Marsh Man Guide Service
Marsh Man Guide Service
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Marsh Man Guide Service is a premier veteran-owned and operated fishing charter company located in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina. Captain Luke is dedicated to providing expert and personable guidance on fishing trips, allowing both novice and experienced anglers to connect with the natural beauty and abundant aquatic wildlife on his local water ways. With a focus on personalized experiences, he specializes in crafting memorable fishing adventures that caters to his clients individual skill levels and preferences.
Your day begins aboard a 20' Center console with capacity for 4 passengers. Built in 2021, this boat has all the bells and whistles. From comfortable captains chairs and the latest electronics, to trim tabs, jack plate, and its 150 Mercury outboard, this boat will get you to and from the fish quickly and comfortably. Trips with Marsh Man Guide Service are child-friendly, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day!
There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Captain Luke will call you ahead of time and coordinate all the details of the trip and get a feel for your individual expectations. This truly isn't a 'one size fits all' type of company, and your Captain will work hard to give you the trip of a lifetime.
You can't go wrong when you bring sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, and polarized sunglasses. Water is included, free of charge, and there is plenty of cooler space for you to bring your own drinks/snacks. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Your fishing trip with Marsh Man Guide Service is just a click away.
Marsh Man Guide Service is a premier veteran-owned and operated fishing charter company located in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina. Captain Luke is dedicated to providing expert and personable guidance on fishing trips, allowing both novice and experienced anglers to connect with the natural beauty and abundant aquatic wildlife on his local water ways. With a focus on personalized experiences, he specializes in crafting memorable fishing adventures that caters to his clients individual skill levels and preferences.
Your day begins aboard a 20' Center console with capacity for 4 passengers. Built in 2021, this boat has all the bells and whistles. From comfortable captains chairs and the latest electronics, to trim tabs, jack plate, and its 150 Mercury outboard, this boat will get you to and from the fish quickly and comfortably. Trips with Marsh Man Guide Service are child-friendly, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day!
There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Captain Luke will call you ahead of time and coordinate all the details of the trip and get a feel for your individual expectations. This truly isn't a 'one size fits all' type of company, and your Captain will work hard to give you the trip of a lifetime.
You can't go wrong when you bring sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, and polarized sunglasses. Water is included, free of charge, and there is plenty of cooler space for you to bring your own drinks/snacks. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Your fishing trip with Marsh Man Guide Service is just a click away.
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Patrick Branch•
Texas, USMember since 20255.0Verifiedepic
Fishing Half Day Inshore AM on November 28, 2025 • 2 adultsthis was a epic amazing unforgetful trip me and my son a US marine choose Luke to take us on a guided trip. He was amazing. He put us on. The fish he never stopped He was relentless and putting us on the fish even though it was blowing hard today he was still able to deliver if I could give him 10 stars plus I would and his dog was awesome , Also so friendly. I cannot recommend him enough. He is also a US marine and I thank him for his service and for him being an amazing guide we will definitely be back again. Thank you so much, Luke.
Frank Clark•North Carolina, USMember since 20245.0Verifiedit was a great time!
4 hr eco tour on May 27, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childCapt. Luke showed my family an amazing fun trip. We did not get the reds that we wanted but the Capt put forth 110% effort, and worked with my grandson doing the fishing and bait catching and small crab catching and he had a blast! Thats what i wanted too, was for him to have fun! Thank you Capt Luke!
Tim Brown•West Virginia, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedFun trip
2hr Eco Tour on April 1, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childWe had a great time on our 2 hour tour. Luke delivered as promised there were so many dolphins around us jumping and playing we didn’t know which way to look. He is super personable and helped our daughter find sharks teeth. I would recommend booking with Luke.
James Campbell•North Carolina, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedFun trip with a great guide.
Fishing Half Day Inshore AM on July 16, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenLuke got us our limit on redfish, he is a knowledgeable guide, and made the while trip very fun from putting us on fish to showing us cool spots in the water. Will definitely book again.
Chris Wilde•Texas, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedNewFishing with Luke
2hr Eco Tour on September 12, 2026 • 3 adults- James Macaluso•New York, USMember since 20255.0Verified
Great captain, boat and fishing experience.
Fishing Half Day Inshore PM on April 13, 2025 • 2 adultsLuke is an excellent guide and knows the inshore and just offshore areas like no one else. He was able to quickly get us to productive fishing areas that no other guides/boats could. Luke knew where the fish were likely to be and when to move to different locations based on changing conditions. The boat is fast and well suited for the marshes and ocean/bay during calm conditions. The boat offers comfortable seating for 3, but is completely open and not for the faint of heart. We caught many Reds during our 4 hour trip and would highly recommend Luke if you are interested in catching some strong fighting fish on light tackle. We will definitely be back again!
Ashley Glover•West Virginia, USMember since 20255.0VerifiedPerfect day in the marsh!!!!
Fishing Half Day Inshore AM on July 11, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 childWe had a blast with The Marsh Man and Blankely! The scenery was beautiful! We got to do a lot of fishing and caught some interesting fish! We learned a lot about the area! We got to see some dolphins super close to the boat! He was very patient with my kids and made the morning so enjoyable! We will definitely book with him again!
Christian Cornett•Kentucky, USMember since 20255.0VerifiedWhat an absolute blast
Fishing Half Day Inshore PM on June 4, 2025 • 4 adultsThis was my first ever guide service, along with my group, and we had an absolute blast. He knew of all the good spots to get us right where we need to be. He answered any questions we had about any wildlife the group had and was a really great captain. Definitely will recommend and do this again.
Bryan Lowell•Florida, USMember since 20255.0VerifiedRed fish
Fishing Half Day Inshore AM on August 9, 2025 • 2 adultsGreat red fish fishing and very fun. Captain Luke was very polite and helpful.
Rex Maynor•North Carolina, USMember since 20254.7VerifiedGreat trip
2hr Eco Tour on June 27, 2025 • 2 adultsLuke was great. He knew the area really well and put us on the fish in a hurry. We all caught our limit.
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this was a epic amazing unforgetful trip me and my son a US marine choose Luke to take us on a guided trip. He was amazing. He put us on. The fish he never stopped He was relentless and putting us on the fish even though it was blowing hard today he was still able to deliver if I could give him 10 stars plus I would and his dog was awesome , Also so friendly. I cannot recommend him enough. He is also a US marine and I thank him for his service and for him being an amazing guide we will definitely be back again. Thank you so much, Luke.
Thank you so much for the amazing review! It was a real pleasure spending the day with you and your son. I’m really glad you both had such a great time — that means everything to me. I truly appreciate your kindness and encouragement. Stay well, and I hope we get to cross paths again for another epic day!
We love going out with Luke and his pup. He got us in the hunt today and we were pulling them up as fast as the lines were going in. He’s very considerate of his clients as well as preserving the fish and ensuring everything is done correctly. Every time we’ve taken folks out with him he’s been very personable and he brings knowledge to all who go out with him. Use his services if you want to catch some fish, gain some knowledge, and roll out with a great pup.
Thanks so much for the kind words! It’s always a blast having you out on the water—and the pup definitely agrees. I’m glad we got into the fish and kept those lines busy! I really appreciate you noticing the care we take with both our guests and the fish. It’s important to me that everyone has a great time, learns a little something, and feels good about the whole experience. Looking forward to the next trip already!
Capt. Luke showed my family an amazing fun trip. We did not get the reds that we wanted but the Capt put forth 110% effort, and worked with my grandson doing the fishing and bait catching and small crab catching and he had a blast! Thats what i wanted too, was for him to have fun! Thank you Capt Luke!
We had a great time on our 2 hour tour. Luke delivered as promised there were so many dolphins around us jumping and playing we didn’t know which way to look. He is super personable and helped our daughter find sharks teeth. I would recommend booking with Luke.
thank you for the great review! I had a wonderful time with you guys and I’m looking forward to next time!
FAQs about Marsh Man Guide Service
- US $350 per group - 2hr Eco Tour (2 hours)
- US $500 per group - 4 hr eco tour (4 hours)
- US $500 per group - Fishing Half Day Inshore AM (4 hours)
- US $500 per group - Fishing Half Day Inshore PM (4 hours)
- US $650 per group - Fishing 3/4 Day Inshore (6 hours)
- US $650 per group - Fishing 3/4 Day Inshore - 12:00 PM (6 hours)
- US $900 per group - Fishing Full Day Inshore (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (All bait, gear, and tackle is provided, and covered in the cost of the trip)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning and filleting is free of charge. We will package your catch in a freezer bag at the dock.)
- Drinks (There will be a cooler with ice and water on board. Feel free to bring personal drinks and snacks. )
- First mate (Dog)
- Fishing license (All licensing is provided and covered in the trip price)
- River fishing (All trips are salt water and will be targeting species to include red drum, black drum, speckled trout, and flounder. We will fish in the New River, and the marshes and Intercoastal water way from Swansboro to Surf City.)
- Inshore fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Black Drum
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Redfish
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
Your captain
Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, United States
I have been fishing my whole life. While stationed on Camp Lejeune as a Marine, I fell in love with the area and the saltwater fish in it. I have been fishing these waters since 2010 and am looking forward to sharing all the knowledge I have gained.
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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.
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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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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