Marsh Magic Guide Service – Wilmington 

5.0/5 (4 reviews)
 Southport - Bald Head Island, Southport, NC 28401, United States

Marsh Magic Guide Service – Wilmington 

Southport, NC, United States
20 ft
3
5.0/5 (4 reviews)

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Make the most of your time in Wilmington and go fishing with Marsh Magic Guide Service. With Captain Stirling at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Species like Cobia, Redfish, Black Seabass, Black Drum, Bluefish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout, and more are in the cards, depending on when you go. During the trip you might be light tackle fishing, popping, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Stirling also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear.

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Don't forget to bring snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

Your fishing machine for the day is a 20' Jones Brothers Cape Fisherman center console with space for 3 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, 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. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

It's always wise to bring sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Your trip with Marsh Magic Guide Service is just a click away, so why not make it happen?

Make the most of your time in Wilmington and go fishing with Marsh Magic Guide Service. With Captain Stirling at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Species like Cobia, Redfish, Black Seabass, Black Drum, Bluefish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout, and more are in the cards, depending on when you go. During the trip you might be light tackle fishing, popping, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Stirling also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear.

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Don't forget to bring snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

Your fishing machine for the day is a 20' Jones Brothers Cape Fisherman center console with space for 3 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, 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. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

It's always wise to bring sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Your trip with Marsh Magic Guide Service is just a click away, so why not make it happen?

Stirling Coward
Captain
Stirling Coward
22 years of experience
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Cobia
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
+3
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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5.0
4 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Dexter Rainwater
Dexter Rainwater
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Stirling
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 16, 20252 adults

Randy Fennell
Randy Fennell
Member since 2024
5.0
What a trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 13, 2024

Fished with Captain Wes out of Hoboken and had the time of my life. This man knows how to fish. Kept me laughing the whole time. I also caught the fish of a lifetime while on his boat. 40 lb. Drum. I will definitely be fishing with Captain Wes again in the future. If you are interested in a great day on the water and catching plenty of fish, contact Captain Wes for a trip. You will not be disappointed.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Stirling Coward
Response from Captain

Always a great time with you brother.

Dustin Medlin
Dustin Medlin
Member since 2024
5.0
Great time
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 5, 2024

Captain Wes is extremely knowledgeable and you are guaranteed to have a great time and some good laughs. I highly recommend using him for a guided trip . You will not be disappointed .

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Stirling Coward
Response from Captain

Nothing like fishing with you and the boys. A laugh a minute and we caught trout. Looking forward to the next trip.

FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
5.0
Best ever full day of fishing
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 17, 2024

Amazing fishing trip with tons of inshore trophies.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
John Heck
John Heck
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2021
4 trips
The captain canceled
January 10, 2026
Trip was supposed to happen on January 10, 2026

The charter operator canceled 3 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

FAQs about Marsh Magic Guide Service – Wilmington

Marsh Magic Guide Service – Wilmington offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Marsh Magic Guide Service – Wilmington, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
Trips booked with Marsh Magic Guide Service – Wilmington include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing license
Marsh Magic Guide Service – Wilmington offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
Marsh Magic Guide Service – Wilmington offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Marsh Magic Guide Service – Wilmington include:
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Flounder
  • Ray
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Skate
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Stirling Coward
Stirling Coward
Stirling Coward

Southport, North Carolina, United States

7 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2024

Fishing my whole life, I decided to step up my game and start a guiding career in Alaska. I fished and worked in various lodges and employed various techniques for 21 years. From fly fishing fickle rainbows to jigging for monster halibut, I truly enjoyed my Alaska guiding experience. I now pursue the inshore game fish that captivated my NC youth. From flounder and speckled trout to huge redfish, my Summer and Fall is now spent on coastal water from Southport to Pamlico Sound.

7 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2024

Fishing my whole life, I decided to step up my game and start a guiding career in Alaska. I fished and worked in various lodges and employed various techniques for 21 years. From fly fishing fickle rainbows to jigging for monster halibut, I truly enjoyed my Alaska guiding experience. I now pursue the inshore game fish that captivated my NC youth. From flounder and speckled trout to huge redfish, my Summer and Fall is now spent on coastal water from Southport to Pamlico Sound.

The fish you can target

Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Ray
Ray
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Skate
Skate
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Ray
Ray
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2011
Boat manufacturer
Jones Brothers
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Popping
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing license

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 not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 PayPal

What’s biting in Southport right now

FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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