Lucky Strike Charters 

4.8/5 (741 reviews)
 Oak Street 9887, Calabash, NC 28467, United States

Lucky Strike Charters 

Calabash, NC, United States
40 ft
12
4.8/5 (741 reviews)

North Carolina is one of the gems of the eastern coast of the US for fishing. Due to its fantastic location, fishermen have been able to reach the Gulf Stream and fish for pelagics in a fraction of the time it would normally take them. With Lucky Strike Charters, you can do the same.

Climb aboard their 40' offshore sport fishing vessel, built by the capable Key West manufacturer, restored in 2004. It's powered by a massive 660HP Caterpillar engine, allowing her to reach a speed of 30 knots. This speed makes her one of the fastest charter boats in the area, wasting no time in getting you to the fishing waters. She's also capable of holding up to 12 anglers fishing at the same time, perfect if you're planning an organized trip for organizations.

Captain Ed Elliot is an experienced fisherman and charter operator, being a second-generation fisherman. Combined with the fact that Lucky Strike Charters has over 40 years of experience chartering local waters, you are in solid hands to have an excellent fishing adventure. All the required equipment for your chosen trip is provided by the charter operators. This charter offers a fantastically varied set of trips: from great starting experiences such as bottom fishing for Groupers by the coast, all the way to fighting Yellowfin tuna on serious offshore trips, going up to 90 miles!

Lucky Strike Charters gladly welcomes anglers of all skill levels and has a trip for you, whether you're holding a rod for the first time or gearing up to hook that Marlin in. There's no minimum age policy for children, all sizes of life vests are provided. The crew will provide catch cleaning and filleting service free of charge.

Versatility is their forte, so free cancellation is available up until 1 day before the trip starts.

North Carolina is one of the gems of the eastern coast of the US for fishing. Due to its fantastic location, fishermen have been able to reach the Gulf Stream and fish for pelagics in a fraction of the time it would normally take them. With Lucky Strike Charters, you can do the same.

Climb aboard their 40' offshore sport fishing vessel, built by the capable Key West manufacturer, restored in 2004. It's powered by a massive 660HP Caterpillar engine, allowing her to reach a speed of 30 knots. This speed makes her one of the fastest charter boats in the area, wasting no time in getting you to the fishing waters. She's also capable of holding up to 12 anglers fishing at the same time, perfect if you're planning an organized trip for organizations.

Captain Ed Elliot is an experienced fisherman and charter operator, being a second-generation fisherman. Combined with the fact that Lucky Strike Charters has over 40 years of experience chartering local waters, you are in solid hands to have an excellent fishing adventure. All the required equipment for your chosen trip is provided by the charter operators. This charter offers a fantastically varied set of trips: from great starting experiences such as bottom fishing for Groupers by the coast, all the way to fighting Yellowfin tuna on serious offshore trips, going up to 90 miles!

Lucky Strike Charters gladly welcomes anglers of all skill levels and has a trip for you, whether you're holding a rod for the first time or gearing up to hook that Marlin in. There's no minimum age policy for children, all sizes of life vests are provided. The crew will provide catch cleaning and filleting service free of charge.

Versatility is their forte, so free cancellation is available up until 1 day before the trip starts.

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (1092)

What anglers say

93%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

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Michelle Stedman
Michelle Stedman
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Sharks on Sharks on Sharks
Half Day Trip on June 10, 20264 adults3 children
This was a trip our family will never forget. we brought our parents and 3 young boys on the trip. Mongo, the first mate was fabulous! He was funny and engaging and let the kiddos even catch the bait fish. Each kid caught a spanish mackerel. Captain Ed, let us pick what we wanted to target for the day and the kids picked sharks. Captain Ed put us in the right spot, Mongo hooked ‘em up, and it was fish on! Took everyone to help get the over 7’ spinner shark on the boat. Not long after we caught a 5 1/2” black tip shark and a small dog shark. The fish tales will be legendary.
Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
Response from Captain
June 13, 2026
thank you glad you enjoyed your trip. Hope see you soon.
Rachel Andrews
Rachel Andrews
Repeat angler
us
Idaho, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
“Bucket list” Catch- checked!
6 Hour Trip on May 11, 20262 adults
Wow! Shipmate Brian and Captain Ed were accommodating in working with our limited schedule to help us get the best experience possible! My avid fisherman, husband wanted to target shark, (my request was to catch a hammerhead) they delivered!And our daughter, and son-in-law caught their biggest fish yet! When spending several hours out on the water, a bathroom is a must for me, and moving out quickly to find great fishing spots, not having to spend all your time traveling-made the boat and knowledgeable, Captain and shipmate worth every penny! I will definitely be booking with them for our future fishing trips! We give them two thumbs up! And five stars!
Reported catch:
Hammerhead Shark
Blacktip Shark
Spanish Mackerel
Black Seabass
Response from Captain
May 12, 2026
thank you glad you enjoyed your trip. Hope to see you soon.
Daniel Tart
Daniel Tart
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2022
0
5.0
Verified
Best fishing trip ever!
6 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on April 18, 20265 adults3 children
To say this was an incredible and unique experience would be an understatement. We were looking for a family fishing trip where we would catch fish and have memories to last a life time. We accomplished both! The captain and first mate(Mango) went above and beyond to deliver that experience! They were attentive, entertaining and took very good care of us. We caught over 50 fishes and were able to bring 24 home! We are already talking about scheduling out next trip with them. If you don't book your fishing trip with them, you are making a big mistake. Thanks guys and we look forward to the next trip!
Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Response from Captain
April 20, 2026
thank you glad you enjoyed your trip. Hope to see you soon.
James Hewitt
James Hewitt
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
evening fishing trip
Night Fishing Trip on April 7, 20263 adults1 child
our family of four went on an evening trip from calabash. We spent the first half of the trip trolling and caught dozens of Bonitas and mackerel and the second half we decided to try fishing for a shark. The captain was knowledgeable and flexible to allow us to try different fishing styles during our charter. The first mate, Brian, was very friendly and hands-on assisting us catch several fish. Once back in dock Brian filleted and bagged our fish so we could take them with us. The boat was very clean, had an inside sitting area, a bathroom, and plenty of safety equipment. I would definitely recommend the First Strike charter to family and friends. Thanks for helping make our vacation fun and successful!
Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Response from Captain
April 8, 2026
thank you glad you enjoyed your trip. Hope to see you soon.
Danielle Kettelkamp
Danielle Kettelkamp
Repeat angler
Netherlands
Member since 2022
3 trips
1
5.0
Verified
We HIGHLY RECOMMEND LUCKY STRIKE Fishing Charters; very memorable trip!!!
5 Hour Trip on April 3, 20266 adults
The Caption and first mate, Ryan, were exceptional!! They take great pride in what they do and it shows. The size of the boat was great, with a cabin providing a/c or heat if needed, a place to get out of the sun or inclement weather and a sizable lavatory. Lucky Strike had more amenities than any oither fishing charter I've been on. We had nine family members and friends and there was plenty of room for everyone. We caught 9-10 bonitos, afterward, Ryan expertly cleaned and sliced into fillets. It was fun feeding the scraps to the pelicans on the deck, inluding one-legged Pete! We cooked some of the fillets that evening and they were awesome! It was a perfect day that will go down in the memory books :)
Response from Captain
April 6, 2026
thank you glad you enjoyed your trip. Hope to see you soon.

Trip availability and prices

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5 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
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US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
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US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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US $650
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US $850
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US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (1092)

What anglers say

93%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

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Michelle Stedman
Michelle Stedman
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Sharks on Sharks on Sharks
Half Day Trip on June 10, 20264 adults3 children
This was a trip our family will never forget. we brought our parents and 3 young boys on the trip. Mongo, the first mate was fabulous! He was funny and engaging and let the kiddos even catch the bait fish. Each kid caught a spanish mackerel. Captain Ed, let us pick what we wanted to target for the day and the kids picked sharks. Captain Ed put us in the right spot, Mongo hooked ‘em up, and it was fish on! Took everyone to help get the over 7’ spinner shark on the boat. Not long after we caught a 5 1/2” black tip shark and a small dog shark. The fish tales will be legendary.
Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
Response from Captain
June 13, 2026
thank you glad you enjoyed your trip. Hope see you soon.
Rachel Andrews
Rachel Andrews
Repeat angler
us
Idaho, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
“Bucket list” Catch- checked!
6 Hour Trip on May 11, 20262 adults
Wow! Shipmate Brian and Captain Ed were accommodating in working with our limited schedule to help us get the best experience possible! My avid fisherman, husband wanted to target shark, (my request was to catch a hammerhead) they delivered!And our daughter, and son-in-law caught their biggest fish yet! When spending several hours out on the water, a bathroom is a must for me, and moving out quickly to find great fishing spots, not having to spend all your time traveling-made the boat and knowledgeable, Captain and shipmate worth every penny! I will definitely be booking with them for our future fishing trips! We give them two thumbs up! And five stars!
Reported catch:
Hammerhead Shark
Blacktip Shark
Spanish Mackerel
Black Seabass
Response from Captain
May 12, 2026
thank you glad you enjoyed your trip. Hope to see you soon.
Daniel Tart
Daniel Tart
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2022
0
5.0
Verified
Best fishing trip ever!
6 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on April 18, 20265 adults3 children
To say this was an incredible and unique experience would be an understatement. We were looking for a family fishing trip where we would catch fish and have memories to last a life time. We accomplished both! The captain and first mate(Mango) went above and beyond to deliver that experience! They were attentive, entertaining and took very good care of us. We caught over 50 fishes and were able to bring 24 home! We are already talking about scheduling out next trip with them. If you don't book your fishing trip with them, you are making a big mistake. Thanks guys and we look forward to the next trip!
Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Response from Captain
April 20, 2026
thank you glad you enjoyed your trip. Hope to see you soon.
James Hewitt
James Hewitt
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
evening fishing trip
Night Fishing Trip on April 7, 20263 adults1 child
our family of four went on an evening trip from calabash. We spent the first half of the trip trolling and caught dozens of Bonitas and mackerel and the second half we decided to try fishing for a shark. The captain was knowledgeable and flexible to allow us to try different fishing styles during our charter. The first mate, Brian, was very friendly and hands-on assisting us catch several fish. Once back in dock Brian filleted and bagged our fish so we could take them with us. The boat was very clean, had an inside sitting area, a bathroom, and plenty of safety equipment. I would definitely recommend the First Strike charter to family and friends. Thanks for helping make our vacation fun and successful!
Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Response from Captain
April 8, 2026
thank you glad you enjoyed your trip. Hope to see you soon.
Danielle Kettelkamp
Danielle Kettelkamp
Repeat angler
Netherlands
Member since 2022
3 trips
1
5.0
Verified
We HIGHLY RECOMMEND LUCKY STRIKE Fishing Charters; very memorable trip!!!
5 Hour Trip on April 3, 20266 adults
The Caption and first mate, Ryan, were exceptional!! They take great pride in what they do and it shows. The size of the boat was great, with a cabin providing a/c or heat if needed, a place to get out of the sun or inclement weather and a sizable lavatory. Lucky Strike had more amenities than any oither fishing charter I've been on. We had nine family members and friends and there was plenty of room for everyone. We caught 9-10 bonitos, afterward, Ryan expertly cleaned and sliced into fillets. It was fun feeding the scraps to the pelicans on the deck, inluding one-legged Pete! We cooked some of the fillets that evening and they were awesome! It was a perfect day that will go down in the memory books :)
Response from Captain
April 6, 2026
thank you glad you enjoyed your trip. Hope to see you soon.

FAQs about Lucky Strike Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
12 persons
Boat length
40 ft
Year built
1985
Restored in
2004
Boat manufacturer
Key West
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
1 x 660HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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