NEW BOAT 2023!!  When you book a trip with Hot Ticket Sportfishing, you know to expect a fun-filled day on the water! The professional crew has over 25 years of local experience and is dedicated to making sure you catch fish!

Hop aboard a 42’ Henriques sport fishing battlewagon that was updated in 2023, along with new engines, electronics and all new fishing gear. The "Hot Ticket" has a flybridge to help spot the big ones and a downstairs air conditioned salon for those days when you need aa break.

The cockpit features a Release Marlin fighting chair, two huge fish boxes, outriggers, downriggers, and plenty of room for everyone to be where the action is. Inside, you’ll find everything to make your ride comfortable to the fishing grounds including a very clean and comfortable restroom with sink and shower.

The crew offers all kinds of trips, depending on how long you want to stay on the water, or whether you prefer trolling or bottom fishing. You can target various species including King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Black Seabass, Sharks, and even Sailfish.

All of your fishing gear, bait, tackle, and ice are provided. All you need to bring is whatever you want to eat and drink. At the end of the trip, the crew is more than happy to clean your catch to take home.

Hot Ticket Sportfishing is just what you need for your next Carolina Beach adventure! The crew is always set and ready – the only thing missing is you.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $700
    This half day morning trip is a great choice for novice anglers and families with children. You'll mainly troll for Spanish Mackerel, but you never know what else you may catch. All of your gear is provided and you're free to bring any drinks and snacks you'd like.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $700
    This is the perfect trip for those anglers who prefer to sleep in and is a great choice for novice anglers and families with children. You'll mainly troll for Spanish Mackerel, but you never know what else you may catch. All of your gear is provided and you're free to bring any drinks and snacks you'd like.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,150
    Offshore trolling for Amberjack, barracuda, King Mackerel
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,500
    Offshore trolling for King Mackerel, Amberjack, Mahi, Barracuda and Cobia.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,750
    Enjoy 10 hours offshore trolling for various species - King Mackerel, Amberjack, Mahi, Barracuda and Cobia.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
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FAQs about Hot Ticket Sportfishing

Hot Ticket Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Trolling (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Trolling (8 hours)
  • US $1,750 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Trolling (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Hot Ticket Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Hot Ticket Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Hot Ticket Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Hot Ticket Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Handline
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Hot Ticket Sportfishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Meet the Captain

Bill Kane
Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United States
14 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2020
I grew up fishing the local waters in Carolina Beach. When I finished college, my passion for the water turned into more than just a hobby and I began commercial fishing. After a couple of years, I became a Captain. I'm now 50 years old, and I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience of the ocean with others. I stay informed and up to date on where the fish are and the latest and greatest techniques to catch the big ones. I've been married to my wife Kristie for 20 years and she's also a tournament-winning angler and Captain. Please give me a call anytime and let's go fishing!

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

Boat specs

Henriques (Sportfishing) originally built in 2005, and restored in 2023. Powered by 2 600HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
42 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great Trip When Fishing is Usually Tough
Our Dream Trip Out with Hot Ticket Sportfishing
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
78%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Grant L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip When Fishing is Usually Tough

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip – Trolling on April 5, 2024
We did an 8 hour trolling trip in early April when the water temps were pretty cold, which usually makes it very tough to catch...
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Todd S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience! Captain Bill put us on the fish, mate Balke was awesome!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Trolling on June 9, 2023
Beautiful boat, great trip! Caught kings and amberjacks, captain did well. Great trip!
Todd S. recommends Hot Ticket Sportfishing
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Alberto F.
Burlington, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 20, 2023
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Michael E.
Winder, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip fishing for Spanish Mackerel

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on September 8, 2020
We had Bill as the captain and Jeff as the first mate and we had an afternoon trip booked. We were carefully watching the weather...
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Douglas T.
Evergreen, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Our Dream Trip Out with Hot Ticket Sportfishing

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Trolling on July 28, 2022
Everyone caught their limits in huge amberjack and plenty of Spanish Mackerel for our family reunion fish fry ( which was...
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