Carolina Flats Fishing 

4.8/5 (135 reviews)
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Veteran Owned
 Lewis Road 613, Surf City, NC 28443, United States

Carolina Flats Fishing 

Surf City, NC, United States
22 ft
5
4.8/5 (135 reviews)

The community of Topsail Island, North Carolina, offers some nice fishing opportunities in the marsh flats or out on the sea. So when you're in the neighborhood be sure to contact Carolina Flats Fishing. Captain Adam Wallace will show you around, so you can have a fun fishing session and luckily you will bag some fresh fish.

You'll be cruising the coastal waters on board a 22ft Pathfinder , which can accommodate groups of up to 5 guests per trip. (Please contact prior to booking if your party is larger than 3 adults)

This charter covers inshore and nearshore locations along with wrecks and flats hotspots. Whenever you arrive to coastal North Carolina you can encounter Black Drum or Spotted Seatrout, as they bite all year round. Depending on the season you might also catch Redfish and delicious Sheepshead. When it comes to fishing techniques you can test your skill with light tackle, bottom fishing, and trolling, among others.

Families with kids will be glad to know that children are allowed. You don't have to worry about special preparations for the trip as all the fishing gear, lure, and baits will be waiting for you on board. What's more, the charter covers your North Carolina fishing license. If you get lucky you can keep your catch. However, if you get a big one, the crew will kindly advise you to release it so you can help their breeding.

Have a wonderful trip and we hope to see you out there!

The community of Topsail Island, North Carolina, offers some nice fishing opportunities in the marsh flats or out on the sea. So when you're in the neighborhood be sure to contact Carolina Flats Fishing. Captain Adam Wallace will show you around, so you can have a fun fishing session and luckily you will bag some fresh fish.

You'll be cruising the coastal waters on board a 22ft Pathfinder , which can accommodate groups of up to 5 guests per trip. (Please contact prior to booking if your party is larger than 3 adults)

This charter covers inshore and nearshore locations along with wrecks and flats hotspots. Whenever you arrive to coastal North Carolina you can encounter Black Drum or Spotted Seatrout, as they bite all year round. Depending on the season you might also catch Redfish and delicious Sheepshead. When it comes to fishing techniques you can test your skill with light tackle, bottom fishing, and trolling, among others.

Families with kids will be glad to know that children are allowed. You don't have to worry about special preparations for the trip as all the fishing gear, lure, and baits will be waiting for you on board. What's more, the charter covers your North Carolina fishing license. If you get lucky you can keep your catch. However, if you get a big one, the crew will kindly advise you to release it so you can help their breeding.

Have a wonderful trip and we hope to see you out there!

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2HR KIDS TRIP
Just booked! Last booked: 24 minutes ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM)
Seabass (Black)
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
+3
US $300
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Redfish
+5
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Black Drum
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+4
US $700
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

4.8
135 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (138)

What anglers say

91%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
87%
Caught fish

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James Harmon
James Harmon
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
captain Adam. AKA. captain Awesome.
2HR KIDS TRIP - 12:00 PM on August 12, 20261 adult2 children

this was our first charter and so glad we chose captain Adam. we only did the 2hr trip and was definitely suprised that he got us on some fish in such a short amout if time. my 4yr old love it and cought his 1st salt water fish. Big Red fish. 26in long. he talked my little one right through every step of the way. he got the nick name captain AWESOME. lol. we will definitely be booking a longer trip with Adam next year. everyone needs to rember that if its tour first time and u dont catch anything its called fishing. not shopping. so dont get discouraged

Reported catch:
Redfish
Carolina Flats Fishing Llc
Response from Charter operator

you guys were awesome! not many 4yo can hang with big redfish! 🤘

Michaela Wallace
Michaela Wallace
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
First charer experience!
Half Day Trip on April 21, 20262 adults1 child

We had so much fun on this trip!! It was a cold day but we enjoyed it! It would have been nice to had the option to keep the fish and I would have liked to have got to fish instead of only my husband and son but we had a blast and Adam was very friendly and welcoming! We loved it and would definitely book another trip with him!!!! He was even great to give advice on fishing on shore and offered to help if we needed anything while still in town....this spoke highly of him to us!!!!

Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Carolina Flats Fishing Llc
Response from Charter operator

Thank you!

Matthew Greathouse
Matthew Greathouse
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Kids Trip!
2HR KIDS TRIP - 12:00 PM on June 22, 20262 adults2 children

Captain Adam was amazing. From start to finish, a great experience. Brought my two sons out for a 2 hour kids trip, and had an amazing time. Adam took care of basically everything for us. He helped the kids, and did his absolute best to make sure they had a great time. If you want a chance to take your kids out for some great fishing while your in the area, this is probably the best experience out there. Great communication, and top notch experience.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Carolina Flats Fishing Llc
Response from Charter operator

Thank you man!!

Travis Dillon
Travis Dillon
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great time with family of 5 - just book it!
2HR KIDS TRIP on June 5, 20262 adults3 children

What a fantastic day on the water! Captain Adam is an awesome guy and definitely knows how to find fish. We crushed it on our 2 hour kids trip! We caught three beautiful red drum between 18 and 26 inches. Adam’s a natural with families (father of triplets), super professional, got us out early, and even stayed late to clean our catch. Can’t ask for much more than that. Really looking forward to enjoying dinner tonight. Thanks again, Adam!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Carolina Flats Fishing Llc
Response from Charter operator

Thank you for the kind words Travis, i really appreciate it. I had an absolute blast with you guys and I cant wait for our next trip!

Stephen Bonds
Stephen Bonds
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
would recommend
2HR KIDS TRIP - 2:00 PM on August 13, 20262 adults

captain was great. put us right on fish almost immediately. For a 2 hour trip when done pretty good. Only complaint was spending our time catching bait. Felt like that should have been done on his time. Overall a good experience though. Would certainly recommend booking with him.

Carolina Flats Fishing Llc
Response from Charter operator

Thanks man

FAQs about Carolina Flats Fishing

Carolina Flats Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group - 2HR KIDS TRIP (2 hours)
  • US $300 per group - 2HR KIDS TRIP - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $300 per group - 2HR KIDS TRIP - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $300 per group - 2HR KIDS TRIP - 2:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $300 per group - 2HR KIDS TRIP - 2:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Carolina Flats Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Carolina Flats Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait or frozen bait is always included in the price of the trip. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning is included to an extent. Capt. Adam will go over any additional charges before fish are kept.)
  • Fishing license (Guests aboard Carolina Flats Fishing do not need their own Fishing licenses as everyone is covered under our blanket licenses for each vessel. )
Carolina Flats Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Carolina Flats Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Carolina Flats Fishing include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bonito
  • Flounder
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your operator

Carolina Flats Fishing Llc
Carolina Flats Fishing Llc
Carolina Flats Fishing Llc

Surf City, North Carolina, United States

22 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
135 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2021
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Adam Wallace loves fishing and he likes sharing his passion with other people. He'll provide you with guidance across the local waters, and he'll help you bag some delicious fish.

22 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
135 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2021
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Adam Wallace loves fishing and he likes sharing his passion with other people. He'll provide you with guidance across the local waters, and he'll help you bag some delicious fish.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Bonito
Bonito
Flounder
Flounder
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bonito
Bonito
Flounder
Flounder
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Redfish
Redfish

Real catches by this captain

  • perfect family fishing charter
    Andrew P.
    Andrew P.
  • would recommend
    Stephen B.
    Stephen B.
  • my son loved it!
    Justin M.
    Justin M.
  • Catchin Reds & flounder
    Mike C.
    Mike C.
  • Makin Memories!
    Steve M.
    Steve M.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2002
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha 200sho
Powered by
1 x 200HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait or frozen bait is always included in the price of the trip.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning is included to an extent. Capt. Adam will go over any additional charges before fish are kept.
Fishing license
Guests aboard Carolina Flats Fishing do not need their own Fishing licenses as everyone is covered under our blanket licenses for each vessel.

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

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
We are a family friendly charter! Capt. Adam is a father as well and loves putting kids on fish they'll remember the rest of their lives.
You keep catch
Redfish will be catch and release only.
Catch and release allowed
This is encouraged on larger fish to help breeding

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

 PayPal

What’s biting in Surf City right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
BonitoBonito
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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