Big Joe's Guide Service
Big Joe's Guide Service
There's a fish with your name on it in Emerald Isle and Big Joe's Guide Service will help you catch it!
Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Sheepshead, Black Drum, Whiting, Redfish, Weakfish, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and anything else that bites.
During the trip you might be light tackle fishing, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Capt. Josef welcomes you aboard a 25' MayCraft skiff with space for 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures.
Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, just show up ready for some fishing! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.
Don't forget to bring bottled water, sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Now, come aboard with Big Joe's Guide Service and get hooked!
There's a fish with your name on it in Emerald Isle and Big Joe's Guide Service will help you catch it!
Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Sheepshead, Black Drum, Whiting, Redfish, Weakfish, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and anything else that bites.
During the trip you might be light tackle fishing, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Capt. Josef welcomes you aboard a 25' MayCraft skiff with space for 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures.
Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, just show up ready for some fishing! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.
Don't forget to bring bottled water, sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Now, come aboard with Big Joe's Guide Service and get hooked!
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We opted for the 2 hr trip because of the kids. Took my dad and my 9 and 11 year old boys. Capt. Joe was very patient abd great with the kids. The bite wasnt great but Capt. Joe dud his best to put us on fish. caught a mixed bag of pin fish, vlsck sea bass, puffers and Sheepshead. my 9 year old was thrilled with the 5 lb Sheepshead he caught. He cant stop talking about it. We will be back.
Let me just start out saying, if I could give more than five stars I would! Big Joe was truly amazing. Both my son and I are experienced outdoors people. Big Joe has his PhD in fishing, we both got an incredible education with him. Not only was he professional, knowledgeable but extremely personable! We will definitely go fishing with him again!
Joe was very friendly and was great with our 4 boys ranging in age from 4-10. We were looking for something that was on the shorter side and on the bogue side of the island (we weren’t sure stomachs could handle rough water) and this was perfect for that. We saw dolphins and he got us pretty close to watch them for a few minutes before continuing on to fish. Joe was very down to earth and moved us a few different locations to try and get us catching fish. We would definitely recommend for a family outing.
We caught just a few fish and it wasn’t from lack of effort. There were not many other boaters out when we went. we had a great time and good conversation while waiting on the bite. Captain Joe is full of knowledge on these waters and others. I’ll be back fishing with him again.
Beat fishing trip ever! started off slow as nothing was biting, but Cpt Joe didnt give up and found us a few new places. In the end, we caught 9 sharks total and it was the best experience ever! 5 stars to Joe and overall experience as a whole! We will be back and will only request him. Thanks again!!
FAQs about Big Joe's Guide Service
- US $250 per group - 2hr kids fishing/inshore (2 hours)
- US $450 per group - 4hr inshore fishing (AM) (4 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Fishing license (Yes)
- River fishing (White Oak River, Newport River)
- Inshore fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Black Drum
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Kingfish (Southern)
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Spanish Mackerel
- Weakfish
Your captain
Emerald Isle, North Carolina, United States
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Operating a 25' Maycraft Skiff, Capt. Josef ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Emerald Isle, North Carolina. This area is known for Redfish,Sheepshead and Black Drum and you'll get to catch them using bottom fishing, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
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How cancellations work
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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
How you can pay
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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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What’s biting in Emerald Isle right now
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
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5.0(11)23 ftGroup size 1 - 61 - 6
+84 hour trip • 6 personsUS $400
