Dead Tide Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (51 reviews)
 Waynick Boulevard 226, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480, United States

Dead Tide Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (51 reviews)
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Waynick Boulevard 226
Wrightsville Beach, NC, United States

Hoping to cast a line in Wrightsville Beach? Dead Tide Sportfishing is your ticket! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Will knows them forwards and back.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Amberjack, Bonito, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Scamp Grouper, African Pompano Jack, Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, and whatever else takes the bait. For these species, you're likely to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

You're welcome to bring home any fish you catch, assuming they're legal to keep. Catch cleaning is available, so you can take your fish home and throw it right into the pan. Enjoy it later that day or pack it away for months down the line.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available; otherwise, you should bring your own. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!

Capt. Will welcomes you aboard a 28' Contender center console with a capacity for 6 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, and all the essentials that no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

It's recommended to bring sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. 

Now, time to hit the water with Dead Tide Sportfishing!

Hoping to cast a line in Wrightsville Beach? Dead Tide Sportfishing is your ticket! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Will knows them forwards and back.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Amberjack, Bonito, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Scamp Grouper, African Pompano Jack, Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, and whatever else takes the bait. For these species, you're likely to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

You're welcome to bring home any fish you catch, assuming they're legal to keep. Catch cleaning is available, so you can take your fish home and throw it right into the pan. Enjoy it later that day or pack it away for months down the line.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available; otherwise, you should bring your own. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!

Capt. Will welcomes you aboard a 28' Contender center console with a capacity for 6 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, and all the essentials that no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

It's recommended to bring sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. 

Now, time to hit the water with Dead Tide Sportfishing!

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Rating

5.0
51 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (89)

What anglers say

100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

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Mark Kimler
Mark Kimler
Repeat angler
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
great trip
4 Hour Trip on May 29, 20263 adults
We had a great trip, couldn’t ask for a better guide, knowledgeable were to catch the fish and we did! Very knowledgeable of the area and what is going on, very safely oriented but still having a great time. Will recommend him to all my friends and will hopefully book a second trip later this summer. A great great guid for the novice, family with kids, or the guys/gals that think they have it figured out. Good equipment on the boat as well, can’t wait too book again
Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
Ken Smith
Ken Smith
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2023
4 trips
1
5.0
Verified
New
Highly recommend!!
4 Hour Trip on May 11, 20262 adults2 children
Captain Will was SO great! VERY patient with our boys (9&13) we had a blast catching spanish mackerels and Atlantic Bonito—extremely knowledgeable, knows what he is doing for sure!
Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish (Tailor)
Jackson Kavanagh
Jackson Kavanagh
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Nice day of Fishing
8 Hour Trip on July 30, 20254 adults
Cat Will and mate (Grayden) couldn’t have been nicer or more helpful during our fishing trip. They were very helpful and quick to explain why certain things are done certain ways. Also when we weren’t getting very many bite trolling they quickly decided to change our fishing strategy to bottom/wreck fishing where we all got to reel in some battlers. Great day. Thanks for having us on Dead Tide/Warchild!!
Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Amberjack
Red Grouper
Matthew Hickman
Matthew Hickman
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
May fishing trip
10 Hour Trip on May 16, 20263 adults
best time !!! Had a blast
Paul Boyer
Paul Boyer
us
Arizona, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Will
4 Hour Trip on May 28, 20262 adults

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4 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
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US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip
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US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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US $1,900
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

5.0
51 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (89)

What anglers say

100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (51)

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Showing 15 of 51 reviews
Mark Kimler
Mark Kimler
Repeat angler
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
great trip
4 Hour Trip on May 29, 20263 adults
We had a great trip, couldn’t ask for a better guide, knowledgeable were to catch the fish and we did! Very knowledgeable of the area and what is going on, very safely oriented but still having a great time. Will recommend him to all my friends and will hopefully book a second trip later this summer. A great great guid for the novice, family with kids, or the guys/gals that think they have it figured out. Good equipment on the boat as well, can’t wait too book again
Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
Ken Smith
Ken Smith
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2023
4 trips
1
5.0
Verified
New
Highly recommend!!
4 Hour Trip on May 11, 20262 adults2 children
Captain Will was SO great! VERY patient with our boys (9&13) we had a blast catching spanish mackerels and Atlantic Bonito—extremely knowledgeable, knows what he is doing for sure!
Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish (Tailor)
Jackson Kavanagh
Jackson Kavanagh
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Nice day of Fishing
8 Hour Trip on July 30, 20254 adults
Cat Will and mate (Grayden) couldn’t have been nicer or more helpful during our fishing trip. They were very helpful and quick to explain why certain things are done certain ways. Also when we weren’t getting very many bite trolling they quickly decided to change our fishing strategy to bottom/wreck fishing where we all got to reel in some battlers. Great day. Thanks for having us on Dead Tide/Warchild!!
Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Amberjack
Red Grouper
Matthew Hickman
Matthew Hickman
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
May fishing trip
10 Hour Trip on May 16, 20263 adults
best time !!! Had a blast
Paul Boyer
Paul Boyer
us
Arizona, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Will
4 Hour Trip on May 28, 20262 adults

FAQs about Dead Tide Sportfishing

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2001
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Contender
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
46 knots
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