Ava Lynn Fishing Charters
4.9/5 (88 reviews)
Fish Factory Road 4950, Oak Island, NC 28461, United States–
Fish Factory Road 4950
Oak Island, NC, United States
Ava Lynn Fishing Charters is located in Southport and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.
Come aboard with Capt. Matt, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, jigging, kite fishing, popping, and spinning. We will be looking for King Mackerel, Dolphin, Cobia, Black Drum, Bluefish, and Grouper, depending on the specific season and the day’s weather.
Your fishing adventure starts on a 35 foot kevlcat sportfish that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat features heat and ac, bathroom, ice box, and all the Tackle and gear you need.
Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day, and you’re welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip. Capt. Matt runs trips together with his first mate, who’s there to help you with whatever you may need. Tips are always appreciated for a job well done.
Up for a family trip? This is a children-friendly business, so bring your loved ones to share these memories with. Book your trip now and hit the water with Ava Lynn Fishing Charters.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (114)
+111Angler rating
80
2
4
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Appropriate for children
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Caught fish
95%
Showing 1 - 5 of 88 reviews
Showing: 5 of 88 reviews
Kristen Whitt
5.0
Verified
Great trip!
Kids trip (2pm) on July 15, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child
Captain Matt and his wife made our son’s whole vacation. He said he hadn’t had this much fun in years! My husband and both boys (13 & 21) loved the boat, fishing, and spending the afternoon together. They did a little inland fishing, then went up the coast for a short distance. It was great to get to experience both in a short 3 hour introductory trip. They only caught one shark, but it was a rather large one, that took them both to reel in. And momma got great pictures and videos sent back since I stayed on land with grandma. (Thanks ❤️). They are already planning yearly fishing with Ava Lynn!
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Cole Buchanan
5.0
Verified
Good trip
Half Day Trip (Morning) on August 2, 2025 • 6 adults
We signed up for a 6 hour, trip however bad weather did not allow us to go out more than 4-5 miles. But Captain Matt said we could still go and we changed our plans to go in that 4-5 mile range and caught hammerhead shark, spanish mackerel and a blue. It was a good time with the change of plans and the Captain and mate were good people, we had a great time! Would recommend!
Reported catch:
0
Tim Mckenzie
5.0
Verified
Great communication, really good time had by all
Shark fishing on July 9, 2025 • 2 adults • 2 children
Captain Matt worked with me to find a way to get on the water. A combination of weather and equipment tried to keep us from getting a trip in but he managed to find a way. We went for an evening trip to avoid the heat and it was a great trip with sunset, full moon and some fish on the lines. The kids had a great time and he made sure they were engaged and having fun.
Reported catch:
0
Bryeshawn Butler
5.0
Verified
Captain Matt was great!
Kids trip (2pm) on October 18, 2025 • 6 adults
He shared some great tips and tricks for catching specific fish and made the whole trip both fun and informative. We had great conversations — he’s a genuinely cool guy who kept the vibes easygoing the entire time. He even worked around our schedule when we ran a bit late. Overall, a 10/10 experience — highly recommend!
Reported catch:
0
Kevin Roth
4.7
Verified
Ava Lynn Shark trip was amazing!
Shark fishing on July 4, 2025 • 2 adults
We went out for a 4hr night shark fishing trip and my son had the best time of his life. Captain called and warned us that they were mainly getting smaller baby sharks and confirmed if we still wanted to go, I really appreciated the honesty. We elected to go and he did not disappoint! He put us right on and we had an action filled night. Bonus going out on the 4th of July and seeing all the fireworks.
Reported catch:
0
Trip availability and prices
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Kids trip (11am)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 11:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Sat, Sun)
US $450
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $450
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Kids trip (2pm)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 2:00 PM
US $450
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $450
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Southport Sundown Charter Cruise
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Sep 30
US $450
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $450
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (Morning)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Sat, Sun)
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (Mid - Morning)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 11:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Sat, Sun)
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Afternoon
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 3:00 PM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Shark fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 PM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 3:00 PM
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Apr 10 (Sat, Sun)
US $1,350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Extended Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - May 10 (Sat, Sun)
US $1,650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 to 14 Hour Trip – Gulf Stream
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
14 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - May 10
US $2,750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $2,750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (114)
+111Angler rating
80
2
4
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Appropriate for children
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Caught fish
95%
Showing 1 - 5 of 88 reviews
Showing: 5 of 88 reviews
Kristen Whitt
5.0
Verified
Great trip!
Kids trip (2pm) on July 15, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child
Captain Matt and his wife made our son’s whole vacation. He said he hadn’t had this much fun in years! My husband and both boys (13 & 21) loved the boat, fishing, and spending the afternoon together. They did a little inland fishing, then went up the coast for a short distance. It was great to get to experience both in a short 3 hour introductory trip. They only caught one shark, but it was a rather large one, that took them both to reel in. And momma got great pictures and videos sent back since I stayed on land with grandma. (Thanks ❤️). They are already planning yearly fishing with Ava Lynn!
0
Cole Buchanan
5.0
Verified
Good trip
Half Day Trip (Morning) on August 2, 2025 • 6 adults
We signed up for a 6 hour, trip however bad weather did not allow us to go out more than 4-5 miles. But Captain Matt said we could still go and we changed our plans to go in that 4-5 mile range and caught hammerhead shark, spanish mackerel and a blue. It was a good time with the change of plans and the Captain and mate were good people, we had a great time! Would recommend!
Reported catch:
0
Tim Mckenzie
5.0
Verified
Great communication, really good time had by all
Shark fishing on July 9, 2025 • 2 adults • 2 children
Captain Matt worked with me to find a way to get on the water. A combination of weather and equipment tried to keep us from getting a trip in but he managed to find a way. We went for an evening trip to avoid the heat and it was a great trip with sunset, full moon and some fish on the lines. The kids had a great time and he made sure they were engaged and having fun.
Reported catch:
0
Bryeshawn Butler
5.0
Verified
Captain Matt was great!
Kids trip (2pm) on October 18, 2025 • 6 adults
He shared some great tips and tricks for catching specific fish and made the whole trip both fun and informative. We had great conversations — he’s a genuinely cool guy who kept the vibes easygoing the entire time. He even worked around our schedule when we ran a bit late. Overall, a 10/10 experience — highly recommend!
Reported catch:
0
Kevin Roth
4.7
Verified
Ava Lynn Shark trip was amazing!
Shark fishing on July 4, 2025 • 2 adults
We went out for a 4hr night shark fishing trip and my son had the best time of his life. Captain called and warned us that they were mainly getting smaller baby sharks and confirmed if we still wanted to go, I really appreciated the honesty. We elected to go and he did not disappoint! He put us right on and we had an action filled night. Bonus going out on the 4th of July and seeing all the fireworks.
Reported catch:
0
FAQs about Ava Lynn Fishing Charters
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
CatamaransCapacity
6 personsBoat length
35 ftYear built
2000Restored in
2021Boat manufacturer
35’ kevlcat sportfishBoat type
CatamaranEngine model
yanmarPowered by
2 x 370HPMax cruising speed
28 knots