Wilmington Fishing Charters 

4.5/5 (8 reviews)
  Recent reports
 Causeway Drive 109, Wilmington, NC 28405, United States

Ready to catch some fish in Wilmington? Wilmington Fishing Charters is here to make it happen! Depending on the season, you might hook into Bluefish, Bonito, Flounder, Redfish, Ray, Cobia, Ladyfish, Speckled Trout, Blacktip Shark, Spanish Mackerel, and whatever else takes the bait.

You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, popping, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Mike can also take you Flounder gigging.

Feel free to take home some of the fish you catch, so long as it’s legal. Catch cleaning is available, so you can take your fish home and throw it right into the pan. Talk about bang for your buck!

Capt. Mike welcomes anglers of all ages, including kids, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own. Also, remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!

You’ll be fishing aboard a 22’ Jones Brothers skiff with room for 6 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. What’s more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. Capt. Mike will supply rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.

There’s no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Have in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don’t know what to expect, ask the captain.

Some essentials to bring are bottled water, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. Time to make it happen, with Wilmington Fishing Charters! Prices are set for 4 people, with a $50 additional person charge for up to 6 folks. Kids under 12 fish free!

Mike Hoffman

Captain

Mike Hoffman

28 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $500 
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $600 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.5/5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
4.5/5
Crew
4.6/5
Experience
4.5/5

Photo by reviewers (1)

A day with red drum

Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

83%

Appropriate for children

83%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

83%

Recommend this charter

88%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews
Jennifer D.
Jennifer D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on June 11, 2024

 

 Jennifer D. recommends Wilmington Fishing Charters
Mike Hoffman
Mike Hoffman (The Captain)
Replied on June 12, 2024
Thanks Jennifer! And happy birthday !

Paul U.
Paul U.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

A day with red drum

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on May 16, 2024

My father and I had a great morning with Captain Mike, and caught 9 red drum. He knew the locations where to go to find them and his equipment was perfect for getting around and hauling them in. Her even suggested we depart from a different location a little farther away to avoid murky water caused by recent rains. The only downside was that the drum we're either too small or large so did not keep any for dinner. We did not cast lines for anything but drum, so not sure if anything else would have been biting.

My father and I had a great morning with Captain Mike, and caught 9 red drum. He knew the locations where to go to find them and his equipment was perfect for getting around and hauling them in. Her even suggested we depart from a different location a little farther away to avoid murky water caused by recent rains. The only downside was that the drum we're either too small or large so did not keep any for dinner. We did not cast lines for anything but drum, so not sure if anything else would...  

 Paul U. recommends Wilmington Fishing Charters
Mike Hoffman
Mike Hoffman (The Captain)
Replied on May 18, 2024
Had a blast Paul ! Thanks again!
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Rodger W.
Rodger W.

Carrollton, VA

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on June 30, 2023

My daughter and I booked a half day trip with Capt. Mike. We left earlier than expected, but with good intentions of getting a bite before the hot sun got on us. Mike was extremely knowledgeable of the area and was great with including my daughter in every aspect of the trip. I would highly recommend Capt. Mike, and I will be calling again if ever I get back to this area.

My daughter and I booked a half day trip with Capt. Mike. We left earlier than expected, but with good intentions of getting a bite before the hot sun got on us. Mike was extremely knowledgeable of the area and was great with including my daughter in every aspect of the trip. I would highly recommend Capt. Mike, and I will be calling again if ever I get back to this area.  

 Rodger W. recommends Wilmington Fishing Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
Mike Hoffman
Mike Hoffman (The Captain)
Replied on July 1, 2023
Thanks Rodger ! It was a perfect day!

Dan B.
Dan B.

Winnabow, NC

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on June 18, 2023

Captain Mike is excellent. I would book with him again. Not only did he provide an excellent fishing experience, he gave tips to us for fishing on our own. Very knowledgeable. Very friendly. Would bring the kids with me as well.

Captain Mike is excellent. I would book with him again. Not only did he provide an excellent fishing experience, he gave tips to us for fishing on our own. Very knowledgeable. Very friendly. Would bring the kids with me as well.  

 Dan B. recommends Wilmington Fishing Charters
Mike Hoffman
Mike Hoffman (The Captain)
Replied on June 30, 2023
Thanks Dan ! Hope to see ya again soon ! Tight lines!

Rossi R.
Rossi R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on October 7, 2023

 

 Rossi R. recommends Wilmington Fishing Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
Mike Hoffman
Mike Hoffman (The Captain)
Replied on October 7, 2023
You guys were great! Hope to see ya soon!

FAQs about Wilmington Fishing Charters

What are the trip rates for Wilmington Fishing Charters?

Wilmington Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Wilmington Fishing Charters?

When you book a trip with Wilmington Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
  • Sonar
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Wilmington Fishing Charters?

Trips booked with Wilmington Fishing Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Live bait is included )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning fish is free where it is allowed )
  • Fishing License (No fishing license needed)
  • Fly Fishing Equipment
What types of fishing does Wilmington Fishing Charters offer?

Wilmington Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing (Freshwater trips out of CapeFear river and Sutton lake)
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Wilmington Fishing Charters offer?

Wilmington Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Flounder Gigging
Which fish species can I catch with Wilmington Fishing Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Wilmington Fishing Charters include:

  • Bluefish
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Ladyfish
  • Ray
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shrimp
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Mike Hoffman

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

15 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
40 Customer reviews
Member since January 2016

Local Guide! I have been fishing since I was 5 and enjoy watching others catch and enjoy the sport.

The fish you can target

Bluefish
Bluefish
Skipjack
Skipjack
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Ray
Ray
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Shrimp
Shrimp
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Jones Brothers
Boat type
Skiff

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Freshwater trips out of CapeFear river and Sutton lake

Lake Fishing

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Flats Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Jigging

Popping

Fly Fishing

Flounder Gigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

Ice Box

Sonar

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Live bait is included

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Cleaning fish is free where it is allowed

Fishing License

No fishing license needed

Fly Fishing Equipment

How cancellations work

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.

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

Kids from 4 years old

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

Disabled Accessible

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Wilmington right now

BluefishBluefish
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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