Fired Up Charters 

4.7/5 (110 reviews)
 300 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, United States

Fired Up Charters 

4.7/5 (110 reviews)
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300 Canal Drive
Carolina Beach, NC, United States
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Are you looking for a quick trip to the prolific waters of Carolina Beach? Maybe you want to get the rest of your family as passionate about angling as you? Either way, a trip with Fired Up Charters is an answer to all your questions!

Join Captain John Brantley on his 42’ Carolina sport fisher, rigged with a 700 HP Detroit Diesel engine. She can easily fit 6 anglers on her large back deck or inside the spacious cabin. With a flybridge to spot fish from afar, a fighting chair, and a live bait well, the vessel is a full package.

There’s a private toilet on board, so you’ll be completely comfortable the whole time you’re fishing. Your captain will have top-of-the-line Shimano and Penn fishing gear ready for you, so you don’t have to worry about bringing your own equipment.

There’s a wide array of species you can target on your excursion with Capt. John. Spanish and King Mackerel are among the favorite catches, as well as Bonito, Bluefish, and Tuna in the offshore waters. Spanish Mackerel is especially abundant in the summer, while King Mackerel prefers colder fall days.

Most of these predators can be caught while trolling – the onboard outriggers come in handy here, as they allow for more lines in the water. Spinning for Mackerel on light tackle is great fun for children and adults alike.

Kids of all ages are more than welcome on board and Capt. John will provide life jackets in all sizes. Half day trips are great fun for kids because won’t get bored and they can hook their first fish ever.  All you need to bring are drinks, some food, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a cooler to take your catch home.

Head out to an exciting fishing jaunt with Fired Up Charters and check out what the waters of North Carolina have in store for you!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 110 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (91)

Great Time for First Timers!
Snagged a shark
Snagged a shark
+88

Angler rating

86
9
5
2
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

88%

Appropriate for children

92%

Friendly captain

96%

Satisfied with the boat

96%

Recommend this charter

85%

Caught fish

91%

Showing 1 - 5 of 110 reviews
Showing: 5 of 110 reviews
Joe Callan
Joe Callan
5.0
Verified
Fun trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 24, 20255 adults1 child
It was our first time fishing from a boat in the ocean and we had a great time. Everybody caught at least one fish. Captain and mate made everything easy, Cleaned our catch super fast and were friendly and knowledgeable
Reported Catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish
1
Steve Laret
Steve Laret
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
Early bird on August 19, 20252 adults2 children
Captain John and Butch were top notch! They got us on the fish and took great care of my little ones on their first fishing trip!
0
Jerry Schutzenhofer
Jerry Schutzenhofer
4.7
Verified
Great Trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 16, 20255 adults
Captain John took us right to the fish and the mate kept the lines in the water as we were catching fish. Mate and captain were very informative and friendly.
1
Phil Conradt
Phil Conradt
5.0
Verified
Easy and Fun
Early bird on July 9, 20254 adults
Captain and crew were friendly, responsive, and very knowledgeable
0
Jason Phifer
Jason Phifer
The captain canceled
July 19, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
0

Trip availability and prices

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November 2025
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Number of days
1
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Early bird
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 1
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6hour live bait
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,100 
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 110 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (91)

Great Time for First Timers!
Snagged a shark
Snagged a shark
+88

Angler rating

86
9
5
2
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

88%

Appropriate for children

92%

Friendly captain

96%

Satisfied with the boat

96%

Recommend this charter

85%

Caught fish

91%

Showing 1 - 5 of 110 reviews
Showing: 5 of 110 reviews
Joe Callan
Joe Callan
5.0
Verified
Fun trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 24, 20255 adults1 child
It was our first time fishing from a boat in the ocean and we had a great time. Everybody caught at least one fish. Captain and mate made everything easy, Cleaned our catch super fast and were friendly and knowledgeable
Reported Catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish
1
Steve Laret
Steve Laret
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
Early bird on August 19, 20252 adults2 children
Captain John and Butch were top notch! They got us on the fish and took great care of my little ones on their first fishing trip!
0
Jerry Schutzenhofer
Jerry Schutzenhofer
4.7
Verified
Great Trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 16, 20255 adults
Captain John took us right to the fish and the mate kept the lines in the water as we were catching fish. Mate and captain were very informative and friendly.
1
Phil Conradt
Phil Conradt
5.0
Verified
Easy and Fun
Early bird on July 9, 20254 adults
Captain and crew were friendly, responsive, and very knowledgeable
0
Jason Phifer
Jason Phifer
The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on July 19, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
0

FAQs about Fired Up Charters

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
42 ft
Year built
1983
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Carolina Custom
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Detroit Diesel
Powered by
1 x 700HP
Max cruising speed
21 knots
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