If fishing in Holden Beach is on your bucket list, look no further than Salty Southern Adventures. With Captain Aaron at the helm, you’ll benefit from years of knowledge and experience. Captain Aaron has a total of 30+ years of fishing off the shores of Brunswick County. This is a Veteran owned and operated family business. When booking a trip with Captain Aaron you will have a fun-filled time on the water!

These waters are home to King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Blacktip Shark, Amberjack, Great Barracuda, Bluefish, Bonito, Cobia, Sailfish, Flounder, and more, depending on when you go. On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Capt. Aaron believes in teaching kids to fish while they’re young, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Also, remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

Your vessel for the day is a 28’ Contender center console that holds up to 6 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. The boat includes all Coast Guard-required safety equipment and more. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish. Don’t forget to bring bottled water, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, time to hit the water with Salty Southern Adventures!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids (8am)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $275
    This is a trip geared towards taking children out to spend a couple of hours on the water to introduce them to fishing. The trip focuses on the children by allowing them to participate in every aspect from baiting hooks, fish identification, and reeling in their very own catch of the day! All fishing will be done in smooth waterway conditions or backwater. **There is maximum of 4 kids and 2 adults per booking with an additional $25 per person over 4.**
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids (11am)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $275
    This is a trip geared towards taking children out to spend a couple of hours on the water to introduce them to fishing. The trip focuses on the children by allowing them to participate in every aspect from baiting hooks, fish identification, and reeling in their very own catch of the day! All fishing will be done in smooth waterway conditions or backwater. **There is maximum of 4 kids and 2 adults per booking with an additional $25 per person over 4.**
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids (2pm)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $275
    This is a trip geared towards taking children out to spend a couple of hours on the water to introduce them to fishing. The trip focuses on the children by allowing them to participate in every aspect from baiting hooks, fish identification and reeling in their very own catch of the day! All fishing will be done in smooth waterway conditions or backwater. **There is maximum of 4 kids and 2 adults per booking with an additional $25 per person over 4.**
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip โ€“ Near/Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    Trip will consist of trolling near shore areas for Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel and Shark (as weather permits). If weather conditions do not allow for near shore fishing, inshore fishing will be available.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip โ€“ Near/Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    The trip will consist of trolling nearshore areas for Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, and Shark (as weather permits). If weather conditions do not allow for nearshore fishing, inshore fishing will be available.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip โ€“ Near/Offshore (4 MAX)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $750
    Trips consist of targeting Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Barracuda, Mahi, Black Bass, and other species of bottom fish. This trip allows more time to run further offshore to locate and fish for a larger variety of species as compared to the nearshore/inshore trip. The distance ran offshore will be a maximum of 20 miles, weather permitting. This trip allows for a maximum of 4 people.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Bonito
    Bonito
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip โ€“ Near/Offshore (4 MAX)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,000
    Trips consist of targeting Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Barracuda, Mahi, Black Bass, and other species of bottom fish. This trip allows more time to run further offshore to locate and fish for a larger variety of species as compared to the nearshore/inshore trip. The distance ran offshore will be a maximum of 40 miles, weather permitting. This trip allows for a maximum of 4 people.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
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Customer reviews

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Monika S.
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Exceptional Fishing Charter: Clean Boat, Expert Captain, and Lots of Fish!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids (11am) on September 5, 2024
My family and I (2 kids and 2 adults) recently went on a fishing charter that exceeded all our expectations. The boat was immaculate,...
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Felica V.
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BEST fishing experience with awesome Captain!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Near/Offshore (4 MAX) on August 30, 2024
Captain Aaron is exactly who youโ€™re looking for if you want to book an amazing fishing trip! We went off shore for a 6 hour...
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Jon P.
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If you want to CATCH FISH

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Near/Offshore (4 MAX) on August 28, 2024
Great fishing experience. Was he arrives with boat ready at dock hour before your arrival. Rechecking boat one last time to...
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Misti H.
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Great kids trip!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids (2pm) on August 13, 2024
We had a great time fishing with Captain Aaron. This was my sonโ€™s second fishing charter and Captain Aaron was absolutely...
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Brandon S.
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Amazing Captain. Great with kids!!!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids (8am) on September 8, 2024
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FAQs about Salty Southern Adventures

Salty Southern Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $275 per group - 2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids (8am) (2 hours)
  • US $275 per group - 2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids (11am) (2 hours)
  • US $275 per group - 2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids (2pm) (2 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip โ€“ Near/Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip โ€“ Near/Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 6 Hour Trip โ€“ Near/Offshore (4 MAX) (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 8 Hour Trip โ€“ Near/Offshore (4 MAX) (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Salty Southern Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Salty Southern Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Live bait will depend on targeted species and availability )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No charge)
  • Fishing License (License are included for all trips)

Salty Southern Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Will depend on time allotted on trip)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Salty Southern Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Salty Southern Adventures include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bluefish
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your captain

Aaron Medlin
Holden Beach, North Carolina, United States
ID & license verified
68 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2023
I have been an avid saltwater angler for 30+ years. Putting customers on fish is a passion, not a job. Getting young anglers involved in the outdoors and on the water is a huge part of keeping our sport healthy and alive. Book a trip and start your own adventure.

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Bluefish Bluefish
Bonito Bonito

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
1998
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Contender
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

Whichย types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Will depend on time allotted on trip
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Whichย fishing techniques you can try

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

Whichย amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Outriggers
Ice Box

Whatโ€™s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Live bait will depend on targeted species and availability
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No charge
Fishing License
License are included for all trips

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.

Whatย the listing policiesย 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.
Child Friendly
Kids are a big part of our service and safety is first and foremost. All life jackets will be available unless you opt to bring one they are comfortable in.
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

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