Righteous Times Inshore Guide Service 

4.9
(57 reviews)
 Annie Drive 220, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, United States–

Righteous Times Inshore Guide Service 

Carolina Beach, NC, United States
–
23 ft
5
4.9
(57 reviews)

Make the most of your time in Carolina Beach and go fishing with Righteous Times Inshore Guide Service. Captain Chris will be your guide, giving you access to years of sportfishing experience.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Bonito, Black Drum, Flounder, Great Barracuda, Cobia, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Redfish, Blacktip Shark, Black Seabass, Sheepshead, Spadefish, Speckled Trout, and whatever else takes the bait.

On these trips, it's common to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Young ones are welcome, so feel free to make a family day out of it! 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 to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!

Capt. Chris will bring you aboard a 23' Carolina Skiff Center console that can carry up to 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.

Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, along with lures. Live bait is sometimes included and sometimes we will be catching it together !

There will be a First Mate. John will be on board to help your trip run smoothly. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

You can't go wrong when you bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen (non-spray). Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

For more information about fishing with Righteous Times Inshore Guide Service, feel free to send Capt. Chris a message down below.

Make the most of your time in Carolina Beach and go fishing with Righteous Times Inshore Guide Service. Captain Chris will be your guide, giving you access to years of sportfishing experience.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Bonito, Black Drum, Flounder, Great Barracuda, Cobia, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Redfish, Blacktip Shark, Black Seabass, Sheepshead, Spadefish, Speckled Trout, and whatever else takes the bait.

On these trips, it's common to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Young ones are welcome, so feel free to make a family day out of it! 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 to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!

Capt. Chris will bring you aboard a 23' Carolina Skiff Center console that can carry up to 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.

Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, along with lures. Live bait is sometimes included and sometimes we will be catching it together !

There will be a First Mate. John will be on board to help your trip run smoothly. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

You can't go wrong when you bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen (non-spray). Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

For more information about fishing with Righteous Times Inshore Guide Service, feel free to send Capt. Chris a message down below.

Chris Bryan
Captain
Chris Bryan
36 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Loading...
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Almost there...
Half Day Family Kids Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Redfish
+8
US $450
Entire boat: up to 5 people
5 Hour Inshore Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:30 PM)
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Bluefish (Tailor)
+8
US $550
Entire boat: up to 5 people
6 Hour Trip – Shark (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 15 - Oct 31
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Tiger)
Shark (Bonnethead)
+1
US $650
Entire boat: up to 5 people
6 Hour Inshore/Nearshore trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Seabass (Black)
+8
US $650
Entire boat: up to 5 people
8 Hour Trip Nearshore Wreck
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+6
US $850
Entire boat: up to 5 people

Customer reviews

Loading...

Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (72)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
88%
Caught fish

All reviews (57)

Frequently mentioned
Showing 1 – 5 of 57 reviews
Levi Lynch
Levi Lynch
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Captain Chris is the real deal.
5 Hour Inshore Trip on October 22, 2026 • 2 adults

My wife Zena and I were very fortunate and pleased to be around someone who has as much experience as Captain Chris. Chris has probably spent close to if not as much time on the water than I've actually been alive on land, which is coming up on 37 years, so to say that he knows what he's doing is an understatement. Despite that, after all those years on the water, between commercial fishing and running a charter, he gets as happy as a kid in a candy store when his clients get hooked up on something big. He's as genuine as it gets. While we didn't catch any red drum, we caught a pair of trophy black drum, which neither of us will forget for the rest of our lives. I also got caught up with a big stingray that put up a fight like I've never had in my life. We had more than enough rods between the two of us, and he made sure we were always baited up and ready to go. He gave tons of great tips, whether for fishing on a boat or fishing on the surf. I'm looking forward to booking our next vacation in Carolina Beach next year, I'm looking forward to booking up with Chris again just as much. Thank you Chris.

Reported catch:
Sheepshead
Chris Bryan
Response from Captain

Thank you all and congratulations on your trophy Sheepshead. enjoyed spending the afternoon with you and looking forward to seeing you again !

Michael Harper
Michael Harper
Repeat angler
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Amazing Family Fishing Experience!!!
Half Day Family Kids Trip on September 10, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

Captain Chris was very amazing and was great at helping our family of 4 catch fish. He was very knowledgable of the area and answered all our questions. He was very patient with my family with trying different bait and different fishing spots. It was a very family friendly fishing trip. I have always wanted to carch a shark, and today we caught 4 in the 4 hours we were fishing!! It was the best fishing trip we had ever been on!! We will be booking with him again the next time we are in the area! Worth every dollar for the trip. 10/10 recommend!!

Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
Cameron Barry
Cameron Barry
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2017
5.0
Verified
Best charter we could ask for!
5 Hour Inshore Trip on August 20, 2026 • 4 adults

Captain Chris is so personable & so knowledgable. We had the perfect in-shore charter with him today, and will absolutely be back for every annual charter we do!! Couldn’t have asked for a better guide & person to share stories with/catch fish with all day! We couldn’t recommend Rightous Times Charter more!!

Shelly Moore
Shelly Moore
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Flounder fishing!
4 Hours Half day Flounder fishing - 1:00 PM on September 6, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

we had a great time, angler Chris was great and very knowledgeable!! we were doing fonder season and trying to catch some flounder. Waters were a little rough that day plus it was Labor Day weekend and a lot of boats out. But we had a great time and I caught my first flounder that was a keeper!! 

Jeremy Carpenter
Jeremy Carpenter
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
First charter trip.
Half Day Family Kids Trip - 1:00 PM on October 13, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

This was my family's first charter, Captain Chris has set the bar pretty high for future charters. Would recommend.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Bluefish (Tailor)

FAQs about Righteous Times Inshore Guide Service

Righteous Times Inshore Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Family Kids Trip (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Family Kids Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 5 Hour Inshore Trip (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 5 Hour Inshore Trip - 12:30 PM (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 6 Hour Inshore/Nearshore trip (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Shark (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 8 Hour Trip Nearshore Wreck (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Righteous Times Inshore Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Lowrance Elite FS.
  • Fishfinder Lowrance Elite FS with sidescan.
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor Minn Kota 2024
Trips booked with Righteous Times Inshore Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (On some trips we will be using live bait when available at no extra charge. In fact I can teach you to throw a cast net if need be)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (All fish will be professionally cleaned and bagged for your trip home)
  • Drinks (We will supply bottled water on all trips)
  • First mate
  • Fishing license (We supply fishing licenses)
Righteous Times Inshore Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (At times we will be fishing the mighty Cape Fear River for redfish black drum speckled trout and flounder)
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing (35 years experience fishing inshore wrecks)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing (Barracuda, Amberjack, King Mackerel )
  • Flats fishing (Site cast to schools of Redfish in the winter time)
  • Backcountry fishing (We have it all - Speckled Trout, Redfish Flounder )
Righteous Times Inshore Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Righteous Times Inshore Guide Service include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Black Drum
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spadefish
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Chris Bryan
Chris Bryan
Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United States
ID & license verified
57 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2024
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.
35 years local experience on the water in the commercial and charter fishing industry. I have made a living from the Salt marshes, Clamming, Oystering and Gigging Flounder to the Gulfstream catching Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Sailfish and Blue Marlin. You might have fished with me on one of the many charter boats out of Carolina Beach or Wrightsville Beach through the years or cruised with me as the Captain on the Bald Head Island ferries. Veteran-owned by Jon Morales 23 yrs US Army (R) and Operated by USMC Veteran. This has been my passion since I was a kid - let me share it with you !
Our Team
Jon M.
Jon M.
Business partner
Chris Bryan
Chris Bryan
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
57
reviews
2024
member since
~1h
response
35 years local experience on the water in the commercial and charter fishing industry. I have made a living from the Salt marshes, Clamming, Oystering and Gigging Flounder to the Gulfstream catching Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Sailfish and Blue Marlin. You might have fished with me on one of the many charter boats out of Carolina Beach or Wrightsville Beach through the years or cruised with me as the Captain on the Bald Head Island ferries. Veteran-owned by Jon Morales 23 yrs US Army (R) and Operated by USMC Veteran. This has been my passion since I was a kid - let me share it with you !
The crew
Jon M.
Jon M.
Business partner

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bonito
Bonito
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spadefish
Spadefish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bonito
Bonito
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder

Real catches by this captain

  • Adult angler holding a large striped sheepshead on the bow of a small fishing boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Sheepshead
    Levi L.
    Levi L.
    My wife Zena and I were very fortunate and pleased to be around someone who has as much experience as Captain Chris. Chris has probably spent close to if not as much time on the water than I've actually been alive on land, which is coming up on 37 years, so to say that he knows what he's doing is an understatement. Despite that, after all those years on the water, between commercial fishing and running a charter, he gets as happy as a kid in a candy store when his clients get hooked up on something big. He's as genuine as it gets. While we didn't catch any red drum, we caught a pair of trophy black drum, which neither of us will forget for the rest of our lives. I also got caught up with a big stingray that put up a fight like I've never had in my life. We had more than enough rods between the two of us, and he made sure we were always baited up and ready to go. He gave tons of great tips, whether for fishing on a boat or fishing on the surf. I'm looking forward to booking our next vacation in Carolina Beach next year, I'm looking forward to booking up with Chris again just as much. Thank you Chris.
  • Angler holding a redfish aboard a shallow-water fishing boat on a sunny coastal river.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Jeremy C.
    Jeremy C.
    This was my family's first charter, Captain Chris has set the bar pretty high for future charters. Would recommend.
  • Two adult anglers pose aboard a small center-console boat while holding a large shark over calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
    Michael H.
    Michael H.
    Captain Chris was very amazing and was great at helping our family of 4 catch fish. He was very knowledgable of the area and answered all our questions. He was very patient with my family with trying different bait and different fishing spots. It was a very family friendly fishing trip. I have always wanted to carch a shark, and today we caught 4 in the 4 hours we were fishing!! It was the best fishing trip we had ever been on!! We will be booking with him again the next time we are in the area! Worth every dollar for the trip. 10/10 recommend!!
  • Angler holding a spotted flounder aboard a small fishing boat on calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Shelly M.
    Shelly M.
    we had a great time, angler Chris was great and very knowledgeable!! we were doing fonder season and trying to catch some flounder. Waters were a little rough that day plus it was Labor Day weekend and a lot of boats out. But we had a great time and I caught my first flounder that was a keeper!! 
  • An angler reeling in a large stingray aboard a fishing boat, showcasing the excitement of saltwater fishing.
    Fish 1
    Skate
    Stuart B.
    Stuart B.
    Captain Chris is so personable & so knowledgable. We had the perfect in-shore charter with him today, and will absolutely be back for every annual charter we do!! Couldn’t have asked for a better guide & person to share stories with/catch fish with all day! We couldn’t recommend Rightous Times Charter more!!
  • Teen angler proudly holds a large redfish aboard a bay boat, with family and captain visible near the dock.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Justinian E.
    Justinian E.
    Captain Chris was great. He put us on fish and did a phenomenal job helping my daughter land her largest fish to date.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing from a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Veronica F.
    Veronica F.
    Smooth experience from booking all the way to the end!! Chris was amazing! Would def rebook next year!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while on a boat, showcasing a fun fishing experience.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bonnethead Shark
    Jordan L.
    Jordan L.
    Had an amazing time despite the weather. Very family friendly and professional crew. Would recommend Captian Chris to everyone and will definitely use him again if we are ever back in the area.
  • A flatfish, likely a Flounder, displayed on a clean surface, showcasing its unique coloration and patterns.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    Tyler G.
    Tyler G.
    This was the most wonderful fishing trip we've been on! He was a very determined captain to put us on the best fish and he stayed very attentive with refreshing our bait. Great conversation and lots of information about the local waters and wildlife. This was the highlight of our week long vacation. Thank you to Captain Chris! We'd for sure recommend him for your next fishing charter experience.
  • A smiling angler proudly displaying a freshly caught Redfish while on a boat in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Amy O.
    Amy O.
    It was a busy day out on the water on Sept 6th since they opened up flounder season for recreational fishing but we did catch one! We learned a lot from captain Chris and his partner John. They made the whole trip a piece of cake and truly cared about us having a good day out on the water. Highly recommend them!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2024
Boat manufacturer
Carolina Skiff
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Lowrance Elite FS.
Fishfinder
Lowrance Elite FS with sidescan.
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Minn Kota 2024
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
On some trips we will be using live bait when available at no extra charge. In fact I can teach you to throw a cast net if need be
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
All fish will be professionally cleaned and bagged for your trip home
Drinks
We will supply bottled water on all trips
First mate
Fishing license
We supply fishing licenses

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.
Child friendly
We can accommodate most ages and especially enjoy taking kids fishing
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
 Mastercard
 PayPal
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Carolina Beach right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
Black DrumBlack Drum
BonitoBonito
CobiaCobia
FlounderFlounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
SheepsheadSheepshead
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

Compare similar fishing charters

Current
Righteous Times Inshore Guide Service
Righteous Times Inshore Guide Service
4.9
(57)
23 ft
Group size 1 - 5
1 - 5
Fish 1
Fish 2
+10
4 hour trip • 5 persons
US $450