Capt. Shad's Coastal Charters

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At Captain Shad’s Coastal Charters, we proudly offer fishing with a Southern draw on the beautiful North and South Carolina Coastline.

  Captain Shad is a proficient angler, who prides himself on not only his fishing skills but on his hospitality. And, did we mention, he will keep you entertained with his Shad stories?
  Our trips are family-friendly, and we happily welcome children on the boat.

  You will be fishing on a sea-worthy, restored 23’ Triton Sea Hunt center console, which is a perfect fit for up to 4 guests. She is powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine, and uses GPS, fishfinder, and has radio technology for navigation. And, she is equipped with outriggers and downriggers for optimal fishing. The boat’s got an ice box to store your fish and drinks, and also features a livewell.

  The coastal area offers a huge variety of fish to target; Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Black Drum, King Mackerel, and multiple species of Sharks just to name a few.

  You will use both light and heavy tackle and a variety of bait. You can keep your catch or catch and release, it is up to you.

  Captain Shad provides the rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and lures, as well as fishing licenses, and Shad will even clean and fillet your catch for free.

  If you are looking to catch some fun and make some memories, come fish with us!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Morning Inshore 7am
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
  • Private trip
    Half Day Morning Near Shore 7am
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
  • Private trip
    Half Day Afternoon Inshore 12:30pm
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
  • Private trip
    Half Day Near Shore 12:30 pm
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
  • Private trip
    Afternoon In/Near Shore Combo 12:30
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    So you don't have to choose! With this trip, you have the opportunity to fish both inshore and near shore. Best of both worlds!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
  • Private trip
    Morning In/Near Shore Combo 7 am
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    So you don't have to choose! With this trip you have the opportunity to fish both inshore and near shore. Best of both worlds!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
  • Private trip
    The Ultimate Predator Trip 7 am
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    Hunt the hunters in this 4-hour near-shore excursion. You will target ferocious shark species while also getting the chance to battle some quick, powerful, and aggressive Barracuda. This is a Man vs Beast experience!
  • Private trip
    Ultimate Predator Trip 12:30 pm
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    Hunt the hunters in this 4-hour near-shore excursion. You will target ferocious shark species while also getting the chance to battle some quick, powerful, and aggressive Barracuda. This is a Man vs Beast experience!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 182 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
68%
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Tommy B.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   September 1, 2024
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Travis I.
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VERIFIED   Half Day Morning Inshore 7am on August 10, 2023
Travis I. recommends Capt. Shad's Coastal Charters
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Kurt G.
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VERIFIED   Half Day Morning Inshore 7am on July 5, 2023
Kurt G. recommends Capt. Shad's Coastal Charters
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Marisa B.
Town Of Lisbon, WI
Excellent
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Birthday fishing trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Morning Near Shore 7am on September 26, 2023
My husband and I were down visiting the area for my birthday and a family trip, so we decided we wanted to do a fishing charter....
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Tim R.
Lake Park, NC
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Fish not biting much but great time for all

VERIFIED   Half Day Near Shore 12:30 pm on April 15, 2023
Great time yesterday with Capt Shad on our Near Shore fishing trip. We didn’t have many bites on our lines with the rough...
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FAQs about Capt. Shad's Coastal Charters

Capt. Shad's Coastal Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Morning Inshore 7am (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Morning Near Shore 7am (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Afternoon Inshore 12:30pm (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Near Shore 12:30 pm (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Afternoon In/Near Shore Combo 12:30 (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Morning In/Near Shore Combo 7 am (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - The Ultimate Predator Trip 7 am (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Ultimate Predator Trip 12:30 pm (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Capt. Shad's Coastal Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Capt. Shad's Coastal Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Capt. Shad's Coastal Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Capt. Shad's Coastal Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Capt. Shad's Coastal Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Shad Barfield
Calabash, North Carolina, United States
184 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2021
Captain Shad has been fishing the Carolina coasts his entire life! It all started when he was barely old enough to hold a rod. At 18, he joined the Coast Guard and traveled all around the US' coastlines. His time in the Coast inGuard made him realize just how amazing his native Carolina coasts are. As a result, he decided to choose a career that would allow him to introduce others to the splendor of the Carolinas and catch fish along the way. Captain Shad's vast experiences working as a captain and a first mate on various model-makes and styles of boats provide him with a firm foundation as a charter boat captain to ensure you a safe and productive trip.

The fish you can target

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish Redfish

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2002
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Triton
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
41 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Outriggers
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Parents please provide life vests(age 7 and under)
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
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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