Ol' Blue Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (101 reviews)
 65 Causeway Drive, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469, United States

Ol’ Blue Fishing Charters is located in Ocean Isle Beach and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Johnny will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4-hour trips, mainly fishing for Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Black Drum, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 23’ Kencraft boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. This boat comes with a wireless trolling motor, downriggers, and a livewell.

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.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Ol’ Blue Fishing Charters.

Johnny Ferrell

Captain

Johnny Ferrell

9 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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2 hour Kids Trip

 In demand! Last booked: 12 hours ago

FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $300 
Half Day Trip

 In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago

FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $400 
There are 9 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 101 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (116)

Great time!
Great time!
Captain Johnny was great!
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

92%

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Cassie C.
Cassie C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Worth it⭐️

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2 hour Kids Trip on June 26, 2025

Our 8 year old son said this was his favorite part of our beach trip! Captain Johnny took the time to let my son catch his own bait and use it. He then proceeded to catch two rather large black drum with it! We were stoked! My husband learned a few things and we all had a blast! Highly recommend this charter for kids!

Our 8 year old son said this was his favorite part of our beach trip! Captain Johnny took the time to let my son catch his own bait and use it. He then proceeded to catch two rather large black drum with it! We were stoked! My husband learned a few things and we all had a blast! Highly recommend this charter for kids!  

 Cassie C. recommends Ol' Blue Fishing Charters
Johnny Ferrell
Johnny Ferrell (The Captain)
Replied on June 30, 2025
Thank you for the positive review. I enjoyed meeting and fishing with y'all.

Brian M.
Brian M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome fishing day!

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2 hour Kids Trip on June 24, 2025

We had a great time on the 2 hr kids charter with Capt. Johnny. We caught all kinds of fish and he was great with my 6 yr old son, teaching him about the fish, how to bait a hook, and even cast the line one his own. We would definitely recommend Capt. Johnny and Ol’ Blue Fishing Charters.

We had a great time on the 2 hr kids charter with Capt. Johnny. We caught all kinds of fish and he was great with my 6 yr old son, teaching him about the fish, how to bait a hook, and even cast the line one his own. We would definitely recommend Capt. Johnny and Ol’ Blue Fishing Charters.  

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 Brian M. recommends Ol' Blue Fishing Charters
Johnny Ferrell
Johnny Ferrell (The Captain)
Replied on June 27, 2025
Thank you for the positive review. I enjoyed meeting and fishing with y'all today.

Angie H.
Angie H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fun Family Fishing trip

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Half Day Trip on April 19, 2025

We had a great half day fishing trip with Johnny today leaving from the OIB boat ramp. Johnny had everything we needed for the trip, was there to quickly help us reload and set our lines, and we were able to go to multiple different locations to fish, and had a great time being out on the water as a family. Highly recommend Johnny as a guide and looking forward going again next time we come down to OIB.

We had a great half day fishing trip with Johnny today leaving from the OIB boat ramp. Johnny had everything we needed for the trip, was there to quickly help us reload and set our lines, and we were able to go to multiple different locations to fish, and had a great time being out on the water as a family. Highly recommend Johnny as a guide and looking forward going again next time we come down to OIB.  

 Angie H. recommends Ol' Blue Fishing Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
Johnny Ferrell
Johnny Ferrell (The Captain)
Replied on April 19, 2025
Thank you for the positive review. It was a pleasure meeting y'all.

Rob B.
Rob B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Johnny

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Half Day Trip on June 24, 2025

It was a great fishing trip with a great captain, very nice and truly enjoyable to be fishing with Captain John. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to have a really nice time on the water

It was a great fishing trip with a great captain, very nice and truly enjoyable to be fishing with Captain John. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to have a really nice time on the water  

 Rob B. recommends Ol' Blue Fishing Charters
Johnny Ferrell
Johnny Ferrell (The Captain)
Replied on June 24, 2025
Thank you for the positive review. I enjoyed meeting and fishing with y'all today.

Isaac R.
Isaac R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Unable to keep

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Half Day Trip on June 3, 2025

Had a fantastic time with captain Marty(John) he was great very nice and super personable! Had a blast on the water with him. Caught several different fishes, black bass, red drum, flounder, toad fish, sea trout. Very unfortunately we were not able to keep any of our catch, thanks nc government....booo. otherwise a fantastic outing would definitely recommend

Had a fantastic time with captain Marty(John) he was great very nice and super personable! Had a blast on the water with him. Caught several different fishes, black bass, red drum, flounder, toad fish, sea trout. Very unfortunately we were not able to keep any of our catch, thanks nc government....booo. otherwise a fantastic outing would definitely recommend  

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 Isaac R. recommends Ol' Blue Fishing Charters
Johnny Ferrell
Johnny Ferrell (The Captain)
Replied on June 3, 2025
I enjoyed meeting and fishing with y'all today. Thank you for the positive review.

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FAQs about Ol' Blue Fishing Charters

What are the trip rates for Ol' Blue Fishing Charters?

Ol' Blue Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $300 per group - 2 hour Kids Trip (2 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Ol' Blue Fishing Charters?

When you book a trip with Ol' Blue Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
What's included in the trip price with Ol' Blue Fishing Charters?

Trips booked with Ol' Blue Fishing Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Ol' Blue Fishing Charters offer?

Ol' Blue Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Ol' Blue Fishing Charters offer?

Ol' Blue Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
Which fish species can I catch with Ol' Blue Fishing Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Ol' Blue Fishing Charters include:

  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Johnny Ferrell

Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, United States

ID & license verified
101 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2022
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 Johnny offers to take you on a pleasant inshore or nearshore trip and make your day on the water full of fun.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Kencraft
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

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

Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

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

 Checks

What’s biting in Ocean Isle Beach right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
9 people are looking at this charter.
2 hour Kids Trip booked 12 hours ago