Port City Inshore Guide Service

Port 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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    1/2 day trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $400
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Evening
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $400
    Three hour trip from 5-8 is a wonderful way to end the day! Most days we have a beautiful sunset riding in. Great for kids as its a shorter stress free trip!
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $450
    4 hours of fishing are perfect for families with children, that don't want to spend too much time on the boat. It's a great opportunity for every member of your group to land a trophy of their own and have lots of fun doing it.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $525
    Five hours of fishing is enough to target a variety of species, such as Mackerel, Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, and many more. The captain covers for your fishing licenses, equipment, and catch cleaning service.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $600
    Join on this 6 hour fishing adventure, where you can go after Redfish, Flounder, Sheepshead, Trout, and many more. The captain will prepare everything you need of the equipment, so you only need to pack some snacks and drinks.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
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Brett R.
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Great morning of fishing

VERIFIED   Half 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...
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Doug P.
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Captain Bryan knows his stuff

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on April 23, 2024
Bryan communicates well in preparation for the trip. He was right on time welcoming me to his boat. We fished several...
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Michael A.
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We had a great trip with Captain Bryan Armstrong! He wasn’t just a great captain, he was a really nice guy!! Thanks Bryan...
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Andrew M.
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Bryan for the win

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 17, 2024
Bryan is a local who knows the area and waters well. He was very communicative and receptive to what I was looking for. I wanted...
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Chip T.
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Really good trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 19, 2024
Had a really good time.  Caught a few fish, but the east wind hurt us.  The captain worked hard to get us into position to...
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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 - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $525 per group - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • US $600 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
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tripletail

Meet the Captain

Bryan Armstrong
Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United States
17 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
192 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2021
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead

Boat specs

Boat Image
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

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

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!

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

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

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