High Tide Guide Service – Oriental 

5.0/5 (10 reviews)
 304 Hodges Street, Oriental, NC 28571, United States
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Spend the day with High Tide Guide Service and get hooked on fishing in Oriental! With Captain Jackson at the helm, you’ll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

You’re likely to fish for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel, and more if conditions allow. On the day of your trip, you’re likely to use light tackle.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there’s one on board. And, you can’t go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

Capt. Jackson will bring you aboard a 26’ C-Hawk center console that holds up to 5 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Rods, reels, and tackle are ready for you, along with lures. Live bait is included, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Have in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish. It’s never a bad idea to bring sunscreen (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Your trip with High tide guide service is just a click away, so why not make it happen?

Jackson Willis

Captain

Jackson Willis

 responds within an hour

Highlights

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 Pickup Included
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 5 people
US $500 
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
Price for up to 5 people
US $500 
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 5 people
US $1,000 

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (10)

CAPTIAN JACKSON'S THE MAN.
CAPTIAN JACKSON'S THE MAN.
Great day!
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

70%

Caught fish

100%

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Conner F.
Conner F.

The captain canceled

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Trip was supposed to happen on February 15, 2025

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

 

Jackson Willis
Jackson Willis (The Captain)

Peter R.
Peter R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

June fishing trip

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Half Day Trip (AM) on June 3, 2025

 

 Peter R. recommends High Tide Guide Service – Oriental

Catherine W.
Catherine W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day!

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Half Day Trip (PM) on March 27, 2024

All 5 of us had a terrific afternoon of fishing with Jackson Willis & High Tide! Caught our limit of huge Red Drum so grandsons were thrilled. Jackson was personable & organized. Highly recommend!

All 5 of us had a terrific afternoon of fishing with Jackson Willis & High Tide! Caught our limit of huge Red Drum so grandsons were thrilled. Jackson was personable & organized. Highly recommend!  

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 Catherine W. recommends High Tide Guide Service – Oriental

Ronson B.
Ronson B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

CAPTIAN JACKSON'S THE MAN.

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Half Day Trip (PM) on July 6, 2024

Fiance son and I went on a half day 4 hour trip. Caught al least 12 fish. He got us right on top of em twice. He sure knows his way around. Great guy and was excellent with my 8 year old.

Fiance son and I went on a half day 4 hour trip. Caught al least 12 fish. He got us right on top of em twice. He sure knows his way around. Great guy and was excellent with my 8 year old.  

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 Ronson B. recommends High Tide Guide Service – Oriental

Carla B.
Carla B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Jackson was great!

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Half Day Trip (AM) on May 31, 2024

Jackson gave us the perfect trip and my father loved it! I highly recommend him for your fishing charters.

Jackson gave us the perfect trip and my father loved it! I highly recommend him for your fishing charters.  

 Carla B. recommends High Tide Guide Service – Oriental

FAQs about High Tide Guide Service – Oriental

What are the trip rates for High Tide Guide Service – Oriental?

High Tide Guide Service – Oriental offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with High Tide Guide Service – Oriental?

When you book a trip with High Tide Guide Service – Oriental, you can expect the following amenity onboard:

  • GPS
What's included in the trip price with High Tide Guide Service – Oriental?

Trips booked with High Tide Guide Service – Oriental include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does High Tide Guide Service – Oriental offer?

High Tide Guide Service – Oriental offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does High Tide Guide Service – Oriental offer?

High Tide Guide Service – Oriental offers the following fishing technique:

  • Light Tackle
Which fish species can I catch with High Tide Guide Service – Oriental?

Top targeted fish species with High Tide Guide Service – Oriental include:

  • Black Drum
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Meet your captain

Jackson Willis

Oriental, North Carolina, United States

11 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2023

Capt. Jackson runs trips out of Oriental, NC aboard a 26’ C-Hawk. These waters are known for Redfish and Speckled Trout and he will show you how to catch them. With extensive knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
1996
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
C-Hawk
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP

Where you can fish

River Fishing

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

How you can fish

Light Tackle

What's on board

GPS

Included in the price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Fishing License

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.

Listing policies

Pickup included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Oriental to departure site is available and included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

How to pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

 Checks

What’s biting in Oriental right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
RedfishRedfish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel