Simple Life Fishing Charters 

5.0
(53 reviews)
 109 Causeway Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405, United States–

Simple Life Fishing Charters 

Wilmington, NC, United States
–
20 ft
2
5.0
(53 reviews)

Hi folks! Captain Jason is here to provide you with a safe and enjoyable experience on the water and to do his best, using his local knowledge, to get a fish at the end of your line!

You're likely to go after Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bonito, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Cobia, Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, and more, depending on the conditions. On these trips, you can expect to sight cast and bottom fish using light tackle.

You'll be casting lines from a 20' Hewes Light Tackle bay boat, suitable for fishing in the ocean and the backwater creeks of the area. Capt. Jason will provide rods and reels for you, along with lures, tackle, and ice. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned.

Bring drinks and snacks for the journey. Alcohol is ok in moderation, but please, no glass bottles. Free parking is also available!

Treat yourself to a day on the water with Simple Life Fishing Charters!

Hi folks! Captain Jason is here to provide you with a safe and enjoyable experience on the water and to do his best, using his local knowledge, to get a fish at the end of your line!

You're likely to go after Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bonito, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Cobia, Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, and more, depending on the conditions. On these trips, you can expect to sight cast and bottom fish using light tackle.

You'll be casting lines from a 20' Hewes Light Tackle bay boat, suitable for fishing in the ocean and the backwater creeks of the area. Capt. Jason will provide rods and reels for you, along with lures, tackle, and ice. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned.

Bring drinks and snacks for the journey. Alcohol is ok in moderation, but please, no glass bottles. Free parking is also available!

Treat yourself to a day on the water with Simple Life Fishing Charters!

Jason Shi
Captain
Jason Shi
14 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
3 Hour Tour AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Bonito
Flounder
+2
US $300
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Black Drum
Redfish
+5
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Morning Late Start
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Black Drum
Redfish
+5
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

5.0
53 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (83)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

Reviews (53)

  • John D. Jones
    John D. Jones
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing trip

    Half Day Trip – Morning Late Start on June 24, 2026 • 2 adults

    Jason was an excellent captain and provided us an exceptional fishing experience. He took us to several locations both inland and out by the ocean, and gave us helpful tips. We both caught several fish. Excellent trip and we highly recommend Captain Jason!!

  • Christian Scholar
    Christian Scholar
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Wife’s First Fish!

    3 Hour Tour AM on July 21, 2026 • 2 adults

    Jason is an amazing guide! We had a great time and my wife caught her first ever fish and a quick PR drum right after. He did exactly what we wanted while providing great insight and support. 10/10

  • Robbie Ammons
    Robbie Ammons
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2021
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    16th Birthday Trip

    Half Day Trip – Morning Late Start on May 17, 2026 • 2 adults

    I took my son on this trip for his 16th birthday and Captian Jason did not disappoint. He put us on fish 30 minutes into the trip. My son had fish on for a good hour. He later caught the biggest flounder i have ever seen. Jason was awesome and we will be booking again with him soon.

  • Charlie Savage
    Charlie Savage
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip at an awesome spot!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on April 25, 2026 • 2 adults

    A friend and I went fishing with Jason this last March. Originally the plan was to look for red fish, but Jason knew enough about the area to know we were better off going for your blue fish and Spanish mackerel this time of year. We ended having a great day catching a species neither of us had experience with.

  • Art Gazda
    Art Gazda
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Having never done thus type of fishing,I was impressed by how hard Jason worked to get us on fish. Total professional. Clean,comfortable boat & excellent knowledge of the water he fishes. Also gave us great recommendations for dinner spots.

    Half Day Trip – Morning Late Start on June 2, 2026 • 2 adults
  • Louis Profeta MD
    Louis Profeta MD
    Repeat angler
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Jason was awesome

    Half Day Trip (AM) on March 30, 2026 • 2 adults

    So much fun, great escape, perfect for seasoned anglers

  • Ross Benzel
    Ross Benzel
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Exactly what we were looking for

    3 Hour Tour AM on August 4, 2025 • 2 adults

    I grew up fishing but it’s hard to know where to fish when you come to another state. Captain Jason was great. He drove around the island and got us on some fish. He met our level of experience and cleaned the one fish we wanted to keep for a dinner. Even if we didn’t catch any fish, couldn’t have asked for a better captain and experience on the water. Definitely my favorite part of the trip and would recommend him to anyone who’s looking for a fishing trip. The two hour morning session was exactly what we wanted to fit in but would love to come back and fish with him for a longer trip next time!

  • Jessica Santos
    Jessica Santos
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Trip - Would Book Again!!!

    Half Day Trip (PM) on June 21, 2025 • 2 adults

    I booked this trip for my fiancée’s 40th birthday and it was so much fun. Captain Jason, while professional and knowledgeable, had a flexible and laid back attitude which was exactly what we were looking for. He tailors the trip to be exactly what you want. He took us to several different spots, helped teach us about all the different kinds of wildlife in the area, not only the fish we were catching! He was friendly and had some great stories to share with us. We caught several fish (pig fish, pin fish, croaker, lizard fish, and three flounder (which unfortunately North Carolina regulations forced us to release). As people who don’t fish often, we felt on top of the world! We loved being out on the water regardless, and I think this tour can be for inexperienced or very experienced folks. Captain Jason was AWESOME! We hope to be back!!

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

    Fishing with Jason

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 12, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child

    My son and had a really awesome trip enjoyed fishing and catching and my son was only 10 and he was tickled to death getting hooked up on doubles and getting to really in and catch fish for a good trip and a decent amount brought into the boat I had a wonderful and great time catching two big flounder it's just too bad we had to turn them back out Jason is an awesome Jason is an awesome Captain very friendly for wire of the where he needs to take and take you to fish and make sure you're having a great time

  • Ward Wester
    Ward Wester
    us
    Iowa, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Look no further for a small group

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 27, 2025 • 2 adults

    Captain Jason is like fishing with a friend. Calm, helpful, never pushy, and knows the waters. My wife and I wanted a quiet, stress free, morning on the water and Jason delivered. I've been out with dozens of captains and I can't think of a nicer person. Made us feel at home the whole time and we caught a lot of fish even though it was off season with the highest temps of the summer. I couldn't give him a higher recommendation if you have a small group.

FAQs about Simple Life Fishing Charters

Simple Life Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group - 3 Hour Tour AM (3 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip – Morning Late Start (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Simple Life Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Simple Life Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
Simple Life Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
Simple Life Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Simple Life Fishing Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Jason Shi
Jason Shi
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
53 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2023
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I moved to Wilmington in 1997, graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2001 with a major in Fishing and a minor in History. I've been fishing in the Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach area for 25 years and providing fishing guide services since 2012. As a captain my goal is to provide you with a safe, enjoyable day on the water and do my best to secure a fish on the end of your line! I fish, therefore I am!
Jason Shi
Jason Shi
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
1
reports
53
reviews
2023
member since
~1h
response
I moved to Wilmington in 1997, graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2001 with a major in Fishing and a minor in History. I've been fishing in the Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach area for 25 years and providing fishing guide services since 2012. As a captain my goal is to provide you with a safe, enjoyable day on the water and do my best to secure a fish on the end of your line! I fish, therefore I am!

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Bonito
Bonito
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bonito
Bonito
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

  • A happy angler proudly displaying her catch, a Silver Trout, while fishing from a boat in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Christian S.
    Christian S.
    Jason is an amazing guide! We had a great time and my wife caught her first ever fish and a quick PR drum right after. He did exactly what we wanted while providing great insight and support. 10/10
  • Adult angler holding a mottled bottom fish aboard a small fishing boat near a rocky jetty.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    John D. J.
    John D. J.
    Jason was an excellent captain and provided us an exceptional fishing experience. He took us to several locations both inland and out by the ocean, and gave us helpful tips. We both caught several fish. Excellent trip and we highly recommend Captain Jason!!
  • Adult angler holding a large spotted flounder on a boat in a calm coastal marsh setting.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Art G.
    Art G.
  • Teen angler proudly holds a large flounder aboard a shallow coastal fishing boat, with an adult companion in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    Robbie A.
    Robbie A.
    I took my son on this trip for his 16th birthday and Captian Jason did not disappoint. He put us on fish 30 minutes into the trip. My son had fish on for a good hour. He later caught the biggest flounder i have ever seen. Jason was awesome and we will be booking again with him soon.
  • Adult angler holding a spotted Spanish mackerel aboard a center-console boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Charlie S.
    Charlie S.
    A friend and I went fishing with Jason this last March. Originally the plan was to look for red fish, but Jason knew enough about the area to know we were better off going for your blue fish and Spanish mackerel this time of year. We ended having a great day catching a species neither of us had experience with.
  • Angler proudly displaying a caught fish while enjoying a day on the water, showcasing a beautiful fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Louis P.
    Louis P.
    So much fun, great escape, perfect for seasoned anglers
  • Young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while sitting on a boat in a scenic fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Scup (Porgy)
    Brian A.
    Brian A.
    We did a late start 4 hour trip and had a blast. Captain Jason did a great job of walking us through how the different lures or baits worked. Jason is a cool guy and was very encouraging even as we fumbled around once in a while. My son just started fishing this summer and was able to handle the tackle just fine. I would definitely recommend booking with Captain Jason/Simple Life Fishing.
  • A young boy proudly holding a Flounder while standing on a boat, accompanied by an adult, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    Clint S.
    Clint S.
    My soon to be 7 year old and I had an amazing time fishing with Jason. He made it a fun trip for both of us, was a great conversationalist on the boat, and put us on fish all day. My son said it best after we finished - “Best day ever!”
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Flounder while fishing from a boat in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Flounder
    Riley N.
    Riley N.
    We had a great time fishing with Jason. He put us on tons of fish and was great to hangout with. I would go fishing with him again without a doubt.
  • Two anglers enjoying a serene day on the water, seated in a boat with a scenic view of the marshlands.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    Ross B.
    Ross B.
    I grew up fishing but it’s hard to know where to fish when you come to another state. Captain Jason was great. He drove around the island and got us on some fish. He met our level of experience and cleaned the one fish we wanted to keep for a dinner. Even if we didn’t catch any fish, couldn’t have asked for a better captain and experience on the water. Definitely my favorite part of the trip and would recommend him to anyone who’s looking for a fishing trip. The two hour morning session was exactly what we wanted to fit in but would love to come back and fish with him for a longer trip next time!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
1999
Boat manufacturer
Hewes
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Johnson
Powered by
1 x 175HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

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
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
 PayPal

What’s biting in Wilmington right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
BonitoBonito
FlounderFlounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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