From targeting trophy to sight fishing in shallows, Marker23 Inshore Adventures is your safe bet! Experience everything the rivers and coastal waters around Topsail Island have to offer and have lots of fun chasing the lovely local species. Captain Ozzy is waiting for you in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina to come aboard and have a fishing experience you’ll surely remember for a long time.

Your trip will start on a ranger phantom saltwater fishing boat that can sit up to 3 anglers. It runs on a 75 HP Tohatsu engine with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots, uses all the quality navigation technology, and features a wireless trolling motor and a livewell.

Using light tackle or fly fishing gear, you and the captain will be fishing for Black Drum, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, and other inshore species. Kids can join the trip, so bring them as well and have some wonderful time together in nature.

Captain Ozzy will provide you with absolutely everything you’ll need for your trip, from the fishing gear to catch cleaning to snacks and drinks to fishing licenses.

Come to North Topsail Beach and have a first-rate angling experience with Marker23 Inshore Adventures!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $450
    You'll spend approximately 5 hours fishing inshore. The departure time will depend on availability and the weather, so make sure you discuss it with the captain in time.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $650
    Spend about 8 hours on the water and chase all the available species.
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About the Captain

Anthony Osborne
North Topsail Beach, North Carolina, United States
ID & License verified
45 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since March 2021
Come join Captain Anthony and have a lot of fun fishing the rivers and coastal waters of North Topsail Beach!

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Ranger (Saltwater fishing) originally built in 2014. Powered by a 75HP Tohotsu engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
17 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Snacks
Drinks
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

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

Listing policies

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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
Bank Transfer

Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 41 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (27)
Half Day trip with Capt Ozzy
We had fun!
Half Day Trip with Captain Ozzy (Aug 4, 2022)
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
88%
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Jason C.
Wilkesboro, NC
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Cpt. Oz!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 7, 2022
Any day on the water fishing trumps all else! We had a good day on the water with Ozzy! Very kind and professional guy. Straight...
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Scott N.
Youngsville, NC
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Sometimes it just happens

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on April 16, 2022
Sometimes the fishes behavioral patterns are not what you want and this was one of those trips. While we did not catch anything,...
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Bob B.
Seven Hills, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on October 26, 2022
What an awesome time I highly recommend Captain Oz it was my first time catching red drum every time I hooked up or saw awake...
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Chris F.
Charlotte, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip, lots of fun!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on March 5, 2023
Took my 4 year old and had a blast! The captain focused on making sure my son had a great time! We all loved it and will definitely...
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Robert S.
Typo, KY
Excellent
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Full day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 7, 2022
We booked a last minute full day trip with this guide and he was fantastic! He felt like part of the family! He did all he...
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FAQs about Marker23 Inshore Adventures

Marker23 Inshore Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • $450 per group - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
  • $650 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Marker23 Inshore Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Radar

Trips booked with Marker23 Inshore Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Marker23 Inshore Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing

Marker23 Inshore Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Marker23 Inshore Adventures include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Spotted Seatrout