Gunny B Outdoors New Bern/Oriential/Vandemere 

4.8/5 (13 reviews)
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Veteran Owned
 Lawson Creek Park Drive, New Bern, NC 28562, United States

Gunny B Outdoors New Bern/Oriential/Vandemere 

New Bern, NC, United States
24 ft
6
4.8/5 (13 reviews)

If you're in the market for a day to remember, look no further than Gunny B Outdoors.

These waters are known for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Flounder, Black Drum, Striped Bass, Tarpon, and more. You can expect to do some spinning, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep. Catch cleaning is available for an extra fee.

You'll be dropping lines from a 24' Blue Wave bay boat that can carry up to 6 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

A few items to bring include snacks, sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation. Just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Gunny B Outdoors.

If you're in the market for a day to remember, look no further than Gunny B Outdoors.

These waters are known for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Flounder, Black Drum, Striped Bass, Tarpon, and more. You can expect to do some spinning, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep. Catch cleaning is available for an extra fee.

You'll be dropping lines from a 24' Blue Wave bay boat that can carry up to 6 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

A few items to bring include snacks, sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation. Just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Gunny B Outdoors.

Brad Smith
Captain
Brad Smith
36 years of experience
ID & credentials verified

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Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Redfish
+2
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (mid moring)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 11:00 AM
Tarpon
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
+3
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (3:00 PM, 4:00 PM)
Tarpon
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
+3
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Trip – Bull Drum (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Oct 1
Redfish
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
6 hour Trip most recommended
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 6:30 AM, 7:00 AM)
Tarpon
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
+3
US $750
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip – Bull Drum (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Oct 1
Redfish
US $800
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Trip – Bull Drum (Night)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Oct 1
Redfish
US $800
Entire boat: 2 people
8 hour Trip+
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Tarpon
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
+4
US $1,000
Entire boat: 2 people
8+ Hour Trip – Bull Drum
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Oct 1
Redfish
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.8
13 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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Kristy Ruhter
Kristy Ruhter
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Sons dream come true!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) - 8:00 AM on June 30, 20264 adults

We had a great time with Captain Brad. Our family came from Minnesota and wanted a different kind of fishing experience. The boys just wanted to catch fish and me and my daughter were there for the ride and if we caught something it was a bonus. Even if meant waking up way earlier than we like :) My son Parker was the winner by far. And the smile on his face made it worth every penny catching striped Bass and a red fish bigger than him. Would definitely recommend Brad over and over as your captain!

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Flounder
Redfish
Brad Smith
Response from Captain

kristy, thanks so much for the kind words. i had fun with yall and watching Parker go to work on top waters was cool. hopefully yall enjoy vacation in NC and it was a pleasure to meet yall!!!!

Anthony Knierim
Anthony Knierim
us
Arkansas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
June fishing trip
6 hour Trip most recommended on June 27, 20261 adult1 child

first timers with Captain Brad, and to the east coast.. we had an amazing time with truly knowledgeable captain who took the time to educate us and made sure we had and day fishing. f your into fishing a trip Captain Brad is a must do.

Brad Smith
Response from Captain

thanks Anthony, i had blast with you and Eli for sure. we definitely got to witness some awesome things today and catch some and see some nice fish today.

Charles Veith
Charles Veith
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Brad
6 Hour Trip – Bull Drum (PM) on August 8, 20266 adults

Reported catch:
Redfish
Brad Smith
Response from Captain

thanks Charles had a good time with yall catching a few fish. see yall next go around.

Krista Kizer
Krista Kizer
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Great time
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on July 6, 20234 adults

After booking, Captain Brad contacted us and asked a few questions about what we wanted out of the fishing trip, species of fish we wanted to target, etc. The day before the trip Captain Brad called us with detailed instructions on where and when to meet him. On the day of the trip Captain Brad was there before us, kindly waiting. He knew where all the good fishing spots were. He was a wealth of knowledge- educating us on the water's ecosystem and what we were seeing. We had a blast! Definitely recommend.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Brad Smith
Response from Captain

Thanks for the kind words Krista. Had fun with y’all this morning. Especially in that wet stuff that was falling from the sky.

Scotty Brown
Scotty Brown
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2026
3.0
Verified
to much money and guide more worried about him fishing
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on April 1, 20262 adults

overpriced for what you get. advertising snacks, water and other refreshments. if i didnt bring my son and i water and food we would not have anything. advertising cleaning of fish caught did not happen. good thing i had a bag or i would have carried the fish home. changed time from 230pm to 6 am. not prepared for trip.

Brad Smith
Response from Captain

sorry you felt this way, you should have said something. we made adjustments based on what the fish were doing and still caught some nice fish. I do not advertise snacks on the boat. I do have and keep plenty of Chilly Water on the boat. I communicated everything before the trip. I was 100% prepared for this trip just like all others. I also don’t included fish cleaning as there are no tables where we leave from on most trips.

FAQs about Gunny B Outdoors New Bern/Oriential/Vandemere

Gunny B Outdoors New Bern/Oriential/Vandemere offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) - 7:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) - 8:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (mid moring) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) - 4:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Bull Drum (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 hour Trip most recommended (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 hour Trip most recommended - 6:30 AM (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 hour Trip most recommended - 7:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Bull Drum (Night) (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Bull Drum (Night) - 4:00 PM (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Bull Drum (Night) - 5:00 PM (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Bull Drum (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 8 hour Trip+ (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 8+ Hour Trip – Bull Drum (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Gunny B Outdoors New Bern/Oriential/Vandemere, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Gunny B Outdoors New Bern/Oriential/Vandemere include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (It can be but we prefer to use artificial baits)
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Waters are provided for every trip. Feel free to bring your own beverages.)
  • Fishing license (Salt water license are included)
Gunny B Outdoors New Bern/Oriential/Vandemere offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Neuse River, Trent River, south river, bay river, Palmaico River and all creeks in between)
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing (Swansboro or Morehead City)
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Gunny B Outdoors New Bern/Oriential/Vandemere offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Flounder gigging
Top targeted fish species with Gunny B Outdoors New Bern/Oriential/Vandemere include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Brad Smith
Brad Smith
Brad Smith

New Bern, North Carolina, United States

25 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
43 Customer reviews
Typical response within 4 hours
Member since July 2020

'Captain Bradley is an avid angler and a retired marine who puts his heart into helping others fish and making their trips the best experience possible. 'Fishing is a great passion of mine, and I really enjoy teaching and helping others.''

25 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
43 Customer reviews
Typical response within 4 hours
Member since July 2020

'Captain Bradley is an avid angler and a retired marine who puts his heart into helping others fish and making their trips the best experience possible. 'Fishing is a great passion of mine, and I really enjoy teaching and helping others.''

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead

Real catches by this captain

  • Sons dream come true!
    Kristy R.
    Kristy R.
  • June fishing trip
    Anthony K.
    Anthony K.
  • to much money and guide more worried about him fishing
    Scotty B.
    Scotty B.
  • Amazing trip!
    Candice B.
    Candice B.
  • Great Morning of Fishing
    Thomas S.
    Thomas S.
  • Great fishing trip
    Charlotte G.
    Charlotte G.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Blue Wave
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
60 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Neuse River, Trent River, south river, bay river, Palmaico River and all creeks in between
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Swansboro or Morehead City
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Flounder Gigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
It can be but we prefer to use artificial baits
Lures
Drinks
Waters are provided for every trip. Feel free to bring your own beverages.
Fishing license
Salt water license are included

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Fun for all ages
You keep catch
Crew keeps catch
Catch and release allowed
Catch and release mandatory
This is totally up to the client
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

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

 PayPal

 Checks

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in New Bern right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Black DrumBlack Drum
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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