Southern Run Fishing Charters

Have a fun and memorable experience with a great crew aboard Southern Run Fishing Charters! You won’t know where to head first when it comes to fishing in Willmington, but Captain Ben Morris specializes in epic offshore adventures. He’ll do his best to put anglers of all skill levels on the big fish!

Your vessel for the day is a 31’ Cape Horn center console that can fit up to 6, but for comfort reasons the ideal is 4 customers. She’s a dry, fast and very comfortable boat with great seating and plenty of room to relax during a long day of fishing. Equipped with 2 300 HP Yamaha engines, this smooth ride will get you to the fish fast, increasing your fishing time and productivity.

Light line trolling is a recipe for success when it comes to hooking nearshore species like Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, and Bonita. On longer offshore trips you’ll also have your shot at Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi and the occasional Blue or White Marlin. In this range, bottom fishing for Grouper, Snapper, and delicious Seabass is super productive too! No bottom fishing for groups larger than 4.

All of your gear, including top-notch rods, reels, and tackle are waiting on board when you arrive. Capt. Ben is also happy to clean and fillet your catch at the end of the trip for easy transport home. What you will want to bring are any drinks and snacks you’d like to enjoy, as well as sun protection.

Hop on board for some of North Carolina’s finest fishing with Southern Run Fishing Charters!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:15 AM
    US $500
    Head out bright and early for a 4-hour nearshore fishing adventure! You'll combine trolling and drift fishing for an exciting day of targeting Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Bonito, and big Shark. In the fall months, there's also plenty of King Mackerel to hook. All of your gear is included, just be sure to pack any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
    US $500
    This will be the same type of fishing as the 4-hour morning trip just in the early afternoon.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $800
    During this trip, you’ll have a range of around 15-20 miles. We’ll be mainly slow trolling for king mackerel, barracuda, cobia, and the occasional mahi. We will also live bait fish over some wrecks if live bait is available to get.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    8 hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $1,000
    With this trip your range is extended out to around 30 miles weather permitting. We will be in more productive waters for slow trolling, bottom fishing and wreck fishing for species such as King Mackerel, Grouper, Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, Barracuda and big keeper Black Sea Bass (sea bass mainly during the winter months)
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Bottom Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,500
    On this full day excursion you'll be running anywhere from 40-60 Miles offshore depending on the target species. We mainly fish in the deep waters of the gulf stream with both live and dead bait in anywhere from 100 to 250 feet of water with heavy tackle. Our main targets are usually big grouper, a variety of snapper species, Triggerfish and African Pompano. Out here the fish pull harder and grow larger so make sure you have the right crew!
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Jack (African Pompano)
    African Pompano Jack
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Pink)
    Pink Snapper
    Hogfish
    Hogfish
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Gulfstream Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 4:45 AM
    US $1,900
    Our personal favorite trip. We will be running about 55-60 miles out to the gulfstream to troll with heavy tackle for Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi and Sailfish. This trip can be great year round and is also very good in the winter months for Wahoo and Tuna. We will also do a little bottom fishing on this trip if the trolling is slow.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
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FAQs about Southern Run Fishing Charters

Southern Run Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 8 hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 12 Hour Bottom Trip (12 hours)
  • US $1,900 per group - 12 Hour Gulfstream Trolling (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Southern Run Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Southern Run Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Southern Run Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Southern Run Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Southern Run Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Ben Morris
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
25 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
86 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since January 2020
Angler's Choice
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I've loved fishing ever since I was old enough to hold a rod. I started doing it as a career at the Ocean Isle Fishing Center at age 19, working my way up from mate to Captain quickly. I captained for 4 years out of Ocean Isle and worked on boats down in the Keys for a year. I then mated on Whipsaw Charters out of Wrightsville Beach for 2 years in the summer and would work again for the Ocean Isle Fishing Center in the winters, during Bluefin Tuna season. Fishing is my passion, I go to work every day looking forward to being able to do what I love and meet new people. To me, there is no better feeling than a day out on the water!

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

Cape Horn (Center console) originally built in 2019. Powered by 2 300HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
31 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Over the age of 7, life jackets provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 86 reviews
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Excellent
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Attentive and accommodating
Fishing with Ben
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Timothy K.
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4hr outing with Capt. Ben Morris

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 3, 2023
Me my two sons and my Deddy enjoyed the 4hrs spent with this Capt.  All we wanted was to enjoy the day and put some meat in...
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Alison J.
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Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   Special 6 hour trip for Alison Jester on June 9, 2023
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Susan P.
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Half day trip with Brian

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 26, 2023
Brian was super nice and professional the entire trip.  He did a great job explaining how to reel in the fish.  We each caught...
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Jeff S.
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Great Experience

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (PM) on April 13, 2024
Captain Ben was immediately responsive to questions about the booking and was very flexible about everything!  We had a great...
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Allison M.
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Attentive and accommodating

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on December 3, 2023
Ben was awesome! He kept us informed prior to our trip out with inclement weather concerns. We had to shorten our trip bc the...
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