Easy Going Charters 

4.9
(30 reviews)
 North Carolina Highway 12 39450, Avon, NC 27915, United States–

Easy Going Charters 

Avon, NC, United States
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23 ft
6
4.9
(30 reviews)

There's a fish with your name on it in Avon and Easy Going Charters will help you catch it! With Captain Frank at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

Species like Sheepshead, Weakfish, Speckled Trout, Bluefish, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, and more can be found in these waters if you come at the right time of year.

During the trip, you might be light tackle fishing, popping, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Frank can also take you Flounder gigging.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! 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!

You'll be fishing aboard a 23' Carolina Skiff that can carry up to 6 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, as well as lures.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

It's always wise to bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Easy Going Charters will make it easy for you to go fishing in Avon. So, how about booking that trip?

There's a fish with your name on it in Avon and Easy Going Charters will help you catch it! With Captain Frank at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

Species like Sheepshead, Weakfish, Speckled Trout, Bluefish, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, and more can be found in these waters if you come at the right time of year.

During the trip, you might be light tackle fishing, popping, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Frank can also take you Flounder gigging.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! 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!

You'll be fishing aboard a 23' Carolina Skiff that can carry up to 6 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, as well as lures.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

It's always wise to bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Easy Going Charters will make it easy for you to go fishing in Avon. So, how about booking that trip?

Frank Hopkins
Captain
Frank Hopkins
7 years of experience
ID & credentials verified

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Sunset cruise
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 6:30 PM
US $350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Casting Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
+1
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Casting (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
+1
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Clamming
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 20 - Sep 6
Clam
US $600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Evening Red Drum trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 6:00 PM
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Weakfish
US $600
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
30 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (19)

What anglers say

80%
Recommended

Reviews (30)

  • Michael Horner
    Michael Horner
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Family Fishing Trip!!!!

    4 Hour Casting Trip (AM) on September 11, 2026 • 6 adults • 1 child

    This charter was the highlight of our whole vacation! Captain Frank was so great! We enjoyed our time talking with him as much as the actual catching of fish… and catch we did!!!! My husband caught a 44in red drum, my 11 yo daughter caught the same, our 14yo son caught 2 43in red drum and the rest of us caught bluefish and red drum also. It was amazing!!! Very family friendly fun for our family of six!!! We HIGHLY RECOMMEND Captain Frank for your fishing trip.

  • Jonathan Auer
    Jonathan Auer
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    “National Geographic“

    4 Hour Trip – Casting (PM) on August 6, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Captain Frank and his mate Jr. were awesome! Caught our limit of blue fish. Captain Frank made our family feel very safe. Didnt catch any red drum but got some bites for sure, and our son got to catch a monster of a blue fish. From the start of our trip, til the end, captain Frank was attentive and helpful. The music and atmosphere was great, and we loved when he’d sing along. His energy was infectious. So worth the trip! Thank you for an amazing time!

  • Teddy Rowan
    Teddy Rowan
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Experience

    4 Hour Trip – Casting (PM) on August 11, 2026 • 6 adults

    captain frank was fantastic he was very knowledgeable and made the trip a great experience. I caight my pb redfish and we were getting bites all evening.

  • Joshua Stroud
    Joshua Stroud
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Most Relentless Capt Ever

    4 Hour Trip – Casting (PM) on May 30, 2025 • 5 adults

    Even on a bad fishing day this Capt will find you a fish. One of the best experiences of my family’s lives. Great person. Great experience.

  • John Hooks
    John Hooks
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip

    4 Hour Casting Trip (AM) on July 31, 2024 • 4 adults

    Great trip with Capt. Frank! Got a late start due to weather and Frank was in communication both the night before and morning of. Very knowledgeable of the area and conditions and put us on some nice trout. Caught a 26” citation fish and many others. Highly recommend!

  • Jared Rauen
    Jared Rauen
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Bring the family

    4 Hour Casting Trip (AM) on July 19, 2024 • 5 adults

    We had a great time! Our annual fishing trip was perfect. We caught fish, enjoyed a perfect day and relaxed.. the name “Easy Going Charter” was all of that. Highly recommend Captain Frank !!!

  • Walter Culbertson
    Walter Culbertson
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Trout!

    4 Hour Casting Trip (AM) on July 26, 2024 • 2 adults

    Captain found the fish! Great trip on the sound and will be back in the fall.

  • Cody Toney
    Cody Toney
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Absouletly amazing trip!

    4 Hour Casting Trip (AM) on June 25, 2026 • 2 adults

    The captain was awesome and very knowledgeable of the water and where the fish were. Each spot we went to we were on the fish within minuntes. He will put you on the fish, but its still up to you to get them on the boat. We landed some bluefish, houndfish, sheepshead, and sea trout but released it due to off season regulations. We even had some drums in sight but couldn’t get them. I recomemend booking with him if you’re in the area- you wont regret it. Plus we even got to see a pod of about 50 dophins with their babies.

  • Bridget Royer
    Bridget Royer
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Wonderful trip

    Clamming on July 1, 2026 • 6 adults • 4 children

    Captain Frank was very patient and kind with all the kids in our group, he was very accommodating with what we were looking to do. We brought homes tons of clams and some really nice blue fish. Everyone had a wonderful time and we would definitely book another charter with this crew.

  • John Jancuk
    John Jancuk
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    learning about the sound and fish

    4 Hour Casting Trip (AM) on June 10, 2026 • 5 adults

    super experience. great event with the family. Captain was extremely knowledgeable and easy going, A lot of laughter. 

FAQs about Easy Going Charters

Easy Going Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - Sunset cruise (2 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Casting Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Casting (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Clamming (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Evening Red Drum trip (3 hours)
When you book a trip with Easy Going Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar
Trips booked with Easy Going Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Fishing license (Blanket license covers all parties on boat)
Easy Going Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
Easy Going Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Flounder gigging
Top targeted fish species with Easy Going Charters include:
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Clam
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout
  • Weakfish

Your captain

Frank Hopkins
Frank Hopkins
Avon, North Carolina, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
30 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since April 2024
Operating a 23' Carolina Skiff Skiff, Capt. Frank ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Avon, North Carolina. Using popping, jigging, gigging, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Spotted Seatrout, Weakfish and Redfish. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Frank Hopkins
Frank Hopkins
Fully verified
2
reports
30
reviews
2024
member since
~2h
response
Operating a 23' Carolina Skiff Skiff, Capt. Frank ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Avon, North Carolina. Using popping, jigging, gigging, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Spotted Seatrout, Weakfish and Redfish. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Clam
Clam
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Weakfish
Weakfish
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Clam
Clam
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead

Real catches by this captain

  • Young angler proudly holding a large red drum on the deck of a fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Michael H.
    Michael H.
    This charter was the highlight of our whole vacation! Captain Frank was so great! We enjoyed our time talking with him as much as the actual catching of fish… and catch we did!!!! My husband caught a 44in red drum, my 11 yo daughter caught the same, our 14yo son caught 2 43in red drum and the rest of us caught bluefish and red drum also. It was amazing!!! Very family friendly fun for our family of six!!! We HIGHLY RECOMMEND Captain Frank for your fishing trip.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while seated on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Teddy R.
    Teddy R.
    captain frank was fantastic he was very knowledgeable and made the trip a great experience. I caight my pb redfish and we were getting bites all evening.
  • Young anglers display a large snook aboard a center-console fishing boat during a nighttime catch.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Jonathan A.
    Jonathan A.
    Captain Frank and his mate Jr. were awesome! Caught our limit of blue fish. Captain Frank made our family feel very safe. Didnt catch any red drum but got some bites for sure, and our son got to catch a monster of a blue fish. From the start of our trip, til the end, captain Frank was attentive and helpful. The music and atmosphere was great, and we loved when he’d sing along. His energy was infectious. So worth the trip! Thank you for an amazing time!
  • A freshly caught Striped Bass displayed on a clean surface aboard a fishing boat.
    Joshua S.
    Joshua S.
    Even on a bad fishing day this Capt will find you a fish. One of the best experiences of my family’s lives. Great person. Great experience.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    John H.
    John H.
    Great trip with Capt. Frank! Got a late start due to weather and Frank was in communication both the night before and morning of. Very knowledgeable of the area and conditions and put us on some nice trout. Caught a 26” citation fish and many others. Highly recommend!
  • Angler displaying a large Speckled Trout while aboard a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Walter C.
    Walter C.
    Captain found the fish! Great trip on the sound and will be back in the fall.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Bluefish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a vibrant fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Black Rockfish
    Jared R.
    Jared R.
    We had a great time! Our annual fishing trip was perfect. We caught fish, enjoyed a perfect day and relaxed.. the name “Easy Going Charter” was all of that. Highly recommend Captain Frank !!!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Great evening thr trout bite is on fire
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
    Lee S.
    Lee S.
    We experienced a once in a lifetime adventure. Our Captain Frank made sure we enjoyed our charter fishing trip! He was very knowledgeable, easy going and humble to our needs. We will recommend him to all our friends and will use him again.
  • A young girl and her father proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a memorable family fishing experience.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Beautiful trout and drum are running heavy in the sound book today

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Carolina Skiff
Boat type
Skiff
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 175HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Jigging
Popping
Flounder Gigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Fishing license
Blanket license covers all parties on boat

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

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
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 1.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Avon right now

Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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