Ambition fishing charters invites you to spend a day fishing in Southport, North Carolina and create many fine moments on the water. You will be in the safe hands of Captain William Goss who can take you both nearshore and offshore and help you have an enjoyable fishing experience you will wish to relive. Pick a day and have a memorable day fishing in gorgeous nature!

Your trip will start on a 26ft center console that runs on twin 150HP Yamaha engines. The boat has got enough space to sit 4 anglers, uses modern GPS and fishfinder technology for navigation, and is equipped with a livewell to supply you with live bait. You will also have an ice box so you can store fish and drinks.

You can go after Scamp and Gag Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Vermilion Snapper, Black Seabass, Mackerel, Blacktip Shark, and more. Using light tackle, you and the captain will chase them by bottom fishing, deep sea fishing, as well as trolling. Kids are welcome to join your trip and you can keep all the fish you want.

Captain William covers you for all the tackle, lures, live bait, as well as fishing licenses. Before you go, just make sure you have your food and drinks packed.

Come visit Southport and have a great time fishing with Long Bay Fishing Company!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Kids Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $300
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    3hr Flounder
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 15 - Sep 28
    US $395
    Flounder fishing the cape fear river
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $475
    Mainly fishing for Spanish Mackerel, Bull Red Drum, and sharks!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $600
    Mainly fishing for Spanish Mackerel, Red Drum, King Mackerel, and sharks!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $600
    A 4-hour afternoon trip.
  • Private trip
    5 hour afternoon
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $750
    We will be targeting spanish mackerel king mackerel and sharks
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $750
    Running from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., this trip will see you go 1-20 miles offshore. You and the captain will be targeting sharks, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Cobia, as well as bull Red Drum in the fall. You will just need some snacks and drinks for the trip.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Tarpon
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 15 - Aug 24
    US $750
    Have a chance to catch North Carolina Tarpon! These will be 5-hour trips running from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
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FAQs about Ambition fishing Charters

Ambition fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group - Kids Trip (2 hours)
  • US $395 per group - 3hr Flounder (3 hours)
  • US $475 per group - 3 Hour Trip (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 5 hour afternoon (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Tarpon (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Ambition fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Ambition fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Ambition fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

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

Top targeted fish species with Ambition fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Meet the Captain

William Goss
Southport, North Carolina, United States
126 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2021
Captain William has always had a passion for fishing and he likes to help people learn more about how to catch fish.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

Kencraft (Center console) originally built in 2002. Powered by 2 150HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

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

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
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 126 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (194)
Would 100% recommend!
Would 100% recommend!
Excellent day fishing
+191
Angler rating
116
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
95%
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Sadie W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Would 100% recommend!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on October 2, 2023
Awesome people, very friendly and knowledgeable. My husband and I took an early October a.m. charter and we caught king mackerel,...
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Janet B.
Vass, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

75th Surprise Birthday Gift - AMAZING!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 22, 2023
My wife surprised me on my 75th birthday with this fishing trip!  Great time with Captain Billy, who was very knowledgeable...
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Robert N.
New York, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent day fishing

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on September 13, 2023
The captain, Bill, was great!  He knows his stuff.  In particular, he knows king mackerel, and it really paid off for us....
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Rebecca C.
Farmville, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 12, 2023
Great trip and great captain! I hag my daughters and niece with me and he made sure we had some great memories to go home with....
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Troy B.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on May 22, 2023
Capt. Was the man!  He was very nice and will talk to you it wasnt all about fishing but more of just having fun. Of course...
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