Salty Dawg Fishing Charters

5.0/5 (128 reviews)

Causeway Drive 67, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469, United States–

Ocean Isle Beach, NC, United States

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23 ft

5.0/5 (128 reviews)

Angler's Choice

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!

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.

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Fishing license

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You keep catch

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Toilet

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Drinks

Toilet

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5.0

128 reviews

5.0

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

98%

Great experience

100%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

100%

Recommended

92%

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Travis Wilkos

Ohio, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

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Perfect Kids Charter!

KIDS FISHING - 2 Hours on June 4, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

We booked a kids trip for my 2.5 yr old daughter and it was absolutely perfect. Captain Harvey was a great guide! She loved every moment of it and captain was very good with her and extremely knowledgeable. Perfect short trip for the little ones and very action packed on calm inshore waters. I would highly recommend anyone with young kids to book with Salty Dawg. We will be making this a yearly tradition when we come in town.

Response from Captain

June 5, 2026

Hey Travis,

Thanks so much for fishing with me and for the great review!  

Thanks,
Captain Harvey

Ryan Russell

North Carolina, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

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Great choice for my 2 young boys first time out

INSHORE / BACKWATER FISHING - 4 HRS on May 4, 2026 • 1 adult • 2 children

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.

Response from Captain

May 5, 2026

Hey Ryan, thanka for fishing with me and for the great review! I hope to fish with you guys again!

Take care,
Capt Harvey

Laura Marvin

North Carolina, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing Family Fishing Experience!

KIDS FISHING - 2 Hours - P.M. on July 17, 2025 • 2 adults • 2 children

We had an absolutely fantastic time on this fishing charter with our 6 and 9-year-old kids! From the moment we got on board, the captain made the experience easy, fun, and stress-free—especially for us as parents bringing little ones.

He was incredibly patient and hands-on with the kids, helping them bait the hooks, cast their lines, and release the fish. Our daughter was thrilled to catch a flounder, and there were plenty of fish biting for everyone. He took us to a great spot where the action was steady, which kept the kids engaged the whole time.

We parents even got to fish and enjoy the trip ourselves, which isn’t always the case with young kids in tow! It was the perfect balance of learning, excitement, and fun for the whole family.

Highly recommend this charter for anyone—especially families looking to create lasting memories on the water. We’ll definitely be booking again!

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Response from Captain

July 19, 2025

Hi Laura, I’m so glad you guys enjoyed your trip so much! I think you guys may have discovered your new outdoor family activity!

Thanks,
Captain Harvey

Holli Gautier

North Carolina, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

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New

Amazing experience

KIDS FISHING - 2 Hours on June 8, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Captain Harvey was amazing. We all caught fish and he even took the time to help my 5 year old. Who by the way, ended up catching more fish than all of us. This was an amazing experience and we will definitely be booking another trip on our next vacation.

Response from Captain

June 9, 2026

Hey Holli, thanks so much for fishing with me and for the awesome review!

Thanks,
Capt Harvey

Calli Taylor

Arizona, US

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Member since 2026

4.7

Verified

Fun time!

KIDS FISHING - 2 Hours on February 6, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

We decided to book this charter for my son’s 6th birthday. Overall it was a great time and captain Harvey was great. We caught a good amount of fish as well!  But when we go again we will definitely be going in spring or the summer time. It was pretty cold and we knew it would be cold considering it was February but the water was a bit more choppy than expected so we got a little wet on top of being cold. Next time we will be over prepared rather than under prepared . Over all it was a great time.

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Response from Captain

February 6, 2026

Hi Calli, thank you for booking with me. I’m glad you guys enjoyed the trip!

Thanks,
Capt Harvey

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KIDS FISHING - 2 Hours

2 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM

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US $295