Neuse River inshore charter 

4.5/5 (5 reviews)
 Lawson Creek Park Drive, New Bern, NC 28562, United States

Neuse River inshore charter 

New Bern, NC, United States
23 ft
4
4.5/5 (5 reviews)

The historic town of New Bern, North Carolina is a beautiful place to spend the day exploring all the wonderful shops, eateries, and historic locations.
One of the most beautiful and interesting destinations is the Neuse River, known for its amazing fishery.

The fish in these waters include Speckled Trout, Redfish, Black Drum, Striped Bass, Sheepshead, Cobia, Tarpon, and more with any luck.

You'll target your catch by spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Caylin also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear.

Fish caught during the trip are yours to take with you, provided they're within size and bag limits. Catch cleaning is available, so you can take your fish home and throw it right into the pan. Your next meal doesn't get any fresher than that!

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Snacks are also a good idea so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

Capt. Caylin welcomes you aboard a 22' Privateer bay boat that can carry up to 3 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, just show up ready for a good time! Have in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

Don't leave home without a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. 

And that's it! Your fishing trip with Fireline Fishing is just a click away.

The historic town of New Bern, North Carolina is a beautiful place to spend the day exploring all the wonderful shops, eateries, and historic locations.
One of the most beautiful and interesting destinations is the Neuse River, known for its amazing fishery.

The fish in these waters include Speckled Trout, Redfish, Black Drum, Striped Bass, Sheepshead, Cobia, Tarpon, and more with any luck.

You'll target your catch by spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Caylin also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear.

Fish caught during the trip are yours to take with you, provided they're within size and bag limits. Catch cleaning is available, so you can take your fish home and throw it right into the pan. Your next meal doesn't get any fresher than that!

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Snacks are also a good idea so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

Capt. Caylin welcomes you aboard a 22' Privateer bay boat that can carry up to 3 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, just show up ready for a good time! Have in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

Don't leave home without a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. 

And that's it! Your fishing trip with Fireline Fishing is just a click away.

Caylin Burrell
Captain
Caylin Burrell
16 years of experience
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
Tarpon
Bass (Striped)
Black Drum
+2
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 day inshore charter
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
Tarpon
Bass (Striped)
Black Drum
+3
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full day inshore charter
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
Tarpon
Bass (Striped)
Black Drum
+3
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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4.5
5 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.5
Captain & crew
4.3
Fishing Experience

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Lanny Dixon
Lanny Dixon
Repeat angler
us
Hollywood, FL, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Perfect day
Half Day Trip – Inshore on September 28, 20243 adults

The weather, the boat, the Captain and the cooperative fish made for a memorable day for the three of us. Captain Caylin put us on the fish within 30 minutes of leaving the dock. The action was consistent and the cooler had plenty of tasty black drum. We continued our hunt for different species. Live shrimp made for lots tugs and bait stealing pin fish. A stop on the way back for fresh shrimp at the market and we were grateful Captain cleaned our catch. Wonderful scenic fishery.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Speckled Trout
Michael Harris
Michael Harris
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2023
3.0
Verified
Neuse River has no fish
3/4 day inshore charter on October 17, 20252 adults

No fish caught on this guided trip, only a single bite all day. No cut or live bait supplied when 6 hours with a single bite was produced by lures. Third trip to Neuse for me and one bite out of three days (first two were not guided but had loads of locals and internet give input). It is the only body of water I have ever fished and caught nothing.

Caylin Burrell
Response from Captain

Thank you for fishing with us nevertheless. I regret your experience was less than satisfactory even after going over the allotted time at no extra cost in an effort to produce in not ideal conditions. lures do produce given the mutiple missed fish. Hope you have better luck in the future.

Rob Nordlander
Rob Nordlander
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
October fishing trip
Half Day Trip – Inshore on October 12, 20243 adults

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Joe Musick
Joe Musick
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
June fishing trip
Half Day Trip – Inshore on June 6, 20232 adults

Owen Son
Owen Son
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
The captain canceled
June 20, 2026
Trip was supposed to happen on June 20, 2026

The charter operator canceled 11 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

FAQs about Neuse River inshore charter

Neuse River inshore charter offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 3/4 day inshore charter (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Full day inshore charter (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Neuse River inshore charter, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Neuse River inshore charter include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
  • Fly fishing equipment
Neuse River inshore charter offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Neuse River inshore charter offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Neuse River inshore charter include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Caylin Burrell
Caylin Burrell
Caylin Burrell

New Bern, North Carolina, United States

1 Fishing Report
14 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2021

Being in the outdoors has always been a passion of Captain Caylin. From a kid fishing the rivers and tributaries of Virginia and North Carolina with his dad, he came to be a fishing guide. He's developed a love for the pursuit of that 'Big One' that stories are made of. While the catch is always an important bonus, the time spent with family and friends making memories, laughing, and enjoying time away from the world is what it's all about. The captain became a fishing guide 10 years ago to help people achieve just that. There's something magical about watching the sunrise over a fog-covered stream, river, or lake that makes a person feel alive.

1 Fishing Report
14 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2021

Being in the outdoors has always been a passion of Captain Caylin. From a kid fishing the rivers and tributaries of Virginia and North Carolina with his dad, he came to be a fishing guide. He's developed a love for the pursuit of that 'Big One' that stories are made of. While the catch is always an important bonus, the time spent with family and friends making memories, laughing, and enjoying time away from the world is what it's all about. The captain became a fishing guide 10 years ago to help people achieve just that. There's something magical about watching the sunrise over a fog-covered stream, river, or lake that makes a person feel alive.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2006
Restored in
2025
Boat manufacturer
Parker
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license
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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
regulations permitted.
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible
Able to assist into boat from the dock.

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

 PayPal

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 1.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in New Bern right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Black DrumBlack Drum
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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