Topsail Inshore Charters 

4.9
(59 reviews)
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 Shrimp Lady Lane, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460, United States–

Topsail Inshore Charters 

North Topsail Beach, NC, United States
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22 ft
5
4.9
(59 reviews)

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LOCAL CAPTAIN!  Book your next trip with Topsail Inshore Charters and find out what you're missing in North Topsail Beach. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Mike knows them forwards and back. All prices are set for 4 people each additional people will be 50$ charge per person up to 6 Tight lines!

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Bluefish, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Largemouth Bass, Ray, Sheepshead, Ladyfish, Bonito, Flounder, and who knows what else! On these trips, you can expect to drift using light tackle. Capt. Mike can also take you Flounder gigging. For the more adventurous among you, there's bowfishing.

You'll be casting lines from a 22' Jones Brothers Skiff with space for 6 passengers. It has and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible.
Rods and reels are supplied for you, as well as all the necessary equipment for a great adventure.

Your fishing license is covered by the boat, so all you need to do is come aboard and enjoy the ride. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

A few items to bring include sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with Topsail Inshore Charters? Please check NC game fish size limits before booking

LOCAL CAPTAIN!  Book your next trip with Topsail Inshore Charters and find out what you're missing in North Topsail Beach. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Mike knows them forwards and back. All prices are set for 4 people each additional people will be 50$ charge per person up to 6 Tight lines!

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Bluefish, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Largemouth Bass, Ray, Sheepshead, Ladyfish, Bonito, Flounder, and who knows what else! On these trips, you can expect to drift using light tackle. Capt. Mike can also take you Flounder gigging. For the more adventurous among you, there's bowfishing.

You'll be casting lines from a 22' Jones Brothers Skiff with space for 6 passengers. It has and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible.
Rods and reels are supplied for you, as well as all the necessary equipment for a great adventure.

Your fishing license is covered by the boat, so all you need to do is come aboard and enjoy the ride. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

A few items to bring include sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with Topsail Inshore Charters? Please check NC game fish size limits before booking

Mike Hoffman
Captain
Mike Hoffman
29 years of experience
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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Dec 1
Bass (Striped)
Black Drum
Redfish
Ladyfish
+5
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Redfish
Ladyfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
+2
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.9
59 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (72)

What anglers say

97%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

Reviews (59)

  • Tiffany Parsons
    Tiffany Parsons
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Very very fun trip!

    Half Day Trip on May 28, 2026 • 4 adults

    We had an absolute blast with captain mike! Caught some really nice red fish even when the fish wasn’t biting and very finicky. He definitely knows his stuff when it comes to fishing. Apart from fishing we had an amazing time being out on his boat and he was extremely friendly even let us fish for a little longer waiting for the perfect bite! We had 4 people on the boat and had plenty of room to. I highly recommend him if you want to have a good time and catch some fish!

  • Nicholas Reiner
    Nicholas Reiner
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip with an experienced local captian.

    3/4 Day Trip on June 29, 2026 • 3 adults

    Captain Mike’s charter was a fantastic experience. Mike put us on active spots the entire trip, resulting in a productive day of fishing even in lass than ideal conditions. While other boats were getting skunked we were hooking up on trophy reds. Mike obviously knew the local fishery well, and cared deeply about the health of the local populations.

  • Carson Burns
    Carson Burns
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Everything you want and more!

    3/4 Day Trip on August 10, 2026 • 2 adults

    Mike is a great guy and guide. Very knowledgeable and an amazing guy to talk with. Will absolutely use him again. If you are looking to fish with someone and worried ablut wasting money, he will make it worth every penny!!

  • Ed Domitrovich
    Ed Domitrovich
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Mike & A good Trip

    3/4 Day Trip on June 12, 2024 • 4 adults

    Southern Hospitality at its finest. Captain Mike seems like a man that will adhere and adapt to any and all personalities.. he can cut up with the best of them and be a gentleman all the same.. we only caught 2 reds on our 3/4 day, but I firmly believe it was due to the conditions of a north wind and slight cold front that came through and murkied up the water. Captain Mike moved us multiple times to try and get us on fish, and it wasn’t due to lack of effort or knowledge that we didn’t catch more than we actually did. I will be booking with him next time in the area, in hopes the weather and conditions align with our trip. You won’t be disappointed with this good ol boy from North Carolina! Book your trip with Captain Mike. -Tight Lines Ya’ll! Go Steelers.

  • Reid Perry
    Reid Perry
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time on the water with Captain Mike

    Half Day Trip on August 31, 2025 • 2 adults

    Thank you captain mike for an awesome experience. Mike is an experienced charter captain with amazing local knowledge. He provided clear pick up instructions and live bait. He rigged everything for us as well. My brother in law and I both caught our targeted species. Mike was transparent about the conditions and we changed spots multiple times to get what we were looking for. FIVE STARS.

  • Ethan Deane
    Ethan Deane
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    June fishing trip

    Half Day Trip on June 16, 2025 • 4 adults

    Mike was wonderful! From the start he was professional, knowledgeable, and made the trip fun! He reached out beforehand to tell us it was going to be tough getting them to bite, but with his expertise we were able to bring some into the boat! Definitely recommend Captain Mike!

  • Jason Davis
    Jason Davis
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Father/daughter outing

    3/4 Day Trip on August 13, 2025 • 2 adults

    Capt. Mike was great. I said I would like to catch a few big ones and boy did we ever. I thought the one I caught was big, then my daughter reeled one in even bigger. Definitely made memories. See you on the next one Capt Mike.

  • Hunter Smoot
    Hunter Smoot
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip to go on!

    Half Day Trip on June 17, 2025 • 4 adults

    If Captain Mike can’t put you on fish, nobody will! Dude knows his stuff, and a great guy to go fish with. Highly recommend going with him if you’re in the area, even in a slow time for fishing he managed to put us on a good amount of fish.

  • Daniel Minnick
    Daniel Minnick
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Mike

    Half Day Trip on September 6, 2025 • 3 adults

    Captain Mike has a wealth of knowledge, knew right where the fish are. Shared tips and thought us a lot about fishing the flats… fun trip, think we lost more than we caught but a awesome trip… thanks

  • Terry Clarke
    Terry Clarke
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2020
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Half Day Trip with Capt. Mike

    Half Day Trip on June 11, 2023 • 6 adults • 4 children

    When I go fishing, I want to go with somebody that has a lot of experience. Well Capt. Mike is literally the son of a son of sailor (Jimmy Buffet fans will get it) he grew up learning from his dad and grandfather who are also captains. He put us on the fish fast and we had our limit in no time! These are his home waters and he knows them well! If you want to catch a bunch of fish and maybe learn a thing or two about the area and its waters then give Capt. Mike a call! You will be glad you did!

Rating

4.9
59 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (72)

What anglers say

97%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (59)

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Tiffany Parsons
Tiffany Parsons
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Very very fun trip!
Half Day Trip on May 28, 2026 • 4 adults

We had an absolute blast with captain mike! Caught some really nice red fish even when the fish wasn’t biting and very finicky. He definitely knows his stuff when it comes to fishing. Apart from fishing we had an amazing time being out on his boat and he was extremely friendly even let us fish for a little longer waiting for the perfect bite! We had 4 people on the boat and had plenty of room to. I highly recommend him if you want to have a good time and catch some fish!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Mike Hoffman
Response from Captain

thank you Tiffany. hope to see you guys again soon !!!

Nicholas Reiner
Nicholas Reiner
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great trip with an experienced local captian.
3/4 Day Trip on June 29, 2026 • 3 adults

Captain Mike’s charter was a fantastic experience. Mike put us on active spots the entire trip, resulting in a productive day of fishing even in lass than ideal conditions. While other boats were getting skunked we were hooking up on trophy reds. Mike obviously knew the local fishery well, and cared deeply about the health of the local populations.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Mike Hoffman
Response from Captain

thanks for the review! you guys were awesome and look forward to seeing you again soon !🎣

Carson Burns
Carson Burns
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Everything you want and more!
3/4 Day Trip on August 10, 2026 • 2 adults

Mike is a great guy and guide. Very knowledgeable and an amazing guy to talk with. Will absolutely use him again. If you are looking to fish with someone and worried ablut wasting money, he will make it worth every penny!!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Mike Hoffman
Response from Captain

thanks buddy ! had a blast. Hope to see you again soon!

Kane Flickinger
Kane Flickinger
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Mike
Half Day Trip on September 11, 2026 • 2 adults

Mike Hoffman
Response from Captain

you guys were awesome! thanks so much !!’

Darold Adkins
Darold Adkins
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
good time
Half Day Trip on May 27, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

caught couple red fish all around good trip had two young boys with us an mike took good care of them

Mike Hoffman
Response from Captain

thanks buddy. hope to see you guys again soon!

FAQs about Topsail Inshore Charters

Topsail Inshore Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Topsail Inshore Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Topsail Inshore Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Fishing license (No fishing license needed )
Topsail Inshore Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (SuttonLake and Cape Fear rivers for fresh water trips)
  • Lake fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Topsail Inshore Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Bowfishing
  • Flounder gigging
Top targeted fish species with Topsail Inshore Charters include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Bonito
  • Flounder
  • Ladyfish
  • Ray
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Mike Hoffman
Mike Hoffman

North Topsail Beach, North Carolina, United States

36 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
59 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2016

Local Guide! I have been fishing since I was 5 and enjoy watching others catch and enjoy the sport.

Mike Hoffman
Mike Hoffman
Fully verified
36
reports
59
reviews
2016
member since
~1h
response
Local Guide! I have been fishing since I was 5 and enjoy watching others catch and enjoy the sport.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bonito
Bonito
Flounder
Flounder
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Ray
Ray
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bonito
Bonito
Flounder
Flounder
Ladyfish
Ladyfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Very very fun trip!
    Tiffany P.
    Tiffany P.
  • Captain Mike
    Daniel M.
    Daniel M.
  • Great time on the water with Captain Mike
    Reid P.
    Reid P.
  • Fishing with Mike
    Andrew C.
    Andrew C.
  • Father/daughter outing
    Jason D.
    Jason D.
  • Had a blast!
    Ben M.
    Ben M.
  • Awesome fishing trip !
    Ronnie S.
    Ronnie S.
  • Awesome trip to go on!
    Hunter S.
    Hunter S.
  • June fishing trip
    Ethan D.
    Ethan D.
  • Great Time
    Larry W.
    Larry W.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Jones Brothers
Boat type
Skiff
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
32 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Bowfishing
Flounder Gigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Fishing license
No fishing license needed

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in North Topsail Beach to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Kids are welcome on these trips an''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''
Catch and release allowed
Catch and release mandatory
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

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