Clearlyhooked Fishing Charters 

4.9
(282 reviews)
 Carl Winner Drive 8, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, United States–

Clearlyhooked Fishing Charters 

Carolina Beach, NC, United States
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28 ft
6
4.9
(282 reviews)

If you're looking for a charter that can provide service to both beginner anglers and families with kids, along with serious sea wolves looking for an adrenaline-rushing fight, look no further than Clearlyhooked fishing charters. They'll go above and beyond to put you on the fish and make sure you have the best experience with them possible!

Join them aboard their 28' long Contender, a center console built in 2015. She can hold up to 6 anglers in comfort, without tangling lines. She's got quite the kick behind her, with twin Yamaha engines outputting a total of 600 HP. That allows her to develop a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots, so you won't waste any time traveling to the fishing grounds! Outriggers and a live bait well are available on board, to let you focus on the fish and give you an edge over your prey.

Your teacher and assistant on this fishing adventure will be Captain Austin Eubank. He's got over two decades of fishing experience under his tackle belt, with multiple Kingfish tournaments wins. With his know-how and teaching abilities, you'll set off after Sailfish, Marlins, King and Spanish Mackerel, Groupers, Snappers, Black Seabass, Amberjacks, Cobias, and many other species. You'll get the chance to use a variety of techniques like spinning, jigging, and popping with light tackle, trolling, bottom fishing, or even kite fishing.

Clearlyhooked fishing charters have no minimum age policy for kids and invite anglers of all ages to come aboard. Captain Austin will clean and fillet your catch free of charge, if the total weight is under 70 pounds. Above that, a small fee is applied per pound. Pickup is available for clients under 10 miles away, anything further than that a flat $50 rate is charged.

If you're looking for a charter that can provide service to both beginner anglers and families with kids, along with serious sea wolves looking for an adrenaline-rushing fight, look no further than Clearlyhooked fishing charters. They'll go above and beyond to put you on the fish and make sure you have the best experience with them possible!

Join them aboard their 28' long Contender, a center console built in 2015. She can hold up to 6 anglers in comfort, without tangling lines. She's got quite the kick behind her, with twin Yamaha engines outputting a total of 600 HP. That allows her to develop a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots, so you won't waste any time traveling to the fishing grounds! Outriggers and a live bait well are available on board, to let you focus on the fish and give you an edge over your prey.

Your teacher and assistant on this fishing adventure will be Captain Austin Eubank. He's got over two decades of fishing experience under his tackle belt, with multiple Kingfish tournaments wins. With his know-how and teaching abilities, you'll set off after Sailfish, Marlins, King and Spanish Mackerel, Groupers, Snappers, Black Seabass, Amberjacks, Cobias, and many other species. You'll get the chance to use a variety of techniques like spinning, jigging, and popping with light tackle, trolling, bottom fishing, or even kite fishing.

Clearlyhooked fishing charters have no minimum age policy for kids and invite anglers of all ages to come aboard. Captain Austin will clean and fillet your catch free of charge, if the total weight is under 70 pounds. Above that, a small fee is applied per pound. Pickup is available for clients under 10 miles away, anything further than that a flat $50 rate is charged.

Austin Eubank
Captain
Austin Eubank
19 years of experience

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Shark fishing
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Wahoo
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
+4
US $425
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 Hour Fishing Trip (Morning)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Dec 15
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Spanish Mackerel
+2
US $475
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Kids introductory trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Redfish
+6
US $475
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 Hour Fishing Trip
In high demand Last booked: 14 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (12:00 PM, 3:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Dec 15
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
Flounder
US $475
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip (PM)
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Dec 15
Amberjack
Cobia
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
+4
US $550
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Dec 15
Amberjack
Cobia
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
+6
US $575
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Trolling
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Dec 15
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+8
US $975
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Dec 15
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+7
US $1,450
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip - Gulf Stream
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Dec 15
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
+8
US $1,750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip - Gulf Stream
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Dec 15
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
+8
US $1,950
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

4.9
282 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (365)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

All reviews (282)

Frequently mentioned
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Samantha Puchrik
Samantha Puchrik
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Absolute Blast!
3 Hour Fishing Trip on July 20, 2026 • 5 adults

Our family's first offshore fishing trip was one we'll never forget! 🎣 My son caught a sand shark, (my duaghter was beyond excited to pet it!) My boyfriend reeled in a hammerhead (no idea how he will ever top that!), and we even saw dolphins, sea turtles, and stingrays. The Captain (Nick) and First Mate (Max) were absolutely amazing, knowledgeable, fun, and genuinely cared about making sure everyone had a great time. When I started feeling overheated, Nick immediately made sure I was okay, which I really appreciated. We'll definitely be booking with them again next year... although I think I'll be supporting the crew from dry land next time! 😂 Highly recommend! 🦈

Robert Midkiff
Robert Midkiff
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
An excellent afternoon fishing
4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 4, 2026 • 3 adults

Captain Nick and First Mate Max are outstanding guides who are relaxed and laid back. Our first attempt to go out was rained away, but Captain Nick was great and scheduled us for later in the week. They were very helpful and answered our 13yo’s multiple questions. We caught mackerel for a couple of hours and then spent the last hour fishing for shark. We had an excellent time and look forward to fishing with Nick and his crew again on our next visit to Carolina Beach! We recommend them highly without hesitation.

Taffin Dusdal
Taffin Dusdal
Repeat angler
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2022
5 trips
4.7
Verified
Great trip, not long enough!
Shark fishing on August 12, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain Nick and first mate Max were so wonderful. They gave us the option of going out to where the big sharks were, or going to where we’d catch other fish and smaller sharks. Of course, I wanted to do both. We waited a bit too long at the first spot and only got one bite. Once we headed to the second spot, we caught a ton of fish and had various different lures/baits in the water. We couldn’t reel them fast enough. Nick gave us a bit more time since we didnt ccatch anything in the first spot. But overall, 2 hours was not enough! Highly recocmmend. Max chatted us up the entire time and was great at entertaining the guests. We had a blast and our 6 year old enjoyed his first ccharter expereince!

Alana Postell
Alana Postell
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome for all ages!
Shark fishing on June 8, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

Nick and Max took us out to catch some sharks! On board was my husband, myself, our 14 year old and our 2 year old. When looking for a tour I wanted one that was kid friendly. After reading many previous reviews, I chose this one and it definitely didn’t disappoint! We caught a sandshark, several seabass, some spanish mackerel, and some other fish. They were great at communicating what we were doing ahead of time and even stopped to let us see some dolphins! We definitely will book with them again in tbe futrue!

Todd Moss
Todd Moss
us
Nevada, US
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
New
Great fishing
4 Hour Trip (PM) on October 8, 2026 • 2 adults

Great fishing trip for a four hour charter. Captain was awesome, Ryan from “Chicken coop”fishing charters was our substitute captain for the day. He was awesome, great dude to catch fish and hang out with. We caught 20 Spanish mackerel, just wish the other down rigger worked to increase our catch. Regardless, had a great time, felt comfortable and safe the entire trip. Great experience all around! Thanks Ryan!

Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel

FAQs about Clearlyhooked Fishing Charters

Clearlyhooked Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $425 per group - Shark fishing (2 hours)
  • US $475 per group - 3 Hour Fishing Trip (3 hours)
  • US $475 per group - 3 Hour Fishing Trip - 3:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $475 per group - 3 Hour Fishing Trip (Morning) (3 hours)
  • US $475 per group - Kids introductory trip (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $575 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $975 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Trolling (6 hours)
  • US $975 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Trolling - 2:00 PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,450 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,750 per group - 10 Hour Trip - Gulf Stream (10 hours)
  • US $1,950 per group - 12 Hour Trip - Gulf Stream (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Clearlyhooked Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Clearlyhooked Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano)
  • Live bait (Caught during the trip, sometimes prepared before)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Free under 70 lbs, fee for anything over that)
  • Fishing license (All fishing licenses are included in cost of the trip)
Clearlyhooked Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Up to 55 miles offshore)
Clearlyhooked Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Kite fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Clearlyhooked Fishing Charters include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Sailfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Austin Eubank
Austin Eubank
Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United States
12 Fishing Reports
282 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since May 2016
Captain Austin Eubank has been fishing his whole life, starting fishing when he was 5 years old. He started his fishing career when he was just 10 years old, working as a first mate on a local fishing charter. He's purchased his first charter boat in 2009 and has been running successful trips ever since. He's an avid angler and a captain of the professional Clearly Hooked fishing team, with multiple Kingfish tournament wins and division first places over the years. Captain Austin looks forward to meeting you for a safe, fun, fish-filled day on the water.
Austin Eubank
Austin Eubank
12
reports
282
reviews
2016
member since
~3h
response
Captain Austin Eubank has been fishing his whole life, starting fishing when he was 5 years old. He started his fishing career when he was just 10 years old, working as a first mate on a local fishing charter. He's purchased his first charter boat in 2009 and has been running successful trips ever since. He's an avid angler and a captain of the professional Clearly Hooked fishing team, with multiple Kingfish tournament wins and division first places over the years. Captain Austin looks forward to meeting you for a safe, fun, fish-filled day on the water.

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

  • A family enjoying a day on the water, with a child in a life jacket and two adults seated on the boat, surrounded by a clear blue sky.
    Debra L.
    Debra L.
    Captain Nick and Max were awesome, so helpful and personable. They made the whole experience memorable. Would recommend this trip to any age.
  • Angler joyfully displaying a freshly caught Spanish Mackerel while on a boat, showcasing a vibrant fishing experience.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Louis C.
    Louis C.
    Got the trip for my son's 23rd birthday, he and his wife's first sea fishing. Weather was great, seas were mild, and fish started biting as soon as we got bait in the water! We caught for a good 2.5 hours then started shark fishing. Caught a baby, then hooked something pretty good sized that got off, then my son wrestled a hammerhead for 10-15 minutes to end the trip! By the time we got back to the docks, that shark was about 7ft long! (She was really about 3.5-4ft)
  • A variety of fish neatly arranged on a fillet table, showcasing a successful fishing trip at the dock.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Derek R.
    Derek R.
    this was our second summer booking a trip with clearly hooked. Both trips have been a 4hr (7-11 am) trip. On both Trips the captain and mate were both very friendly and knowledgable when it came to fishing. Both trips we caught a ton of spanish mackerel. I would 100% reccomend these guys to anyone looking to go catch some fish
  • Woman and child display a small shark aboard a boat during an offshore fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
    Taffin D.
    Taffin D.
    Captain Nick and first mate Max were so wonderful. They gave us the option of going out to where the big sharks were, or going to where we’d catch other fish and smaller sharks. Of course, I wanted to do both. We waited a bit too long at the first spot and only got one bite. Once we headed to the second spot, we caught a ton of fish and had various different lures/baits in the water. We couldn’t reel them fast enough. Nick gave us a bit more time since we didnt ccatch anything in the first spot. But overall, 2 hours was not enough! Highly recocmmend. Max chatted us up the entire time and was great at entertaining the guests. We had a blast and our 6 year old enjoyed his first ccharter expereince!
  • Family group aboard a fishing boat displaying a spotted flounder, with two young anglers visible near the rail.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +4
    Flounder
    Stephen F.
    Stephen F.
    had a great time and caught fish. its what its all about time with family and making memories. 2nd year with this captain and boat. great times and affordable for most families. they help and make sure we all enjoyed ourselves
  • A proud angler holding a small shark while enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Blacktip Shark
    Leigh A.
    Leigh A.
    We went out on the shark fishing excursion with two adults, a teen, and two ten yr olds. Captain Nick and his helper Max were wonderful. They helped us catch a shark, flounder, lizard fish, trout fish, sea bass and a couple others I'm forgetting. We also saw two sharks swimming in the water and some dolphins as well. We enjoyed our friendly conversations with Max as he helped us rebait and untangle our lines over and over again. Thank you for a great fishing experience!
  • A young angler is reeling in a fish while fishing from a boat in a sunny coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Mako Shark
    Tanya M.
    Tanya M.
    My 2 sons went out with 2 awesome captains and had the best day! When they got back, they said they wanted to go back! both caught sharks and other fish!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Andrew B.
    Andrew B.
    so our trip wqs scheduled for 5pm for a shark trip nick called and said they had one trip that ended at 11 and had nothing else till 5 and we could come whenever we wamted for our trip, we got there at 1230 amd fished our two hour trip carching okent of bait mackerel and then 3 legal to keep amd one shark, ill homestly book them again cause the ease and enjoymemt of being on the ocean the boat was pristeen and equipment was top notch
  • An angler reeling in a shark while fishing in clear waters, showcasing the excitement of sport fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Blacktip Shark
    Robert M.
    Robert M.
    Captain Nick and First Mate Max are outstanding guides who are relaxed and laid back. Our first attempt to go out was rained away, but Captain Nick was great and scheduled us for later in the week. They were very helpful and answered our 13yo’s multiple questions. We caught mackerel for a couple of hours and then spent the last hour fishing for shark. We had an excellent time and look forward to fishing with Nick and his crew again on our next visit to Carolina Beach! We recommend them highly without hesitation.
  • Large mixed saltwater catch arranged on a wooden dock, including several mackerel- and snapper-shaped fish, with adult anglers standing nearby.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Great Barracuda
    Tyler M.
    Tyler M.
    very nice and knowledgeable captain and mate. always had us ready. put us on fish quickly. and was very accommodating

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2015
Boat manufacturer
Contender
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano
Live bait
Caught during the trip, sometimes prepared before
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Free under 70 lbs, fee for anything over that
Fishing license
All fishing licenses are included in cost of the trip

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No min. age, all sizes of life vests provided
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
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:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Carolina Beach right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
FlounderFlounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
SailfishSailfish
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
WahooWahoo

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