The Gator Hole Country Store and Tackle 

4.9/5 (4 reviews)
 2801 River Road Southeast, Winnabow, NC 28479, United States

The Gator Hole Country Store and Tackle 

Winnabow, NC, United States
20 ft
4
4.9/5 (4 reviews)

Looking to catch some fish in Winnabow? The Gator Hole Country Store And Tackle is here to make it happen! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Jaime can tell you all about them.

Species like Redfish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and more can be found in these waters, depending on when you go. You'll target your catch by light tackle fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

You'll be dropping lines from a 20' Sea Nymph pontoon with capacity for 4
passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water.

Your captain will provide rods and reels. Live bait is on offer, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

Some essentials to bring are sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, come aboard with The Gator Hole Country Store and get hooked!

Looking to catch some fish in Winnabow? The Gator Hole Country Store And Tackle is here to make it happen! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Jaime can tell you all about them.

Species like Redfish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and more can be found in these waters, depending on when you go. You'll target your catch by light tackle fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

You'll be dropping lines from a 20' Sea Nymph pontoon with capacity for 4
passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water.

Your captain will provide rods and reels. Live bait is on offer, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

Some essentials to bring are sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, come aboard with The Gator Hole Country Store and get hooked!

Jaime Short
Captain
Jaime Short
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Redfish
+4
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
Mid day trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Redfish
+4
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
Late afternoon trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Redfish
+3
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
4 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Paul Courtney
Paul Courtney
Repeat angler
us
Wilmington, NC, US
Member since 2025
5 trips
5.0
Verified
Amazing experience!
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 19, 20252 adults

Unbelievable adventure in the back waters! Captain was beyond helpful and knowledgeable. Put us on fish constantly and gave us a tour of the local dinosaurs 😂 Took home a red and enjoyed the fruit of the day’s adventure. Will for sure be making this a regular trip! Thanks Cap!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Paul Courtney
Paul Courtney
Repeat angler
us
Wilmington, NC, US
Member since 2025
5 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Day!
Mid day trip on June 7, 20252 adults

Capt. Jaime put us on the fish! Huge catfish, doormat flounder, stingray….we caught a variety of big fish. Thank you for another successful trip!

Reported catch:
Flounder
Garfish
Catfish
Wayne Graton
Wayne Graton
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
4.7
Verified
Mote than Fishing, wildlife galore
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 17, 20251 adult

Caught a bunch of fish- plenty of bites. Captain was easy to talk to and knows the area well. Spent time in the Town creek and time on the cape fear river. Saw lots of, and a variety of, birds and many gators.

Jaime Short
Response from Captain

Thank you we really appreciate you.

Tain Ferguson
Tain Ferguson
Member since 2025
5.0
Half day trip with Captain Jaime
Half Day Trip (AM) on October 24, 2024

We had a wonderful time with Captain Jaime. He put us on the fish and we got to catch red drum, black drum, and some sheepshead. The scenery was also so amaing and the wildlife was so beautiful.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Black Drum
Sheepshead
Jaime Short
Response from Captain

Thank you for your review. I had a great time with you and your guest. Glad you all had a great time and enjoyed your catches.

FAQs about The Gator Hole Country Store and Tackle

The Gator Hole Country Store and Tackle offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Late afternoon trip (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Mid day trip (4 hours)
When you book a trip with The Gator Hole Country Store and Tackle, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with The Gator Hole Country Store and Tackle include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live minnows are part of the price. We take a few different baits with us to ensure we have something the fish like. )
  • Drinks (We included water in the price. Any other drinks you would like you can bring yourself or purchase them from our store. )
  • Fishing license (I have a blanket license for the boat and it covers whoever is on the boat. )
The Gator Hole Country Store and Tackle offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (On the Cape Fear River )
  • Inshore fishing (On Town creek)
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
The Gator Hole Country Store and Tackle offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
Top targeted fish species with The Gator Hole Country Store and Tackle include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Catfish
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead

Your captain

Jaime Short
Jaime Short
Jaime Short

Winnabow, North Carolina, United States

ID & license verified
4 Customer reviews
Typical response within 3 hours
Member since February 2025

I have been fishing since I was a little kid with my dad. The best part of a trip to me is to see the smiles and excitement of people when they hook into a fish. My favorite fish is any fish that'll bend my rod and make my reel sing.

ID & license verified
4 Customer reviews
Typical response within 3 hours
Member since February 2025

I have been fishing since I was a little kid with my dad. The best part of a trip to me is to see the smiles and excitement of people when they hook into a fish. My favorite fish is any fish that'll bend my rod and make my reel sing.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Catfish
Catfish
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Catfish
Catfish
Flounder
Flounder

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Other
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2003
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Sea Nymph
Boat type
Pontoon
Engine model
Johnson
Powered by
1 x 70HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
On the Cape Fear River
Inshore Fishing
On Town creek
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live minnows are part of the price. We take a few different baits with us to ensure we have something the fish like.
Drinks
We included water in the price. Any other drinks you would like you can bring yourself or purchase them from our store.
Fishing license
I have a blanket license for the boat and it covers whoever is on the boat.

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.

You keep catch
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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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