Catherine Anne Sportfishing and Excursions
Catherine Anne Sportfishing and Excursions
Catherine Anne Sportfishing and Excursions invites you to experience the stunning waters of Southport. Having logged many hours on these waters, Captain Steele knows them forwards and back.
Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Spanish Mackerel, Gag Grouper, Vermilion Snapper, Black Seabass, Cobia, and more inhabit these waters, depending on the season. You can expect to do some spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Steele can also show you kite fishing.
Kids are absolutely welcome, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Child-sized life vests are available. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks and anything specific you may want to drink, the boat provides water to stay fueled throughout your trip!
Capt. Steele operates a 36’ Revenge custom center console that can carry up to 6 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is included, but it’s good to ask about this so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.
Certain trips are run with the help of a First Mate. The Captain and Mate work hard to make your trip count, so a 15–20% tip is customary.
The charter boat covers your fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. If you don’t know what to expect, ask the captain. It’s always wise to bring sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Catherine Anne Sportfishing and Excursions!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (146)
+143Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Jun 13, 2025
2 Hour Trip – Kids Intro (PM)
2hr PM Trip Perfect For Kids
Captain Steel was great. Super down to earth and knowledgeable about all think fiahing and not in the Southport area. I took my normally cautious 5 year old for a 2 hour afternoon trip. With very little description of us and specifically my sons fishing experience Captain Steel thoughtfully prepared a game plan for us so that we could do something a little different than we were used to and get a good taste of fishing in the ocean. We caught spanish mackerel, bluefish, and near the end tried some shark fishing and reeled in a 5ft Bull shark. Too large in fact to get into the boat but we got plenty of photos and sent him in his way. It was awsome. We will absolutely be back. Thanks Captain Steel.
Captain Steel was great. Super down to earth and knowledgeable about all think fiahing and not in the Southport area. I took my...
Captain replied
Sep 22, 2025
6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)
Tricky day fishing but Cpt. Steele delivered
Capt. Steele was very communicative and an incredible guy! Conditions were tough offshore so we went inshore and after some break offs we train a few different spots until Capt. Steele put us in the bite. It wasn’t the best bite that day but Capt. Steele worked tirelessly and got us on the fish and sent us home with dinner. A fantastic boat and quality gear and great hospitality and expertise got us a great day and good memories. Steele even gave us a lunch recommendation that hit the spot!
Capt. Steele was very communicative and an incredible guy! Conditions were tough offshore so we went inshore and after some break...
Sep 7, 2025
12 Hour Trip – Gulf Stream
Great 12 hour Gulfstream Trip
The wahoo weren't cooperating but we caught a mess of mahi, blackfin and skipjacks. Captain Steele knows his stuff and was great with my 9 year-old. While other boats in the area were giving up on trolling and going bottom fishing, Captain Steele found the fish and figured out what they wanted. At one point, we had 5 or 6 fish on the line at the same time (chaos but in a good way); on several other passes we had at least 2 hooked up at once. Will definitely fish with Captain Steele next time we're in the area.
The wahoo weren't cooperating but we caught a mess of mahi, blackfin and skipjacks. Captain Steele knows his stuff and was great...
Captain replied
Jul 22, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM)
Great experience for our family of 5 first timers!
This was our time on any sort of fishing charter and we LOVED IT! WE got picked up at their pier at Bald Head. Our family of 5, (kids 19, 17, 14) did the 4 hour near shore and caught at least a dozen fish which we cleaned and kept and then moved on to catching sharks. We caught 3 bonnethead sharks and a bull shark, all about 3ft or so. We had the best time and would highly recommend! Captain Steele was so patient and made our first time out a blast. He was great and we will definitely book again!
This was our time on any sort of fishing charter and we LOVED IT! WE got picked up at their pier at Bald Head. Our family of 5,...
Captain replied
Nov 5, 2025
12 Hour Trip – Gulf Stream
Awesome Fishing Experience
Captain Steele made sure we had a great time. He knew exactly where to position us to get the most catches. We caught Tuna, Bonito, Sail fish and the surprise of the day was the Mahi. Captain Steele made sure we were going to have a great fishing experience. We would book this one again!
Captain Steele made sure we had a great time. He knew exactly where to position us to get the most catches. We caught Tuna,...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (146)
+143Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
2hr PM Trip Perfect For Kids
2 Hour Trip – Kids Intro (PM) on June 13, 2025
Captain Steel was great. Super down to earth and knowledgeable about all think fiahing and not in the Southport area. I took my normally cautious 5 year old for a 2 hour afternoon trip. With very little description of us and specifically my sons fishing experience Captain Steel thoughtfully prepared a game plan for us so that we could do something a little different than we were used to and get a good taste of fishing in the ocean. We caught spanish mackerel, bluefish, and near the end tried some shark fishing and reeled in a 5ft Bull shark. Too large in fact to get into the boat but we got plenty of photos and sent him in his way. It was awsome. We will absolutely be back. Thanks Captain Steel.
Captain Steel was great. Super down to earth and knowledgeable about all think fiahing and not in the Southport area. I took my normally cautious 5 year old for a 2 hour afternoon trip. With very little description of us and specifically my sons fishing experience Captain Steel thoughtfully prepared a game plan for us so that we could do something a little different than we were used to and get a good taste of fishing in the ocean. We caught spanish mackerel, bluefish, and near the end tried...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Tricky day fishing but Cpt. Steele delivered
6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on September 22, 2025
Capt. Steele was very communicative and an incredible guy! Conditions were tough offshore so we went inshore and after some break offs we train a few different spots until Capt. Steele put us in the bite. It wasn’t the best bite that day but Capt. Steele worked tirelessly and got us on the fish and sent us home with dinner. A fantastic boat and quality gear and great hospitality and expertise got us a great day and good memories. Steele even gave us a lunch recommendation that hit the spot!
Capt. Steele was very communicative and an incredible guy! Conditions were tough offshore so we went inshore and after some break offs we train a few different spots until Capt. Steele put us in the bite. It wasn’t the best bite that day but Capt. Steele worked tirelessly and got us on the fish and sent us home with dinner. A fantastic boat and quality gear and great hospitality and expertise got us a great day and good memories. Steele even gave us a lunch recommendation that hit the spot!...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great 12 hour Gulfstream Trip
12 Hour Trip – Gulf Stream on September 7, 2025
The wahoo weren't cooperating but we caught a mess of mahi, blackfin and skipjacks. Captain Steele knows his stuff and was great with my 9 year-old. While other boats in the area were giving up on trolling and going bottom fishing, Captain Steele found the fish and figured out what they wanted. At one point, we had 5 or 6 fish on the line at the same time (chaos but in a good way); on several other passes we had at least 2 hooked up at once. Will definitely fish with Captain Steele next time we're in the area.
The wahoo weren't cooperating but we caught a mess of mahi, blackfin and skipjacks. Captain Steele knows his stuff and was great with my 9 year-old. While other boats in the area were giving up on trolling and going bottom fishing, Captain Steele found the fish and figured out what they wanted. At one point, we had 5 or 6 fish on the line at the same time (chaos but in a good way); on several other passes we had at least 2 hooked up at once. Will definitely fish with Captain Steele next time...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great experience for our family of 5 first timers!
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on July 22, 2025
This was our time on any sort of fishing charter and we LOVED IT! WE got picked up at their pier at Bald Head. Our family of 5, (kids 19, 17, 14) did the 4 hour near shore and caught at least a dozen fish which we cleaned and kept and then moved on to catching sharks. We caught 3 bonnethead sharks and a bull shark, all about 3ft or so. We had the best time and would highly recommend! Captain Steele was so patient and made our first time out a blast. He was great and we will definitely book again!
This was our time on any sort of fishing charter and we LOVED IT! WE got picked up at their pier at Bald Head. Our family of 5, (kids 19, 17, 14) did the 4 hour near shore and caught at least a dozen fish which we cleaned and kept and then moved on to catching sharks. We caught 3 bonnethead sharks and a bull shark, all about 3ft or so. We had the best time and would highly recommend! Captain Steele was so patient and made our first time out a blast. He was great and we will definitely book again!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Awesome Fishing Experience
12 Hour Trip – Gulf Stream on November 5, 2025
Captain Steele made sure we had a great time. He knew exactly where to position us to get the most catches. We caught Tuna, Bonito, Sail fish and the surprise of the day was the Mahi. Captain Steele made sure we were going to have a great fishing experience. We would book this one again!
Captain Steele made sure we had a great time. He knew exactly where to position us to get the most catches. We caught Tuna, Bonito, Sail fish and the surprise of the day was the Mahi. Captain Steele made sure we were going to have a great fishing experience. We would book this one again!
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