Port City Inshore Guide Service
+93Port City Inshore Charters offers amazing fishing trips out of Carolina Beach. Captain Bryan is an profesional fisherman who has fish the wilmington area for 20 years. For years, he’s been helping other people to catch fish and learn some new tricks. Anglers of all skill levels are welcome to join these adventures.
You’ll be fishing on a 20’ SeaPro that accommodates up to 3 anglers. This bay boat is powered by a 200 HP Suzuki engine and features the latest navigational electronics, safety gear, and a live bait tank. Offering a safe and reliable ride, you’ll be on your fishing spot in no time, ready to take on any challenge that you can find in these inshore waters.
The main fishing techniques on these trips are based on light tackle, spinning, and bottom fishing. There’s a variety of fish species you can catch, with the most popular ones being Redfish, Sheepshead, Flounder, Tripletail, Trout, Mackerel, and more. You get to keep the catch and after the trip, the captain will clean and fillet it for you free of charge.
Kids are welcome to join on these adventures, so bring them along and let them catch their first fish. All fishing licenses and equipment are included in the price. You only need to pack your sun protection, snacks, and drinks.
Port City Inshore Charters offers a year-round excitement for any type of anglers. Join for a day and take your slice of the action!
Captain
Bryan Armstrong
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+224Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
95%
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Outstanding as always!
Full Day Trip on June 4, 2025
Bryan is a great guide! He always manages to get us on big fish, he knows where to find different bait and maximizes client time on the reel. We just finished our third year chartering with him and will continue to use his guide services when we return to Wilmington next year. Thanks Bryan!
Bryan is a great guide! He always manages to get us on big fish, he knows where to find different bait and maximizes client time on the reel. We just finished our third year chartering with him and will continue to use his guide services when we return to Wilmington next year. Thanks Bryan!
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Great Fishing Trip
4 hour Day Trip on June 3, 2025
Captain Bryan was top notch. Very knowledgeable and knew exactly where the fish could be biting. We were not disappointed at all. Would definitely go back out again. Bryan cleaned the fish for us to have for dinner. It was delicious!
Captain Bryan was top notch. Very knowledgeable and knew exactly where the fish could be biting. We were not disappointed at all. Would definitely go back out again. Bryan cleaned the fish for us to have for dinner. It was delicious!
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Great morning of fishing
4 hour Day Trip on June 30, 2024
Went out with 3 anglers and Bryan quickly found us live bait using a cast net. We fished the live baitfish under a cork for redfish and caught a few relatively quickly. The redfish bite slowed down so Bryan pivoted to targeting sheepshead. He supplied live fiddler crabs and we were immediately on the sheepshead. Overall, Bryan was very professional and personable and he certainly knew how to put us onto fish. I cannot recommend this charter experience enough. Will be returning in the future.
Went out with 3 anglers and Bryan quickly found us live bait using a cast net. We fished the live baitfish under a cork for redfish and caught a few relatively quickly. The redfish bite slowed down so Bryan pivoted to targeting sheepshead. He supplied live fiddler crabs and we were immediately on the sheepshead. Overall, Bryan was very professional and personable and he certainly knew how to put us onto fish. I cannot recommend this charter experience enough. Will be returning in the future....
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Intercostal Trip
5 Hour Trip on December 31, 2024
Bryan was an awesome guide with a tremendous amount of knowledge of how to get fish for his clients. Had everything we needed and catered to us with anything from retying or getting new rigs ready. Was flexible with his own personal schedule so that we could get out before the weather turned. Can’t wait to rebook next year or sooner!
Bryan was an awesome guide with a tremendous amount of knowledge of how to get fish for his clients. Had everything we needed and catered to us with anything from retying or getting new rigs ready. Was flexible with his own personal schedule so that we could get out before the weather turned. Can’t wait to rebook next year or sooner!
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Redemption Tour Success
4 hour Day Trip on October 2, 2024
My son and I got skunked 2 years ago when we went out due to the weather. Captain Bryan made our Redemption Fish Tour an overwhelming success! He put us on the spot where we caught our limit and have a freezer full of fish. Being local he knows where the "honey holes" are and will find the fish. Absolutely we'll be back and there's no other Captain that we'll go to sea with! Thanks Captain Bryan! Dave & Devon
My son and I got skunked 2 years ago when we went out due to the weather. Captain Bryan made our Redemption Fish Tour an overwhelming success! He put us on the spot where we caught our limit and have a freezer full of fish. Being local he knows where the "honey holes" are and will find the fish. Absolutely we'll be back and there's no other Captain that we'll go to sea with! Thanks Captain Bryan! Dave & Devon
FAQs about Port City Inshore Guide Service
What are the trip rates for Port City Inshore Guide Service?
Port City Inshore Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
- US $400 per group - 1/2 day trip (3 hours)
- US $400 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Evening (3 hours)
- US $450 per group - 4 hour Day Trip (4 hours)
- US $550 per group - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
- US $650 per group - Full Day Trip (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Port City Inshore Guide Service?
When you book a trip with Port City Inshore Guide Service, you can expect the following amenity onboard:
- Live Bait Well
What's included in the trip price with Port City Inshore Guide Service?
Trips booked with Port City Inshore Guide Service include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (I’ll have live bait ready before trip if available to me no charge to client!)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (I clean fish after each trip upon request!)
- Fishing License (Anyone to step foot on my boat is covered under my blanket license so no license required!)
What types of fishing does Port City Inshore Guide Service offer?
Port City Inshore Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
- Flats Fishing
- Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Port City Inshore Guide Service offer?
Port City Inshore Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
Which fish species can I catch with Port City Inshore Guide Service?
Top targeted fish species with Port City Inshore Guide Service include:
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Spanish Mackerel
- Spotted Seatrout
- Tripletail
Your captain
Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United States
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Ever since I was a kid, fishing has been my favorite thing to do. I decided to turn my hobby into a profession and the rest is history. I prefer live bait fishing in the summer and artificial in the winter.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Which amenities are available onboard
Live Bait Well
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
I’ll have live bait ready before trip if available to me no charge to client!
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
I clean fish after each trip upon request!
Fishing License
Anyone to step foot on my boat is covered under my blanket license so no license required!
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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
Child Friendly
We love having kids on board it’s a pleasure to teach and let them learn hands on! I do prefer them to be atleast 4 years old but will accommodate upon request. I have some life beet for kids but you may want to have your own for comfort!
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
What’s biting in Carolina Beach right now
Black Drum
Flounder
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Spotted Seatrout