Capt. Austin's Fishing Adventures

Capt. Austin’s Fishing Adventures is a multi-boat charter operation that runs out of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. It was formally known as Capt. Brant’s Fishing Adventures that used to operate for over twenty years. Captain Austin Aycock is a skilled friendly angler who knows how to show you a great time on the water. Join in and have a pleasant fishing experience as you discover the area’s offshore waters.

You will start your trip on a 33’ World Cat catamaran that can carry up to 6 guests. Its engine is a 300 HP Yamaha that can reach a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots. For navigation, it uses the latest Simrad GPS and fishfinder technology as well as a radio. The boat has got a private toilet and its onboard fishing gear includes outriggers, downriggers, and a livewell. A first mate will also be joining your trip.

You can target Snapper, Grouper, Barracuda, Wahoo, Kingfish, Black Seabass, Mahi Mahi, and more. You’ll catch them on light and heavy tackle by bottom and deep sea fishing, trolling, jigging, and even kite fishing. You can keep all the fish you catch if you want to and you can bring kids on your trip.

You will only need to bring some snacks and drinks as Captain Austin will take care of everything else. He covers all the tackle, lures, live bait when possible, catch cleaning, as well as fishing license.

Come visit Ocean Isle Beach and have a lovely time on the water with Capt. Austin’s Fishing Adventures!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,150
    This trip will typically range out to 25 miles offshore. Total fishing time is roughly 4 and a half hours. This trip typically utilizes live bait, slow trolling to target top-water trophy game fish. Targeted species: King Mackerel, Barracuda, Shark, and Cobia.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,495
    This trip typically ranges out to 35 miles offshore. The total fishing time is roughly 5 ½ hours, not much more than the 3/4 day offshore trip, but you will be fishing grounds that are much more productive. The trip usually includes an option of live bait and slow trolling to target top-water trophy game fish or bottom fishing to target great-eating bottomfish. The species you will target include King Mackerel, Barracuda, Cobia, Amberjack, Snapper, Grouper, and Sea Bass.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $2,070
    A 10-hour trip will see you travel 50 miles offshore. The total fishing time is roughly 7 hours. You will be fishing the most productive grounds the area has to offer. This trip typically includes live bait and slow trolling to target topwater trophy game fish with an option to chase great-eating bottomfish as well. If you are interested in Grouper or Snapper fishing, this is the trip for you. You will target Grouper, Snapper, Kingfish, Barracuda, Cobia, as well as Seabass.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    US $2,530
    This trip will take you to the edge of the Gulfstream and continental shelf, over 60 miles offshore where you will likely encounter some of the biggest, strongest and best-eating game fish in the ocean. Total fishing time will be about 9 hours. This trip includes topwater trolling for trophy gamefish and is for the serious fisherman as the ride out will take 2-3 hours. The species you will chase include Tuna, Mahi, Wahoo, Sailfish, Marlin, Grouper, and Snapper.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    Frying Pan Tower Overnight Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    2 Day Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Overnight stay, lodging
    US $6,800
    This is truly a one of a kind trip that cannot be done with any other fishing adventure in the world. It is two days of fishing with a one night stay on the world famous frying pan tower. This includes a day of bottom fishing for grouper, snapper, triggerfish and seabass. A night stay on the tower with dinner included, and a full day of offshore gulfstream trolling for tuna, wahoo and mahi mahi. We can accomodate up to five people on this trip. Its a one of a kind adventure.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
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FAQs about Capt. Austin's Fishing Adventures

Capt. Austin's Fishing Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,150 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,495 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $2,070 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (10 hours)
  • US $2,530 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Trolling (12 hours)
  • US $6,800 per day per group - Frying Pan Tower Overnight Trip (2 days)

When you book a trip with Capt. Austin's Fishing Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS Newest Simrad technology
  • Fishfinder Newest Simrad technology
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers

Trips booked with Capt. Austin's Fishing Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Not always guaranteed)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Capt. Austin's Fishing Adventures offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing

Capt. Austin's Fishing Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Capt. Austin's Fishing Adventures include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Austin Aycock
Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, United States
2 Fishing Reports
19 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2018
Captain Austin grew up charter fishing with his uncle around 2010 and started working as a mate for him. He worked with his uncle up until the time he was old enough to obtain his Captain's License and has been running charters ever since. There is nothing Captain Austin enjoys more than putting clients on fish and helping them have a great trip.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

World Cat (Catamaran) originally built in 2009. Powered by 2 300HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
33 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Newest Simrad technology
Fishfinder
Newest Simrad technology
Live Bait Well
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Not always guaranteed
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
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
Visa
Mastercard
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 19 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (16)
Fishing with Austin
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Full Day King Maceral Slaughter
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
84%
Appropriate for children
70%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
85%
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Matthew K.
Griffin, GA
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day King Maceral Slaughter

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Offshore on July 6, 2023
We have been booking trips around Oak Island for 20+ years. After a long time captain retired we decided to give this booking...
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Carla B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Austin

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip – Trolling on October 29, 2023
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David D.
Little River, SC
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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8 hour trip with Capt Drake

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Offshore on August 5, 2023
My wife and I took our grandson (20 yo) on a trip with Capt Austin’s charter. Drake and Jay were awesome. Got us on the fish...
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Ryan F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 3, 2023
Fishing was slow but still had an enjoyable experience.
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Robert W.
Excellent
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FISH ON!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Offshore on June 19, 2023
We were on the kings all day. Great trip
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