Shearwater Fishing Charters

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.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
    US $500
    This 4-hour trip will get you onto the water early on. We'll be trolling for Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish. This is trip is great for kids, first-timers, and seasoned anglers.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $500
    Whether you're a noobie or an experienced angler this 4-hour trip is for you. Families with children are gonna enjoy themselves too. We'll be trolling for Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark

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 type of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing

Shearwater Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

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

Meet the Charter Operator

Drew Ziglar
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, United States
ID & license verified
23 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
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 captain the Shearwater.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Bluefish Bluefish
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Maycraft (Pilothouse) originally built in 2008. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha F250 engine.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Outriggers
Ice Box

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

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

Wrightsville Beach Fishing Calendar

Loading Fish Calendar!
Please Wait...

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.4 / 5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.1 / 5
Photo by reviewers
There are no review photos
for this charter yet!
Angler rating
4
2
0
1
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
50%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
67%
Appropriate for children
67%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
67%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 9 reviews
Edel C.
United States
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Half day fishing trip

VERIFIED   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...
Edel C. recommends Shearwater Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
Edel C. recommends Shearwater Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful

Ron H.
Leland, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 24, 2022
Ron H. recommends Shearwater Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Drew Ziglar Charter Operator replied

Michael N.
Wake Forest, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great half day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 29, 2021
Fun time on the water.  We caught over a dozen Spanish mackerel.  Let the Captain what sort of fishing experience you are...
Michael N. recommends Shearwater Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Michael N. recommends Shearwater Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Jason L.
Richmond, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 4, 2021
Jason L. recommends Shearwater Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
Jason L. recommends Shearwater Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful

Greg F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 16, 2021
Greg F. recommends Shearwater Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Drew Ziglar Charter Operator replied