Kids Fishing 101 

5.0/5 (18 reviews)
 Annie Drive 220, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, United States

Kids Fishing 101 

Carolina Beach, NC, United States
21 ft
6
5.0/5 (18 reviews)

If you're ready to enjoy fishing in Wilmington, look no further than Wrightsville Fishing. Your guide for the day is Captain Rennie Clark, one of the top Professional Saltwater Anglers in the country with over 100 Top 10 finishes in Redfish Tournaments nationwide.  Captain Rennie along with his daughter Camille will work with your kids and teach them how to catch fish.

These waters are known for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Striped Bass, Flounder, and more – with any luck, it won't take long to hook into some. During the trip, you might be spinning, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Wrightsville Fishing is a family-friendly charter service offering trips designed to introduce fishing to kids. You can't go wrong when you bring some snacks, a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray).

Your trip begins aboard a 21' Regulator offshore boat that holds up to 6 passengers. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you. The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

We have 3 two hour time slots each day.

The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Wrightsville Fishing!

If you're ready to enjoy fishing in Wilmington, look no further than Wrightsville Fishing. Your guide for the day is Captain Rennie Clark, one of the top Professional Saltwater Anglers in the country with over 100 Top 10 finishes in Redfish Tournaments nationwide.  Captain Rennie along with his daughter Camille will work with your kids and teach them how to catch fish.

These waters are known for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Striped Bass, Flounder, and more – with any luck, it won't take long to hook into some. During the trip, you might be spinning, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Wrightsville Fishing is a family-friendly charter service offering trips designed to introduce fishing to kids. You can't go wrong when you bring some snacks, a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray).

Your trip begins aboard a 21' Regulator offshore boat that holds up to 6 passengers. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you. The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

We have 3 two hour time slots each day.

The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Wrightsville Fishing!

Rennie Clark
Captain
Rennie Clark
20 years of experience
ID & credentials verified

Trip availability and prices

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1 Hour Boat Ride
Non-refundable
1 hour trip multiple starting times (11:00 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
1/4 Day Dolphin/Wildlife Cruise
Non-refundable
2 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 12:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
2 Hr – Fishing 101 with the Kids
Non-refundable
2 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 12:30 PM, 3:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Seabass (Black)
Black Drum
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+6
US $350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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5.0
18 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Justin Hooker
Justin Hooker
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North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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All I wanted for our trip!
2 Hr – Fishing 101 with the Kids on June 19, 20263 adults1 child

Captain Ren was amazing. He specifically asked what we were looking to get out of it and delivered! We just wanted to fish, which was my birthday wish. We all fished when young with other adults, and Captain Ren was the perfect guide for our level of experience. We caught a ton of fish and even some not so common ones for the spot we were at! He was pleasant, and took his time. We didn’t feel rushed at all. My son loved it, though he lost interest within 30 mins and took over as “co-captain” telling us how to do it and observing. Captain Ren took pictures for us, and was so kind as well as patient. He even spotted dolphins for us and let us watch for several minutes. We would definitely book again!

Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Rennie Clark
Response from Captain

Thank you for the review Justin! Hope to have your family aboard again in the future!

Kathleen Aldridge
Kathleen Aldridge
Repeat angler
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Blacktips biting
2 Hr – Fishing 101 with the Kids - 10:15 AM on July 21, 20266 adults

This was our second trip with Captan Rennie and we didn’t think he could top our trip from last year when we caught a 7 LB black drum. We didn’t catch any BIG fish this time around, but the trip did not disappoint. We got to see lots of dolphin, a mantatee, caught lots of small fish, even a few sharks and a sting ray. Highly recommend his tour if your family is looking for something fun to do while in Carolina Beach.

Rennie Clark
Response from Captain

Kathleen thank you for the review. What an amazing 2 hrs on the water! Even the strong winds keeping us off the ocean couldn't hold you guys back. Seeing that manatee come right beside the boat was something no other charter has experienced in my 20 years of chartering! Another first was seeing that huge southern stingray you caught give live birth on my boat!....so cool! Seeing dolphins twice was a bonus as well. Also, watching your kids exucute our plan of catching croaker to use for shark bait was awesome. Nice work releasing the 2 big black tip sharks you guys caught.. they gave you guys a heck of a fight! Hope to see you again next year...you guys bring good luck! Tight lines, Capt Rennie and Camille

Carlton Crenshaw
Carlton Crenshaw
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Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Kids Fishing Trip
2 Hr – Fishing 101 with the Kids - 10:15 AM on June 15, 20263 adults2 children

Captain Rene and Camille were great with our boys ages (4) and (7). Both of them are great with encouraging the kids to keep trying and how to reel and catch fish. They understood exactly our intent was not to catch the biggest fish, but to give the boys a great experience fishing. Our boys are still talking about our youngest catching 9 fish and our oldest catching a big sea bass. We would definitely recommend them to anyone wanting to get out with small kids!

Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Rennie Clark
Response from Captain

Thank you for the review Carlton! Hope to see you guys again in the future!

Ashley Kluk
Ashley Kluk
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
best day ever
2 Hr – Fishing 101 with the Kids - 3:00 PM on July 7, 20262 adults2 children

“Best day ever.” is how my 6 year old son described his experience.. my 7 year old daughter loved it as well and they have both asked if we could go back again. We all loved it!

Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Rennie Clark
Response from Captain

Thank you for the kind review Ashley! Camille and I enjoyed having you and your family aboard today!

Jordan Simmons
Jordan Simmons
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
10/10 trip!
2 Hr – Fishing 101 with the Kids - 10:15 AM on July 11, 20262 adults3 children

our experience with Capt. Rennie was great! We caught plenty of fish while having a great time. I would recommend this fishing trip to anyone!

Rennie Clark
Response from Captain

Thank you for the review Jordan. Enjoyed having you and your crew aboard today!

FAQs about Kids Fishing 101

Kids Fishing 101 offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $200 per group - 1 Hour Boat Ride (1 hour)
  • US $200 per group - 1 Hour Boat Ride - 1:30 PM (1 hour)
  • US $200 per group - 1 Hour Boat Ride - 12:15 PM (1 hour)
  • US $300 per group - 1/4 Day Dolphin/Wildlife Cruise (2 hours)
  • US $300 per group - 1/4 Day Dolphin/Wildlife Cruise - 10:15 AM (2 hours)
  • US $300 per group - 1/4 Day Dolphin/Wildlife Cruise - 12:30 PM (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group - 2 Hr – Fishing 101 with the Kids (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group - 2 Hr – Fishing 101 with the Kids - 10:15 AM (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group - 2 Hr – Fishing 101 with the Kids - 12:30 PM (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group - 2 Hr – Fishing 101 with the Kids - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
When you book a trip with Kids Fishing 101, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Kids Fishing 101 include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • First mate
  • Fishing license (We supply a blanket fishing license for all anglers while fishing aboard our boats.)
Kids Fishing 101 offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
Kids Fishing 101 offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
Top targeted fish species with Kids Fishing 101 include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Flounder
  • Grunt
  • Perch (Silver)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Skate
  • Speckled Trout
  • Weakfish

Your captain

Rennie Clark
Rennie Clark
Rennie Clark

Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United States

3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
46 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since December 2021

Captain Rennie grew up on the canals at Holden Beach, NC. From the time he could walk he was fishing. Shortly after graduating from UNCW, the captain got his captain's license and started guiding in 2006. Captain Rennie fishes professional redfish tournaments from the Carolinas to Texas. He has amassed over 100 top 10 finishes in professional fishing tournaments since 2003.

Our Team
Camille C.

Camille C.

First mate

3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
46 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since December 2021

Captain Rennie grew up on the canals at Holden Beach, NC. From the time he could walk he was fishing. Shortly after graduating from UNCW, the captain got his captain's license and started guiding in 2006. Captain Rennie fishes professional redfish tournaments from the Carolinas to Texas. He has amassed over 100 top 10 finishes in professional fishing tournaments since 2003.

Our Team
Camille C.

Camille C.

First mate

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Grunt
Grunt
Silver Perch
Silver Perch
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Skate
Skate
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Weakfish
Weakfish
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Grunt
Grunt
Silver Perch
Silver Perch

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
1998
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Regulator
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
First mate
Fishing license
We supply a blanket fishing license for all anglers while fishing aboard our boats.

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

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
Catch and release allowed

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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Carolina Beach right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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