Hounddog Fishing Charters 

5.0
(160 reviews)
 Northwest 5th Street 105, Oak Island, NC 28465, United States–

Hounddog Fishing Charters 

Oak Island, NC, United States
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21 ft
3
5.0
(160 reviews)

Based out of Southport, Hounddog Fishing Charters is your ticket to a memorable time on the water.

Come on aboard with Capt. Artie, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like light tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, and spinning, based on the species you're targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 4 to 6-hour trips, where you'll be fishing for the likes of Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Flounder, and Black Drum, depending on the specific season and the day's weather.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 21' Nauticstar boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. This boat features an ice box and a wireless trolling motor.

All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that's up to you is to use it as best you can. As for fishing licenses, everything will be taken care of by the captain so you don't have to worry about it.

You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you're free to make it a family adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Hounddog Fishing Charters.

Based out of Southport, Hounddog Fishing Charters is your ticket to a memorable time on the water.

Come on aboard with Capt. Artie, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like light tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, and spinning, based on the species you're targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 4 to 6-hour trips, where you'll be fishing for the likes of Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Flounder, and Black Drum, depending on the specific season and the day's weather.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 21' Nauticstar boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. This boat features an ice box and a wireless trolling motor.

All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that's up to you is to use it as best you can. As for fishing licenses, everything will be taken care of by the captain so you don't have to worry about it.

You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you're free to make it a family adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Hounddog Fishing Charters.

Artie Phillips
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2 adults • 0 children
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3 hour trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Dec 30
Black Drum
Redfish
Sheepshead
US $325
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $400
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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Rating

5.0
160 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (160)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (160)

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Dan Helm
Dan Helm
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great trip!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on August 7, 2026 • 1 adult • 2 children

My kids and I had a great time fishing with Capt. Artie. We caught plenty of fish: drum, trout, croaker, and more. He knew where to find them and was great at keeping us fishing all morning. My daughter wanted to catch her first redfish and that was very first thing we did. Afterwards, we kept talking about how great Capt. Artie was and would book another charter with him in a heartbeat.

Artie Phillips
Response from Captain

Thats awesome Dan, it was a great trip! Thank you for the great review and I enjoyed having you all on the boat. I look forward to your next trip, thanks again!

Jeff Wise
Jeff Wise
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Variety of Fish
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on July 26, 2026 • 3 adults

Capt. Artie was fantastic. We caught 10 different species of fish. He put us on fish the whole trip. Our target fish was Red Drum. We caught plenty of Red Drum. Our biggest fish of the day was a black drum. Capt Artie is a great captain and will work hard for your party to catch fish and have a good time. I highly recommend.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Flounder
Redfish
Artie Phillips
Response from Captain

Thank you Jeff for the great review. I enjoyed having you guys on the boat and hope we can do it again in the future! Tight Lines!!

James Ewing
James Ewing
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome start to the day!
3 hour trip on June 23, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

Captain Artie is a pro!! He’s a great guide and a wonderful personality! We caught plenty of fish, but I would have had a blast anyway and would definitely recommend this trip to everyone despite their knowledge of fishing. Captain Artie did a brilliant job with our grandson as well…

Artie Phillips
Response from Captain

Thank you James, it was a great day of catching! I enjoyed having you guys on the boat and look forward to your next trip. That was an awesome review and I appreciate it very much. PS, the crab claw is staying in the boat for awhile!😂

Ron Mumpower
Ron Mumpower
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Highly recommend
3 hour trip on July 19, 2026 • 2 adults

We went out on a real windy day so we didn't really expect to do much. The captain was able to put us on some fish and we were able to catch multiple species. Overall we had a blast and couldn't of asked for a better captain. We will be back . Thanks again!

Reported catch:
Sheepshead
Artie Phillips
Response from Captain

Thank you Ron, it definitely was blowing today! I had a great time and I look forward to your next trip! I appreciate the five star review as well!

Jacob Belcher
Jacob Belcher
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Amazing day of fishing!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on September 21, 2026 • 3 adults

Captain Artie is an expert on fishing the Cape Fear River. He put us on to some amazing spots for catching Red Drum and Black Drum. I would highly recommend taking a trip with Artie! We will definitely be booking him on our trip next year!

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Artie Phillips
Response from Captain

Thank you for the great review Jacob! It was a great day of catching and i enjoyed having you guys on the boat! I look forward to your next trip!

FAQs about Hounddog Fishing Charters

Hounddog Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $325 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3 hour trip (3 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Hounddog Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Hounddog Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Fishing license
Hounddog Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Hounddog Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Hounddog Fishing Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your captain

Artie Phillips
Artie Phillips
Oak Island, North Carolina, United States
ID & license verified
160 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 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.
I have fished for 40 plus years cutting my teeth fishing bass tournaments. Also have fished salt water during this same time and decided to become a charter captain! Inshore/Nearshore fishing. Specialized in catching Black Drum, Redfish, Flounder, and whatever wants to bite!
Artie Phillips
Artie Phillips
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Angler's Choice
160
reviews
2022
member since
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response
I have fished for 40 plus years cutting my teeth fishing bass tournaments. Also have fished salt water during this same time and decided to become a charter captain! Inshore/Nearshore fishing. Specialized in catching Black Drum, Redfish, Flounder, and whatever wants to bite!

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler seated at the stern-side seating area of a fishing boat during a sunset cruise, with rods visible and open water surrounding the vessel.
    Misty F.
    Misty F.
    Book the trip...you won't be disappointed. Capt Artie was great!
  • Teen angler proudly holding a large redfish in a calm coastal marsh channel.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Holli M.
    Holli M.
    This was our second charter with Captain Artie. Well over 25 fish were caught! Lots of redfish and black drums. I highly recommend Hounddog Fishing Charter!
  • Angler proudly displays a large saltwater fish aboard a center-console fishing boat, with another crew member visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sheepshead
    Jacob B.
    Jacob B.
    Captain Artie is an expert on fishing the Cape Fear River. He put us on to some amazing spots for catching Red Drum and Black Drum. I would highly recommend taking a trip with Artie! We will definitely be booking him on our trip next year!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while seated on a boat, showcasing a successful day of fishing in a coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    Keith B.
    Keith B.
    We recommend booking Hounddog. Captain Artie was really good with the kids. We enjoyed a morning on the water and caught drum, redfish and flounder.
  • Young angler proudly displaying a flat spotted fish aboard a center-console fishing boat in calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Ryan R.
    Ryan R.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while standing on a boat in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Jason A.
    Jason A.
    We cauht hugh red drums, along with other fish. captin was fantastic.
  • Two young anglers proudly hold a large red drum on a center-console fishing boat, with Marshalls Marine branding visible behind them.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Dan H.
    Dan H.
    My kids and I had a great time fishing with Capt. Artie. We caught plenty of fish: drum, trout, croaker, and more. He knew where to find them and was great at keeping us fishing all morning. My daughter wanted to catch her first redfish and that was very first thing we did. Afterwards, we kept talking about how great Capt. Artie was and would book another charter with him in a heartbeat.
  • Two young anglers proudly displaying their catch of Speckled Trout and Redfish on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Jeffrey W.
    Jeffrey W.
    Capt. Artie was fantastic. We caught 10 different species of fish. He put us on fish the whole trip. Our target fish was Red Drum. We caught plenty of Red Drum. Our biggest fish of the day was a black drum. Capt Artie is a great captain and will work hard for your party to catch fish and have a good time. I highly recommend.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Flounder while fishing from a boat in a coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Ron M.
    Ron M.
    We went out on a real windy day so we didn't really expect to do much. The captain was able to put us on some fish and we were able to catch multiple species. Overall we had a blast and couldn't of asked for a better captain. We will be back . Thanks again!
  • Angler proudly displaying a Flounder caught while fishing from a boat in a coastal waterway.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Flounder
    James E.
    James E.
    Captain Artie is a pro!! He’s a great guide and a wonderful personality! We caught plenty of fish, but I would have had a blast anyway and would definitely recommend this trip to everyone despite their knowledge of fishing. Captain Artie did a brilliant job with our grandson as well…

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Nauticstar
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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
 Checks

What’s biting in Oak Island right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel

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