Sea Bear Charters
Sea Bear Charters
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Wilmington has a fish with your name on it, so let Sea Bear Charters help you catch it!
Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Bonito, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Flounder, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Scamp Grouper, and whatever else is biting. During the trip, you might be spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Robert can also help you try kite fishing. For the more adventurous among you, there's spearfishing.
Trips with Sea Bear Charters are great for kids, 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 to keep their stamina going!
You'll step aboard a 25' Luhrs sportfishing vessel with a capacity for 6 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Rods, reels, and tackle are ready for you, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.
You will need to get a local fishing license before the trip, but after June 30th the blackout license has you covered. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.
You can't go wrong when you bring sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Your trip with Sea Bear Charters is just a click away, so why not make it happen?
Wilmington has a fish with your name on it, so let Sea Bear Charters help you catch it!
Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Bonito, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Flounder, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Scamp Grouper, and whatever else is biting. During the trip, you might be spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Robert can also help you try kite fishing. For the more adventurous among you, there's spearfishing.
Trips with Sea Bear Charters are great for kids, 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 to keep their stamina going!
You'll step aboard a 25' Luhrs sportfishing vessel with a capacity for 6 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Rods, reels, and tackle are ready for you, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.
You will need to get a local fishing license before the trip, but after June 30th the blackout license has you covered. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.
You can't go wrong when you bring sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Your trip with Sea Bear Charters is just a click away, so why not make it happen?
Trip availability and prices
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Customer reviews
Rating
Anglers' gallery (14)
All reviews (8)
Captain Rob was great. He was very knowledgeable about the fish we were catching and helpful with everything. He even took us out a little further than expected to go after some bigger fish. overall 10/10 experience!
David! What a great time with wondeful people! I look forward to hanging with you and your family again soon! You all are always welcome on the Bear!
Super nice captain, great with kids. Made the trip fun even with the weather against us.
thank you Lutz family for the kind words! what a great day on the water !
If you're looking for an unforgettable fishing experience in Wilmington, look no further than a charter with Captain Robert Connelly. From the moment we stepped on the boat, Captain Robert's professionalism, knowledge, and passion for fishing were evident. He made us feel welcome, safe, and excited for the adventure ahead. The trip itself was nothing short of incredible—we caught several sharks and some seriously big fish that gave us a run for our money. Captain Robert knew exactly where to take us, read the water like a pro, and made sure everyone was involved and having a great time. His boat was well-maintained, equipped with quality gear, and perfect for both seasoned anglers and beginners. Not only did we leave with an impressive haul, but we also left with great memories, lots of laughs, and a deeper appreciation for the ocean. I highly recommend booking a trip with Captain Connelly—you won’t be disappointed! 5 stars all the way. We’ll definitely be back for another round!
We had such a great time with Captain Robert today!! He was very knowledgeable about the fish we were catching, how to catch and made the experience so much more enjoyable by involving everyone on board. We caught several fish each!! He cleaned our fish and even helped us find a place to get it cooked for us. Captain Robert was fantastic and we’ll be back for more fishing fun soon!
Captain Rob truly saved our trip by taking a chance and heading out when others thought we were out of time. Everything was perfectly prepared—he had all the bait ready to go and clearly knew the area inside and out. On top of that, he was incredibly personable and made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. It turned into an unforgettable trip and a memory we’ll always cherish.
Thank you William! Cant wait to take you all out there again!
FAQs about Sea Bear Charters
- US $750 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $800 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - Full Day Nearshore (8 hours)
- US $2,400 per group - Full Day Stream Trip (10 hours)
- GPS Garmin
- Fishfinder Garmin paired B175 transducer
- Bed
- Snorkeling equipment
- Live bait well
- Kitchen
- Multimedia system
- Wireless trolling motor
- Outriggers
- Spearfishing equipment
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Live bait is always a plus! We can catch fish on artificial, various cut baits, and of course the most precious wigglers!)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Mate and Captain of course appreciate tips for cleaning fish! Time Permitting & available upon request!)
- First mate (First Mate Josh Morton grew up on the Pamlico Sound and is as Salty as the Atlantic itself!)
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (Lets send it to the gulf stream and search for Pelagics!)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly fishing
- Drift fishing
- Kite fishing
- Handline
- Spearfishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Bonito
- Flounder
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Red)
- Grouper (Scamp)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Spanish Mackerel
Your captain
Hello All, I am a Wilmington, NC local with a love of fishing, surfing, and all things ocean! Join me for an unforgettable fishing trip or island adventure!
Josh M.
First mate
Hello All, I am a Wilmington, NC local with a love of fishing, surfing, and all things ocean! Join me for an unforgettable fishing trip or island adventure!
Josh M.
First mate
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
What's included in the trip price
How cancellations work
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.
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.
How you can pay
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:
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