South End Adventures
4.9/5 (157 reviews)
822 Carolina Boulevard, Topsail Beach, NC 28445, United States–
South End Adventures
4.9/5 (157)
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Angler's Choice
822 Carolina Boulevard
Topsail Beach, NC, United States
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!
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Toilet
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Toilet
Rating
4.9
157 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (207)
What anglers say
98%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
99%
Caught fish
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Neal Farmer
Ohio, US
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Member since 2025
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5.0
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Super friendly crew and an awesome time!
Half Day Trip - 10:30 AM on September 16, 2025 • 3 adults • 2 children
Captain Taylor, and his first mate Drew, gave us a great experience. They are both very friendly and great with kids, They were very knowledgeable and were true “ masters of their craft”. Drew always was maintaining the poles and taking our fish off while talking to us and telling us about what he was doing and why he was doing it. Captain Taylor was driving and finding all the fish. We ended up with a total of 54 fish which they cleaned and packaged for us. Best fishing charter I’ve been on. I’ll be calling them next time we are on the island. Thanks again Captain Taylor and Drew! See you next year!
Duane Johnson
Tennessee, US
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Member since 2025
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5.0
Verified
Best in Topsail
3/4 Day Trip on June 20, 2025 • 2 adults
Taylor and Drew are amazing! The knowledge they both have and how freely they are willing to share that knowledge and teach is awesome! These guys are the real deal! Local’s that know the ocean and the marshes like the back of their hands! They know ever fish and what you need to do to pull in the big ones! The boat even has a bathroom and not 1 but 2 fish fighting chairs! And let me tell you when you’re fighting a big Amber Jack (aka the donkey of the see) the fighting chair’s makes a world of difference! I feel like I have made life long friends and will only use them from now on for my fishing trips!
Richard Charnock
Repeat angler
Pennsylvania, US
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Member since 2022
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2 trips
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5.0
Verified
Great Kids Fishing Adventure
Half Day Trip on July 16, 2025 • 2 adults
My 2 grandchildren had a great time fishing during the 6 to 10 a.m. session. They caught a good number of Spanish Mackerel and Blues. Captain Taylor and Mate Drew provided excellent help and taught the kids a lot about fishing on the ocean. We took the fish home with us and made excellent fish tacos for dinner. I highly recommend South End Adventures for your fishing adventures.
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Charles Lee
Repeat angler
Georgia, US
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Member since 2023
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7 trips
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4.7
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Good fishing trip
3/4 Day Trip on May 4, 2026 • 2 adults
Caught a lot of sea bass. Unfortunately, did not catch any grouper. Still an enjoyable fishing trip.
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Hillary Lowe
Pennsylvania, US
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Member since 2025
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5.0
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Amazing trip
Half Day Trip on August 18, 2025 • 3 adults • 3 children
We had an amazing time. We have three boys ranging from 6 to 12 that went on the trip and the first mate Drew was great teaching them how to fish. Captain Taylor and Drew are a fantastic crew, personable and wonderful with kids. Highly recommend and we plan on booking with them next year.
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Half Day Trip
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 10:30 AM)
US $600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Sharks
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 10:30 AM)
US $600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating
4.9
157 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (207)
What anglers say
98%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
99%
Caught fish
All reviews (157)
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Showing 1 – 5 of 157 reviews
Neal Farmer
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
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5.0
Verified
Super friendly crew and an awesome time!
Half Day Trip - 10:30 AM on September 16, 2025 • 3 adults • 2 children
Captain Taylor, and his first mate Drew, gave us a great experience. They are both very friendly and great with kids, They were very knowledgeable and were true “ masters of their craft”. Drew always was maintaining the poles and taking our fish off while talking to us and telling us about what he was doing and why he was doing it. Captain Taylor was driving and finding all the fish. We ended up with a total of 54 fish which they cleaned and packaged for us. Best fishing charter I’ve been on. I’ll be calling them next time we are on the island. Thanks again Captain Taylor and Drew! See you next year!
Duane Johnson
Tennessee, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Best in Topsail
3/4 Day Trip on June 20, 2025 • 2 adults
Taylor and Drew are amazing! The knowledge they both have and how freely they are willing to share that knowledge and teach is awesome! These guys are the real deal! Local’s that know the ocean and the marshes like the back of their hands! They know ever fish and what you need to do to pull in the big ones! The boat even has a bathroom and not 1 but 2 fish fighting chairs! And let me tell you when you’re fighting a big Amber Jack (aka the donkey of the see) the fighting chair’s makes a world of difference! I feel like I have made life long friends and will only use them from now on for my fishing trips!
Richard Charnock
Repeat angler
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Great Kids Fishing Adventure
Half Day Trip on July 16, 2025 • 2 adults
My 2 grandchildren had a great time fishing during the 6 to 10 a.m. session. They caught a good number of Spanish Mackerel and Blues. Captain Taylor and Mate Drew provided excellent help and taught the kids a lot about fishing on the ocean. We took the fish home with us and made excellent fish tacos for dinner. I highly recommend South End Adventures for your fishing adventures.
Reported catch:
Charles Lee
Repeat angler
Georgia, US
Member since 2023
7 trips
0
4.7
Verified
New
Good fishing trip
3/4 Day Trip on May 4, 2026 • 2 adults
Caught a lot of sea bass. Unfortunately, did not catch any grouper. Still an enjoyable fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Hillary Lowe
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Amazing trip
Half Day Trip on August 18, 2025 • 3 adults • 3 children
We had an amazing time. We have three boys ranging from 6 to 12 that went on the trip and the first mate Drew was great teaching them how to fish. Captain Taylor and Drew are a fantastic crew, personable and wonderful with kids. Highly recommend and we plan on booking with them next year.
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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1989
Boat manufacturer
JC
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummings
Powered by
1 x 430HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots