Bogue Sound Charters – Emerald Isle 

5.0
(11 reviews)
 565 Neptune Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28584, United States–

Bogue Sound Charters – Emerald Isle 

Emerald Isle, NC, United States
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23 ft
6
5.0
(11 reviews)

Bogue Sound Charters is located in Emerald Isle and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. William will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Redfish, Seabass, Bonito, and Little Tunny, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 22' Pathfinder boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat comes with a wireless trolling motor.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip. The boat will be supplied with drinks for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Bogue Sound Charters.

Bogue Sound Charters is located in Emerald Isle and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. William will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Redfish, Seabass, Bonito, and Little Tunny, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 22' Pathfinder boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat comes with a wireless trolling motor.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip. The boat will be supplied with drinks for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Bogue Sound Charters.

William Parker
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Eco Tour (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat, Sun)
Amberjack
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
+5
US $400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (6)

Reviews (11)

  • Clinton Dolen
    Clinton Dolen
    us
    Tennessee, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    4.7
    Verified

    Great experience

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 4, 2025 • 2 adults

    Inexperienced fishermen here. We booked online and there was a scheduling mix up but William went above and beyond to make it happen for us on a different day. My son’s first time in the ocean and William was a great teacher, very respectful, had great stories about growing up local and knowing good spots. Very understanding and patient when my son got sea sick. At one point we couldn’t get a third line baited because they were biting great. Caught mostly sharks which put up a fun fight. William even sent us a video of my son and I both reeling in sharks at the same time. My son’s overall impression, “Totally worth the puke.” We both had an excellent time and highly recommend William.

  • Matthew Potter
    Matthew Potter
    us
    North Carolina, US
    •
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day Trip!! Well worth it!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 10, 2023 • 2 adults

    Had a great day with William! Professional, safe and got us on the fish all day!

  • John Grover
    John Grover
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    •
    Member since 2021
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day with Captain William

    Half Day Trip (AM) on September 23, 2022 • 4 adults

    Caught a dozen fish and two blue crabs. Captain William knows where to go. The captain was always polite and respectful and made us feel very comfortable.

  • Robert Tastet
    Robert Tastet
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Wonderful trip!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on May 15, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Captain Will Parker is extremely engaged and congenial. We had our 4 year old grandson along and he was absolutely fabulous with him. We caught Bonito, Spanish Mackerel, Sea Trout, Bluefish, and other fish. A highlight was taking our grandson to an island to see the wild horses. A very wonderful day.

  • Stacey Landas Landas
    Stacey Landas Landas
    us
    New York, US
    •
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    What a Great Day!!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on April 26, 2024 • 3 adults

    Captain William is a knowledgeable fisherman with a kind and relaxed personality. We took our teenager and 2 friends out on a half day charter and it was spectacular inspite a cold morning. We kept catching fish so we didn't care about the cold. Every time Captain William tried to move the boat somewhere new, we caught a fish. If you have a family or just out with friends I would highly recommend this charter. Oh, and he also fileted our fish for us. Delicious!!

  • Chad Mccrossen
    Chad Mccrossen
    us
    Baton Rouge, LA, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 25, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child

    William was extremely knowledgeable and helpful with the kids. I would definitely recommend him as your captain!

  • Ashley Woodside
    Ashley Woodside
    Member since 2023
    5.0

    Half day with Captain William

    Half Day Trip (PM) on October 21, 2023

    If you're looking for a welcoming and exciting fishing trip hosted by a local, look no further than Captain William! Not only is he knowledgeable about the crystal coast, but he also takes measures to ensure safety and comfort of his clients. As a young woman, I felt extremely safe being around William and fishing on his boat. Overall, we had a great trip and caught some nice fish!

  • Todd Sosnowski
    Todd Sosnowski
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    •
    Member since 2021
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day Trip with Captain William

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 8, 2023 • 6 adults • 1 child

    My kids and I had a blast with captain William. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly. You could truly tell he wanted us to succeed and have the best experience possible. Caught some fish, had some laughs. I would definitely recommend him and we charter him again!

  • Kevin Handibode
    Kevin Handibode
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    •
    Member since 2018
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    July fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 19, 2024 • 2 adults

    Good trip. Good Capt. Caught fish and had a good time. Recommended.

  • Andrw Francis
    Andrw Francis
    us
    New Mexico, US
    •
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Top notch

    3/4 Day Trip on July 23, 2022 • 6 adults

    We had a great day in the water! Captain William was looking out for our best interests and gave it all he had to make our day a good one! He is honest, respectful, and knows the territory.

Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (6)

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Robert Tastet
Robert Tastet
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
•
Member since 2026
•
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Wonderful trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 15, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

Captain Will Parker is extremely engaged and congenial. We had our 4 year old grandson along and he was absolutely fabulous with him. We caught Bonito, Spanish Mackerel, Sea Trout, Bluefish, and other fish. A highlight was taking our grandson to an island to see the wild horses. A very wonderful day.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Clinton Dolen
Clinton Dolen
us
Tennessee, US
•
Member since 2025
4.7
Verified
Great experience
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 4, 2025 • 2 adults

Inexperienced fishermen here. We booked online and there was a scheduling mix up but William went above and beyond to make it happen for us on a different day. My son’s first time in the ocean and William was a great teacher, very respectful, had great stories about growing up local and knowing good spots. Very understanding and patient when my son got sea sick. At one point we couldn’t get a third line baited because they were biting great. Caught mostly sharks which put up a fun fight. William even sent us a video of my son and I both reeling in sharks at the same time. My son’s overall impression, “Totally worth the puke.” We both had an excellent time and highly recommend William.

Stacey Landas Landas
Stacey Landas Landas
us
New York, US
•
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
What a Great Day!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 26, 2024 • 3 adults

Captain William is a knowledgeable fisherman with a kind and relaxed personality. We took our teenager and 2 friends out on a half day charter and it was spectacular inspite a cold morning. We kept catching fish so we didn't care about the cold. Every time Captain William tried to move the boat somewhere new, we caught a fish. If you have a family or just out with friends I would highly recommend this charter. Oh, and he also fileted our fish for us. Delicious!!

Chad McCrossen
Chad McCrossen
us
Baton Rouge, LA, US
•
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great Captain
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 25, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child

William was extremely knowledgeable and helpful with the kids. I would definitely recommend him as your captain!

Ashley Woodside
Ashley Woodside
Member since 2023
5.0
Half day with Captain William
Half Day Trip (PM) on October 21, 2023

If you're looking for a welcoming and exciting fishing trip hosted by a local, look no further than Captain William! Not only is he knowledgeable about the crystal coast, but he also takes measures to ensure safety and comfort of his clients. As a young woman, I felt extremely safe being around William and fishing on his boat. Overall, we had a great trip and caught some nice fish!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout

FAQs about Bogue Sound Charters – Emerald Isle

Bogue Sound Charters – Emerald Isle offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $400 per group - Eco Tour (PM) (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Bogue Sound Charters – Emerald Isle, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Bogue Sound Charters – Emerald Isle include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing license
Bogue Sound Charters – Emerald Isle offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Bogue Sound Charters – Emerald Isle offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Bogue Sound Charters – Emerald Isle include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bonito
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

William Parker
William Parker

Emerald Isle, North Carolina, United States

11 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2022

Explore the rich inshore and nearshore waters of Emerald Isle and New Bern, and create lovely fishing memories together with Captain William.

William Parker
William Parker
11
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Explore the rich inshore and nearshore waters of Emerald Isle and New Bern, and create lovely fishing memories together with Captain William.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Bonito
Bonito
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Amberjack
Amberjack
Bonito
Bonito
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)

Real catches by this captain

  • Great experience
    Clinton D.
    Clinton D.
  • Half day with Captain William
    John G.
    John G.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2013
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning

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
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing license

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 included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Emerald Isle to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
You keep catch

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 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

 PayPal

 Checks

What’s biting in Emerald Isle right now

AmberjackAmberjack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)Little Tunny (False Albacore)
RedfishRedfish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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