Hieronymus Fishing Charters 

4.9
(129 reviews)
 1402 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, United States

Hieronymus Fishing Charters 

Wilmington, NC, United States
25 ft
4
4.9
(129 reviews)

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Hieronymus Fishing Charters welcomes you for an enjoyable day of fishing in Wilmington, NC. Come explore its bountiful nearshore and offshore grounds and have fun catching fish together with Captain Cord Hieronymus. The captain is a local angler from Wrightsville Beach who'll do his best to put you on the fish and help you enjoy your stay on board. He'll meet you at his boat slip in Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach to take you on your next sea adventure. With Captain Cord, free parking at his marina is provided with a parking pass so you will not have to download an app to pay an unexpected 25$ to $55 for Wrightsville Beach parking. Pick your day and have a great time fishing!

Your boat for the day will be a 25' C-Hawk center console. The vessel is wheelchair-accessible and can sit up to 4 guests. She's powered by a 250 HP Yamaha four stroke engine and uses Garmin GPS technology and a Furuno fishfinder, as well as a VHF radio. There is a food and drink cooler iced up for your convenience. The fishing gear includes rods, reels downriggers, and a livewell. To store your fish, there's even an ice-box you can use.

Depending on trip length and targeted species, you will be using light and/or heavy tackle, trolling, and/or bottom fishing for Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Grouper (in season), Seabass, and many other species that could possibly be hooked. You're free to choose if you'll keep your catch or release it back to the water.

Your trip includes all the fishing tackle, bait, and lures that you'll need. Capt. Cord will also take care of fishing licenses. There's nothing you'll need to bring except for some lunch or snacks.

Come visit Hieronymus Fishing Charters and create lovely memories on the water!

Hieronymus Fishing Charters welcomes you for an enjoyable day of fishing in Wilmington, NC. Come explore its bountiful nearshore and offshore grounds and have fun catching fish together with Captain Cord Hieronymus. The captain is a local angler from Wrightsville Beach who'll do his best to put you on the fish and help you enjoy your stay on board. He'll meet you at his boat slip in Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach to take you on your next sea adventure. With Captain Cord, free parking at his marina is provided with a parking pass so you will not have to download an app to pay an unexpected 25$ to $55 for Wrightsville Beach parking. Pick your day and have a great time fishing!

Your boat for the day will be a 25' C-Hawk center console. The vessel is wheelchair-accessible and can sit up to 4 guests. She's powered by a 250 HP Yamaha four stroke engine and uses Garmin GPS technology and a Furuno fishfinder, as well as a VHF radio. There is a food and drink cooler iced up for your convenience. The fishing gear includes rods, reels downriggers, and a livewell. To store your fish, there's even an ice-box you can use.

Depending on trip length and targeted species, you will be using light and/or heavy tackle, trolling, and/or bottom fishing for Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Grouper (in season), Seabass, and many other species that could possibly be hooked. You're free to choose if you'll keep your catch or release it back to the water.

Your trip includes all the fishing tackle, bait, and lures that you'll need. Capt. Cord will also take care of fishing licenses. There's nothing you'll need to bring except for some lunch or snacks.

Come visit Hieronymus Fishing Charters and create lovely memories on the water!

Cord Hieronymus
Captain
Cord Hieronymus
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
Shark (Blacktip)
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 11:30 AM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
Bonito
+1
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Spanish Mackerel
Bonito
Grunt
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.9
129 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (96)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (129)

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Thomas Grimes
Thomas Grimes
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Best Captain in Wrightsville
Half Day Trip on August 19, 20263 adults

Second time fishing with Cord. He’s always working his hardest to get you onto the fish. If he cant get them to bite, they probably just arent going to for anyone!

Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Taffin Dusdal
Taffin Dusdal
Repeat angler
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2022
5 trips
5.0
Verified
We Love HFC!!!
3/4 day on August 10, 20262 adults

Cant say enough about Captain Cord. He’s so knowledgeable about spots to go to and changing conditions. This was our second trip with him and we were on fish right away. He filets and bags your catch as soon as you get back. We can’t imagine a trip to NC without a trip with Cord.

Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Stephanie Celkis
Stephanie Celkis
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain Cord
Half Day Trip on July 28, 20264 adults

Captain Cord truly loves fishing and making sure your experience is a success. My family had fun and great conventions with him. Such a neat man. He went the extra mile, literally, to make sure we had fish to take home. Appreciate him and the experience we had. Highly recommend Captain Cord!

Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Cord Hieronymus
Response from Captain

Thanks Stephanie you guy's are awesome ! Can't wait till next time.

Matt Leach
Matt Leach
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Memories for life
Half Day Trip on April 11, 20264 adults

Capt. Cord knows the waters, the fish, and his boat. Fish on 5 min into dropping lines and constistant the entire trip. I took my son (15) and his two friends (big expectations) and Capt. Cord delivered. We have fish for weeks and memories for life. Thanks angain Captain, see you again soon.

Diego Allen
Diego Allen
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
good trip
Half Day Trip on September 6, 20263 adults

great trip. good captain.

FAQs about Hieronymus Fishing Charters

Hieronymus Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 3/4 day (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Hieronymus Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin
  • Fishfinder Furuno
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Hieronymus Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (When necessary )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included in the price. This will take place after the trip at the dock at our cleaning station. Fish will be fileted and packed in gallon zip lock bags for your convenience.)
  • Fishing license (The boat has a blanket fishing license that covers everyone on board at no extra cost.)
Hieronymus Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Offshore trips average around 10 miles, depending mainly on where the fishing is best.)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Hieronymus Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Handline
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Hieronymus Fishing Charters include:
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your captain

Cord Hieronymus
Cord Hieronymus

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

ID & license verified
129 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 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.

Captain Cord grew up in a commercial fishing family and later started running his own charters. Come visit him in Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach and embark on the beautiful and fish-rich waters of North Carolina.

Cord Hieronymus
Cord Hieronymus
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Angler's Choice
129
reviews
2021
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Captain Cord grew up in a commercial fishing family and later started running his own charters. Come visit him in Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach and embark on the beautiful and fish-rich waters of North Carolina.

The fish you can target

Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel

Real catches by this captain

  • We Love HFC!!!
    Taffin D.
    Taffin D.
  • Best Trip Ever
    Heidi Z.
    Heidi Z.
  • Captain Cord
    Stephanie C.
    Stephanie C.
  • knowledgeable, friendly, funny
    Colby J.
    Colby J.
  • Awesome Day
    John L.
    John L.
  • Great birthday trip!
    Amanda R.
    Amanda R.
  • Recommended first time fishing trip
    Willard  .
    Willard .
  • Phenomenal
    Taffin D.
    Taffin D.
  • Fishing with Cord
    Virginia M.
    Virginia M.
  • From sea to table!
    Christopher D.
    Christopher D.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2000
Boat manufacturer
C-Hawk
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Offshore trips average around 10 miles, depending mainly on where the fishing is best.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Furuno
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
When necessary
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning is included in the price. This will take place after the trip at the dock at our cleaning station. Fish will be fileted and packed in gallon zip lock bags for your convenience.
Fishing license
The boat has a blanket fishing license that covers everyone on board at no extra cost.

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.

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
Kids are welcome.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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 Wilmington right now

Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel

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