Play Money Charters LLC 

4.9/5 (23 reviews)
 400 Wetherington Landing Road, Swansboro, NC 28582, United States
4.9/5 (23 reviews)
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400 Wetherington Landing Road
Swansboro, NC, United States
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Play Money Charters LLC is located in Swansboro and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Dalton aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you’re after! Depending on the trip and species, you’ll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, jigging, popping, and spinning. You’re looking at 6-hour trips, where you’ll usually go after the likes of Redfish, Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Speckled Trout, and Grouper, depending on the weather and time of year.

Your boat for the day will be a 22’ Sea Hunt that fits up to 6 anglers at any one time. The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you’ll need for a productive day on the water. As for fishing licenses, everything will be taken care of by the captain so you don’t have to worry about it. You can keep anything you catch, as long as it’s legal to do so.

This is a children-friendly charter, so you’re welcome to bring your kids on for a fun fishing adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Play Money Charters LLC.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (47)

Will be back every year
Will be back every year
Will be back every year
+44

Angler rating

19
2
0
0
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

94%

Recommend this charter

88%

Caught fish

95%

Showing 1 - 5 of 24 reviews
Showing: 5 of 24 reviews
William E.
William E.
5.0/5

Oct 12, 2024

AM Inshore bottom fishing trip 4ppl

Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED

Would highly recommend this fishing charter. The captain was on time, knew where to find the fish, and had everything ready to go. He was also very friendly and made the trip well worth it. Had a group of 5 and caught approximately 50 fish in total. Had a great time.

Would highly recommend this fishing charter. The captain was on time, knew where to find the fish, and had everything ready to...  

Captain replied
 William E. recommends Play Money Charters LLC
 William E. recommends Play Money Charters LLC
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 13, 2024
Thank you guys for coming would love to have you guys back out again

Nicole M.
Nicole M.

Jul 3, 2025

The captain canceled

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NEW

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

 

Captain replied
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Jennifer V.
Jennifer V.
5.0/5

Apr 26, 2024

Inshore trip for 3 people

Gray Trout

VERIFIED

Capt was awesome! Very knowledgeable and got us on the fish. Day started over cast and cool, and within a couple hours the sun broke through and the bite was on. Capt got us on a mixed bag sea bass croaker pig fish and Gray Trout. Capt we wish we’d of kept all three trout. We’ve never had trout before so didn’t want to waste. Cooked it on the Blackstone with salt pepper garlic and onion. Oh my best fish I’ve ever had! Will definitely book a trip again, Thank you so very much.

Capt was awesome! Very knowledgeable and got us on the fish. Day started over cast and cool, and within a couple hours the sun...  

Captain replied
 Jennifer V. recommends Play Money Charters LLC
 Jennifer V. recommends Play Money Charters LLC
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 27, 2024
Thank you guys so much for booking with us. I’m glad you guys had a good good day. Can’t wait to get you guys back on the water.

Brooke M.
Brooke M.

Swansboro, North Carolina

5.0/5

Apr 6, 2023

Morning island tours no fishing

Half day fishing trip and ecotour

VERIFIED

We can’t possibly rate Captain Buddy as high as he deserves. He was off the charts! We had 4 four year olds and he gave us the perfect experience - some fishing, some eco island touring, and tons of fun. We feel like we won the lottery finding him. We will absolutely be booking with him again! If you are thinking of taking kids fishing or touring - Captain Buddy is your guy!! You won’t regret it. So many great memories made for our family and friends. Thank you, sir!

We can’t possibly rate Captain Buddy as high as he deserves. He was off the charts! We had 4 four year olds and he gave us the...  

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 Brooke M. recommends Play Money Charters LLC
1 person finds this review helpful
 Brooke M. recommends Play Money Charters LLC
1 person finds this review helpful

Michael M.
Michael M.
4.0/5

Aug 24, 2024

AM Inshore bottom fishing trip 4ppl

August fishing trip

VERIFIED

 

Captain replied
 Michael M. recommends Play Money Charters LLC
 Michael M. recommends Play Money Charters LLC
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 24, 2024
Thanks for the review and I apologize for the inconvenience of the equipment not working

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
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August 2025
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2 adults • 0 children
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Morning island tours no fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $350 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Evening island tour no fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $350 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
AM Inshore bottom fishing trip 4ppl
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Inshore trip for 3 people
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Nearshore trip under 10 miles 3 ppl
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Sep 1
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Evening inshore bottom fishing 4ppl
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full day nearshore trip 4 ppl
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Sep 1
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (47)

Will be back every year
Will be back every year
Will be back every year
+44

Angler rating

19
2
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

94%

Recommend this charter

88%

Caught fish

95%

Showing 1 - 5 of 24 reviews
Showing: 5 of 24 reviews
William E.
William E.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED

AM Inshore bottom fishing trip 4ppl on October 12, 2024

Would highly recommend this fishing charter. The captain was on time, knew where to find the fish, and had everything ready to go. He was also very friendly and made the trip well worth it. Had a group of 5 and caught approximately 50 fish in total. Had a great time.

Would highly recommend this fishing charter. The captain was on time, knew where to find the fish, and had everything ready to go. He was also very friendly and made the trip well worth it. Had a group of 5 and caught approximately 50 fish in total. Had a great time.  

 William E. recommends Play Money Charters LLC
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 13, 2024
Thank you guys for coming would love to have you guys back out again

Nicole M.
Nicole M.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED
NEW

Trip was supposed to happen on July 3, 2025

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

 

undefined (The Captain)

Jennifer V.
Jennifer V.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Gray Trout

VERIFIED

Inshore trip for 3 people on April 26, 2024

Capt was awesome! Very knowledgeable and got us on the fish. Day started over cast and cool, and within a couple hours the sun broke through and the bite was on. Capt got us on a mixed bag sea bass croaker pig fish and Gray Trout. Capt we wish we’d of kept all three trout. We’ve never had trout before so didn’t want to waste. Cooked it on the Blackstone with salt pepper garlic and onion. Oh my best fish I’ve ever had! Will definitely book a trip again, Thank you so very much.

Capt was awesome! Very knowledgeable and got us on the fish. Day started over cast and cool, and within a couple hours the sun broke through and the bite was on. Capt got us on a mixed bag sea bass croaker pig fish and Gray Trout. Capt we wish we’d of kept all three trout. We’ve never had trout before so didn’t want to waste. Cooked it on the Blackstone with salt pepper garlic and onion. Oh my best fish I’ve ever had! Will definitely book a trip again, Thank you so very much.  

 Jennifer V. recommends Play Money Charters LLC
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 27, 2024
Thank you guys so much for booking with us. I’m glad you guys had a good good day. Can’t wait to get you guys back on the water.

Brooke M.
Brooke M.

Swansboro, North Carolina

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day fishing trip and ecotour

VERIFIED

Morning island tours no fishing on April 6, 2023

We can’t possibly rate Captain Buddy as high as he deserves. He was off the charts! We had 4 four year olds and he gave us the perfect experience - some fishing, some eco island touring, and tons of fun. We feel like we won the lottery finding him. We will absolutely be booking with him again! If you are thinking of taking kids fishing or touring - Captain Buddy is your guy!! You won’t regret it. So many great memories made for our family and friends. Thank you, sir!

We can’t possibly rate Captain Buddy as high as he deserves. He was off the charts! We had 4 four year olds and he gave us the perfect experience - some fishing, some eco island touring, and tons of fun. We feel like we won the lottery finding him. We will absolutely be booking with him again! If you are thinking of taking kids fishing or touring - Captain Buddy is your guy!! You won’t regret it. So many great memories made for our family and friends. Thank you, sir!  

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Michael M.
Michael M.
4.0/5

Experience:

3.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED

AM Inshore bottom fishing trip 4ppl on August 24, 2024

 

 Michael M. recommends Play Money Charters LLC
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 24, 2024
Thanks for the review and I apologize for the inconvenience of the equipment not working

FAQs about Play Money Charters LLC

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Sea Hunt
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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