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?



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $500
    On half-day fishing trips, we will be targeting species close by in the Neuse River depending on the weather. We leave the dock at 7 and return at 11.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    $500
    On half-day fishing trips, we will be targeting species close by in the Neuse River Depending on the weather. We leave the dock at 3 and return at 7.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,000
    On this trip, we will have more time to fish and it will be more reliable to catch quality species. Depending on the weather we run a little bit further to the Pamlico Sound. We will leave at 7 and return at 3.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout

FAQs about High Tide Guide Service

High Tide Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • $500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $500 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $1,000 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

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

Trips booked with High Tide Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

High Tide Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

High Tide Guide Service offers the following fishing technique:
  • Light Tackle

Top targeted fish species with High Tide Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

Jackson Willis
Oriental, North Carolina, United States
3 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!

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel Spanish Mackerel

Boat specs

C-Hawk (Center console) originally built in 1996, and restored in 2023. Powered by a 300HP Suzuki engine.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle

Amenities

GPS

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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It was a great time!
It was a great time!
Oriental
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Angler rating
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Jeffrey S.
New Bern, NC
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Overall

Half day trip with Captain Jackson

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 28, 2023
My friend and I had a great day fishing with Captain Jackson. He knows where the fish are. He’s funny, personable and even...
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Kim U.
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Oriental

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 7, 2023
Great Captain and experience for the family
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Goma R.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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It was a great time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on October 7, 2023
He is nice and friendly! And will make sure you get fish.
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