Fin Reaper 

4.9
(43 reviews)
 220 Annie Drive, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, United States–

Fin Reaper 

Carolina Beach, NC, United States
–
45 ft
6
4.9
(43 reviews)

Get ready for the fishing trip of a lifetime with Fin Reaper. Up to 75 miles out in the heart of the Atlantic, you'll come up against some of the sea's most prized creatures, using all your skills and strength to fill the boat. Marvel as you hit the Gulf Stream, bringing with it a perfect storm of pelagic action. While fishing the nearshore wrecks is just as exciting, as you target something delicious for dinner.

A latecomer to the fishing game, Captain Mike Moore has been making up for lost time fishing since 2011. Following his wife's advice to find a hobby, he became a fishing nut in 2012, and now spends as much as possible on the water. He hopes to share his passion with you, taking you out on his boat to the productive deep seas.

The 45 SeaHunter center console is a thing of beauty. Up to 6 guests are welcome aboard to make yourselves at home on the spacious deck, taking advantage of the 360-degree views as you battle it out with monster fish. Capt. Mike will provide plenty of Gatorade and water, so you stay energized and refreshed all day long, but feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks too.

Start the day by going after live bait, which you'll stock in the vast livewells on board. You'll then whizz off to the fishing grounds at speeds reaching up to 60 MPH, getting you to the sweet spots in no time.

Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Marlin, Tuna, and Sailfish will be your primary targets in the deep, while shorter trips will see you go after Seabass, Triggerfish, Porgies, Grunts, Groupers, and Snappers. Wherever you go, you're in for a productive day, so make some space in the freezer for plenty of meat!

Capt. Mike will clean and fillet your catch at the end of your trip at a charge, meaning you can head home with the prospect of a delicious dinner on your plate right away! He'll even pick you up within a 15-mile radius, so all you need to do is bring yourself aboard with plenty of enthusiasm, and settle in for an incredible day out with Fin Reaper.

Get ready for the fishing trip of a lifetime with Fin Reaper. Up to 75 miles out in the heart of the Atlantic, you'll come up against some of the sea's most prized creatures, using all your skills and strength to fill the boat. Marvel as you hit the Gulf Stream, bringing with it a perfect storm of pelagic action. While fishing the nearshore wrecks is just as exciting, as you target something delicious for dinner.

A latecomer to the fishing game, Captain Mike Moore has been making up for lost time fishing since 2011. Following his wife's advice to find a hobby, he became a fishing nut in 2012, and now spends as much as possible on the water. He hopes to share his passion with you, taking you out on his boat to the productive deep seas.

The 45 SeaHunter center console is a thing of beauty. Up to 6 guests are welcome aboard to make yourselves at home on the spacious deck, taking advantage of the 360-degree views as you battle it out with monster fish. Capt. Mike will provide plenty of Gatorade and water, so you stay energized and refreshed all day long, but feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks too.

Start the day by going after live bait, which you'll stock in the vast livewells on board. You'll then whizz off to the fishing grounds at speeds reaching up to 60 MPH, getting you to the sweet spots in no time.

Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Marlin, Tuna, and Sailfish will be your primary targets in the deep, while shorter trips will see you go after Seabass, Triggerfish, Porgies, Grunts, Groupers, and Snappers. Wherever you go, you're in for a productive day, so make some space in the freezer for plenty of meat!

Capt. Mike will clean and fillet your catch at the end of your trip at a charge, meaning you can head home with the prospect of a delicious dinner on your plate right away! He'll even pick you up within a 15-mile radius, so all you need to do is bring yourself aboard with plenty of enthusiasm, and settle in for an incredible day out with Fin Reaper.

Mike Moore
Captain
Mike Moore
8 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
4 Hour Trip — Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 11:00 AM)
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
+1
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip — Nearshore pm
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (12:00 PM, 4:00 PM)
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
+1
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+8
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+6
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
10 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
+8
US $2,400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Extended Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
+6
US $2,600
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

Loading...

Rating

4.9
43 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (74)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
87%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

Reviews (43)

  • Ty Reid
    Ty Reid
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience with Captain Mike!

    4 Hour Nearshore Trip (PM) on July 16, 2025 • 5 adults • 3 children

    Mike took my family out — great captain, boat, and experience. Tough bite this time of year but Mike is first class. Would book again.

  • Jason Woods
    Jason Woods
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    12 Hour Gulf

    Extended Full Day Trip on October 22, 2022 • 4 adults

    Captain Mike is very knowledgeable and a really fun guy to be with. This was a great experience for us and we managed to land some tuna in some rough seas. This was a badass boat and the gear was top notch. I really hope to get the chance to go out with him again. Highly recommend Fin Reaper if you are looking for a really fun fishing trip.

  • Jason Mcmanmon
    Jason Mcmanmon
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    3/4 day

    8 Hour Trip on September 16, 2023 • 6 adults

    Awesome time with the boys. Mike was fun, helpful, and knowledgeable. Boat was unbelievable. 10/10

  • Adam Sasarita
    Adam Sasarita
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    10hr trip on Fin Reaper

    10 Hour Trip on May 11, 2020 • 4 adults

    The day we went out happened to be pretty rough conditions, choppy and windy. But we all stuck it out and Mike put us on the fish. We caught 20 king mackerel. I’ve fished North Carolina for about 3 years now and I’ve never heard of anyone pulling that many in. It was way more than we expected. Mike really made the most of what we had to work with. We had a great time. Mike and his mate are a great crew. We will definitely be going again. Mike knows how to catch them

  • Adam Ingraffea
    Adam Ingraffea
    Repeat angler
    us
    Rhode Island, US
    Member since 2019
    7 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Mike

    8 Hour Trip on July 8, 2023 • 1 adult
  • Jerry Bryant
    Jerry Bryant
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2018
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Off-shore with Captain Mike on Fin Reaper

    8 Hour Trip on April 28, 2021 • 4 adults

    Captain Mike (Fin Reaper) gave us a great day of fishing. We caught enough to bring home (still enjoying fish off the grill). Mike did an awesome job putting us on the fish.

  • Joel Snider
    Joel Snider
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2018
    5.0

    Full day trips

    Extended Full Day Trip on March 2, 2019

    I fished multiple trips with Captain Moore. It’s the nicest, cleanest, and probably the fasted center console in the Wrightsville Beach Charter fleet. I can’t say enough good things about Captain Moore and his First Mate David. If you want results and unparalleled knowledge book your trip on Fin Reaper! From the second you get on the boat he makes you feel like one of the crew. I can’t say enough good things!

  • Eric Gavalya
    Eric Gavalya
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    May fishing trip

    Extended Full Day Trip on May 8, 2021 • 6 adults

    Great captain, great 1st mate, fantastic boat. Had a great time and will be back for more.

  • Zach Sandy
    Zach Sandy
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    6hr Trip

    6 Hour Trip on June 30, 2020 • 3 adults

    Awesome 6hr trip! First class experience! This will not be a waste of money. See you next year Captain Mike!!

  • Franklin  Nogales
    Franklin Nogales
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Ok

    4 Hour Trip — Nearshore on July 18, 2020 • 4 adults

    Im very happy

FAQs about Fin Reaper

Fin Reaper offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip — Nearshore (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip — Nearshore - 11:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip — Nearshore pm (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip — Nearshore pm - 4:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
  • US $2,600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Extended Full Day Trip (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Fin Reaper, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Porta-potty.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Fin Reaper include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (May be caught during the trip.)
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Gatorade and water.)
  • First mate (Works for 15-20% tips.)
  • Fishing license (Yes.)
Fin Reaper offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Fin Reaper offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Fin Reaper include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Mike Moore
Mike Moore
Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United States
21 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
43 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since September 2019
Around 2010 my wife suggested I need a hobby... Winter of 2011, I went fishing off the of Turks and Caicos Islands and it was ok – not great. I tried some surf fishing and it was relaxing but there needed to be more to this fishing to get me hooked. Spring of 2012, my wife bought me a little boat and said you will have fun fishing on it and I met a country guy that said he loved to fish, so by that fall I was hooked. November 2012, I did a charter out of Ocracoke Island NC and we caught Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, and a Sailfish – It was on! I'm hooked. So now I charter because nothing is better than people saying 'When can we do this again?' I think it was that feeling of my first Wahoo that never gets old. So its my wife's fault and I love her so much for showing me there is more to life than just working to pay bills.
Our Team
David T.
David T.
First mate
John T.
John T.
First mate
Mike Moore
Mike Moore
Fully verified
21
reports
43
reviews
2019
member since
~1h
response
Around 2010 my wife suggested I need a hobby... Winter of 2011, I went fishing off the of Turks and Caicos Islands and it was ok – not great. I tried some surf fishing and it was relaxing but there needed to be more to this fishing to get me hooked. Spring of 2012, my wife bought me a little boat and said you will have fun fishing on it and I met a country guy that said he loved to fish, so by that fall I was hooked. November 2012, I did a charter out of Ocracoke Island NC and we caught Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, and a Sailfish – It was on! I'm hooked. So now I charter because nothing is better than people saying 'When can we do this again?' I think it was that feeling of my first Wahoo that never gets old. So its my wife's fault and I love her so much for showing me there is more to life than just working to pay bills.
The crew
David T.
David T.
First mate
John T.
John T.
First mate

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Albacore Tuna
Albacore Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of large Amberjack on a fishing charter in a coastal setting.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Spanish Mackerel
    The bite is great and just going to get better as the fall air gets here.
  • A family group proudly displaying their catch of Spanish Mackerel on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Gregory N.
    Gregory N.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Wahoo after a successful fishing trip, with fishing gear visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    The winter time, wahoo and blackfin bite has been very strong. Double digit catches most every trip.
  • Large mixed fish catch arranged on a Carolina Beach dock beside a charter boat, with an adult captain and Fin Reaperz nearshore and offshore charter sign visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Vermilion Snapper
    Jacob S.
    Jacob S.
  • A large Wahoo displayed on the deck of a boat, showcasing the catch after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    The Gulf Stream has a great bite this time of year. Wahoo have showed up.
  • A young boy in a life jacket and his mother are enjoying a fishing trip on a boat, smiling and engaging with fishing gear under a sunny sky.
    Ty R.
    Ty R.
    Mike took my family out — great captain, boat, and experience. Tough bite this time of year but Mike is first class. Would book again.
  • Young angler proudly displaying a large Barracuda while fishing on a boat, with a scenic marina in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Great Barracuda
    Mark R.
    Mark R.
    We caught good mix of fish and boat was super smooth and big
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Tuna while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    The bite has been great when you find the fish offshore have to do a little searching, but when you find them, you get to stay on a hot bite
  • A group of anglers displaying a successful catch of multiple fish on a dock, showcasing a variety of species after a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Atlantic bonito bite has been really good on the 4 hour and 6 hour trips and our Spanish mackerels will be showing up any day
  • A variety of fish, including striped species, stored in a cooler filled with ice, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Great bite lately on the Atlantic Bonito

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
45 ft
Year built
2015
Boat manufacturer
SeaHunter
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
4 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Porta-potty.
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
May be caught during the trip.
Lures
Drinks
Gatorade and water.
First mate
Works for 15-20% tips.
Fishing license
Yes.

How cancellations work

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.
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
Check with the captain for longer trips.
You keep catch
Cleaning and filleting at a cost.
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
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express

What’s biting in Carolina Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SailfishSailfish
WahooWahoo

Compare similar fishing charters

Current
Fin Reaper
Fin Reaper
4.9
(43)
45 ft
Group size 1 - 6
1 - 6
Fish 1
Fish 2
+8
4 hour trip • 6 persons
US $700