Port City Inshore Guide Service 

4.9
(283 reviews)
 Annie Drive 220, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, United States–

Port City Inshore Guide Service 

Carolina Beach, NC, United States
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20 ft
3
4.9
(283 reviews)

Port City Inshore Charters offers amazing fishing trips out of Carolina Beach/Wilmington/Oak Island. 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!

Port City Inshore Charters offers amazing fishing trips out of Carolina Beach/Wilmington/Oak Island. 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!

Bryan Armstrong
Captain
Bryan Armstrong
6 years of experience
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1/2 day trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Tripletail
+3
US $400
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3 Hour Trip – Evening
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
+1
US $400
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 hour Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Bass (Striped)
Black Drum
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+5
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Tripletail
+3
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Flounder
+2
US $650
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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4.9
283 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (315)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (283)

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Chris Platt
Chris Platt
Repeat angler
us
New Hampshire, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Awesome trip!
4 hour Day Trip on June 15, 2026 • 3 adults

Had a great time with my wife and 4 yr old boy. We got into some sheepshead right away and big ones too! We had a great time trying for a few types of fish and the live bait worked great for getting some delicious sheepshead we had for lunch. Captain Bryan was great to talk to and very informative on what was working and how to fish in the environment as I and my family first time fishing in shore. Would highly recommend to anyone specially finding a captain that was great with kids. As a side note the live bait provides a great entertainment center waiting for the bites and my son had a ton to enjoy on this trip! Well worth it if your thinking of trying!

Reported catch:
Sheepshead
Vanessa Woods
Vanessa Woods
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Capt Byron is the best
1/2 day trip on May 24, 2026 • 2 adults

Went out on a morning that was supposed to storm. We had a little bit of rain and wind picked up - to be honest it was not the best fishing conditions but Captain bryan ferried us around expertly knew exactly where to go to so we would be sheltered AND catch the fish. He took my son 13 who fishes a lot, to different places and he caught the biggest red fish I’ve ever seen. My son was ecstatic and learned a lot from him. We had delicious sheep head fish tacos afterwards as well- double bonus!! We will be back.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Sheepshead
Jerod Kirby
Jerod Kirby
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
4.7
Verified
Great outing with the Captain!
1/2 day trip on September 20, 2026 • 2 adults

We had a great outing with Captain Brian! He met us at the dock in the boat and was ready to go as soon as we got there. He took us to multiple locations and we ended up catching 5 to 7 flounder as well as one redfish and a shark! He was very knowledgeable about the different areas and we were getting consistent bites most of the time we were on the water. He was very friendly and taught us a lot about the different types if bites and when to reel them in. I have no reservations about recommending him! I’m sure we will come fish with him again in the future!

Lance Dallum
Lance Dallum
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
New
Fishing with Bryan
4 hour Day Trip on October 7, 2026 • 2 adults

Caught multiple species… Redfish- two over 28” and released at least a dozen more. Sheepshead-caught 3 with one 81/2 pounds. Speckled trout- got our limits and released many more. Bluefish-caught at least 10 and released them all. Two guys fishing was perfect and all the fish in under 4 hours. Brian was great!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Corey Facteau
Corey Facteau
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Had a fun session.
1/2 day trip on September 27, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

Booked a three hour session andhad a good time with my son. Just getting out there to catch a few. Calm water, safe cptn, early morning quiet on the cape fear. Would recommend and do it again.

FAQs about 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)
When you book a trip with Port City Inshore Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
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!)
Port City Inshore Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Port City Inshore Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
Top targeted fish species with Port City Inshore Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Bryan Armstrong
Bryan Armstrong
Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United States
24 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
283 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2021
Angler's Choice
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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.
Bryan Armstrong
Bryan Armstrong
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
24
reports
283
reviews
2021
member since
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response
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

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tripletail
Tripletail
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel

Real catches by this captain

  • Great time on the water
    Michael  .
    Michael .
  • Great outing with the Captain!
    Jerod K.
    Jerod K.
  • Great trip! Great guide!
    Melissa R.
    Melissa R.
  • absolutely phenomenal!! caught a tank of a Red!
    Nathaniel D.
    Nathaniel D.
  • We caught fish!
    Daniel I.
    Daniel I.
  • Bryan put us on fish!🐟
    Scott D.
    Scott D.
  • Great trip
    Brad V.
    Brad V.
  • Awesome experience
    Donald B.
    Donald B.
  • Fishing with Bryan
    Cox J.
    Cox J.
  • Awesome trip!
    Chris P.
    Chris P.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Sea Pro
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

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

GPS
Fishfinder
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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Carolina Beach to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
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 DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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