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Shearwater Fishing Charters 

4.7
(15 reviews)
 330 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480, United States–

Shearwater Fishing Charters 

Wrightsville Beach, NC, United States
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25 ft
5
4.7
(15 reviews)
+34
+31

Enjoy the quaint atmosphere of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, and discover what fishing opportunities await you. Shearwater Fishing Charters is family and kid friendly and will provide you with the chance to do some fun and awesome fishing. The experienced captain will do his best so you don't return empty-handed.

The boat is a NC built 25' 6" Maycraft Pilot House, a serious and safe fishing boat. You'll have enough space to move around, and there's some shade against the sun. The boat is equipped with fish-finding sonar equipment, gps navigation, and it is powered by a Yamaha 250 HP engine. 

Fishing will be primarily nearshore locations of Wrightsville Beach over sand and artificial reef. You'll get a chance to test your skills with light tackle and trolling. Captain Drew will help you with fishing for species like Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Bonito, and Sharks.

You won't need a fishing license as the charter's got you covered. All the necessary equipment, fishing rods, lures, bait, and ice will be provided. Drew will clean and bag any catch you would like to keep at the end of the trip.

FREE PARKING in private lot during the charter. Clean restrooms and marina store with drinks, snacks, and ice for sale is located a few steps from the boat.

Enjoy the quaint atmosphere of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, and discover what fishing opportunities await you. Shearwater Fishing Charters is family and kid friendly and will provide you with the chance to do some fun and awesome fishing. The experienced captain will do his best so you don't return empty-handed.

The boat is a NC built 25' 6" Maycraft Pilot House, a serious and safe fishing boat. You'll have enough space to move around, and there's some shade against the sun. The boat is equipped with fish-finding sonar equipment, gps navigation, and it is powered by a Yamaha 250 HP engine. 

Fishing will be primarily nearshore locations of Wrightsville Beach over sand and artificial reef. You'll get a chance to test your skills with light tackle and trolling. Captain Drew will help you with fishing for species like Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Bonito, and Sharks.

You won't need a fishing license as the charter's got you covered. All the necessary equipment, fishing rods, lures, bait, and ice will be provided. Drew will clean and bag any catch you would like to keep at the end of the trip.

FREE PARKING in private lot during the charter. Clean restrooms and marina store with drinks, snacks, and ice for sale is located a few steps from the boat.

Drew Ziglar
Charter Operator
Drew Ziglar
20 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour
Popular features
Fishing license
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly
Ice box
Popular features
Fishing license
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly
Ice box

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Nov 1
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
Shark (Blacktip)
US $500
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
Shark (Blacktip)
US $500
Entire boat: up to 5 people
There are 3 people looking at this charter.

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Rating

4.7
15 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (4)

Reviews (15)

  • Felicia Rodriguez
    Felicia Rodriguez
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    First Family Fishing Trip!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 21, 2025 • 5 adults • 1 child

    This was a first time experience for my kids and i , and we’ve got to say that it was a great experience.. our captain Drew was amazing lots of fun and definitely planning again very soon.

  • Mark Monks
    Mark Monks
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time had all around

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 8, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child

    Great boat, friendly laid-back captain, got us fish. Great atmosphere and fun time.

  • Travis Perry
    Travis Perry
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great capt , great time

    Half Day Trip (PM) on August 7, 2025 • 4 adults

    Went out early August , waters were choppy and crazy … capt did the best he could and found a good spot to fish and not be bouncing all over the place . Talkative capt and easy to approach would and will book again

  • Jake Neal
    Jake Neal
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) on May 31, 2025 • 2 adults

    Had a good time catching some fish and a few sharks. Cruised around for a while and just chatted about what it’s like to live down in Wilmington.

  • Jarred Garrison
    Jarred Garrison
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Lynn

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 30, 2025 • 5 adults
  • Rhodes Kelly
    Rhodes Kelly
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    July fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 9, 2025 • 5 adults • 2 children
  • Edel Connolly
    Edel Connolly
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2021
    4.3
    Verified

    Half day fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (PM) on August 19, 2021 • 5 adults • 1 child

    4hrs fishing at sea. Unlike other fishing trips I have been on where you were in control of your own rod. The rods where in stays along the side of the boat. They remained in the stays even if you got a bite and you just reeled it in. There were 5 of us so we took turns reeling in the fish. Being out in the boat was lovely but after a while it got a bit boring. We returned after three hours instead of 4. The facilities and captain was great just the fishing wasn’t very hands on.

  • Ron Hagner
    Ron Hagner
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2017
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    June fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (PM) on June 24, 2022 • 4 adults
  • Michael Newman
    Michael Newman
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    A great half day

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 29, 2021 • 5 adults

    Fun time on the water. We caught over a dozen Spanish mackerel. Let the Captain what sort of fishing experience you are seeking.

  • Jason Liesegang
    Jason Liesegang
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    August fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (PM) on August 4, 2021 • 5 adults

Rating

4.7
15 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (4)

All reviews (15)

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Mark MONKS
Mark MONKS
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great time had all around
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 8, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

Great boat, friendly laid-back captain, got us fish. Great atmosphere and fun time.

Drew Ziglar
Response from Charter operator

Enjoyed it Mark! Hope yall had good weekend. I appreciate the kind review.

Travis Perry
Travis Perry
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great capt , great time
Half Day Trip (PM) on August 7, 2025 • 4 adults

Went out early August , waters were choppy and crazy … capt did the best he could and found a good spot to fish and not be bouncing all over the place . Talkative capt and easy to approach would and will book again

Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Drew Ziglar
Response from Charter operator

Enjoyed it Travis. Hope to see you again!

Felicia Rodriguez
Felicia Rodriguez
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
First Family Fishing Trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 21, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child

This was a first time experience for my kids and i , and we’ve got to say that it was a great experience.. our captain Drew was amazing lots of fun and definitely planning again very soon.

Drew Ziglar
Response from Charter operator

Thank you! I enjoyed fishing with y’all

Jake Neal
Jake Neal
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Fun trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 31, 2025 • 2 adults

Had a good time catching some fish and a few sharks. Cruised around for a while and just chatted about what it’s like to live down in Wilmington.

Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Jarred Garrison
Jarred Garrison
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Lynn
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 30, 2025 • 5 adults

Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel

FAQs about Shearwater Fishing Charters

Shearwater Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Shearwater Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Shearwater Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
Shearwater Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Shearwater Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Shearwater Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your operator

Drew Ziglar
Drew Ziglar
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, United States
ID & license verified
15 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2017
Owner and Capt. Lynn Perry has ran Shearwater Charters since 2006. In the winter I worked as Lynn's mate for many years commercial fishing for King Mackerel. In 2021 I got licensed as a USCG Captain and now I run the charter.
Drew Ziglar
Drew Ziglar
Fully verified
15
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
Owner and Capt. Lynn Perry has ran Shearwater Charters since 2006. In the winter I worked as Lynn's mate for many years commercial fishing for King Mackerel. In 2021 I got licensed as a USCG Captain and now I run the charter.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Lemon Shark
Lemon Shark
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)

Real catches by this captain

  • First Family Fishing Trip!
    Felicia R.
    Felicia R.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2008
Boat manufacturer
Maycraft
Boat type
Pilothouse
Engine model
Yamaha F250
Powered by
1 x 250HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Outriggers
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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
 American Express
 Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Wrightsville Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel

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