Badfish Fishing Charters, LLC
Badfish Fishing Charters, LLC
If you're ready to discover fishing in Sneads Ferry, book a trip with Badfish Fishing Charters, LLC. Captain Daniel will be your guide, giving you access to their angling experience.
Around here it's common to catch Gag Grouper, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Spanish Mackerel, Vermilion Snapper, Gray Triggerfish, Wahoo, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Grunt, Cobia, Sailfish, Great Barracuda, Bluefish, and more with any luck.
On these trips, it's common to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.
You're free to keep any fish you catch, assuming they're legal to harvest.
Trips with Badfish Fishing Charters, LLC are fun for all ages, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks to keep their stamina going!
You'll find yourself aboard a 31' Sportfishing Express with capacity for 6 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. As well as Starlink Wifi available for customers to use.
Capt. Daniel will provide rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 20% tip.
The charter boat covers your fishing license, 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.
A few items to bring include a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. So make it happen, with Badfish Fishing Charters!
If you're ready to discover fishing in Sneads Ferry, book a trip with Badfish Fishing Charters, LLC. Captain Daniel will be your guide, giving you access to their angling experience.
Around here it's common to catch Gag Grouper, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Spanish Mackerel, Vermilion Snapper, Gray Triggerfish, Wahoo, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Grunt, Cobia, Sailfish, Great Barracuda, Bluefish, and more with any luck.
On these trips, it's common to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.
You're free to keep any fish you catch, assuming they're legal to harvest.
Trips with Badfish Fishing Charters, LLC are fun for all ages, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks to keep their stamina going!
You'll find yourself aboard a 31' Sportfishing Express with capacity for 6 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. As well as Starlink Wifi available for customers to use.
Capt. Daniel will provide rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 20% tip.
The charter boat covers your fishing license, 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.
A few items to bring include a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. So make it happen, with Badfish Fishing Charters!
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William Cosmo•
New York, USMember since 20255.0Verifiedtarget fishing!
Half day off shore AM on August 18, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 childrencaptain and crew understood the assignment. got our kiddos on the fish they have been dreaming of catching. will be rebooking for years to come.
Jason BrownRepeat angler•North Carolina, US•Member since 20252 trips5.0VerifiedAbsolutely amazing trip!!!
Half day off shore PM on July 29, 2026 • 5 adults • 3 childrenDaniel and Austin were amazing great crew kept us on fish patient with our kids very knowledgeable and couldnt of ask for more!!
Aimee Bergstrom•Arizona, USMember since 20265.0Verifiedgreat trip!
Half day off shore AM on July 5, 2026 • 4 adultsappreciate captain Dan taking us out last minute and providing a great experience. definitely recommend.
Drew JonesMember since 20265.0Captain Daniel
Half day near shore AM on July 12, 2025Our trip with Daniel was nothing less than a core memory experience! Daniel is knowledgeable, patient, a great instructor but also a great listener! Able to anticipate your needs && YOUR KIDS! My boy had the absolute best time of his life! We will definitely be doing another trip soon with Badfishing charters! Thank you for the experience & hospitality captain Daniel!
Patrick Timmons•Connecticut, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedGreat trip
Half day near shore AM on July 3, 2026 • 6 adultsWe fished for Spanish mackerel and nly caught a few, but not for a lack of trying. It was a great time on the water and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a charter.
Rodney FarnsworthRepeat angler•Ohio, US•Member since 20193 trips5.0Verifiedawesome fishing trip
Half day off shore AM on June 4, 2026 • 6 adults • 1 childCapt Daniel and his first mate did an awesome job. put us on the fish if you are ever in the topsail area get ahold of capt daniel. nobody will be any better
Clifford Price•West Virginia, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedAwesome trip
Half day off shore AM on July 31, 2026 • 6 adultsCrew was amazing, caught 2 Mahi Mahi, several groupers and seabass. Definitely will be booking again with these guys.
Tommy ThompsonRepeat angler•Virginia, US•Member since 20209 trips5.0VerifiedGreat Time!!
Half day off shore PM on July 21, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenconditions weren’t the best but Captain Dan grudge it out with us and was able to get a nice Sheaphead in the boat!
J.d. BrewerRepeat angler•Georgia, US•Member since 20242 trips5.0VerifiedGreat day
Half day off shore PM on July 1, 2026 • 4 adultsGreat crew and fishing. Got us on the bite. The boys and I had an awesome time. I will definitely book with these guys again.
Paul Geffre•Minnesota, USMember since 20264.7VerifiedGreat experience!
Half day off shore PM on August 7, 2026 • 6 adults • 4 childrenDan and Austin were great to fish with. Very knowledgeable of the area and where to catch fish. We would fish with them again if we are back on Topsail.
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We fished for Spanish mackerel and nly caught a few, but not for a lack of trying. It was a great time on the water and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a charter.
Thank you for the positive review, we put a lot of effort into our trips. We enjoyed taking you guys out!
captain and crew understood the assignment. got our kiddos on the fish they have been dreaming of catching. will be rebooking for years to come.
Capt Daniel and his first mate did an awesome job. put us on the fish if you are ever in the topsail area get ahold of capt daniel. nobody will be any better
We are glad you guys had a great time! Thank you for your support and we hope to fish with you guys in the future!
Crew was amazing, caught 2 Mahi Mahi, several groupers and seabass. Definitely will be booking again with these guys.
Thanks for fishing with us!
Daniel and Austin were amazing great crew kept us on fish patient with our kids very knowledgeable and couldnt of ask for more!!
We had a blast with you guys! Thanks for fishing with us!
FAQs about Badfish Fishing Charters, LLC
- US $650 per group - Half day near shore AM (4 hours)
- US $650 per group - Half day near shore PM (4 hours)
- US $750 per group - Half day off shore AM (5 hours)
- US $750 per group - Half day off shore PM (5 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - 3/4 Day Off Shore (6 hours)
- US $1,750 per group - Full day (8 hours)
- US $2,000 per group - Red Snapper season special (10 hours)
- US $2,800 per group - Gulf Stream Off Shore (12 hours)
- Toilet Private head inside cabin.
- Air conditioning
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia system
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Live bat is included as needed. It all depends on the trip and what we are going after. It is included in price if we are going to use it. Usually we catch it the day before but sometimes we will be getting it the morning of the trip.)
- Lures
- Drinks (Water is provided but you may bring your own. )
- First mate (offers fish cleaning 1$ per lbs)
- Fishing license (I have a blanket license that covers all anglers and it is included in the trip price. )
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (It can range from 10-40+ miles offshore. It all depends on the trip you book, I put a lot of time doing research on the rip charts and locating the best possible places for what we are going after. )
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Drift fishing
- Handline
- Deep sea fishing
- Barracuda (Great)
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grunt
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Sailfish
- Snapper (Vermilion)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Triggerfish (Gray)
- Wahoo
Your captain
Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, United States
Capt. Daniel runs trips out of Sneads Ferry aboard 31' Luhrs Sportfishing. Explore these waters teeming with Sailfish, Spanish Mackerel and Grunt under Daniel's expert guidance. 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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
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:
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What’s biting in Sneads Ferry right now
Bluefish (Tailor)
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Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
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Sailfish
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