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Bounty Hunter Guide Service – 22' Bay Boat 

4.9
(31 reviews)
 Front Street, Beaufort, NC 28516, United States–
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Bounty Hunter Guide Service – 22' Bay Boat 

Beaufort, NC, United States
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22 ft
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4.9
(31 reviews)
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Bounty Hunter Guide Service offers inshore and nearshore fishing charters in the area surrounding Cape Lookout and the Neuse River. They serve Harkers Island, Beaufort, Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, and the rest of North Carolina's Crystal Coast.

Guiding your experience is Captain Will Jones, a lifelong fisherman who grew up casting lines in these waters. Whether you prefer light tackle or fly fishing, he'll help you reel in a catch to remember!

Step aboard a 22' Triton powered by a 225 HP Yamaha engine. This craft is fitted with the latest fishing technology, including GPS, fishfinder, a wireless trolling motor, and a live bait well. There's room on board for up to four passengers and children are welcome.

While fishing the waters of Cape Lookout you will have the chance to catch a wide variety of species. The local flats, marshes, and creeks are home to Red Drum, Flounder, Speckled Trout, Jack Crevalle, sharks, and more.

If you enjoy catching big fish on light tackle, look no further than fishing for Red Drum in the Neuse River. You can join Capt. Will for six to eight hours and target monster Red Drum weighing 50 lbs and above!

A nearshore trip allows you to cast lines in the ocean, fishing the wrecks and reefs for Spanish Mackerel, False Albacore, Bluefish, and many other species. When the weather allows, you can venture out a little farther and add larger fish to your list, such as Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Cobia, and King Mackerel.

Bounty Hunter Guide Service provides a fishing license and top of the line gear, featuring the likes of Penn, Shimano, Orvis, and more. You are welcome to keep your catch and Capt. Will can clean and fillet it for you.

Come aboard today for some drag screaming action and a catch to remember!

Bounty Hunter Guide Service offers inshore and nearshore fishing charters in the area surrounding Cape Lookout and the Neuse River. They serve Harkers Island, Beaufort, Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, and the rest of North Carolina's Crystal Coast.

Guiding your experience is Captain Will Jones, a lifelong fisherman who grew up casting lines in these waters. Whether you prefer light tackle or fly fishing, he'll help you reel in a catch to remember!

Step aboard a 22' Triton powered by a 225 HP Yamaha engine. This craft is fitted with the latest fishing technology, including GPS, fishfinder, a wireless trolling motor, and a live bait well. There's room on board for up to four passengers and children are welcome.

While fishing the waters of Cape Lookout you will have the chance to catch a wide variety of species. The local flats, marshes, and creeks are home to Red Drum, Flounder, Speckled Trout, Jack Crevalle, sharks, and more.

If you enjoy catching big fish on light tackle, look no further than fishing for Red Drum in the Neuse River. You can join Capt. Will for six to eight hours and target monster Red Drum weighing 50 lbs and above!

A nearshore trip allows you to cast lines in the ocean, fishing the wrecks and reefs for Spanish Mackerel, False Albacore, Bluefish, and many other species. When the weather allows, you can venture out a little farther and add larger fish to your list, such as Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Cobia, and King Mackerel.

Bounty Hunter Guide Service provides a fishing license and top of the line gear, featuring the likes of Penn, Shimano, Orvis, and more. You are welcome to keep your catch and Capt. Will can clean and fillet it for you.

Come aboard today for some drag screaming action and a catch to remember!

Will Jones
Captain
Will Jones
10 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly

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Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Jul 31
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Jul 31
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Jul 31
US $650
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Jul 31
US $850
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip – Giant Red Drum
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Sep 30
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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Rating

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

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What anglers say

90%
Recommended

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Joe Myers
Joe Myers
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Excellent Captain
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on June 1, 2026 • 2 adults

Capt Will has tons of local knowledge, is on the water a lot, and knows how to catch fish. Plus he’s a super nice guy.

Will Jones
Response from Captain

Thanks for the great rebiew, Joe! It’s always a pleasure fishing with you!

Nick Tancred
Nick Tancred
au
Australia
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
New
October fishing trip
Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on October 26, 2026 • 2 adults

Will Jones
Response from Captain

Thank you for the great review Nick!

Heidi Roth
Heidi Roth
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
The captain canceled
July 18, 2026
Trip was supposed to happen on July 18, 2026

The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

Mickey Jones
Mickey Jones
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
4.7
Verified
Capt Will is the best
Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on November 10, 2024 • 2 adults

Capt Will provided us with an outstanding afternoon on the water and our us in position to catch multiple redfish. Capt Will is friendly, outgoing and extremely knowledgeable about where to find the fish and how to catch them.

Will Jones
Response from Captain

Thanks Mickey. It was a pleasure!

John Anderson
John Anderson
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great trip
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on May 31, 2022 • 1 adult

Capt. Will was great, very knowledgeable of the fishing waters we covered and what worked best to catch fish. We had to work to find fish but we persevered and finally found them. Plan on booking him again in the fall for some bull reds.

Will Jones
Response from Captain

Thanks for the great review, John! I look forward to fishing with you again. Tight lines, Will

FAQs about Bounty Hunter Guide Service – 22' Bay Boat

Bounty Hunter Guide Service – 22' Bay Boat offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip – Giant Red Drum (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Bounty Hunter Guide Service – 22' Bay Boat, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor Minn Kota Trolling Motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Bounty Hunter Guide Service – 22' Bay Boat include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (TFO rods, Penn and Shimano reels)
  • Live bait (Caught during the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
  • Fly fishing equipment (Orvis and Redington)
Bounty Hunter Guide Service – 22' Bay Boat offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (0-5 miles )
  • Nearshore fishing (Within 15 miles)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Bounty Hunter Guide Service – 22' Bay Boat offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Bounty Hunter Guide Service – 22' Bay Boat include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Will Jones
Will Jones
Beaufort, North Carolina, United States
17 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
45 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2016
Captain Will Jones spent many days of his childhood fishing the Harkers Island area. His favorite fishing style is inshore fishing for Red Drum and Speckled Trout, but he also enjoys fishing the ocean for Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, and everything in between. He has been guiding since Spring 2016. He says, 'When I caught my first Red Drum, it was all over!'
Will Jones
Will Jones
Fully verified
17
reports
45
reviews
2016
member since
~1h
response
Captain Will Jones spent many days of his childhood fishing the Harkers Island area. His favorite fishing style is inshore fishing for Red Drum and Speckled Trout, but he also enjoys fishing the ocean for Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, and everything in between. He has been guiding since Spring 2016. He says, 'When I caught my first Red Drum, it was all over!'

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder

Real catches by this captain

  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Redfish while enjoying a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Mickey J.
    Mickey J.
    Capt Will provided us with an outstanding afternoon on the water and our us in position to catch multiple redfish. Capt Will is friendly, outgoing and extremely knowledgeable about where to find the fish and how to catch them.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while standing on a boat in calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    John A.
    John A.
    Capt. Will was great, very knowledgeable of the fishing waters we covered and what worked best to catch fish. We had to work to find fish but we persevered and finally found them. Plan on booking him again in the fall for some bull reds.
  • Young angler wearing a life jacket and proudly displaying a fresh mackerel catch aboard a boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    William O.
    William O.
  • An angler proudly displaying a Redfish caught during a coastal fishing trip, showcasing the serene waters in the background.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Tom H.
    Tom H.
    It will provide a great experience that was balanced in instruction and encouragement. Excellent captain. We caught all the fish we wanted to.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Colleen B.
    Colleen B.
    The very knowledgeable Captain Will gave us a great tour! Relaxed, had fun, learned a few things, saw a few things and caught some beautiful fish! We will definately use his services again.
  • Angler proudly holding a large spotted seatrout over calm coastal water under a cloudy sky.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Speckled Trout
    Rick E.
    Rick E.
    Old Drum, Reds and Trout were the targets.
  • Two adult anglers proudly holding two large inshore game fish, likely red drum, during a saltwater fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Redfish
    We have been catching some giant redfish, slot and overslot redfish, speckled trout and flounder in our adventures mostly on the Neuse river and a couple afternoons I’ve spent at the coast fishing the flats.
  • Angler proudly holds a large red drum beside coastal marsh waters at sunset.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Michael .
    Michael .
    Great fishing, learned a lot about inshore fishing for 3 different species.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on calm waters, showcasing the thrill of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Redfish
    We have been catching a lot of slot and overslot redfish and nice trout on topwater on the flats all summer. Now we are starting to trasition to the Neuse river for the Giant redfish season through september. We have started to catch them already, although the bite is still not that consistent yet. We are catching plenty of trout, slot reds and stripers to fill the voids and even some flounder. Book your giant redfish trip now and dont forget anout our awesome fall trout and false albacore bite at the coast!
  • Young angler holding a silver snook aboard a small fishing boat on open coastal water.
    Fish 1
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Lonnie B.
    Lonnie B.
    I booked two back to back half days. The trips were great. We had a lot of fun. The captain was layback but stayed focused on keeping us in the fish. I took my sons along on these trips. The captain was just as entertaining as knowledgeable of the area. Had a great time and highly recommend this trip to anyone.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Triton
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Popping
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Minn Kota Trolling Motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
TFO rods, Penn and Shimano reels
Live bait
Caught during the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license
Fly fishing equipment
Orvis and Redington

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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
Recommended for age 5 and above
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
 Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Beaufort right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
CobiaCobia
FlounderFlounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)Little Tunny (False Albacore)
RedfishRedfish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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