Book your next trip with Badfish Fishing Charters and find out what keeps anglers coming back to Sneads Ferry for more. With Captain Daniel at the helm, you’ll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

These waters are known for Gag Grouper, Triggerfish, Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Black Seabass, Amberjack, Cobia, Vermilion Snapper, Bull Shark, Wahoo, and more. During the trip, you might be spinning, trolling, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Daniel can also help you try kite fishing.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are welcome! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there’s one on board. Some essentials to bring are snacks, drinks, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but avoid hard liquor and glass bottles. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Now that’s dinner!

You’ll find yourself aboard a 26’ C-Hawk with room for 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. Mates often work for tips, and it’s customary to offer them a 10–20% tip. There’s no need to buy a 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.

For more information about fishing with Badfish Fishing Charters, you can send Capt. Daniel a message down below.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Nearshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $600
    We go up to 5 miles with the chance of catching Seabass, Grunt, Porgy, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and King Mackerel.
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    $600
    We go up to 5 miles with the chance of catching Seabass, Grunt, Porgy, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and King Mackerel.
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Offshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $750
    We go out up to 10 miles offshore with the chance of catching King Mackerel, Grouper, Amberjack, Black Seabass, Grunt, Porgy, Cobia, and Barracuda.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Offshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    $750
    We go out up to 10 miles offshore. We can target King Mackerel, Grouper, Amberjack, Black Seabass, Grunt, Porgy, Cobia, and Barracuda.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,200
    We go up to 30 miles offshore with the chance of catching King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Grouper, Spanish Mackerel, Black Seabass, Grunt, and Porgy.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,500
    We go out up to 40 miles offshore with the chance of catching Grouper, Black Seabass, Triggerfish, Snapper, Porgy, Grunt, King Mackerel, and Mahi Mahi.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Grunt
    Grunt

FAQs about Badfish Fishing Charters

Badfish Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $600 per group - Half Day Trip – Nearshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • $600 per group - Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • $750 per group - Half Day Trip – Offshore (AM) (5 hours)
  • $750 per group - Half Day Trip – Offshore (PM) (5 hours)
  • $1,200 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Offshore (6 hours)
  • $1,500 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Badfish Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar

Trips booked with Badfish Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Badfish Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Badfish Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Handline
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Badfish Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Daniel Smith Powell
Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, United States
ID & license verified
2 Customer reviews
Response time 13 hours
Member since April 2018
I've been fishing in the Topsail area all of my life. As an adult, I made the decision to move here permanently to start my fishing career. I started out as a mate on a charter boat, then became interested in the commercial fishing industry. Ultimately, I decided to go back to charter fishing after acquiring my captain's license. I utilize the skills I learned while commercial Grouper fishing to perfect all of my fishing trips. My main goal is to put you on the best fishing trip safely!

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

C-Hawk (Pilothouse) originally built in 1987, and restored in 2019. Powered by 2 150HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Nearshore (AM) on June 17, 2023
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