Onslow Bay Guide Services – Mooresville

If you’re in the market for a day to remember, look no further than Onslow Bay Guide Services. With Captain Will at the helm, you’ll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

As a student at Davidson College, Lake Norman is just a stone’s throw from Capt. Will’s classroom. His favorite times to fish Lake Norman are during the fall and spring when the fish are active and there is relatively little boat pressure.

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Striped Bass, Largemouth, Spotted Bass, Catfish, and plenty more. You’ll target your catch by spinning, trolling, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Will also offers fly fishing, with the necessary gear included. Feel free to keep any fish you catch within size and bag limits. Capt. Will can even clean your catch for you. Have a cooler ready in the car!

You’ll be fishing aboard a 16’ Aluminum fishing with room for 2 passengers. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, as well as lures. You might need to buy a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. You may bring a kid on your trip. Be sure to ask the captain if a kid-size safety vest is available.

Some essentials you’ll want to bring are sunblock (non-spray), sunglasses, and snacks. Drinks will be available for you, and alcohol is allowed in moderation. Avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

How often would you rather be fishing? Go on and turn that daydream into a reality with Onslow Bay Guide Services.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Lake Norman
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Nov 1
    US $250
    On these trips, expect to catch Largemouth, Striped Bass, Spotted Bass, and Catfish. My favorite times to fish Lake Norman are during the fall and spring, when the fish are active and there is relatively little boat pressure. This trip is seasonal.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Bass (Spotted)
    Spotted Bass
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FAQs about Onslow Bay Guide Services – Mooresville

Onslow Bay Guide Services – Mooresville offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $250 per group - Half Day Trip – Lake Norman (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Onslow Bay Guide Services – Mooresville, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Onslow Bay Guide Services – Mooresville include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included in the price of the trip and will be done at the end of the fishing day.)
  • Drinks (Bottled water will be provided but feel free to bring any additional drinks. )
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Onslow Bay Guide Services – Mooresville offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (Fishing is done on Cape Fear and Roanoke Rivers)
  • Lake Fishing

Onslow Bay Guide Services – Mooresville offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Onslow Bay Guide Services – Mooresville include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Spotted)
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Catfish
  • Hybrid Striped Bass
  • Perch (White)

Meet the Captain

Will Newman
Mooresville, North Carolina, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
5 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2022
I'm Captain Will Newman. I grew up fishing the Wilmington coast and feel lucky to call the Onslow Bay waters home. As a kid, my dad and I would spend countless hours fishing for Red Drum and Flounder in the sound. Over time, I developed a fascination with offshore fishing. This fascination turned into an obsession after I caught my first Mahi. Since then, I knew this is what I wanted to do in my life. My dream became a reality when I obtained my USCG Captain License and founded Onslow Bay Guide Services. I aim to share my passion and fishing expertise with all my guests, regardless of their fishing level!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Bass (Spotted) Spotted Bass
Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Catfish Catfish

Boat specs

Tracker (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2020. Powered by a 30HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 22 knots.

Length
16 ft
Capacity
2 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Fishing is done on Cape Fear and Roanoke Rivers
Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning is included in the price of the trip and will be done at the end of the fishing day.
Drinks
Bottled water will be provided but feel free to bring any additional drinks.
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

Listing policies

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
Kids are always welcome! Fishing styles can be tailored to angler preferences.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
Checks

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Customer reviews

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
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Kenneth D. S.
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Half day trip with Will

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Lake Norman on April 29, 2023
Will was Awesome. Very flexible as we thru him a couple fo “CURVE BALLS”. ” WILL be Fishing again with Will” Ken...
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Artemis S.
Raleigh, NC
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Awesome Fishing Trip on Lake Norman

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Lake Norman on April 3, 2023
I generally don’t take the time to write reviews but if I could give this guiding outfit a 10 star, I would.  Captain Will...
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Jackson G.
Davidson, NC
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Onslow Bay Review

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Lake Norman on April 6, 2023
I had an amazing experience with this company. My guide, Will Newman, was outstanding. I was pleased with the great service...
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Jamie D.
Sherwood, WI
Excellent
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Half Day Trip with Captain Will

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Lake Norman on April 5, 2023
Captain Will took us to several locations to cast for spotted bass. Even though the action was slow for our time of year we...
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   April 17, 2023
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