Wilmington Fishing Charters
+20Ready 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!
Captain
Mike Hoffman
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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%
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Fishing with Mike
Half Day Trip on June 11, 2024
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A day with red drum
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...
Carrollton, VA
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June fishing trip
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.
Winnabow, NC
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Trip with Captain Mike
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.
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October fishing trip
3/4 Day Trip on October 7, 2023
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
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
Local Guide! I have been fishing since I was 5 and enjoy watching others catch and enjoy the sport.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
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
Bluefish
Flounder
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout