Coastal Discovery Adventures 

4.9/5 (64 reviews)
 Roland Avenue, Surf City, NC 28445, United States

Coastal Discovery Adventures 

Surf City, NC, United States
21 ft
4
4.9/5 (64 reviews)

Coastal Discovery Adventures runs angling trips out of Surf City and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.

Capt. Woody 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 light tackle trolling and spinning. You're looking at 4-hour trips, where you'll usually go after the likes of Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Flounder, King Mackerel, Redfish, and Little Tunny, depending on the weather and time of year.

You'll be fishing from a 21' Coastal Skiffs boat with enough room for up to 5 anglers at any single time. All rods, reels and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day.

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 Coastal Discovery Adventures.

Coastal Discovery Adventures runs angling trips out of Surf City and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.

Capt. Woody 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 light tackle trolling and spinning. You're looking at 4-hour trips, where you'll usually go after the likes of Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Flounder, King Mackerel, Redfish, and Little Tunny, depending on the weather and time of year.

You'll be fishing from a 21' Coastal Skiffs boat with enough room for up to 5 anglers at any single time. All rods, reels and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day.

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 Coastal Discovery Adventures.

Woody Wood
Captain
Woody Wood
46 years of experience
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1/2 Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
1/2 Day Trip – Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.9
64 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (44)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (64)

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Allison Sheppard
Allison Sheppard
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Best Trip Ever!
1/2 Day Trip – Inshore on July 8, 20262 adults

Hands down the best fishing trip we’ve ever had! Captain Woody was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, helpful, and easygoing, which made the entire experience so enjoyable. He worked hard to make sure we stayed on fish and made sure we caught plenty throughout the trip. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does and wants everyone to have a great time. We made some amazing memories and can’t wait to book another trip with him. If you’re looking for an inshore fishing experience that’s truly worth it, Captain Woody is the one to call. Highly recommend!

Amanda Cummings
Amanda Cummings
us
New Hampshire, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Woody
1/2 Day Trip – Nearshore on August 12, 20261 adult2 children

Captain Woody was amazing! All of the previous reviews were spot on. Husband and boys had a wonderful experience. Will definitely fish with him again when come back to the area. All fish were processed at the end of the trip.

Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
Blacktip Shark
Woody Wood
Response from Captain

thank you for your nice review. I wish we could have caught more big fish but they won't get here till Sept. your kids are great and hopefully will catch a lot more fish as they get older. thank you for fishing with me. safe travels home and come visit topsail again

Karen Gau
Karen Gau
us
New York, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Awesome trip with Captain Woody!
1/2 Day Trip – Nearshore on July 20, 20262 adults1 child

Captain Woody was fantastic -- he was very knowledgeable, kind and patient with our son, generous, and full of interesting local stories to share. He also worked hard to get us fish and brought us to a lot of different spots. We really enjoyed our morning fishing with him and wouldn't hesitate to book with him again!

Jessie Daniels
Jessie Daniels
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Captain Woody
1/2 Day Trip – Inshore on March 10, 20262 adults

No fish today (not for the lack of trying 😤) but we did catch a couple crabs & a giant Conch! Sometimes fishing isn't about the catch, it's about the adventure, the scenery, and a great Captain. Thanks Captain Woody for an amazing 4-hour tour of beautiful NC waters. We be back in September for another adventure with Captain Woody!

Emily Blodgett
Emily Blodgett
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
great fishing trip!
1/2 Day Trip – Nearshore on August 5, 20263 adults2 children

captain woody was great. it was a slow start because of recent rains, but my boys ended up catching quite a bit and had a great time!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Woody Wood
Response from Captain

thanks for the good review

FAQs about Coastal Discovery Adventures

Coastal Discovery Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - 1/2 Day Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 1/2 Day Trip – Nearshore (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Coastal Discovery Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
Trips booked with Coastal Discovery Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Fishing license
Coastal Discovery Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
Coastal Discovery Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Coastal Discovery Adventures include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Crab
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your captain

Woody Wood
Woody Wood
Woody Wood

Surf City, North Carolina, United States

3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
64 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since September 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've been fishing since I was a child. I've loved every minute of it. And now I want to share my experience and knowledge with others. I hope that my clients will learn to love the coastal waters of North Carolina like I do.

3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
64 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since September 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've been fishing since I was a child. I've loved every minute of it. And now I want to share my experience and knowledge with others. I hope that my clients will learn to love the coastal waters of North Carolina like I do.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Crab
Crab
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Crab
Crab
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

  • Fishing with Woody
    Amanda C.
    Amanda C.
  • Excellent Near Shore Fishing Trip!
    Shane S.
    Shane S.
  • great trip
    Jenna D.
    Jenna D.
  • catch the fish that are biting
    David S.
    David S.
  • Captain Woody Wood
    Christopher W.
    Christopher W.
  • Great trip
    Charles C.
    Charles C.
  • Great Charter
    Cameron R.
    Cameron R.
  • Wonder experience!
    Larry D.
    Larry D.
  • Great time today with Captain Woody
    Terry W.
    Terry W.
  • June fishing trip
    Robert L.
    Robert L.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Coastal Skiffs
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
32 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

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

What’s biting in Surf City right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
FlounderFlounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel

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