Fin Runner Sportfishing Charters

Capt. Brian Morris grew up in a sport fishing, commercial fishing, and world renowned boat building community on the Outer Banks of North Carolina some 48 years ago and has been immersed in that lifestyle and fishing ever since. He has fished all over the world, having cast his line in the east coast of the United States, Alaska, Micronesia, Panama, Baja Mexico, Hawaii, as well as in beautiful Southern California. His best decision in his life was to make a huge effort to fish around the world, learn new fisheries, and explore different cultures. Capt Brian holds a 100 ton USCG captains license.

Your boat for the day is a May-craft built center console that measures a spacious 30 ft and is powered by two Yamaha four stroke 150HP engines. Capt. Brian had the boat built for one thing, and that is fishing. If there’s a big fish on, you can walk all the way around the entire boat to make sure it ends up in the fish box. Top of the line FURUNO electronics as well as SHIMANO and PENN tackle will ensure that you’re fishing with confidence!

Capt. Brian employs a wide range of fishing methods, including deep sea fishing, fishing with live bait and artificial lures, sight casting, Shark fishing, kite fishing, bottom fishing, sound/ inshore fishing, and spearfishing. He targets a wide range of species, including Marlin, sailfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Mako Sharks, king mackerel, red snapper, Sea Bass, and many more.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Crystal Coast inshore/nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    Explore the beautiful Crystal Coast of North Carolina fish inshore and up to three miles offshore. We’ll fish wrecks, hard bottoms, and troll for toothy inshore and nearshore predators. Inshore is staying inside flat calm waters and nearshore is outside of Beaufort inlet in deeper water.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Kite Fishing
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Grouper (Snowy)
    Snowy Grouper
  • Private trip
    Crystal Coast inshore/nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    Fish inshore and near shore on light tackle for four hours. 6am or 11am. Perfect for families with kids who aren’t sure about venturing far offshore all day as well as the hard core angler trying to set their own personal best inshore species record on light tackle!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
    Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
    Grouper (Snowy)
    Snowy Grouper
  • Private trip
    Shark Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $650
    Come with Capt. Brian to catch one of the many species of pre-historic creatures that frequent the Carolina coast.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $850
    This charter targets Marlin, Tuna, Mahi, Mako, Yellowtail, and Thresher Shark in the offshore canyons. Be ready to get your clothes bloody!
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Kite Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Swordfish
    Swordfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    Grouper (Snowy)
    Snowy Grouper
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,100
    This charter targets Marlin, sailfish, Tuna, Mahi, Wahoo. When the fish are a little further out this charter gives you a few more hours to get the job done.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Kite Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Swordfish
    Swordfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
  • Private trip
    Giant Bluefin Tuna!
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    11 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Dec 31
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,250
    This charter is a marathon day. Be ready to crank on giant bluefin ranging from 250-1000+ pound fish. This is the ultimate, epic tuna trip of your life hands down!
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,350
    This charter targets Marlin, Tuna, Mahi, Sailfish, king mackerel, possible Blue marlin, wahoo Mako Shark. The 10 hours allows us to travel to more fishing grounds and cover more areas, if need be, to find the fish.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Kite Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    Grouper (Snowy)
    Snowy Grouper
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 260 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (260)
A for Effort
A for Effort
A for Effort
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Angler rating
234
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
78%
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Melissa T.
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Beautiful day following a storm

VERIFIED   Crystal Coast inshore/nearshore on September 17, 2024
Going into it we were all hoping that it was going to be a good fishing day, following a tropical storm. I was taking my 13...
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Lisa B.
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5.0 / 5
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Big fish on vacation but still added species to the “caught” list.

VERIFIED   Crystal Coast inshore/nearshore on July 8, 2024
The big fish weren’t coming out to play on our trip. I spent the trip seasick, but Brian worked super hard to give my son...
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Jason L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Nearshore / Inshore Trip

VERIFIED   Crystal Coast inshore/nearshore on July 5, 2024
We wanted to go fishing and we had a great time with Brian. He was a very knowledgeable local guide. The conditions were not...
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Layne R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain, Great Fishing Experience

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Offshore on June 16, 2024
Captain Brian was awesome. He took every measure to make sure we hooked up with fish despite the weather. He communicated well...
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Jim S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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A for Effort

VERIFIED   Crystal Coast inshore/nearshore on July 3, 2024
Brian is a great captain and we were under a time crunch. He engaged with my boys and we tried many different areas and techniques....
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FAQs about Fin Runner Sportfishing Charters

Fin Runner Sportfishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - Crystal Coast inshore/nearshore (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Crystal Coast inshore/nearshore (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Shark Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Half Day Trip – Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - Giant Bluefin Tuna! (11 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Fin Runner Sportfishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS A USCG life raft is on board as well
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Fin Runner Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • First Mate

Fin Runner Sportfishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Close to beaches)
  • Nearshore Fishing (1-4 miles from land)
  • Offshore Fishing (1-40 miles offshore )
  • Reef Fishing (Natural/Artificial)
  • Wreck Fishing (1-4)

Fin Runner Sportfishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Handline
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Fin Runner Sportfishing Charters include:
  • California Corbina
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Rockfish
  • Seabass (White)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Your operator

Fin Runner Sportfishing
Morehead City, North Carolina, United States
7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
260 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
Member since January 2016
I grew up fishing for fun and work as a child. If we weren't fishing with my dad my mom would drop us off somewhere with our fishing rods and tackle and fish in the ocean, rivers, or sound until dark. Growing up in a fishing and boat building community really taught me the importance of the ocean and how it's food chain depends on we as a society to help sustain it. I’ve commercial and charter fished from North Carolina to New York, Baja Mexico, Hawaii and Alaska. I love hunting for and catching all species of fish but I also love teaching folks of the importance of sustainability. At the ripe age of eight, I caught my first billfish in the Gulf Stream off the east coast. It was a sailfish and I knew from that instance that someday I would be a charter boat captain. Do what you love, love what you do. After working on all kinds of vessels from sport fishing yachts, container ships, to different types of commercial fishing vessels I've made being a charter boat captain my number one priority. At the age of 50, this is all I do for a living

The fish you can target

California Corbina California Corbina
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Halibut Halibut
Lingcod Lingcod

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Maycraft
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
27 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Close to beaches
Nearshore Fishing
1-4 miles from land
Offshore Fishing
1-40 miles offshore
Reef Fishing
Natural/Artificial
Wreck Fishing
1-4

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Handline
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Air Conditioning
GPS
A USCG life raft is on board as well
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Spearfishing Equipment

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
First Mate

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
You Keep Catch
Crew Keeps Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory
Calico Bass, Marlin
Disabled Accessible

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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