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!
FAQs about Dead Tide Sportfishing
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (Afternoon) (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (Morning) (4 hours)
- US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
- US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (afternoon) (6 hours)
- US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
- US $1,700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 12 Hour Trip (Troll & Bottom Fish) (12 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Multimedia System
- Wireless Trolling Motor
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (Live bait is included in the price of the trip if needed for that trip.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning and filleting is included in the price of the trip. We will clean at bag your fish at the dock. Remember to bring a cooler to remain in your car or at the dock to bring your catch home. )
- First Mate (For 8hr and 12hr trips)
- Fishing License (Fishing licenses for all guests on the boat are covered.)
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (Customers can expect to travel anywhere from 2 to 55 miles off the coast depending on the type and length of trip.)
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift Fishing
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Amberjack
- Bonito
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Red)
- Grouper (Scamp)
- Jack (African Pompano)
- Sailfish
- Tuna (Blackfin)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
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About this listing
Targeted species
Amberjack
Bonito
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Scamp Grouper
African Pompano Jack
Sailfish
Blackfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Boat specs
Contender (Center console) originally built in 2001, and restored in 2020. Powered by 2 200HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 46 knots.
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Cancellation policy
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.
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Payment
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
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:
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