Shoal Rider Fishing Charters
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Explore the fish-rich waters around Wanchese, North Carolina and enjoy a fine day of fishing with Shoal Rider Fishing Charters. You'll search inshore and nearshore waters as well as flats with Captain Les Toler, a cordial angler who knows how to make your trip the best possible. Join him aboard and have a great time on the water with Shoal Rider Fishing Charters!
Your trip starts on a 29' Custom Bradley saltwater fishing boat. The vessel can accommodate 6 guests and is powered by a 250 HP 2020 Honda engine that can reach a maximum cruising speed of 33 knots. The boat uses modern GPS, fishfinder, and radio technology to take you quickly and safely to the fish and features a livewell and an ice-box.
You can go after Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Bluefish, as well as Redfish. You can reel them in by bottom fishing, using Live bait casting jigs as well as popping corks all using light tackle. You get to keep all the fish you catch.
Captain Les will cover you for all the rods, reels, terminal tackle, bait, and licenses needed for a successful trip. Before you depart, just make sure that you bring your favorite food and drinks.
Join Shoal Rider Fishing Charters and Captain Les for a memorable fishing experience in Wanchese!
Explore the fish-rich waters around Wanchese, North Carolina and enjoy a fine day of fishing with Shoal Rider Fishing Charters. You'll search inshore and nearshore waters as well as flats with Captain Les Toler, a cordial angler who knows how to make your trip the best possible. Join him aboard and have a great time on the water with Shoal Rider Fishing Charters!
Your trip starts on a 29' Custom Bradley saltwater fishing boat. The vessel can accommodate 6 guests and is powered by a 250 HP 2020 Honda engine that can reach a maximum cruising speed of 33 knots. The boat uses modern GPS, fishfinder, and radio technology to take you quickly and safely to the fish and features a livewell and an ice-box.
You can go after Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Bluefish, as well as Redfish. You can reel them in by bottom fishing, using Live bait casting jigs as well as popping corks all using light tackle. You get to keep all the fish you catch.
Captain Les will cover you for all the rods, reels, terminal tackle, bait, and licenses needed for a successful trip. Before you depart, just make sure that you bring your favorite food and drinks.
Join Shoal Rider Fishing Charters and Captain Les for a memorable fishing experience in Wanchese!
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Steven LopezRepeat angler4.7VerifiedHot Mid Day Trip in July
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 10, 2026 • 2 adultsMy son and I knew it was a risk to go out on charter with heat streak we been having. Captain Les worked continuously in the heat for us to get that red catch we were looking forward to. We enjoyed conversation and dealt with sting rays before red drum hit as we were heading into last hour of trip. Approximately 10 lbs. (33” in length). Then another red hit cut bait. This one measured 29 inches. We were all feeling joyful, enduring the het, acknowledging the warm water, and still successful catching good size red drum. My son and I had great time. Thank you Captain Les. We are planning next trip with Captain Les.
Steven Lashaway5.0VerifiedGreat trip.
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 9, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 childrenWe had a great trip. The captain was on time and very personable. He was very knowledgeable on the water. The water was clear and calm the day we fished and fishing was a little slow ( no fault of the captains). He had no problem moving to multiple different locations trying to get us on the fish. We did catch a couple sting rays and my boys had a great time reeling them in. All in all it was a great day on the water.
Brooks Whitson5.0VerifiedGreat Trip!
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 11, 2026 • 3 adultsCaptain Les worked non stop to keep fresh bait on the hooks. He was very patient and personable with my sons ans I. We hooked into some big blues, a bullnose ray and even a Houndfish! He didnt use the typical small squid strips , top bottom rigs or trolled with spoons. We were rigged up for big fish. His AM boat caught a 32" Redfish. We plan to rebook with him on our nex trip!
Brandon ParentRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAwesome windy day on the sound!
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 2, 2026 • 4 adultsCaptain Les was great. He called ahead the day before to make sure we were ok with the heavy winds forecasted for our trip. We ended up with 6 big red drums, 1 slot red drum and 3 big blues. Captain Les worked his butt off to make sure we got on some fish, changing and replacing gear on all the lines as we went. We had a great time and will definitely be back for more trips!
Rob Demayo5.0VerifiedA trip my son will never forget!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 3, 2026 • 2 adultsCapt. Les was absolutely fantastic with us. It was my son’s first fishing trip out on a boat and Capt. Les made sure it was one he would never ever forget. The captain was patient, nice, engaging and super knowledgeable! If ever given the opportunity to fish here again, I’ll be fishing from the Shoal Rider! Thank you, thank you!
Tim DempseyRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFishing with Les
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 1, 2026 • 6 adultsMy family and I had a great time fishing with Captain Les. My niece had never been on a boat or fishing before and Captain Les was extremly patient and knowledgable. The boat was clean and spacious for the 6 of us. We had a tremendous time and highly reccomend Captain Les.
Brandon Jackson5.0VerifiedPut us on some nice red drum!!
3/4 Day Inshore on June 28, 2026 • 5 adultsOur trip was awesome! Les was very knowledgeable and put us on some nice red drum. He made a memorable trip for my kids and I. Would highly recommend!! Very nice clean custom boat.
Noah Van Buskirk5.0Verifiedawesome trip!
3/4 Day Inshore on June 11, 2026 • 5 adultsguide was experienced and knew what he was talking about. Les was awesome, if we come back its with Les.
Mark ButlerRepeat angler5.0VerifiedWonderful trip with a very knowledgeable captain,he knows how to get the fish and keeps everyone on fish!
3/4 Day Inshore on June 7, 2026 • 5 adultsWe got six drum, five were larger than the slot and plenty of big blues, had a great day.
Mark Davic5.0VerifiedGreat Experience!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 14, 2026 • 3 adultsLes knew exactly where to go for a great catch! I will be back next year!
FAQs about Shoal Rider Fishing Charters
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $750 per group - 3/4 Day Inshore (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Full day max 6 (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well Furuno Fish finder
- Ice box 160 quart cooler
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Live bait is usually available on the trip if you prefer it no extra price.)
- Lures
- Fishing license (Have a blanket license on the boat that covers everyone on the boat at no charge to you.)
- Inshore fishing (Grass flats Oregon inlet)
- Nearshore fishing
- Reef fishing (Jigging for trout)
- Flats fishing (Flats fishing for red drum)
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift fishing
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Speckled Trout
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