NC Inshore Fishing Charters – Topsail, NC 

4.8
(41 reviews)
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 Shrimp Lady Lane, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460, United States–

NC Inshore Fishing Charters – Topsail, NC 

North Topsail Beach, NC, United States
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22 ft
5
4.8
(41 reviews)

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NC Inshore Fishing Charters invites you to spend an unforgettable day on the water! Based in Topsail Beach, NC, this charter offers a year-round fishing adventure. Your host and guide for the day is Captain Mike, who's been catching fish in the area for a long time. He'll take you to the best spots and do his best to put you on fish. Anglers of all skill levels are welcome to join.

You'll be fishing on a 22' Jones Brothers boat newly built in 2020. This center console accommodates up to 6 anglers and offers enough space for everyone to fish in comfort. She's powered by a 115 HP Suzuki engine that reaches the speed of 45 knots. Besides navigational electronics, the boat also has a live bait tank and a cooler.

All trips are private, so you'll have the whole boat to yourselves. The only difference between the trips is how long you'll stay on the water. You can go after Redfish, Speckled Trout, Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, Black Drum, and more. You get to keep the catch and the captain will clean it for you free of charge.

All fishing equipment and licenses are included in the price. You only need to bring your food, drinks, and sun protection. The trips are family-friendly, so bring your little ones along and let them catch their very first fish.

NC Inshore Fishing Charters welcomes you aboard!

NC Inshore Fishing Charters invites you to spend an unforgettable day on the water! Based in Topsail Beach, NC, this charter offers a year-round fishing adventure. Your host and guide for the day is Captain Mike, who's been catching fish in the area for a long time. He'll take you to the best spots and do his best to put you on fish. Anglers of all skill levels are welcome to join.

You'll be fishing on a 22' Jones Brothers boat newly built in 2020. This center console accommodates up to 6 anglers and offers enough space for everyone to fish in comfort. She's powered by a 115 HP Suzuki engine that reaches the speed of 45 knots. Besides navigational electronics, the boat also has a live bait tank and a cooler.

All trips are private, so you'll have the whole boat to yourselves. The only difference between the trips is how long you'll stay on the water. You can go after Redfish, Speckled Trout, Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, Black Drum, and more. You get to keep the catch and the captain will clean it for you free of charge.

All fishing equipment and licenses are included in the price. You only need to bring your food, drinks, and sun protection. The trips are family-friendly, so bring your little ones along and let them catch their very first fish.

NC Inshore Fishing Charters welcomes you aboard!

Mike Hoffman
Captain
Mike Hoffman
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Half Day Trip
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Trip
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

4.8
41 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (83)

What anglers say

85%
Recommended
79%
Caught fish

Reviews (41)

  • Michael Baker
    Michael Baker
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Amazing charter

    3/4 Day Trip on October 9, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain was extremely knowledgeable. Knew where to find the fish. Great time overall. Hghly recommend.

  • Roy Stiles
    Roy Stiles
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Great in morning with Mike

    Half Day Trip on September 30, 2026 • 3 adults

    Mike got us on some reds immediately in the morning. Will definitely will be back!

  • Austin Adkins
    Austin Adkins
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Had a great time

    Half Day Trip on August 6, 2026 • 3 adults

    Me and a buddy went out with captain mike and had a blast caught some nice fish missed bunch and had some great laughs along the way! would recommend him every time!

  • Andrew Lhamon
    Andrew Lhamon
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Mike

    3/4 Day Trip on June 5, 2026 • 5 adults

    Captain and boat were great for the 5 of us! Mike knew all of the hot spots. Water clarity was not good as we knew going in so we didn’t come back eith a stringer full but had fun!

  • Josh Ochoa
    Josh Ochoa
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip

    Half Day Trip on June 11, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain Mike was a great dude had us on em early and if they weren't biting like he thought we moved to the next . Awesome experience and Awesome time.

  • Ryan Spratling
    Ryan Spratling
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    good trip

    Half Day Trip on May 19, 2026 • 6 adults • 1 child

    Very polite and good with my children. caught a few fish and overall a great experience.

  • Chris Padgett
    Chris Padgett
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    No fish but…

    Half Day Trip on November 2, 2024 • 1 adult

    Didn’t catch any fish but it wasn’t for a lack of effort. Mike took us to many spots trying to put me on fish to no avail. Weather started out absolutely beautiful and ended with a hard north wind. Mike was on time at the dock, his boat was clean and his equipment was top notch. Mike is very knowledgeable of the North Topsail area. I highly recommend Captain Mike and will be booking another trip with him soon hoping for better luck.

  • Alexander Webster
    Alexander Webster
    Repeat angler
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Big Redfish With Capt. Mike!

    Half Day Trip on May 13, 2023 • 2 adults

    We had a wonderful experience with Capt. Mike! His communication leading up to the trip was excellent. He answered all of our questions and let us know exactly what to expect and what to bring. He put us on the fish quick and worked hard to keep us in the fish. If something wasn’t working he was changing spots or changing bait. He was also a lot of fun to talk to and he taught us a lot about the fishery and the area. I highly recommend Capt. Mike! We caught two big Redfish which were our first ever and we hooked up with a lot of other fish too! Such a fun fish to catch and delicious! Definitely coming back to fish with Capt. Mike again!

  • Brent Arnold
    Brent Arnold
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    We hauled it in

    Half Day Trip on August 26, 2025 • 3 adults

    Mike was knowledgeable, affable and patient. What more can you ask for? We had a lot of action with very little ride time. Doing it again the next time we are down!

  • Leslie Stotler
    Leslie Stotler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome experience!

    Half Day Trip on August 14, 2024 • 4 adults

    We had a great 1/2 day with captain Mike. Our group of 4 caught 6 fish total. All very nice red drums. Would definitely recommend doing this.

Rating

4.8
41 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (83)

What anglers say

85%
Recommended
79%
Caught fish

All reviews (41)

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Mike Heiler
Mike Heiler
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2020
3 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Not your average guide !
Full Day Trip on September 16, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain Mike was a pleasure to fish with. We spent the day laughing and cranking in the reds. He’s the type of guide that won’t settle for the occasional bite. We fished multiple spots in different ways until we were on the kind of fishing that kept the rods bent. Truely one of the higher quality guides in the area.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Flounder
Mike Hoffman
Response from Captain

I had a blast with you all! beautiful morning of fishing.

Zane Robinson
Zane Robinson
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Mike
3/4 Day Trip on September 22, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain Mike was incredible. He took the time to explain the history and layout of the area we were fishing. In addition to his fishing knowledge his equipment was first class. We had a great time can't wait to grout with him again.

Mike Hoffman
Response from Captain

great trip! ill see you next time

Michael Baker
Michael Baker
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Amazing charter
3/4 Day Trip on October 9, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain was extremely knowledgeable. Knew where to find the fish. Great time overall. Hghly recommend.

Mike Hoffman
Response from Captain

great trip! thank you all

Roy Stiles
Roy Stiles
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great in morning with Mike
Half Day Trip on September 30, 2026 • 3 adults

Mike got us on some reds immediately in the morning. Will definitely will be back!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Mike Hoffman
Response from Captain

great time with you all! thank you

Austin Adkins
Austin Adkins
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Had a great time
Half Day Trip on August 6, 2026 • 3 adults

Me and a buddy went out with captain mike and had a blast caught some nice fish missed bunch and had some great laughs along the way! would recommend him every time!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Flounder
Mike Hoffman
Response from Captain

great morning out with you all!

FAQs about NC Inshore Fishing Charters – Topsail, NC

NC Inshore Fishing Charters – Topsail, NC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with NC Inshore Fishing Charters – Topsail, NC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with NC Inshore Fishing Charters – Topsail, NC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait caught before every trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (All fish cleaning is free of charge )
  • Fishing license (Everyone who wants to come fishing is covered on our boats !)
  • Fly fishing equipment
NC Inshore Fishing Charters – Topsail, NC offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Freshwater fishing for largemouth bass in cape fear river and sutton lake Nc)
  • Lake fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Nearshore fishing between 1-10 miles )
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
NC Inshore Fishing Charters – Topsail, NC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with NC Inshore Fishing Charters – Topsail, NC include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Bonito
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Mike Hoffman
Mike Hoffman
North Topsail Beach, North Carolina, United States
87 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
126 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2020
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.
Captain Mike offers you fun and exciting fishing trips in Wrightsville Beach. Pay him a visit and enjoy exploring the beautiful nature and rich grounds of this part of North Carolina.
Mike Hoffman
Mike Hoffman
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
87
reports
126
reviews
2020
member since
~1h
response
Captain Mike offers you fun and exciting fishing trips in Wrightsville Beach. Pay him a visit and enjoy exploring the beautiful nature and rich grounds of this part of North Carolina.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bonito
Bonito
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bonito
Bonito
Flounder
Flounder

Real catches by this captain

  • Amazing charter
    Michael B.
    Michael B.
  • Great in morning with Mike
    Roy S.
    Roy S.
  • Not your average guide !
    Michael  .
    Michael .
  • Had a great time
    Austin A.
    Austin A.
  • Fun Trip!
    Melissa W.
    Melissa W.
  • July fishing trip
    Misty P.
    Misty P.
  • Great trip
    Jason K.
    Jason K.
  • Great trip
    Charles S.
    Charles S.
  • Very Hospitable
    John R.
    John R.
  • Awesome trip
    Josh O.
    Josh O.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Jones Brothers
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait caught before every trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
All fish cleaning is free of charge
Fishing license
Everyone who wants to come fishing is covered on our boats !
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
More details

What the listing policies are

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
All kids all ages are welcome!
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
 Visa
 PayPal
 Bank transfer

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