Rising Sun Fishing- Wrightsville
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Rising Sun Fishing provides 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 15+ 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!
New for 2026- come fish on our 22' Sea Hunt that's got all the bells and whistles for inshore and nearshore fishing. This 22' boat can carry up to 4 guests (max total weight 900#) and runs on a 200 HP Yamaha 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!
Rising Sun Fishing provides 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 15+ 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!
New for 2026- come fish on our 22' Sea Hunt that's got all the bells and whistles for inshore and nearshore fishing. This 22' boat can carry up to 4 guests (max total weight 900#) and runs on a 200 HP Yamaha 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!

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We had an absolutely amazing experience on this fishing charter! Our captain was professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. He worked hard to put us on Drum and wasn’t going to call it a day until we did. You could tell how much he genuinely cared about making sure we had a great experience. This was easily the best charter we’ve been on so far, and we’ve already done several. If you’re looking for a captain who knows what he’s doing, works hard, and makes the trip fun, we highly recommend this charter. We’ll definitely be booking again!

We had an amazing time on this fishing charter! From start to finish, Captain Pierre was friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone felt comfortable out on the water. He knew exactly where to go which made it very pleasant. The boat was clean and well-equipped, and he took the time to help us with baiting hooks, casting, and unhooking our catches, perfect for both beginners and experienced anglers. What really stood out was how much he genuinely cared about making sure we had a great experience. We ended the trip with some awesome catches and even better memories. Highly recommend this charter if you’re looking for a fun, stress-free day on the water. We’ll definitely be booking again!

My fishing trip with Captain Pierre was honestly one of the most memorable experiences I’ve had on the water. From the moment we got out there, you could tell he knew exactly what he was doing. Super laid back but also really dialed in when it came to finding fish. He explained everything in a way that made it easy to follow, even if you’re not super experienced. The best part was catching my first fish. It took a little patience, but Captain Pierre kept giving me tips and adjusting things until it finally happened. When I felt that first bite and reeled it in, it was unreal, definitely one of those moments you don’t forget. He made sure I stayed calm and walked me through the whole process so I didn’t mess it up. Overall, I’d 100% recommend going out with Captain Pierre, whether it’s your first time or you’ve fished before. He made the whole trip fun, stress-free, and actually successful, which isn’t always guaranteed. Easily one of the highlights of my time on the water.

The caption reached out before the trip, communication was good. We lined up a plan and Capt executed and made sure we had a great day on the water. We caught fish and Capt was patient with my son and allowed us to focus on fishing while he took care of the rest. Thanks for a great day on the water!

My wife and I purchased a home in Wilmington last year after raising our kids in Texas. My wife researched local charter fishing companies and read countless on-line reviews before scheduling a half-day charter with Rising Sun and Capt. Pierre when our 21 year old son and 19 year old daughter were in town. We couldn’t have been more pleased. Before we met, Capt. Pierre reached out to introduce himself, let us know what to expect, and made himself available to answer any questions — this immediately endeared him to my wife who values these qualities. Capt. Pierre also sent us a video to illustrate exactly where we would park and meet up with him. When we began our outing, Capt. Pierre explained the type of fish we would be targeting and very quickly took us to a couple of locations that had been very active recently. Right away he detected that my wife and daughter are both “infrequent” fisher-people and was very patient and kind with them as he baited their hooks and cast their lines. After fishing one location for about 10-15 minutes, he took us to another location nearby while explaining the migration patterns of the local fish in the area. Soon-after we arrived at the second location, we began to get several large bites and my daughter caught three large red drum in quick succession - something that could have caused some sibling rivalry, until my son hooked a couple himself…We all landed several large red drum each and had a fantastic time as Capt. Pierre continued to take us to other locations that proved fruitful. The thing that impressed me the most about Capt. Pierre was his demeanor towards my kids - my son who is very technical and asks a lot of detailed questions, and my daughter who is new to the sport and needed a different kind of guidance. Capt. Pierre was incredible with both. I would highly recommend Capt. Pierre to anyone - expert fisherman who are looking for someone to take them to the local hotspots around Wilmington and novices who are looking to learn how to fish. This guy is incredible. He is clearly a subject matter expert who knows the industry and he is very good with people. We will be using him for many years to come.
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
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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.
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