Family Time Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (70 reviews)
 Atlantic Beach Causeway 416, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512, United States
4.9/5 (70 reviews)
 angler's choice
map-thumbnail
Atlantic Beach Causeway 416
Atlantic Beach, NC, United States

Family Time Fishing Charters is run by Captain Justin Hill, who is fully licensed through the United States Coast Guard and insured for your fishing adventure. Launching from Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, you can join Capt. Justin on the surrounding nearshore and offshore waters for an exciting half day, full day or 11-hour Gulf Stream charter. Captain Justin spends a great amount of time on the water to ensure that you have a fun and successful fishing trip with Family Time Fishing Charters. He enjoys sharing his wealth of knowledge of sport fishing with others, and hopes to ignite a passion for the sport in the future generations.

Step aboard his Custom Buddy Harris Sport Fisher, which is powered by Detroit Diesel with 735 horsepower. Not only is the boat fast, but it also offers a stable fishing platform, and comes equipped with modern Garmin electronics and quality safety gear. It can comfortably accommodate up to six anglers with its wide and spacious deck and Salon that features plenty of seating. The boat is also fitted with heat, A/C, outriggers, downriggers, live bait tank, private bathroom with full toilet, and an icebox to keep both your day’s catch and your refreshing drinks and snacks chilled during the day.

Capt. Justin specializes in light and heavy tackle, trolling, drift and bottom fishing, and uses only high-quality gear such as Shimano Tiagra reels for offshore trips, and lightweight state-of-the-art rods and reels for inshore and live bait trips. No matter if you are new to fishing, or are a seasoned pro, Capt. Justin has a trip suitable for all skill levels. He will get you targeting species such as Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Wahoo, Sharks, Amberjack, Sailfish, Black Sea Bass, Grouper, and more. Trips include rods, reels and terminal tackle, lures, live baits, fishing licenses, as well as cleaning of your catch at the end of the day.

Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 70 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (86)

Great trip!
Great Experience
July fishing trip
+83

Angler rating

65
4
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

93%

Appropriate for children

95%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

99%

Showing 1 - 5 of 70 reviews
Showing: 5 of 70 reviews
Don W.
Don W.
5.0/5

Aug 10, 2025

Half Day Mid Day

Great Experience

VERIFIED
NEW

Our family had an awesome time even though it rained the entire trip. The Captain and Mate were very good at communicating what they were doing, what we were to do, and finding the fish! At one point, each of us four had a fish hooked at the same time. Definitely a memorable experience. We are looking forward to going out again.

Our family had an awesome time even though it rained the entire trip. The Captain and Mate were very good at communicating what...  

Review media 0
Captain replied
 Don W. recommends Family Time Fishing Charters
 Don W. recommends Family Time Fishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 13, 2025
Don Thank you for your business and review we really appreciate it and look forward to seeing your family again.

Will S.
Will S.
4.7/5

Aug 4, 2025

Half Day Mid Day

Amazing trip

VERIFIED
NEW

We had an awesome trip, the crew members were awesome and were very knowledgeable about what we should expect as far as the fishing experience, after catching over a dozen smaller sized Spanish mackerel we told them we wanted something with a little more fight to it and they were absolutely down for the challenge. We managed to catch two sharks and it wouldn’t have happened without the Captain and First mate!

We had an awesome trip, the crew members were awesome and were very knowledgeable about what we should expect as far as the fishing...  

Captain replied
 Will S. recommends Family Time Fishing Charters
 Will S. recommends Family Time Fishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 11, 2025
Will Thank you for your trip we appreciate it. And we look forward to seeing you again soon.

THOMAS S.
THOMAS S.
5.0/5

Oct 16, 2024

Half Day Mid Day

Making hay when the un didn't shine!

VERIFIED

Captain Justin and Mate Austin brought their "A" game on a cold and blustery day. Within 15 minutes of leaving the dock they had the boat and our party of four on the fish. Despite the cold weather we were able to stay warm due to the hot fishing. We quickly caught our personal limits and the boat limit. Counting those we kept and the "catch and release" and "catch and escape" fish we easily surpassed the century mark. Twice all four of us brought in fish at the same time. No pictures are available as we were too busy catching fish. Our thanks to both Captain and mate for the fantastic adventure. We will definitely be back.

Captain Justin and Mate Austin brought their "A" game on a cold and blustery day. Within 15 minutes of leaving the dock they had...  

Captain replied
 THOMAS S. recommends Family Time Fishing Charters
 THOMAS S. recommends Family Time Fishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 21, 2024
Thomas thank you so much for your trip and your review. We appreciate you.

Nikki B.
Nikki B.
5.0/5

Jun 25, 2025

Half Day Morning Trip

Great Trip!

VERIFIED

Captain Justin and First Mate Trevor were top notch. We couldn't have asked for a better trip. They got us on the mackerel right away and were catching them the entire trip. The air-conditioned cabin was clutch to cool off for a few minutes in between catches since we had a heat advisory that week. Thank you guys for a great time and keep up the good work. We hope to be able to book this charter next year.

Captain Justin and First Mate Trevor were top notch. We couldn't have asked for a better trip. They got us on the mackerel right...  

Review media 0
Review media 1
Review media 2
Captain replied
 Nikki B. recommends Family Time Fishing Charters
 Nikki B. recommends Family Time Fishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 26, 2025
Thank you for your business and your review. We appreciate you and look forward to seeing you next year.

Randy B.
Randy B.
5.0/5

Jun 22, 2025

Half Day Mid Day

Grandsons fun

VERIFIED

I took my three grandsons ages 13,12,10 and we had a blast. We caught so many fish. The captain and mate was so much fun and really made this fishing tripp enjoyable and fun. We ended up with about 77 nice size fish. We stayed busy just bring the fish in one after another. We strongly recommend booking the boat for your next fishing trip. We thank you from the Bruno family from Hot Springs Village AR

I took my three grandsons ages 13,12,10 and we had a blast. We caught so many fish. The captain and mate was so much fun and really...  

Captain replied
 Randy B. recommends Family Time Fishing Charters
 Randy B. recommends Family Time Fishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 1, 2025
We sincerely appreciate your business and your valuable feedback. Your satisfaction is what drives us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another outstanding experience.

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
Select date to see availability
August 2025
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Loading...
Number of days
1
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Almost there...
Half Day Morning Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Loading...
US $600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Mid Day
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
Loading...
US $600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Afternoon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
Loading...
US $600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
AM Full Day Trolling & Bottom Fish
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Loading...
US $1,500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Live Bait King Mackeral
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Dec 31
Loading...
US $1,500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
PM Full Day Trolling & Bottom Fish
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Loading...
US $1,500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Gulf Stream 11 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
11 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Loading...
US $2,200 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Bluefin Tuna Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
11 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Feb 28
Loading...
US $2,500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
There are 21 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 70 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (86)

Great trip!
Great Experience
July fishing trip
+83

Angler rating

65
4
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

93%

Appropriate for children

95%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

99%

Showing 1 - 5 of 70 reviews
Showing: 5 of 70 reviews
Don W.
Don W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Experience

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Mid Day on August 10, 2025

Our family had an awesome time even though it rained the entire trip. The Captain and Mate were very good at communicating what they were doing, what we were to do, and finding the fish! At one point, each of us four had a fish hooked at the same time. Definitely a memorable experience. We are looking forward to going out again.

Our family had an awesome time even though it rained the entire trip. The Captain and Mate were very good at communicating what they were doing, what we were to do, and finding the fish! At one point, each of us four had a fish hooked at the same time. Definitely a memorable experience. We are looking forward to going out again.  

Review media 0
 Don W. recommends Family Time Fishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 13, 2025
Don Thank you for your business and review we really appreciate it and look forward to seeing your family again.

Will S.
Will S.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing trip

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Mid Day on August 4, 2025

We had an awesome trip, the crew members were awesome and were very knowledgeable about what we should expect as far as the fishing experience, after catching over a dozen smaller sized Spanish mackerel we told them we wanted something with a little more fight to it and they were absolutely down for the challenge. We managed to catch two sharks and it wouldn’t have happened without the Captain and First mate!

We had an awesome trip, the crew members were awesome and were very knowledgeable about what we should expect as far as the fishing experience, after catching over a dozen smaller sized Spanish mackerel we told them we wanted something with a little more fight to it and they were absolutely down for the challenge. We managed to catch two sharks and it wouldn’t have happened without the Captain and First mate!  

 Will S. recommends Family Time Fishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 11, 2025
Will Thank you for your trip we appreciate it. And we look forward to seeing you again soon.

THOMAS S.
THOMAS S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Making hay when the un didn't shine!

VERIFIED

Half Day Mid Day on October 16, 2024

Captain Justin and Mate Austin brought their "A" game on a cold and blustery day. Within 15 minutes of leaving the dock they had the boat and our party of four on the fish. Despite the cold weather we were able to stay warm due to the hot fishing. We quickly caught our personal limits and the boat limit. Counting those we kept and the "catch and release" and "catch and escape" fish we easily surpassed the century mark. Twice all four of us brought in fish at the same time. No pictures are available as we were too busy catching fish. Our thanks to both Captain and mate for the fantastic adventure. We will definitely be back.

Captain Justin and Mate Austin brought their "A" game on a cold and blustery day. Within 15 minutes of leaving the dock they had the boat and our party of four on the fish. Despite the cold weather we were able to stay warm due to the hot fishing. We quickly caught our personal limits and the boat limit. Counting those we kept and the "catch and release" and "catch and escape" fish we easily surpassed the century mark. Twice all four of us brought in fish at the same time. No pictures are available...  

 THOMAS S. recommends Family Time Fishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 21, 2024
Thomas thank you so much for your trip and your review. We appreciate you.

Nikki B.
Nikki B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Trip!

VERIFIED

Half Day Morning Trip on June 25, 2025

Captain Justin and First Mate Trevor were top notch. We couldn't have asked for a better trip. They got us on the mackerel right away and were catching them the entire trip. The air-conditioned cabin was clutch to cool off for a few minutes in between catches since we had a heat advisory that week. Thank you guys for a great time and keep up the good work. We hope to be able to book this charter next year.

Captain Justin and First Mate Trevor were top notch. We couldn't have asked for a better trip. They got us on the mackerel right away and were catching them the entire trip. The air-conditioned cabin was clutch to cool off for a few minutes in between catches since we had a heat advisory that week. Thank you guys for a great time and keep up the good work. We hope to be able to book this charter next year.  

Review media 0
Review media 1
Review media 2
 Nikki B. recommends Family Time Fishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 26, 2025
Thank you for your business and your review. We appreciate you and look forward to seeing you next year.

Randy B.
Randy B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Grandsons fun

VERIFIED

Half Day Mid Day on June 22, 2025

I took my three grandsons ages 13,12,10 and we had a blast. We caught so many fish. The captain and mate was so much fun and really made this fishing tripp enjoyable and fun. We ended up with about 77 nice size fish. We stayed busy just bring the fish in one after another. We strongly recommend booking the boat for your next fishing trip. We thank you from the Bruno family from Hot Springs Village AR

I took my three grandsons ages 13,12,10 and we had a blast. We caught so many fish. The captain and mate was so much fun and really made this fishing tripp enjoyable and fun. We ended up with about 77 nice size fish. We stayed busy just bring the fish in one after another. We strongly recommend booking the boat for your next fishing trip. We thank you from the Bruno family from Hot Springs Village AR  

 Randy B. recommends Family Time Fishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 1, 2025
We sincerely appreciate your business and your valuable feedback. Your satisfaction is what drives us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another outstanding experience.

FAQs about Family Time Fishing Charters

Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading

The fish you can target

Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
46 ft
Year built
1985
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Buddy Harris
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Detroit Diesel
Powered by
1 x 750HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading

What’s biting in Atlantic Beach right now

Loading