Dead Tide Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (48 reviews)
 Waynick Boulevard 226, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480, United States

Dead Tide Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (48 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!

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Rating

5.0
48 reviews
5
43
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2
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1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (86)

An angler proudly displaying two Flounder caught during a sunny day on the water, with a boat in the background.
Group of four individuals posing on a boat during twilight, with a sailboat visible in the background.
A small turtle is being held in a hand, with the ocean visible in the background, showcasing a moment of marine wildlife interaction.
A young angler proudly displaying a Red Grouper while fishing offshore, surrounded by fishing rods on a charter boat.
Angler proudly displaying a large fish while aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catch, a Red Snapper and a Bonito, at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
+80

What anglers say

94%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (48)

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Doug Rieck
Doug Rieck
us
California, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Dead Tide was excellent
8 Hour Trip on May 19, 20252 adults
Captain Will and Deckhand Jay couldn't have taken care of my Daugher Hayley and myself better. My daughter didn't fish, she's going through medical issues, but that didn't stop them from interacting with her and also myself. I'm 75 and just wanted to get out again. We caught 8 Mahi Mahi, 2 Tuna, and a Triggerfish all nice size, and released Barracuda and other Fish. It was a little rough going out but nothing we couldn't handle. If your looking for a day out in the ocean, you couldn't find a better boat then Captain Will and Jay............Tight Lines, Doug and Hayley!!!!
A fishing boat docked at the marina, showcasing multiple fishing rods and a scenic waterfront view.
A variety of fish including Mahi Mahi and other species displayed on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
An angler proudly displaying a large Yellowfin Tuna aboard a fishing boat in open waters.
View of the boat's exterior with twin outboard motors, showcasing the fishing setup in open waters.
Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
1
Ken Smith
Ken Smith
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2023
4 trips
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)
0
Jackson Kavanagh
Jackson Kavanagh
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
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!!
Group of four individuals posing on a boat during twilight, with a sailboat visible in the background.
A small turtle is being held in a hand, with the ocean visible in the background, showcasing a moment of marine wildlife interaction.
A young angler proudly displaying a Red Grouper while fishing offshore, surrounded by fishing rods on a charter boat.
Angler proudly displaying a large fish while aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catch, a Red Snapper and a Bonito, at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
Group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Snapper and Mackerel at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
Three young anglers proudly displaying their catch, including a large King Mackerel and Snapper, at a marina after a successful fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Amberjack
Red Grouper
0
Chris Rogers
Chris Rogers
us
Hickory, NC, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!
6 Hour Trip on May 16, 20252 adults
Had a great time with Will… very pleased with our day. The guys enjoyed it and we caught some fish. Looking forward to the next trip! Thanks Will… we will be back!
Angler holding a vibrant Snapper against the backdrop of the open ocean, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Group of anglers gathered inside a center console boat, enjoying the scenic view at sunset before heading out for a fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Gag Grouper
Grunt
0
Joe Marko
Joe Marko
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2020
5.0
Verified
Fish in boat!
4 Hour Trip on September 12, 20252 adults
Captain Wil was great very knowledgeable very personable. we had a great time. Definitely do it again.
An angler proudly displaying two Flounder caught during a sunny day on the water, with a boat in the background.
0

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4 Hour Trip
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US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip
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US $800
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US $1,000
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US $1,300
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Rating

5.0
48 reviews
5
43
4
2
3
0
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (86)

An angler proudly displaying two Flounder caught during a sunny day on the water, with a boat in the background.
Group of four individuals posing on a boat during twilight, with a sailboat visible in the background.
A small turtle is being held in a hand, with the ocean visible in the background, showcasing a moment of marine wildlife interaction.
A young angler proudly displaying a Red Grouper while fishing offshore, surrounded by fishing rods on a charter boat.
Angler proudly displaying a large fish while aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catch, a Red Snapper and a Bonito, at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
+80

What anglers say

94%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (48)

Filter
Showing 15 of 48 reviews
Doug Rieck
Doug Rieck
us
California, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Dead Tide was excellent
8 Hour Trip on May 19, 20252 adults
Captain Will and Deckhand Jay couldn't have taken care of my Daugher Hayley and myself better. My daughter didn't fish, she's going through medical issues, but that didn't stop them from interacting with her and also myself. I'm 75 and just wanted to get out again. We caught 8 Mahi Mahi, 2 Tuna, and a Triggerfish all nice size, and released Barracuda and other Fish. It was a little rough going out but nothing we couldn't handle. If your looking for a day out in the ocean, you couldn't find a better boat then Captain Will and Jay............Tight Lines, Doug and Hayley!!!!
A fishing boat docked at the marina, showcasing multiple fishing rods and a scenic waterfront view.
A variety of fish including Mahi Mahi and other species displayed on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
An angler proudly displaying a large Yellowfin Tuna aboard a fishing boat in open waters.
View of the boat's exterior with twin outboard motors, showcasing the fishing setup in open waters.
Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
1
Ken Smith
Ken Smith
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2023
4 trips
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)
0
Jackson Kavanagh
Jackson Kavanagh
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
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!!
Group of four individuals posing on a boat during twilight, with a sailboat visible in the background.
A small turtle is being held in a hand, with the ocean visible in the background, showcasing a moment of marine wildlife interaction.
A young angler proudly displaying a Red Grouper while fishing offshore, surrounded by fishing rods on a charter boat.
Angler proudly displaying a large fish while aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catch, a Red Snapper and a Bonito, at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
Group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Snapper and Mackerel at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
Three young anglers proudly displaying their catch, including a large King Mackerel and Snapper, at a marina after a successful fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Amberjack
Red Grouper
0
Chris Rogers
Chris Rogers
us
Hickory, NC, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!
6 Hour Trip on May 16, 20252 adults
Had a great time with Will… very pleased with our day. The guys enjoyed it and we caught some fish. Looking forward to the next trip! Thanks Will… we will be back!
Angler holding a vibrant Snapper against the backdrop of the open ocean, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Group of anglers gathered inside a center console boat, enjoying the scenic view at sunset before heading out for a fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Gag Grouper
Grunt
0
Joe Marko
Joe Marko
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2020
5.0
Verified
Fish in boat!
4 Hour Trip on September 12, 20252 adults
Captain Wil was great very knowledgeable very personable. we had a great time. Definitely do it again.
An angler proudly displaying two Flounder caught during a sunny day on the water, with a boat in the background.
0

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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