Salty Dawg Fishing Charters
Salty Dawg Fishing Charters
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Hi, I'm Captain Harvey Wall, owner of Salty Dawg Fishing Charters. With 26 years of guiding experience in North Carolina—and as a proud U.S. Army veteran—my goal is simple: keep you safe, help you catch the fish you're after, and make your day unforgettable.
I'm based in Ocean Isle Beach, with easy access to Sunset Beach, Holden Beach, Calabash, and Little River.
Whether it's your first charter or your hundredth, I'll tailor the trip to your pace and style so you have a blast.
5-Star Rated. Family-friendly. No experience necessary. Ages 4+.
Gear, tackle, bait & licenses included.
I'm fully insured, safety-first, and patient with beginners — especially kids.
All charters are private. You can bring up to 4 people.
Clear, Friendly Communication:
You'll hear from me when you book and again before your trip. You can call, text, or message me with any questions before or after your trip
Trips I Offer:
— Kids Fishing Charters (2 hours)
For kids ages 4-12. We fish calm water for easy-to-catch species to keep your kids engaged and having fun. Everyone fishes!
— Inshore Fishing Charters (4 hours)
Fish calm backwaters for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Black Drum, and Sheepshead.
— Nearshore Fishing Charters (4 or 6 hours)
Fish 1–10+ miles offshore around reefs & wrecks for Mackerel, Cobia, Sea Bass, Snapper, Grouper, Triggerfish, and more. Trolling and/or bottom fishing.
— Shark Fishing Charters (4 or 6 hours)
Fish 1–10+ miles off the beach to target sharks like Hammerheads, Tiger Sharks, and more (most 20–80+ lbs). Safe, fun for all ages.
— Captain's Choice Fishing Charters (4 hours)
Perfect if you're unsure of which trip to choose. On this trip I will pick everything for you based on conditions and where I think we will catch the most fish.
— Bull Redfish Fishing Charters (4 or 6 hours)
Seasonal trip for trophy redfish. This trip puts you on the hunt for a once in a lifetime redfish of 35 to 45 inches with an honest chance at a 50 incher!
Hi, I'm Captain Harvey Wall, owner of Salty Dawg Fishing Charters. With 26 years of guiding experience in North Carolina—and as a proud U.S. Army veteran—my goal is simple: keep you safe, help you catch the fish you're after, and make your day unforgettable.
I'm based in Ocean Isle Beach, with easy access to Sunset Beach, Holden Beach, Calabash, and Little River.
Whether it's your first charter or your hundredth, I'll tailor the trip to your pace and style so you have a blast.
5-Star Rated. Family-friendly. No experience necessary. Ages 4+.
Gear, tackle, bait & licenses included.
I'm fully insured, safety-first, and patient with beginners — especially kids.
All charters are private. You can bring up to 4 people.
Clear, Friendly Communication:
You'll hear from me when you book and again before your trip. You can call, text, or message me with any questions before or after your trip
Trips I Offer:
— Kids Fishing Charters (2 hours)
For kids ages 4-12. We fish calm water for easy-to-catch species to keep your kids engaged and having fun. Everyone fishes!
— Inshore Fishing Charters (4 hours)
Fish calm backwaters for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Black Drum, and Sheepshead.
— Nearshore Fishing Charters (4 or 6 hours)
Fish 1–10+ miles offshore around reefs & wrecks for Mackerel, Cobia, Sea Bass, Snapper, Grouper, Triggerfish, and more. Trolling and/or bottom fishing.
— Shark Fishing Charters (4 or 6 hours)
Fish 1–10+ miles off the beach to target sharks like Hammerheads, Tiger Sharks, and more (most 20–80+ lbs). Safe, fun for all ages.
— Captain's Choice Fishing Charters (4 hours)
Perfect if you're unsure of which trip to choose. On this trip I will pick everything for you based on conditions and where I think we will catch the most fish.
— Bull Redfish Fishing Charters (4 or 6 hours)
Seasonal trip for trophy redfish. This trip puts you on the hunt for a once in a lifetime redfish of 35 to 45 inches with an honest chance at a 50 incher!
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What anglers say
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Here's a more personal and reliable-sounding review: Writing Had an amazing trip with this charter. The captain was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. Booking was simple and hassle-free, and everything was well organized when we arrived. We caught several fish throughout the trip, although nothing big enough to keep this time. Even so, being out on the water, learning from the captain, and enjoying the experience made it well worth it. The captain worked hard to keep us on the fish and made sure everyone had a great time. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I would absolutely recommend this charter to anyone looking for a fun day on the water. I'll definitely be booking another trip next year.
Hi Danilo, thanks so much for fishing with me! And thanks for the great review. Take care, Capt Harvey
Captain Harvey was great! Our whole group had an awesome time. We caught a little bit of everything—from toadfish, sea bass, and Spanish mackerel to ending the trip with a couple of sharks! Captain Harvey kept things fun and made sure everyone had a great experience. Plenty of laughs, plenty of fish, and a great day on the water. We’d definitely recommend him and would book with Captain Harvey again!
Hey Greg, Thanks so much for fishing with me & for the great review! Take care, Capt Harvey
Capt. Harvey was great to deal with. He's very knowledgeable about the area and was super patient with my 2 boys as this was their first time out in salt water. He put us right on the fish out on a reef and the boys had reeled in 6-8 black sea bass in just a few minutes. After some time out in the ocean we headed back to the backwaters where his knowledge of the area really showed up in the way he navigated through the shallows. We will be returning in the fall for a week and plan to book another trip with Capt. Harvey.
Hey Ryan, thanka for fishing with me and for the great review! I hope to fish with you guys again! Take care, Capt Harvey
Captain Harvey Wall is an amazing guide. My son (11), two brothers in law and I hired him for a half day during a family reunion. He took us out four miles from shore and we caught a smorgasbord of various fish. My son had an amazing time, and an hour or so after the trip ended he paid the highest compliment a pre-teen can give after I reminded him to drink water since we’d been in the sun all day, he replied “yeah dad, but it was fun though.”
Hi Neil, thank you for the awesome review! It was a pleasure fishing with you, your son, and your brothers-in-law. Hearing about your son saying, “Yeah Dad, but it was fun though,” after a half day on the water (in 90+ degree heat) is awesome. I’m glad I could help make your family reunion a little more memorable. Hope to see you all back on the water again sometime! Take care, Capt Harvey
I booked this shark fishing charter for my husband as an Anniversary gift. He absolutely LOVED it! Captain Harvey was very knowledgeable and kind. We caught several sharks including lemon and hammerhead. We would definitely recommend and will book again!
Hey Rachel, thanks so much for fishing with me and for the great review! Take care, Capt Harvey
FAQs about Salty Dawg Fishing Charters
- US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Kids Fishing Adventure - 2 Hours (2 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Winter Sea Bass Fishing - 3 Hours (3 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Winter Sea Bass Fishing - 3 Hours - 12:15 PM (3 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Inshore / Backwater - 4 Hours (4 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Inshore / Backwater - 4 Hours - 10:45 AM (4 hours)
- US $450 per group - Sheepshead Fishing for 2 - 4 Hours (4 hours)
- US $500 per group - Cape Fear River Striper Fishing (4 hours)
- US $500 per group - Cape Fear River Striper Fishing - 12:45 PM (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Captain’s Choice: Best Bite - 4 Hrs (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Captain’s Choice: Best Bite - 4 Hrs - 10:45 AM (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Nearshore Reefs & Wrecks - 4 Hrs (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Nearshore Reefs & Wrecks - 4 Hrs - 10:45 AM (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Shark Fishing Experience - 4 Hours (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Shark Fishing Experience - 4 Hours - 10:45 AM (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Trophy Bull Redfish - 4 Hours (4 hours)
- Toilet Head inside console.
- GPS Simrad Touch Screen
- Fishfinder Simrad Touch Screen
- Live bait well 2 x Livewell and 3 x Fish Boxes
- Multimedia system Bluetooth, AM/FM
- Wireless trolling motor Minn Kota Terrova with Spotlock GPS
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle (Quality gear from Penn, TFO, Abu Garcia)
- Live bait (Caught / prepared before your trip)
- Lures (Quality gear from Zman, Berkley, Mirrolure)
- Drinks (Bottled water)
- Fishing license (My guests are covered by a Saltwater Fishing License for all trips in NC and SC.)
- Fly fishing equipment (Quality gear from Orvis)
- River fishing (Saltwater)
- Inshore fishing (Saltwater trips on the ICW, Rivers, Bays, Marshes)
- Nearshore fishing (Ocean from 1-10 miles out)
- Offshore fishing (Ocean >10 miles out.)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing (Backcountry saltwater marshes, creeks, rivers)
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly fishing
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Black Drum
- Cobia
- Flounder
- Grouper (Gag)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Seabass (Black)
- Shark (Hammerhead)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Weakfish
Your captain
Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, United States
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Hi, I'm Captain Harvey Wall. I'm a North Carolina native, a proud U.S. Army veteran, and a graduate of the United States Maritime Academy. I've been a fishing guide since 2000, helping anglers of all skill levels learn more about fishing — and have a great time doing it. My love for fishing started early, thanks to my great-grandfather, who first put a rod in my hands. Ever since, I've spent my life on the water learning the best ways to consistently put fish in the boat. When you fish with me, you're in for a fun, hands-on experience. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a first-timer, I'll make sure you enjoy the trip while learning a thing or two about fishing in the Carolinas. Let's get you on the water!
Harvey W.
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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.
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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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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American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.
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