Circle Bak Fishing 

4.9
(169 reviews)
 328 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480, United States–

Circle Bak Fishing 

Wrightsville Beach, NC, United States
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26 ft
5
4.9
(169 reviews)

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Circle Bak Fishing is family owned and operated with two generations of experienced captains. They offer fun filled fishing trips that come with everything you need, from bait and top of the line tackle to complimentary fish cleaning. Join Captain Jordan Vass in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina and come experience everything these waters have to offer!

The Circle Bak is a 26' C-Hawk with a 250 HP Yamaha engine. This vessel is quick to get to the fishing grounds and you will enjoy your ride along the way. The spacious deck provides plenty of room for you, your family, and friends to have a great time on the water. Up to four passengers can fish in comfort and children of all ages are welcome.

Your Captain Jordan Vass was born and raised here in Wrightsville Beach and has spent time working with some of the finest captains in the area. He knows these waters well and is prepared to bring you the best of them, whether you come aboard for a few hours or a full day.

Capt. Jordan will help you target a variety of game fish swimming offshore, including Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, King Mackerel, and an assortment of bottom fish. Many of these fish are biting within 20 miles of the coast. On a full day trip, you can target the biggest of them up to 30 miles offshore.

While fishing with Capt. Jordan you will have the chance to try your hand at several techniques, such as live baiting, slow trolling, trolling, and bottom fishing. Capt. Jordan provides fishing gear by Penn and Shimano and will have live bait ready and waiting on board when you arrive. You will have outriggers and advanced fishing technology at your disposal, as well.

Trips with Circle Bak Fishing include a fishing license and all the gear you need. You are welcome to keep your catch and Capt. Jordan will clean and fillet any fish you would like to eat.

Come aboard and spend the day in Wrightsville Beach fishing with family and friends!

Circle Bak Fishing is family owned and operated with two generations of experienced captains. They offer fun filled fishing trips that come with everything you need, from bait and top of the line tackle to complimentary fish cleaning. Join Captain Jordan Vass in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina and come experience everything these waters have to offer!

The Circle Bak is a 26' C-Hawk with a 250 HP Yamaha engine. This vessel is quick to get to the fishing grounds and you will enjoy your ride along the way. The spacious deck provides plenty of room for you, your family, and friends to have a great time on the water. Up to four passengers can fish in comfort and children of all ages are welcome.

Your Captain Jordan Vass was born and raised here in Wrightsville Beach and has spent time working with some of the finest captains in the area. He knows these waters well and is prepared to bring you the best of them, whether you come aboard for a few hours or a full day.

Capt. Jordan will help you target a variety of game fish swimming offshore, including Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, King Mackerel, and an assortment of bottom fish. Many of these fish are biting within 20 miles of the coast. On a full day trip, you can target the biggest of them up to 30 miles offshore.

While fishing with Capt. Jordan you will have the chance to try your hand at several techniques, such as live baiting, slow trolling, trolling, and bottom fishing. Capt. Jordan provides fishing gear by Penn and Shimano and will have live bait ready and waiting on board when you arrive. You will have outriggers and advanced fishing technology at your disposal, as well.

Trips with Circle Bak Fishing include a fishing license and all the gear you need. You are welcome to keep your catch and Capt. Jordan will clean and fillet any fish you would like to eat.

Come aboard and spend the day in Wrightsville Beach fishing with family and friends!

Jordan Vass
Captain
Jordan Vass
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Bluefish (Tailor)
Shark (Hammerhead)
Spanish Mackerel
US $500
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 11:30 AM
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
US $500
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Spanish Mackerel
US $750
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Aug 15
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 5 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (96)

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

Reviews (169)

  • Chris Davis
    Chris Davis
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    put us on fish

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 1, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    to start Capt. jordon was amazing at working with my family and I. to get us out on the water. we had to fight with some crazy weather. Once we got out he put us right on fish without any question knows what he's doing. on top of that the boat was the perfect set up. clean easy to move around no crazy bell and whistle crap. exactly what you would want to go out on. The conversation in between catches was great. Capt jordon is a super nice guy couldn't as for better. most definitely got our money's worth. I'll stick with him until he retires. and probably try to talk him into some runs after that. when it came to cleaning fish he was super fast didn't knock how I wanted them done made Shure we were all around taken care of. couldnt thank him enough.

  • Zachary Williams
    Zachary Williams
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    amazing fishing

    3/4 Day Trip on April 11, 2026 • 4 adults

    The captain was great. the fishing was amazing. he took us about 5 mi out early morning. took us to where most people were and we started fishing. we got hooked on pretty quickly. we had fun fighting all the fish so I would recommend cab to join it to anyone that's looking to catch anything that's coming up from the Gulf like Atlantic, Bonita, Spanish. any of those if you want to try them out for your first time

  • William Thomas
    William Thomas
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 18, 2026 • 3 adults

    It was questionable conditions outside but Jordan made sure to make it a great trip. ended up with more then enough fish and a great guide. Highly recommended!

  • Christina Nisley
    Christina Nisley
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great fishing trip!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 10, 2026 • 2 adults

    we relly enjoyed our experience with circle bak fishing. Jordan really seemed to know what he was and ended up catching quite a few!

  • Brad Gehrman
    Brad Gehrman
    Repeat angler
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day trip

    Full Day Trip on August 26, 2023 • 4 adults

    I booked a full day trip with Circle Bak Charter and 2 other captains because we had such a large party going out. The first initial date we chose had to get pushed due to weather issues. ALL 3 captains communicated together and we scheduled for another day (Flawless). With such a large party it can be hard to schedule but captain Jordan and the others made it painless. We had an awesome day out on the water. Captain Jordan had us set up in no time. We caught several fish that day including Mahi-mahi and Barracuda. This was a company outing and we will definitely be booking with Circle Bak Charter again next year. Awesome experience!!! Thank you again for such a great day.

  • Travis Gross
    Travis Gross
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water

    Half Day Trip (PM) on April 16, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child

    My daughter and I booked a half day charter with Jordan and we couldn’t have had a better morning. Filled the cooler with Bonita and my daughter had such a great time. Would highly recommend Jordan.

  • Rick Titcomb
    Rick Titcomb
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Success! Caught 22 fish!!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 11, 2025 • 2 adults

    Wonderful time! Capt Jordan was great fun and a great Capt. If you want to catch fish and have a wonderful time on the water, book Capt Jordan.

  • Kevin Locklear
    Kevin Locklear
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water

    Full Day Trip on April 23, 2025 • 3 adults

    Caught every species we were targeting and captain Jordan was very professional and helpful with a first timer.

  • Kristy Auteri
    Kristy Auteri
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Happy 13th Birthday

    Half Day Trip (AM) on May 27, 2022 • 4 adults • 3 children

    Captain Jordan was great!! My son wanted to fish in the ocean for his birthday. Weather is often unpredictable but our captain was on point, and made arrangements to accommodate accordingly. We headed out earlier than planned and Captain Jordan headed back as the wind was picking up and the waters were getting rough, cleaned our fish and had us all set just before thunder and rain began!! The boys had an amazing first time experience and learned a lot. The four hour charter was perfect!

  • Dallas Garner
    Dallas Garner
    us
    Idaho, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Very fun morning!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on April 12, 2024 • 2 adults

    Very down to earth crew. Very helpful and knowledgeable. Captain worked with me to reschedule due to terrible weather for the day we originally booked. Great communication.

FAQs about Circle Bak Fishing

Circle Bak Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Circle Bak Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Circle Bak Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Shimano)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning and Filleting fish is included in our trip price.)
  • Drinks (Water )
  • Fishing license (We have a blanket license that covers the whole boat!)
Circle Bak Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Depends on the Trip and where the fish are located which differ throughout the entire year.)
  • Wreck fishing
Circle Bak Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Circle Bak Fishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your captain

Jordan Vass
Jordan Vass
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
169 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since October 2017
I was born and raised in Wrightsville Beach, NC. Growing up in a fishing community and getting the privilege to grow up in a town like this has been a blessing. I've been a mate on a charter boat for six years, learning from some of the best mates and charter captains on North Carolina's Crystal Coast.
Jordan Vass
Jordan Vass
Fully verified
2
reports
169
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
I was born and raised in Wrightsville Beach, NC. Growing up in a fishing community and getting the privilege to grow up in a town like this has been a blessing. I've been a mate on a charter boat for six years, learning from some of the best mates and charter captains on North Carolina's Crystal Coast.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bonito
Bonito
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Amberjack
Amberjack
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bonito
Bonito
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Real catches by this captain

  • A young angler gives a thumbs up next to a cooler filled with freshly caught fish while on a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Christina N.
    Christina N.
    we relly enjoyed our experience with circle bak fishing. Jordan really seemed to know what he was and ended up catching quite a few!
  • Multiple Spanish mackerel and other coastal fish arranged on a dockside fillet table.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Spanish Mackerel
    William T.
    William T.
    It was questionable conditions outside but Jordan made sure to make it a great trip. ended up with more then enough fish and a great guide. Highly recommended!
  • Two anglers engaged in fishing on a sunny day, with rods in hand, enjoying the open water.
    Chris D.
    Chris D.
    to start Capt. jordon was amazing at working with my family and I. to get us out on the water. we had to fight with some crazy weather. Once we got out he put us right on fish without any question knows what he's doing. on top of that the boat was the perfect set up. clean easy to move around no crazy bell and whistle crap. exactly what you would want to go out on. The conversation in between catches was great. Capt jordon is a super nice guy couldn't as for better. most definitely got our money's worth. I'll stick with him until he retires. and probably try to talk him into some runs after that. when it came to cleaning fish he was super fast didn't knock how I wanted them done made Shure we were all around taken care of. couldnt thank him enough.
  • A variety of fish, including several species of tuna, laid out on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Zachary W.
    Zachary W.
    The captain was great. the fishing was amazing. he took us about 5 mi out early morning. took us to where most people were and we started fishing. we got hooked on pretty quickly. we had fun fighting all the fish so I would recommend cab to join it to anyone that's looking to catch anything that's coming up from the Gulf like Atlantic, Bonita, Spanish. any of those if you want to try them out for your first time
  • A cooler filled with freshly caught Spanish Mackerel, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Rick T.
    Rick T.
    Wonderful time! Capt Jordan was great fun and a great Capt. If you want to catch fish and have a wonderful time on the water, book Capt Jordan.
  • A young angler proudly holding a large King Mackerel while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful catch against a scenic ocean backdrop.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Kevin L.
    Kevin L.
    Caught every species we were targeting and captain Jordan was very professional and helpful with a first timer.
  • A variety of fish displayed neatly on a cleaning table at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Travis G.
    Travis G.
    My daughter and I booked a half day charter with Jordan and we couldn’t have had a better morning. Filled the cooler with Bonita and my daughter had such a great time. Would highly recommend Jordan.
  • Young angler proudly holding a large fish at the dock, showcasing a successful day of fishing in a coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Amie L.
    Amie L.
    My husband and son had a great time and brought home so much fish. Super experience all around- will definitely be back.
  • A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a large fish while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Great Barracuda
    Eric B.
    Eric B.
    Captain Jordan worked hard for us. Took a little while but got us on fish in less than ideal conditions. Went above and beyond expectations.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Barracuda while fishing on a boat in clear waters.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Dallas G.
    Dallas G.
    Very down to earth crew. Very helpful and knowledgeable. Captain worked with me to reschedule due to terrible weather for the day we originally booked. Great communication.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
1994
Boat manufacturer
C-Hawk
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
24 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn, Shimano
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning and Filleting fish is included in our trip price.
Drinks
Water
Fishing license
We have a blanket license that covers the whole boat!

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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
Kids are MORE than welcome on our trips! Nothing better than watching the little ones catch their first fish or their 100th!
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Wrightsville Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SailfishSailfish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel

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