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Sorta Salty Fishing Charters – 23' Bay Rider 

5.0
(13 reviews)
 3238 Pompano Street Southwest, Holden Beach, NC 28462, United States–
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Sorta Salty Fishing Charters – 23' Bay Rider 

Holden Beach, NC, United States
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23 ft
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5.0
(13 reviews)
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There's a fish with your name on it in Holden Beach and Sorta Salty Fishing Charters will help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these waters, Captain Keith & Capt. Jeff know them well.

Depending on the season, you might hook into King Mackerel (Kingfish), Black Drum, Bonito, Cobia, Redfish, Speckled Trout, and whatever else takes the bait. On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light tackle.

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. You're welcome to bring snacks for a boost of energy when needed!

You'll be casting lines from a 23' KenCraft 2260 bay boat with space for 4 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as artificial & live bait when available.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

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

Your trip with Sorta Salty Fishing Charters is just a click away, so why not make it happen?

There's a fish with your name on it in Holden Beach and Sorta Salty Fishing Charters will help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these waters, Captain Keith & Capt. Jeff know them well.

Depending on the season, you might hook into King Mackerel (Kingfish), Black Drum, Bonito, Cobia, Redfish, Speckled Trout, and whatever else takes the bait. On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light tackle.

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. You're welcome to bring snacks for a boost of energy when needed!

You'll be casting lines from a 23' KenCraft 2260 bay boat with space for 4 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as artificial & live bait when available.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

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

Your trip with Sorta Salty Fishing Charters is just a click away, so why not make it happen?

Sorta Salty Fishing Charters
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Sorta Salty Fishing Charters
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Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly

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November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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3 Hour Trip – Kids & Family Fun
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Weakfish
Kingfish (Southern)
+1
US $375
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Spanish Mackerel
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Spanish Mackerel
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $800
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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5.0
13 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
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Reviews (13)

  • Jesse Gill
    Jesse Gill
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best time today! Captain Jeff was awesome! A-1

    8 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on August 12, 2026 • 2 adults

    The experience makes the trip, the Captain made it even better. Caught may fish, unfortunately was out of season.

  • David Council
    David Council
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip.

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on June 24, 2026 • 1 adult

    I learned a lot from a knowledgeable Captain. We caught some really nice fish. I will book it again.

  • David Leppert
    David Leppert
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    July fishing trip

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on July 8, 2026 • 3 adults
  • Diane Sisson
    Diane Sisson
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Highly recommend Sorta Salty Fishing Captain Jeff

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on July 25, 2025 • 2 adults

    My buddy and I had an excellent time. The boat was clean and roomy. The equipment and bait was top notch. Captain Jeff is a veteran of many things, especially fishing. I absolutely will be booking him every time we vacation here. I’m glad we caught fish and got to hear many good stories from Capt Jeff. Thank you for a wonderful, fun, and most important a memory of a lifetime. Jimmy and Josh

  • David Hubler
    David Hubler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Family Fishing at Holden

    3 Hour Trip – Kids & Family Fun on August 31, 2025 • 2 adults

    CPT Keith did a great job hosting our family’s first charter fishing trip!

  • Brandon Kaercher
    Brandon Kaercher
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Fishing Experience

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on July 28, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain Jeff gave my family a great morning fishing trip. He taught my boys how to fish for flounder, which was not as easy as one would believe. Its been ten days now sonce our trip and they are still talking about it. We brought about 6 fish on the boat in 4 hours and had a handful that we did not get in the net. This was our first family charter and cannot wait for next year with Captain Jeff!

  • Charles Faires
    Charles Faires
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Beautiful & fruitful day of fishing.

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on October 2, 2026 • 2 adults

    Very knowledgeable Captain. Caught first Spanish within 3 minutes of fishing.

  • Rob Schweizer
    Rob Schweizer
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Keith

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on August 19, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children
  • Tim George
    Tim George
    Repeat angler
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2019
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Keith

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on June 3, 2026 • 2 adults
  • Brian Lamer
    Brian Lamer
    Repeat angler
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2021
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    great trip

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on April 11, 2026 • 3 adults

    capt was great lots of laughs tried his best to put us on the fish but the water temps were down so the fish werent feeding

FAQs about Sorta Salty Fishing Charters – 23' Bay Rider

Sorta Salty Fishing Charters – 23' Bay Rider offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $375 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Kids & Family Fun (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Spanish Mackerel (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Sorta Salty Fishing Charters – 23' Bay Rider, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Sorta Salty Fishing Charters – 23' Bay Rider include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (All bait is provided at no additional cost. Live bait included,)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Your fish are cleaned and packaged for FREE !!)
  • Fishing license (All our boats have a Blanket license so that you don't have to have an individual license.)
Sorta Salty Fishing Charters – 23' Bay Rider offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Sorta Salty Fishing Charters – 23' Bay Rider offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
Top targeted fish species with Sorta Salty Fishing Charters – 23' Bay Rider include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your operator

Sorta Salty Fishing Charters
Sorta Salty Fishing Charters
Holden Beach, North Carolina, United States
ID & license verified
81 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since June 2022
Capt. Keith has been fishing up and down the East Coast from Virginia to Florida for over 40 years with NC being his primary waters. He holds all required Coast Guard license and certifications. Being a retired Fire Captain you can truly feel safe knowing he will take good care of you while on the water.
Our Team
Justin E.
Justin E.
Captain
Jeff G.
Jeff G.
Captain
Keith E.
Keith E.
Captain
Sorta Salty Fishing Charters
Sorta Salty Fishing Charters
Fully verified
81
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2022
member since
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response
Capt. Keith has been fishing up and down the East Coast from Virginia to Florida for over 40 years with NC being his primary waters. He holds all required Coast Guard license and certifications. Being a retired Fire Captain you can truly feel safe knowing he will take good care of you while on the water.
The crew
Justin E.
Justin E.
Captain
Jeff G.
Jeff G.
Captain
Keith E.
Keith E.
Captain

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Bonito
Bonito
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bonito
Bonito
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler proudly displaying a large Flounder while fishing from a boat in a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    Jesse G.
    Jesse G.
    The experience makes the trip, the Captain made it even better. Caught may fish, unfortunately was out of season.
  • Close-up of a fishing charter logo printed on fabric, featuring stylized fish illustrations and the words “Fishing Charters” and “Sporta Salty.”
    Brandon K.
    Brandon K.
    Captain Jeff gave my family a great morning fishing trip. He taught my boys how to fish for flounder, which was not as easy as one would believe. Its been ten days now sonce our trip and they are still talking about it. We brought about 6 fish on the boat in 4 hours and had a handful that we did not get in the net. This was our first family charter and cannot wait for next year with Captain Jeff!
  • Young angler proudly holding a Flounder while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    David L.
    David L.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Flounder while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    David C.
    David C.
    I learned a lot from a knowledgeable Captain. We caught some really nice fish. I will book it again.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Flounder while fishing from a boat in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    Tim G.
    Tim G.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Spanish Mackerel while fishing on a boat, accompanied by an adult.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    David H.
    David H.
    CPT Keith did a great job hosting our family’s first charter fishing trip!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Flounder caught during a fishing trip in a coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    Diane S.
    Diane S.
    My buddy and I had an excellent time. The boat was clean and roomy. The equipment and bait was top notch. Captain Jeff is a veteran of many things, especially fishing. I absolutely will be booking him every time we vacation here. I’m glad we caught fish and got to hear many good stories from Capt Jeff. Thank you for a wonderful, fun, and most important a memory of a lifetime. Jimmy and Josh

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2011
Boat manufacturer
KenCraft
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
4 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
All bait is provided at no additional cost. Live bait included,
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Your fish are cleaned and packaged for FREE !!
Fishing license
All our boats have a Blanket license so that you don't have to have an individual 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 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
Basically we have no limitations. We just ask that everyone uses good judgement in regards to small children and disabilities when booking trips. We love family & kids fishing trips.
You keep catch
Recommended
Catch and release allowed

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
 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Holden Beach right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
BonitoBonito
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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