Grassy Sound Charters
Grassy Sound Charters
***2024 & 2025 Topsail's Top Choice Award for Favorite Fishing Charter***
Grassy Sound Charters serves Surf City & Topsail Island (North Topsail & Topsail Beach). We are convenient to the Greater Wilmington area and only 25 minutes from the ILM airport.
The USCG Veteran crew is amongst the safest and most professional that you will find in the industry. We will do our very best to make sure you have a safe, enjoyable, and productive time on the water. This includes 3 to 10-hour trips, mainly fishing for Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Snapper, Grouper, Seabass, Mahi-Mahi, Tuna and Wahoo depending on the season and conditions on the day. Our qualifications, experience and knowledge are far reaching and what makes us a truly professional operation.
You will be riding on a 31' Cape Horn center console boat that can comfortably take up to 6 persons. It is fast, dry, comfortable, and a head-turner! Whether you are looking for a laid-back trip on the coast or a hardcore fishing adventure offshore, this is the charter you have been looking for!
All rods, reels, terminal tackle, bait, and fishing licenses are included in the price so you can focus on enjoying yourself. Fish cleaning service is available after your trip. Be sure to bring an adequately sized cooler and account for the added time it will take to clean your catch.
A Mate will accompany all fishing charters and works for tips. 20% of the total trip price is customary.
No glass bottles or spray sunscreen allowed onboard the vessel.
Please contact the Captain directly before booking if you have questions about the rate, availability, or have special considerations.
Licensed, insured, state and federally permitted.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Grassy Sound Charters!
***2024 & 2025 Topsail's Top Choice Award for Favorite Fishing Charter***
Grassy Sound Charters serves Surf City & Topsail Island (North Topsail & Topsail Beach). We are convenient to the Greater Wilmington area and only 25 minutes from the ILM airport.
The USCG Veteran crew is amongst the safest and most professional that you will find in the industry. We will do our very best to make sure you have a safe, enjoyable, and productive time on the water. This includes 3 to 10-hour trips, mainly fishing for Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Snapper, Grouper, Seabass, Mahi-Mahi, Tuna and Wahoo depending on the season and conditions on the day. Our qualifications, experience and knowledge are far reaching and what makes us a truly professional operation.
You will be riding on a 31' Cape Horn center console boat that can comfortably take up to 6 persons. It is fast, dry, comfortable, and a head-turner! Whether you are looking for a laid-back trip on the coast or a hardcore fishing adventure offshore, this is the charter you have been looking for!
All rods, reels, terminal tackle, bait, and fishing licenses are included in the price so you can focus on enjoying yourself. Fish cleaning service is available after your trip. Be sure to bring an adequately sized cooler and account for the added time it will take to clean your catch.
A Mate will accompany all fishing charters and works for tips. 20% of the total trip price is customary.
No glass bottles or spray sunscreen allowed onboard the vessel.
Please contact the Captain directly before booking if you have questions about the rate, availability, or have special considerations.
Licensed, insured, state and federally permitted.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Grassy Sound Charters!
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Customer reviews
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What anglers say
All reviews (80)
I booked this charter as a gift for my fiance and his adult sons. From the first communication with Captain Anthony, it was a fantastic experience. My fiance and his sons thoroughly enjoyed their time on the water. Captain Anthony and his first mate are very skilled, knowledgeable and accomodating. They saw and caught a large variety of fish and very much enjoyed the boat. They truly enjoyed their experience. We highly recommend booking a charter with this company!
Thank you Kelly! Much appreciated.
Captain Anthony and Sam were great at finding all the right spots, so my fiancé and I were able to catch bonitos and sea bass. They were awesome at answering our questions and throwing out cool facts about what we were catching. When we got back to the pier they cleaned and cut the fish for us so we could get to enjoying everything we caught! I highly recommend using them for your next deep sea fishing trip!
Thank you Jessica for taking the time to leave a review! You both did great fighting those Bonito on light tackle!
captain was knowlegeable and very friendly, deck hand was betond helpful and very attentive to everyones needs! put us on some spanish mackeral early on and finished the day bottom fishing catching seabass as fad as we could drop out lines! we will certainly be back again!! A1 service and would recommend to anyone that wants a good day on the water!!!
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Your crew was awesome! Great vibe, great music playlist, and plenty of fish in the boat! 
Captain Anthony and his mate "Sam" were wonderful! We went pretty far out and did trolling but had limited success there. Then we did some bottom fishing where we caught at least 50 fish. Only about half were legal size but that was more than enough for us. The boat was very nice, well-equipped, clean. Both the captain and mate we're very personable and engaging. Very efficient at fishing. Definitely watermen to the core. We had an excellent and fun trip!
Cynthia, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Your feedback means a lot and I am happy to know you enjoyed your experience fishing with us! Hope to fish with your family again in the future!
We had a great family trip with Capt. Anthony and Sam. Aside from catching a bunch of fish it was a great first experience for our youngest son caught the first fish od the day! Not only do we recommend Grassy Sound, we will be back repeatedly in the years to come.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Greg! Love seeing families get out fishing together, and you definitely provided some awesome core memories for your youngest!
FAQs about Grassy Sound Charters
What are the trip rates for Grassy Sound Charters?
- US $690 per group - Family Trip (3 hours)
- US $690 per group - Family Trip - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $690 per group - Family Trip - 4:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $800 per group - Giant Bluefin Tuna (10 hours)
- US $800 per group - Nearshore – Half Day (4 hours)
- US $800 per group - Nearshore – Half Day - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $800 per group - Nearshore – Half Day - 4:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - Offshore - 3/4 Day (6 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - Offshore - 3/4 Day - 2:00 PM (6 hours)
- US $1,600 per group - Offshore - Full Day (8 hours)
- US $2,100 per group - Gulf Stream - Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna (12 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Grassy Sound Charters?
- Toilet Sanitized Porta-Potty
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Grassy Sound Charters?
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (We bring live bait onboard when it is available and will also attempt to catch live bait if we encounter any during the transit to our fishing spot. There is no additional charge associated with live bait. )
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (We perform fish cleaning at the end of the trip back at the dock. There is no additional charge as it is a value added service. )
- First mate (Mate tip not included in price )
- Fishing license (All guests are covered by a blanket license for the boat. There is no additional charge for using the boat's NC Blanket Fishing License.)
What types of fishing does Grassy Sound Charters offer?
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (3hr & 4hr Nearshore Trips: up to 5 miles from the inlet. 6hr Offshore Trips: up to 20 miles from the inlet. 8hr Offshore Trips: up to 40 miles from the inlet. Gulfstream Trips: up to 65 miles from the inlet. )
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
What fishing techniques does Grassy Sound Charters offer?
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly fishing
- Drift fishing
- Handline
- Spearfishing
- Deep sea fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Grassy Sound Charters?
- Amberjack
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Flounder
- Grouper (Gag)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Sailfish
- Seabass (Black)
- Snapper (Vermilion)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Tuna (Blackfin)
- Tuna (Bluefin)
- Wahoo
Your captain
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
My love for the ocean was born on Grassy Sound Channel. My earliest memories were walking out the back door of the 'minnow shack,' and down a 100 yard pier to board my Grandfather's Penn Yan boat for a flounder trip. This passion led me to a degree in Marine Biology, and a career in the United States Coast Guard. I greatly enjoy helping others make lifelong memories on the water. Whether it is catching lots of fish, seeing turtles and dolphins, or just simply enjoying time out on the water, I strive to provide a safe and enjoyable way to do so! Personally, I enjoy getting offshore and fishing for Mahi and Wahoo. There is nothing like finding the right water conditions after doing your homework and then capitalizing on the bite! Great times have been had bailing Mahi off a weed line and hearing the unforgettable sound of a drag screaming while on the troll!
Anthony P.
Captain
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
My love for the ocean was born on Grassy Sound Channel. My earliest memories were walking out the back door of the 'minnow shack,' and down a 100 yard pier to board my Grandfather's Penn Yan boat for a flounder trip. This passion led me to a degree in Marine Biology, and a career in the United States Coast Guard. I greatly enjoy helping others make lifelong memories on the water. Whether it is catching lots of fish, seeing turtles and dolphins, or just simply enjoying time out on the water, I strive to provide a safe and enjoyable way to do so! Personally, I enjoy getting offshore and fishing for Mahi and Wahoo. There is nothing like finding the right water conditions after doing your homework and then capitalizing on the bite! Great times have been had bailing Mahi off a weed line and hearing the unforgettable sound of a drag screaming while on the troll!
Anthony P.
Captain
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
What's included in the trip price
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup included in price
How you can pay
Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Surf City right now
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Spanish Mackerel
Tuna (Blackfin)
Tuna (Bluefin)
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