year. Highly recommend booking with Captain Joe!
This was my first time sea fishing and first time fishing in over 30 years. I took my brother-in-law and 9 year old son, for his first fishing trip, with Captain Joe. My son was incredibly nervous before this trip and very cautious for the first hour of our six hour trip. Captain Joe and First Mate, Tyler, were very attentive to my son and went out of their way to ensure he had a great time. Sure enough, after he snagged a small shark; my son was hooked and it was game on from then on out. Captain...
Mechanicsville, VA
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Couldn't have asked for a better day...
8 Hour Trip on August 18, 2022
Long review, and feel free to read on, but if not, just know that I absolutely recommend Capt Joe and Atlantic Sportfishing for a trip near Topsail, NC... #takeakidfishing #makingmemories Booked an 8-hour trip with Capt Joe and we had an absolute blast. Me, two of my boys (15yo and 8yo) and my dad teamed up and we caught them all day long. Spent a little time trolling, then moved to the bottom bite to keep the kiddo's busy. We then pretty much caught fish all day long and we were fortunate enough to also be around some hungry amberjack and king's. Both of my boys had the thrill of landing a couple sizeable ambers on light tackle, and then I had the incredible opportunity to boat a 'smoker' of a king mackeral. We even got it weighed and certified as a citation. My dad landed a small shark to go with everything else, and I'd say we caught probably 10 different species throughout the day. Seriously one of the best trips I've ever paid for and well worth the $$$'s. Capt. Joe rocked it all day, doing all he could to put us on fish, keeping us entertained and engaged. His mate, Tyler, rocked it all day too. Keeping bait on hooks, helping us unhook fish, and his positive youthful attitude was a joy to have on the boat. He's a great kid (also 15yo) which was really cool for my boys in that he worked hard, but was also very relatable with regard to the conversations of the day. Finally, that Contender is straight TOP SHELF. If you know anything about boats, you know that Contender's are the absolute shizzle of saltwater fishing boats. One day...one day...maybe I'll have my own. Until then, I'll just rebook with Capt Joe.
Long review, and feel free to read on, but if not, just know that I absolutely recommend Capt Joe and Atlantic Sportfishing for a trip near Topsail, NC... #takeakidfishing #makingmemories Booked an 8-hour trip with Capt Joe and we had an absolute blast. Me, two of my boys (15yo and 8yo) and my dad teamed up and we caught them all day long. Spent a little time trolling, then moved to the bottom bite to keep the kiddo's busy. We then pretty much caught fish all day long and we were fortunate...
Fincastle, VA
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great half day trip
4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 27, 2023
We took a 4-hour trip with Joe and his mate Tyler. We had a great time and Joe put us in fish the moment the first line hit the water. Both guys worked hard for us baiting lines and taking off fish in the heat and we were very appreciative! It kept us with lines in the water. Captain Joe is laid-back and it’s easy to see he loves what he does. We will 100% book again with Joe next time we are in Topsail!
We took a 4-hour trip with Joe and his mate Tyler. We had a great time and Joe put us in fish the moment the first line hit the water. Both guys worked hard for us baiting lines and taking off fish in the heat and we were very appreciative! It kept us with lines in the water. Captain Joe is laid-back and it’s easy to see he loves what he does. We will 100% book again with Joe next time we are in Topsail!
Hampstead, North Carolina
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day Trip
4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 11, 2023
Booked a half day trip with Captain Joe and Tyler. Both were great to work with and made the experience awesome! We caught shark, flounder, grouper, king mackerel, and more. Kept some mackerel and a grouper to have filleted and grilled it for dinner that same evening. We look forward to another trip to Topsail and booking a whole day trip.
Booked a half day trip with Captain Joe and Tyler. Both were great to work with and made the experience awesome! We caught shark, flounder, grouper, king mackerel, and more. Kept some mackerel and a grouper to have filleted and grilled it for dinner that same evening. We look forward to another trip to Topsail and booking a whole day trip.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great trip!
6 Hour Trip on May 26, 2024
Trip was moved back one day due to weather which was a great call by the captain! Boat was very clean and had accommodations for everyone on the boat.Highly recommended this charter.
Trip was moved back one day due to weather which was a great call by the captain! Boat was very clean and had accommodations for everyone on the boat.Highly recommended this charter.
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