South End Adventures
South End Adventures
Based out of Topsail Beach, South End Adventures is your ticket to a memorable time on the Atlantic Ocean
Captain Taylor Horrell will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in bottom fishing, trolling, big game fishing, jigging, and spinning – all to get you on that bite. This involves 5 to 10 hour trips, fishing for Spanish Mackerel, Seabass, Grouper, King Mackerel, Bonito, and Amberjack, depending on your chosen trip and the season.
Your boat for the day will be a 31' JC offshore sportfishing vessel that fits up to 6 anglers at any one time. The boat comes with a toilet, ice box, and fighting chair, so you know you're covered for the day. When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is included in the price, too.
There's need to worry about fishing licenses, either, as they'll be provided and handled by the charter. Capt. Taylor is here to help you with anything you need, and a first mate will be on hand during the trip and they'll even clean and fillet your catch after your trip! Please note that a tip for a job well done is much appreciated.
Up for a family trip? This is a child-friendly business, so bring your loved ones to share these memories with. There's fun for the whole family guaranteed, so book your trip now and hit the water with South End Adventures!
Based out of Topsail Beach, South End Adventures is your ticket to a memorable time on the Atlantic Ocean
Captain Taylor Horrell will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in bottom fishing, trolling, big game fishing, jigging, and spinning – all to get you on that bite. This involves 5 to 10 hour trips, fishing for Spanish Mackerel, Seabass, Grouper, King Mackerel, Bonito, and Amberjack, depending on your chosen trip and the season.
Your boat for the day will be a 31' JC offshore sportfishing vessel that fits up to 6 anglers at any one time. The boat comes with a toilet, ice box, and fighting chair, so you know you're covered for the day. When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is included in the price, too.
There's need to worry about fishing licenses, either, as they'll be provided and handled by the charter. Capt. Taylor is here to help you with anything you need, and a first mate will be on hand during the trip and they'll even clean and fillet your catch after your trip! Please note that a tip for a job well done is much appreciated.
Up for a family trip? This is a child-friendly business, so bring your loved ones to share these memories with. There's fun for the whole family guaranteed, so book your trip now and hit the water with South End Adventures!
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Reviews (193)
Kurt StolpaRepeat angler5.0VerifiedTalk about some fishing!
3/4 Day Trip on June 9, 2026 • 4 adultsCapt. Taylor and Mate Drew definitely knew what they were doing. Conditions not quite smooth as silk and they handled the situation with aplomb. Out of the inlet we hit a large Spanish mackerel right off the bat. Later with five lines out the three of us were kept busy reeling in drums, king and Spanish mackerel, big blues, amber jack and albacores. It was a very rewarding experience and a great day of fishing. This was our second trip captain Taylor. A great bonding experience to have with my nephews. Thank you for another wonderful trip.
Imrich Toman5.0VerifiedBest trip ever
Half Day Trip - 10:30 AM on July 21, 2026 • 6 adultswhen we arrived there was possible weather in the area. After speaking with the captain we decided to wait a lttle and see if the weather would pass rather than cancel right away. The weather pushed through and we decided to try it. The boat caught 45 Spanish Mackerel. We had a great time. They kept putting us right on the fish. Had so much fun we are going on a Shark trip later in the week.
Jerry Rinehart5.0VerifiedNewFishing with Taylor
Half Day Trip on September 21, 2026 • 4 adultsCaptain Taylor did an awesome job today. Although it was foggy and challenging we still caught some fish and had a good time. Highly recommend this charter.
Mark Lowe5.0VerifiedNice Half-Day
Half Day Trip - 10:30 AM on June 7, 2026 • 5 adultsWe did a half day (4 hour) trip offshore and caught a decent number of (13) Spanish mackerel and bluefish. We also saw several pods of dolphins, which was great. Captain Taylor and Drew were great! They made sure we had a good trip, cleaned our catch, and were personable throughout the trip.
Joy BurkeRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Success!
Half Day Trip on August 12, 2026 • 4 adultsWe caught a lot of Spanish Mackerel, and tried for shark as well. Captain Taylor and First Mate Drew were wonderfully kind, took great care of us, and made sure we caught enough to feed our family of 9 fresh caught dinner tonight! Highly recommend booking with Taylor and Drew 🐟
Cynthia Stevens5.0Verifiedgreat trip for my grandsons
3/4 Day Trip on August 6, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 childbooked this trip for my grandson’s and had a blast! we caught a amber jack, king fish, gray snapper, black sea bass. Captain Taylor was great and lnew what he was doing as well as drew his mate! i will be back again to go out with them ! it was a great day!
Eric MotterRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat starter Trip
Half Day Trip - 10:30 AM on July 18, 2026 • 4 adultsCaptain Taylor and First Mate Drew were awesome! We caught 20 Spanish Makeral and 1 Bluefish! Captain and Mate cleaned our fish quickly and even found us a cooler to not dirty our cooler we brought. Keeping me out of hot water with the wife. Thank you for an enjoyable experience.
Kayla Rock5.0VerifiedGreat Family Memories
Half Day Trip – Sharks on July 6, 2026 • 6 adults • 1 childWe took this fishing charter primarily for the experience and it didn’t disappoint! The captain and first mate were amazing at what they do. The captain is very honest about how fishing has been like recently and I appreciated that. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone!
April Knight5.0VerifiedFantastic experience for the family!
Half Day Trip on June 28, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenWe had the best time with Captain Taylor and Drew, they were relaxed and easy to spend time with, fully invested in us having a good time and catching fish. Taylor has everything covered all we had to do was enjoy the ride. Would absolutely do this again.
- Jesse GriggRepeat angler5.0VerifiedNew
excellent trip
Half Day Trip on September 26, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 childrencaught about 40 spanish mackerel! taylor was a great captain thanks again guys
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Capt. Taylor and Mate Drew definitely knew what they were doing. Conditions not quite smooth as silk and they handled the situation with aplomb. Out of the inlet we hit a large Spanish mackerel right off the bat. Later with five lines out the three of us were kept busy reeling in drums, king and Spanish mackerel, big blues, amber jack and albacores. It was a very rewarding experience and a great day of fishing. This was our second trip captain Taylor. A great bonding experience to have with my nephews. Thank you for another wonderful trip.
highly recommended. Captain Taylor explained the likelihood of rough seas and offered to cut our 3/4 day to a half day closer to shore where the waves wouldnt be as bad. He was game when our group still wanted to give it a go. and it paid off. We got Mahi, mackerel (spanish and king), and barracuda. topped off the day with a sailfish. first mate drew worked his tail off to keep the lines in the water and helped the boys get everything in the boat. truly an unforgettable day on the water.
when we arrived there was possible weather in the area. After speaking with the captain we decided to wait a lttle and see if the weather would pass rather than cancel right away. The weather pushed through and we decided to try it. The boat caught 45 Spanish Mackerel. We had a great time. They kept putting us right on the fish. Had so much fun we are going on a Shark trip later in the week.
Very knowledgeable Captain and First Mate. They put us on the fish by following the birds and communicating with other Captains on the radio. I highly recommend booking a trip with these guys. They'll make you feel right at home, whether you're a first-time angler or you've been around the block a couple of times on a boat. Don't delay, book today!
Captain Taylor did an awesome job today. Although it was foggy and challenging we still caught some fish and had a good time. Highly recommend this charter.
FAQs about South End Adventures
- US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - Half Day Trip - 10:30 AM (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - Half Day Trip – Sharks (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - Half Day Trip – Sharks - 10:30 AM (4 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (8 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - Full Day Trip (10 hours)
- Toilet
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Live bait well
- Multimedia system
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First mate (Works for tips )
- Fishing license
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Bonito
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Gag)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Sailfish
- Seabass (Black)
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Snapper (Red)
- Spanish Mackerel
Your captain
Topsail Beach, North Carolina, United States
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Growing up on the intracoastal waterway, becoming a fisherman happened naturally. Fishing has always been something I loved doing. For me, 'work' doesn't feel like work and for that, I am blessed. Since high school, I have been working in the commercial fishing industry in a local fish house. A few years later, I began running a commercial fishing vessel. After getting married & having children, I decided to take to chartering to be home with my family a bit more. Fishing is what I love & all that I know.
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
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