Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
At Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing, their mission is to give you the experience of a lifetime! They serve the eastern coast of North Carolina, from Surf City to Sneads Ferry, including all surrounding Marine Corps bases.
Join them for a customized fishing trip and enjoy casting lines anywhere between the beach and 65 miles offshore. Anglers of all ages and skill levels are encouraged!
Step aboard a 30' Carolina Classic powered by twin Volvo Diesel engines. This vessel was built to handle rough seas and long distances with ease, meaning you can depend on a safe and comfortable ride.
She comes equipped with advanced fishing technology and Shimano tournament grade tackle. Up to 6 passengers can enjoy sitting in the spacious helm area. A full bathroom and cabin allow you to spend a day on the water without sacrificing your comfort.
While fishing nearshore you can catch Spanish and King Mackerel, Black Seabass, Cobia, Bonito, and more. With a little more time at your disposal, you can venture up to 30 miles from shore and catch Amberjack, Grouper, and Mahi Mahi as well.
If you come aboard for the whole day, your captain can take you more than 40 miles out, expanding your options even further. When fishing the Gulf Stream, you will have the opportunity to target Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Billfish, and Tuna.
Both captains running this vessel have over 20 years of experience fishing the waters of NC. They will use their knowledge to put you on the catch of a lifetime. All the gear you need for spinning, jigging, trolling, and bottom fishing are provided, including standard and swivel rod holders. You may keep your catch and it will be cleaned and filleted for you.
Come aboard today for an experience to remember!
At Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing, their mission is to give you the experience of a lifetime! They serve the eastern coast of North Carolina, from Surf City to Sneads Ferry, including all surrounding Marine Corps bases.
Join them for a customized fishing trip and enjoy casting lines anywhere between the beach and 65 miles offshore. Anglers of all ages and skill levels are encouraged!
Step aboard a 30' Carolina Classic powered by twin Volvo Diesel engines. This vessel was built to handle rough seas and long distances with ease, meaning you can depend on a safe and comfortable ride.
She comes equipped with advanced fishing technology and Shimano tournament grade tackle. Up to 6 passengers can enjoy sitting in the spacious helm area. A full bathroom and cabin allow you to spend a day on the water without sacrificing your comfort.
While fishing nearshore you can catch Spanish and King Mackerel, Black Seabass, Cobia, Bonito, and more. With a little more time at your disposal, you can venture up to 30 miles from shore and catch Amberjack, Grouper, and Mahi Mahi as well.
If you come aboard for the whole day, your captain can take you more than 40 miles out, expanding your options even further. When fishing the Gulf Stream, you will have the opportunity to target Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Billfish, and Tuna.
Both captains running this vessel have over 20 years of experience fishing the waters of NC. They will use their knowledge to put you on the catch of a lifetime. All the gear you need for spinning, jigging, trolling, and bottom fishing are provided, including standard and swivel rod holders. You may keep your catch and it will be cleaned and filleted for you.
Come aboard today for an experience to remember!
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Jason RegerRepeat angler5.0VerifiedHalf day trip.
4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on July 5, 2024 • 5 adults • 2 childrenWish we would have booked an all day trip with Captain Drew and first mate JP with Dreadknot Sport Fishing. Water was rough and they warned us it would be slow but still caught fish and was over top of them the whole trip.
Ben Stanford5.0VerifiedAwesome short trip!
Giant Bluefin Tuna on June 24, 2023 • 4 adultsWe were booked to do an extended day trip to the Gulf Stream but weather conditions were not favorable. Captain John was able to arrange for a 3/4 day nearshore trip instead and we had a blast! Would definitely book again.
Gerald GreenRepeat angler5.0VerifiedCapt. John Cruise
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on June 26, 2020 • 2 adultsCaptain and crew did a great job. Were ready as arranged, had a clear plan to propose and the skills to execute the plan. A great half day on the water, with plenty of action - Captain John knew where to go to find fish and fully conversant with the challenges presented off North Topsail beach. We lost a very nice Amberjack on the reef when I couldn't turn it quickly enough, and had no luck finding King Mackerel - consoled ourselves with a bunch of tasty Spanish Mackerel close to the coast. The largest Cobia weighed in at 41lbs, and earned a Citation in the local fishing tournament managed by NC Marine Fisheries. Captain John has lived an interesting life, and we shared many anecdotes and experiences - and laughed a lot. It was a fun day!
Jim PorterRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFull Day Trip - Lifetime Memories
Gulf Stream Trip on May 31, 2020 • 5 adultsCaptain John and Captain Riley helped to provide a lifetime of memories for my family. We started out early and had our limit of Amberjack in no time. We also caught sea bass, spanish mackerel and King mackerel also. The weather was not quite as predicted, and Captain John was able to make changes on the fly. Captain Riley kept things going. It was simply a great day fishing with great people. We would do it 10 times over and hope to have the opportunity sometime.
Amanda Marshall5.0VerifiedOffshore Half Day
4 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM) on April 22, 2022 • 2 adultsI got this for my husband for his birthday. He had a wonderful time. He loved it and I might add that dinner was delicious.
Ashley Hunter5.0Verified3/4 Day with Captain Aaron and first mate Justin
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on August 24, 2021 • 4 adultsAaron and Justin were amazing, cant say enough about how they made sure we were catching fish! We can’t wait to book with them again! Captain John was so helpful to get us out while here for vacation, with a few set backs it ended up happening and we are so thankful!
- Jason Wise5.0Verified
Fishing with John
4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on June 16, 2022 • 6 adultsHad a great time fishing with this crew! Very helpful, knowledgeable, and would definitely recommend!
Rita White5.0VerifiedFishing with John
6 Hour Trip (PM) on May 31, 2022 • 2 adultsLoved the trip!!! Both did everything they could to make sure we had a great time.
- Jeromy Carroll5.0Verified
Half day with Captain Riley was awesome
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on October 5, 2020 • 6 adultsThe guys put us on the best bunch of spanish mackerel you could every want to catch. Including a citation size monster. Captain Riley and his first mate KK were extremely knowledgeable and made our trip the absolute best. Thank you guys. Highest recommendation for anyone that want to catch fish with an awesome crew and equipment.
Thomas Moquet5.0VerifiedHalf Day With Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on June 11, 2019 • 3 adultsWe had a great June morning offshore trip last week for my father in laws 70th birthday. Captain John and crew Eric were great. They took us right to the fish and off we went. We weren't the most experienced fishermen but they made us feel at ease and gave us some great tips on how to land the big ones! Caught some good size amberjack and mackerel and some fun while we did it. The captain had excellent local knowledge and I would absolutely recommend this charter.
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this is an excellent place to do a charter for fishing great captains great people all around good job
thank you so much you and your family were awesome. Great catch too..
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
Capt. John was in touch from the original booking. He called the week and day before for organizing and coordinating. They looked at the weather and adjusted our start time for an ideal experience. We had 2 kids under 7, my parents in their 60s and my husband and I and we all had an awesome time. Capt Aaron and Shane did great with all our questions and had some great stories! Capt. Aaron put in a lot of effort to hit the right spot so we could keep on the fish and did a great job filleting so we could good them up that night. Their little fish store onsite was also great for some souvenirs and last minute things to pick up. Thanks for a great time and experience! If we are ever back in the area, we will absolutely book again!
Wish we would have booked an all day trip with Captain Drew and first mate JP with Dreadknot Sport Fishing. Water was rough and they warned us it would be slow but still caught fish and was over top of them the whole trip.
FAQs about Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
- US $2,000 per group - 3/4 Day (6 hours)
- US $2,000 per group - Bluefin Tuna (6 hours)
- US $2,600 per group - Full day (8 hours)
- US $2,800 per group - Gulf Stream Trip (11 hours)
- US $3,000 per group - Blue Marlin/Swordfish/Tuna (12 hours)
- US $3,000 per group - Giant Bluefin Tuna (11 hours)
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Outriggers
- Tuna tubes
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano tournament grade)
- Live bait (May be prepped, may be fished for (5-10 min))
- Lures
- First mate
- Fishing license
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift fishing
- Kite fishing
- Handline
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Goliath)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Little Tunny (False Albacore)
- Snapper (Red)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Tuna (Bluefin)
- Tuna (Skipjack)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
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