Dead Tide Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (47 reviews)
 Waynick Boulevard 226, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480, United States

Dead Tide Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (47 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, Yellowfin Tuna, 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 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
47 reviews
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (86)

Fish in boat!
Nice day of Fishing
Nice day of Fishing
Nice day of Fishing
Nice day of Fishing
Nice day of Fishing
+80

What anglers say

94%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (47)

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Doug Rieck
Doug Rieck
5.0
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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!!!!
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Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
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Jackson Kavanagh
Jackson Kavanagh
5.0
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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!!
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Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Amberjack
Red Grouper
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Caroline Simpson
Caroline Simpson
5.0
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Amazing Trip/Amazing Crew
10 Hour Trip on March 29, 20254 adults
Will and his mate were absolutely amazing for our trip. Very well at communicating and rescheduling where it was needed. If you like an honest company this one is it! We did the 10 hour trip and got the full 10 hours. Caught some amazing fish, including sharks towards the end. Extremely experienced crew. We will definitely be using him again when we come back to NC.
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Reported catch:
Amberjack
Black Seabass
Vermilion Snapper
Gag Grouper
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Joe Marko
Joe Marko
5.0
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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.
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Chris Rogers
Chris Rogers
5.0
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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!
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Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Gag Grouper
Grunt
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Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
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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
8 Hour Trip
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US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
10 Hour Trip
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US $1,300
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US $1,900
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

5.0
47 reviews
5
42
4
2
3
0
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (86)

Fish in boat!
Nice day of Fishing
Nice day of Fishing
Nice day of Fishing
Nice day of Fishing
Nice day of Fishing
+80

What anglers say

94%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (47)

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Showing 15 of 47 reviews
Doug Rieck
Doug Rieck
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!!!!
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Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
1
Jackson Kavanagh
Jackson Kavanagh
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!!
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Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Amberjack
Red Grouper
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Caroline Simpson
Caroline Simpson
5.0
Verified
Amazing Trip/Amazing Crew
10 Hour Trip on March 29, 20254 adults
Will and his mate were absolutely amazing for our trip. Very well at communicating and rescheduling where it was needed. If you like an honest company this one is it! We did the 10 hour trip and got the full 10 hours. Caught some amazing fish, including sharks towards the end. Extremely experienced crew. We will definitely be using him again when we come back to NC.
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+2
Reported catch:
Amberjack
Black Seabass
Vermilion Snapper
Gag Grouper
0
Joe Marko
Joe Marko
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.
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Chris Rogers
Chris Rogers
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!
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Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Gag Grouper
Grunt
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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