Rising Sun Fishing- Wrightsville

The goal of Rising Sun Fishing is to provide an experience to its guests that they will be talking about all year! Whether you are an avid or a first-time angler, Captain Pierre Agena will provide his knowledge and 10+ years of experience in the area to give you the best opportunities to catch fish. Come to Wrightsville Beach and make some memories! Captain Pierre will be sure to show you a great time!

Come fish on a Carolina skiff that’s got all the bells and whistles for inshore fishing. This 19’ boat can sit up to 4 guests and runs on a new 115 HP Suzuki engine. For navigation, it uses all the modern GPS, fishfinder, as well as radio technology that will help you reach the fish safely and efficiently. The boat is also equipped with an i-Pilot trolling motor, two Power-Poles, a livewell, and cooler!

There are various quality species you can chase on your trip, some of them being Redfish, Flounder, Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead and more. For catching, you will use live bait, artificial lures, trolling, and jigging on light tackle. You can keep your legal catch and our trips are kid friendly!

The captain will provide all the quality Penn fishing gear as well as fishing licenses,  so you should only bring your favorite food and drinks.

If you have any questions or special requests, please send a message to Captain Pierre. He is happy to help you with any accommodations possible. Pick a day and come to Wrightsville Beach for a wonderful inshore or nearshore experience with Rising Sun Fishing!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 hr Evening trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 PM
    $275
    The evening trip provides a low cost and relaxing time for all aboard! Come chase bluefish, lady fish, spanish mackerel and anything that bites around Wrightsville, all while catching an awesome sunset. This trip is great for those who just want to have a good time on the boat and wet a line!
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Skate
    Skate
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $450
    An inshore and nearshore trip targeting Redfish, Flounder, Speckled Trout, King, Spanish, and Sheepshead. Captain Pierre provides you with all the gear needed for the trip.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Tautog
    Tautog
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    $450
    Travel inshore and nearshore and chase Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, King, Spanish Mackerel, and Sheepshead. The trip lasts 4 hours and you will have all the fishing gear ready when you arrive.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
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FAQs about Rising Sun Fishing- Wrightsville

Rising Sun Fishing- Wrightsville offers the following trips to customers:
  • $275 per group - 2 hr Evening trip (2 hours)
  • $450 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $450 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Rising Sun Fishing- Wrightsville, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Rising Sun Fishing- Wrightsville include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn fishing equipment)
  • Live Bait (Captain can show you how to catch bait)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Rising Sun Fishing- Wrightsville offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing (Weather permitting)

Rising Sun Fishing- Wrightsville offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Rising Sun Fishing- Wrightsville include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tautog

Meet the Captain

Pierre Agena
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
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80 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2021
Angler's Choice
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Hello! I am Captain Pierre, welcome to Rising Sun Fishing! I grew up spending my summers down in Kure Beach and fishing around Fort Fisher both nearshore and inshore. While attending UNC-Wilmington for my undergraduate, I took up tournament fishing for fun. It was then I realized that my passion needed to be shared with all. I spent several years mating offshore in Surf City, NC before acquiring my captains license, all while chasing redfish, trout, flounder, and sheepshead from Topsail to Fort Fisher for over ten years.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead

Boat specs

Carolina skiff (Skiff) originally built in 2007, and restored in 2021. Powered by a 115HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 37 knots.

Length
19 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Weather permitting

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Jigging

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn fishing equipment
Live Bait
Captain can show you how to catch bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Please reach out in advance about meat trips
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
PayPal
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Seatrout Success
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Seatrout Success
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Angler rating
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Friendly captain
98%
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100%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Naomi H.
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Best Fishing Experience !

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 2, 2023
If you want to have an amazing time fishing, please book this charter experience. Captain Pierre is out of this world with...
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Joe H.
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Seatrout Success

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on November 6, 2023
Captain Pierre had us on fish just prior to a beautiful sunrise, and kept us on fish throughout the 4 hours. My son and I had...
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Ragan E.
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Awesome trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 27, 2023
We booked this to fish with our boys, and even though the fish weren’t running that well, he adjusted and we ended up catching...
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Richard B.
Wilmington, North Carolina
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Great Trip!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 26, 2023
This trip was the highlight of my vacation. Pierre was very personable, friendly and helpful. I actually felt like I was fishing...
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Ari A.
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Fantastic day!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 18, 2023
We had a fantastic 4-hour fishing trip with Capt Pierre, caught a bunch of Spanish mackerel, checked out the jellyfish, tried...
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