Friendly City Fishing Charters 

5.0/5 (18 reviews)
 301 South Water Street, Swansboro, NC 28584, United States

Friendly City Fishing Charters 

Swansboro, NC, United States
22 feet
6
5.0/5 (18 reviews)
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Friendly City Fishing Charters invites you for an enjoyable and fun day of fishing in Swansboro, North Carolina. Along with Captain Matthew Littleton, you will hit the inshore, nearshore, and backcountry waters as well flats in the Swansboro and Emerald Isle area and have a great time chasing many different species. Choose a date that suits you and embark on your fishing journey!

You will be fishing from a 22' Pathfinder bay boat that can take up to 6 anglers. It runs on a 150 HP Yamaha engine and uses GPS, fishfinder, radio, as well as radar technology for safe and quick movement on the water. It also features a wireless trolling motor, a multimedia system, and a livewell.

You and the captain will go after King and Spanish Mackerel, Black Seabass, Cobia, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead, Flounder, Redfish, and Black Drum. Using light tackle, you will attract your prey by bottom fishing, trolling, spinning, as well as Flounder gigging. You're welcome to bring kids on your trip and you can keep all the fish you catch if you want to.

Captain Matthew will take care of the rods, reels, tackle, live bait, lures, as well as fishing licenses. In addition, he can clean and fillet your catch at the end of your trip for free, if you want him to. Before you depart, just make sure you have some snacks and drinks.

Visit Friendly City Fishing Charters and have a great time fishing in Swansboro!

Friendly City Fishing Charters invites you for an enjoyable and fun day of fishing in Swansboro, North Carolina. Along with Captain Matthew Littleton, you will hit the inshore, nearshore, and backcountry waters as well flats in the Swansboro and Emerald Isle area and have a great time chasing many different species. Choose a date that suits you and embark on your fishing journey!

You will be fishing from a 22' Pathfinder bay boat that can take up to 6 anglers. It runs on a 150 HP Yamaha engine and uses GPS, fishfinder, radio, as well as radar technology for safe and quick movement on the water. It also features a wireless trolling motor, a multimedia system, and a livewell.

You and the captain will go after King and Spanish Mackerel, Black Seabass, Cobia, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead, Flounder, Redfish, and Black Drum. Using light tackle, you will attract your prey by bottom fishing, trolling, spinning, as well as Flounder gigging. You're welcome to bring kids on your trip and you can keep all the fish you catch if you want to.

Captain Matthew will take care of the rods, reels, tackle, live bait, lures, as well as fishing licenses. In addition, he can clean and fillet your catch at the end of your trip for free, if you want him to. Before you depart, just make sure you have some snacks and drinks.

Visit Friendly City Fishing Charters and have a great time fishing in Swansboro!

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Rating

5.0
18 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Jason Horton
Jason Horton
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Virginia, US
Member since 2025
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Great times!
Half Day Trip on July 3, 20252 adults2 children
We really enjoyed our trip with Capt Matt! Very family friendly and put us on some good redfish. Kept the kids engaged and we even caught our limit. We would definitely go back again!
Reported catch:
Redfish
Randall Proctor
Randall Proctor
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
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5.0
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Great charter, excellent experience.
Full Day Trip on July 6, 20241 adult2 children
Capt. Matt is a really fun guy and really nice. Caught our limit on red drum and, caught black drum too. He talked throughout the trip and had some funny jokes. Also talked with my sons about Harry Potter. Really good at driving boat as well. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Reported catch:
Redfish
Black Drum
Norman Byrd
Norman Byrd
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2022
0
The captain canceled
May 13, 2026
The charter operator canceled 7 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
Taemi Prapuolenis
Taemi Prapuolenis
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2024
0
5.0
Verified
We had the best time! Thanks Captain Matt-
Half Day Trip on August 20, 20242 adults1 child
Capt Matt was very knowledgeable of the waters, where to fish, professional. Best time!
Reported catch:
Black Drum
Flounder
Response from Captain
August 21, 2024
I had a great time! Can’t wait to do it again!
James Phillips
James Phillips
Member since 2023
0
5.0
Half day reddish
Half Day Trip on September 5, 2023
Tight lines , was getting good tugs all morning . No shortage of drum/flounder and a few trout showed up to complete our inshore “grand slam” . Great conversation , ask the capt. about that one time in Greenville .
Reported catch:
Redfish
Flounder
Black Drum
Speckled Trout

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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $800
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

5.0
18 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
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Jason Horton
Jason Horton
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Virginia, US
Member since 2025
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5.0
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Great times!
Half Day Trip on July 3, 20252 adults2 children
We really enjoyed our trip with Capt Matt! Very family friendly and put us on some good redfish. Kept the kids engaged and we even caught our limit. We would definitely go back again!
Reported catch:
Redfish
Randall Proctor
Randall Proctor
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Great charter, excellent experience.
Full Day Trip on July 6, 20241 adult2 children
Capt. Matt is a really fun guy and really nice. Caught our limit on red drum and, caught black drum too. He talked throughout the trip and had some funny jokes. Also talked with my sons about Harry Potter. Really good at driving boat as well. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Reported catch:
Redfish
Black Drum
Norman Byrd
Norman Byrd
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2022
0
The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on May 13, 2026
The charter operator canceled 7 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
Taemi Prapuolenis
Taemi Prapuolenis
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2024
0
5.0
Verified
We had the best time! Thanks Captain Matt-
Half Day Trip on August 20, 20242 adults1 child
Capt Matt was very knowledgeable of the waters, where to fish, professional. Best time!
Reported catch:
Black Drum
Flounder
Response from Captain
August 21, 2024
I had a great time! Can’t wait to do it again!
James Phillips
James Phillips
Member since 2023
0
5.0
Half day reddish
Half Day Trip on September 5, 2023
Tight lines , was getting good tugs all morning . No shortage of drum/flounder and a few trout showed up to complete our inshore “grand slam” . Great conversation , ask the capt. about that one time in Greenville .
Reported catch:
Redfish
Flounder
Black Drum
Speckled Trout

FAQs about Friendly City Fishing Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2012
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots
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