Shearwater Fishing Charters
+31Enjoy 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.
Charter Operator
Drew Ziglar
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Trip availability and prices
In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
Customer reviews
Rating summary
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+1Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
71%
Appropriate for children
83%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
77%
Caught fish
86%
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Great capt , great time
Half Day Trip (PM) on August 7, 2025
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
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
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First Family Fishing Trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 21, 2025
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.
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.
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Half Day Trip (AM) on May 31, 2025
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.
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.
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July fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 9, 2025
United States
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Half Day Trip (PM) on August 19, 2021
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.
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.
FAQs about Shearwater Fishing Charters
What are the trip rates for 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)
Which amenities are available onboard with Shearwater Fishing Charters?
When you book a trip with Shearwater Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Shearwater Fishing Charters?
Trips booked with Shearwater Fishing Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Fishing License
What types of fishing does Shearwater Fishing Charters offer?
Shearwater Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Shearwater Fishing Charters offer?
Shearwater Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Shearwater Fishing Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Shearwater Fishing Charters include:
- Amberjack
- Barracuda (Great)
- Bluefish
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Little Tunny (False Albacore)
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Shark (Bonnethead)
- Shark (Hammerhead)
- Shark (Lemon)
- Spanish Mackerel
Your operator
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, United States
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
What is the boat like?
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.
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
Amberjack
Barracuda (Great)
Bluefish
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Spanish Mackerel