Gunny B Outdoors New Bern/Oriential/Vandemere 

4.9/5 (8 reviews)
  Recent reports
 Lawson Creek Park Drive, New Bern, NC 28562, United States
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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

35 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 Pickup Included
 You Keep Catch
 Drinks
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $500 
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (mid moring)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $500 
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
Price for 2 people
US $500 
4 Hour Trip Inshore late afternoon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
Price for 2 people
US $500 
5 Hour Trip – Bull Drum (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Oct 1
Price for 2 people
US $600 
5 Hour Trip – Bull Drum (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Oct 1
Price for 2 people
US $600 
5 Hour Trip – Bull Drum (Night)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Oct 1
Price for 2 people
US $600 
7 hour Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $750 
Full Day Fishing – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $900 
8 Hour Trip – Bull Drum
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Oct 1
Price for 2 people
US $1,000 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (43)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

88%

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews
Candice B.
Candice B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing trip!

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4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on May 24, 2025

We had a blast. My husband, myself and 3 young kiddos had such a great time! Captain Brad was the best! We will definitely book again in the future!

We had a blast. My husband, myself and 3 young kiddos had such a great time! Captain Brad was the best! We will definitely book again in the future!  

 Candice B. recommends Gunny B Outdoors New Bern/Oriential/Vandemere
Brad Smith
Brad Smith (The Captain)
Replied on May 25, 2025
Thanks had a blast with yall and the kids were awesome. Especially my bait man cole!!!!
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Thomas S.
Thomas S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Morning of Fishing

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on July 3, 2024

Gunny B, thank you for a wonderful morning of fishing and being part of creating long lasting family memories. Our group of five had a blast and ready to go again. You have found a forever family and love to support good, wholesome local companies (plus being retired Marine is a huge bonus) The Siegmann Family

Gunny B, thank you for a wonderful morning of fishing and being part of creating long lasting family memories. Our group of five had a blast and ready to go again. You have found a forever family and love to support good, wholesome local companies (plus being retired Marine is a huge bonus) The Siegmann Family  

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 Thomas S. recommends Gunny B Outdoors New Bern/Oriential/Vandemere
Brad Smith
Brad Smith (The Captain)
Replied on July 4, 2024
Tom, thanks for the kind words. Had a good time with yall. Enjoy the rest of the time here!!!!! Looking forward to the next trip.

FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day with Captain Brad

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on October 24, 2024

Very professional and a blast to be around. Capt Brad had us on fish from the start. We've fished with him a few times and every trip has been great. We cannot recommend him enough.

Very professional and a blast to be around. Capt Brad had us on fish from the start. We've fished with him a few times and every trip has been great. We cannot recommend him enough.  

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 FishingBooker Member recommends Gunny B Outdoors New Bern/Oriential/Vandemere
Brad Smith
Brad Smith (The Captain)
Replied on February 14, 2025
Thanks yall for a great time. Looking forward to our trips in 2025!!!

James C.
James C.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Brad is great

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on August 31, 2024

Works hard, knows the waters and fishing spots, and great to talk with. Patient with the kids!

Works hard, knows the waters and fishing spots, and great to talk with. Patient with the kids!  

 James C. recommends Gunny B Outdoors New Bern/Oriential/Vandemere
Brad Smith
Brad Smith (The Captain)
Replied on September 4, 2024
Thanks James, We had to work for it and do some searching but least we were able to finally find some fish will to play.

Krista K.
Krista K.

Granite Quarry, NC

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great time

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on July 6, 2023

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.

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...  

 Krista K. recommends Gunny B Outdoors New Bern/Oriential/Vandemere
Brad Smith
Brad Smith (The Captain)
Replied on July 7, 2023
Thanks for the kind words Krista. Had fun with y’all this morning. Especially in that wet stuff that was falling from the sky.
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FAQs about Gunny B Outdoors New Bern/Oriential/Vandemere

What are the trip rates for 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 (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 late afternoon (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Bull Drum (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Bull Drum (Night) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Bull Drum (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 7 hour Trip – Inshore (7 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Fishing – Inshore (10 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Bull Drum (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Gunny B Outdoors New Bern/Oriential/Vandemere?

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
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Gunny B Outdoors New Bern/Oriential/Vandemere?

Trips booked with Gunny B Outdoors New Bern/Oriential/Vandemere include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Gunny B Outdoors New Bern/Oriential/Vandemere offer?

Gunny B Outdoors New Bern/Oriential/Vandemere offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Gunny B Outdoors New Bern/Oriential/Vandemere offer?

Gunny B Outdoors New Bern/Oriential/Vandemere offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Bowfishing
  • Flounder Gigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Gunny B Outdoors New Bern/Oriential/Vandemere?

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

New Bern, North Carolina, United States

21 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
38 Customer reviews
Response time 2 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

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 300HP
Max cruising speed
55 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Inshore Fishing

Flats Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Drift Fishing

Bowfishing

Flounder Gigging

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Drinks

Fishing License

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in New Bern to departure site is available and included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

Crew Keeps Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

Catch and Release Mandatory

Disabled Accessible

How you can pay

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

 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

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