Hey Now Charters

5.0/5 (70 reviews)

Shallotte Point Loop Road Southwest, Holden Beach, NC 28470, United States–

Hey Now Charters

Holden Beach, NC, United States

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33 ft

5.0/5 (70 reviews)

Trips & prices Targeted species Boat info What's biting What's included Contact captain

Trips & prices What's included Targeted species Boat info Reviews Contact captain

Operating out of Ocean Isle Beach, Hey Now Charters strives to give you the best possible offshore fishing experience. They are a passionate crew with knowledgeable captains and first mates – Capt. William Mullins, Capt. George Mullins, and Capt. Justin Swaim.

Their boat is a 33' Contender Tournament center console that can accommodate up to 6 anglers of all experience levels. Fitted with powerful twin 350 HP Yamaha motors, it will take you to the best fisheries in no time. Kept in mint condition, the vessel will provide you with a comfortable ride and plenty of space to move around as you reel in fish.

This fishing machine is packed to the gills with top of the line marine electronics and safety gear. It also features a portable toilet, outriggers, downriggers, a live bait tank, and an ice-box.

Hey Now Charters have tons of offshore and nearshore fishing experience and will do everything to put you on top of some of the hottest species in the area. Depending on the bite, you'll have the opportunity to reel in Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, Black Seabass, and so much more.

The captains will provide all the fishing gear needed for a productive day on the water, including live bait. The crew will clean and package your catch for you. Please note that mates work for tips and 15-25% is customary.

Hey Now Charters are family friendly and focused on providing anglers with a fun trip where they catch fish. Book a trip with them and find out why they have so many returning customers!

This fishing machine is packed to the gills with top of the line marine electronics and safety gear. It also features a portable toilet, outriggers, downriggers, a live bait tank, and an ice-box.

Hey Now Charters are family friendly and focused on providing anglers with a fun trip where they catch fish. Book a trip with them and find out why they have so many returning customers!

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Toilet

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Toilet

Customer reviews

Rating

5.0

70 reviews

5.0

Boat & equipment

4.9

Captain & crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (184)

What anglers say

98%

Great experience

95%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

97%

Recommended

89%

Caught fish

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George Schenck

Repeat angler

Texas, US

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Member since 2018

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2 trips

5.0

Verified

6 hour trip with Captain Will and Mate George

6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 1, 2023 • 3 adults

We had a great trip on July 1st with Captain Will and mate George. We left right on time with Hey Now ready and waiting for us. After getting some live bait we set off for our 20+ mile trip out to the fishing ground. Will and George moved us around to be sure we got some fish. Each of the three of us each caught a king mackerel we also caught a barracuda, a brown shark and got really close to landing a cobia. Will and George took great care of us.  I am also certain that we will always have success with the Hey Now crew and don’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone who asks. Would not fish with another crew!

George, Jonathan and Brent ???

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

July 3, 2023

Hey Now. We really enjoyed having y’all out on the boat with us yesterday. Hope y’all had a great time and look forward to fishing with y’all again. 

David Keen

North Carolina, US

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Member since 2023

5.0

Verified

Fish charter with hey now!

6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 19, 2023 • 3 adults

First off this crew is amazing. Taking the time to walk us thru every step of the way. We booked one last year and this one was twice as amazing! Having 3 hook ups at the same time and having a crew help us was awesome! I would advise anyone to book these guys and go out with. Every year we at the beach we on there boat!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

June 19, 2023

Hey Now glad y’all enjoyed the trip we had a blast with y’all again. Look forward to fishing with y’all again next year. 👍👍👍

Michael W Owen

Florida, US

•

Member since 2021

5.0

Verified

Full day with Hey Now

10 Hour Trip (MAX 4) on June 9, 2021 • 6 adults

Our party of 5 went out for a full day with Captain Will and George yesterday.  These guys made sure that our trip was fun no matter what happened.  We started off the day catching both a Kingfish (within the first five minutes) and Mahi-mahi, they were obviously knowledgeable about the area and where to fish.  Ride was smooth even with some slightly rougher seas.  They also helped teach our less experienced party members how to reel in fish and took care of everything.  After some more fishing we moved onto a few other spots.  Caught a few things we couldn’t keep because of the laws (undersized Black Bass and Red Snapper) and a few we decided not to keep (little tunny and a Bonito).  
Even though we got caught in a rainstorm these guys made the trip great!  One of the coolest moments was when Captain Will spotted two Manta Rays in the wild and turned the ship around so we could get a closer look.  These two rays were probably 8 to 10 feet wide each.  Overall the trip was full of music, laughing, sun, and plenty of fishing. 
After we got back they quickly cleaned the fish and took the time to explain to our youngest about what they were doing and why.  They even gave us a few pointers for how to cook it.  We had it for dinner tonight and it was delicious!  Overall it was a great trip and would go again with Hey Now Charters!

Response from Captain

June 11, 2021

We had a awesome time with y’all on the Trip. Y’all are welcome on the boat anytime. Hope y’all come back fishing with us soon and we will get y’all some fresh local NC shrimp. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Hey Now. 

Matthew Miller

Repeat angler

Ohio, US

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Member since 2019

•

4 trips

5.0

Verified

Best fishing charter in all of OIB

6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 5, 2021 • 4 adults

2nd trip with Hey Now! A most Awesome day on the sea!! We ran out 23 miles on the Contender 33 with Will and George. The twin 400 Mercs deliver a straight up powerhouse that got us out of the channel and on the fish quick. We pulled up barracuda (great fighters), cobia and black tip. My son, father in law and I had a blast.  If you're looking for a knowledgeable, fun and all around great crew you gotta go Hey Now! There's no other charter better than these guys. Thanks Captain Will and George, we'll see you guys 2022. - M.Miller - Berea, OH.

Response from Captain

August 7, 2021

Hey Now

Rob Troup

Repeat angler

Georgia, US

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Member since 2021

•

2 trips

5.0

Verified

Fish on! 6 hour near shore trip

6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 21, 2022 • 4 adults

Captain put us on a ton of bait fish early and we were able to get out about 20 miles quickly. Top notch boat and gear. The mate was very experienced and always looking out for our comfort. We took home a freezer full of Mackerel, Mahi-Mahi and a 45lb Cobia. Crew was attentive without being intrusive and worked well together. We’ll definitely be back next year!

Response from Captain

June 22, 2022

Hey Now. Thank you guys. We had a blast with y’all. Look forward to fishing with y’all again and make sure next time you start calling which rod goes off all day. Hahaha. Hope y’all have a great rest of the vacation. 

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6 Hour Trip (AM)

6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

US $900

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $900

Entire boat: up to 4 people

8 Hour Trip

8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

US $1,300

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $1,300

Entire boat: up to 4 people

10 Hour Trip (MAX 4)

10 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM

US $1,600

Entire boat: up to 6 people

US $1,600

Entire boat: up to 6 people

12 Hour Trip – Gulf Stream (MAX 4)

12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

Seasonal trip

Nov 1 - Jul 31

US $2,000

Entire boat: up to 6 people

US $2,000

Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Customer reviews

Rating

5.0

70 reviews

5.0

Boat & equipment

4.9

Captain & crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (184)

What anglers say

98%

Great experience

95%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

97%

Recommended

89%

Caught fish

All reviews (70)

Filter

Sort by: Featured

Frequently mentioned

Showing 1 – 5 of 70 reviews

George Schenck

Repeat angler

Texas, US

Member since 2018

2 trips

5.0

Verified

6 hour trip with Captain Will and Mate George

6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 1, 2023 • 3 adults

We had a great trip on July 1st with Captain Will and mate George. We left right on time with Hey Now ready and waiting for us. After getting some live bait we set off for our 20+ mile trip out to the fishing ground. Will and George moved us around to be sure we got some fish. Each of the three of us each caught a king mackerel we also caught a barracuda, a brown shark and got really close to landing a cobia. Will and George took great care of us.  I am also certain that we will always have success with the Hey Now crew and don’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone who asks. Would not fish with another crew!

George, Jonathan and Brent ???

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

July 3, 2023

Hey Now. We really enjoyed having y’all out on the boat with us yesterday. Hope y’all had a great time and look forward to fishing with y’all again. 

David Keen

North Carolina, US

Member since 2023

5.0

Verified

Fish charter with hey now!

6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 19, 2023 • 3 adults

First off this crew is amazing. Taking the time to walk us thru every step of the way. We booked one last year and this one was twice as amazing! Having 3 hook ups at the same time and having a crew help us was awesome! I would advise anyone to book these guys and go out with. Every year we at the beach we on there boat!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

June 19, 2023

Hey Now glad y’all enjoyed the trip we had a blast with y’all again. Look forward to fishing with y’all again next year. 👍👍👍

Michael W Owen

Florida, US

Member since 2021

5.0

Verified

Full day with Hey Now

10 Hour Trip (MAX 4) on June 9, 2021 • 6 adults

Our party of 5 went out for a full day with Captain Will and George yesterday.  These guys made sure that our trip was fun no matter what happened.  We started off the day catching both a Kingfish (within the first five minutes) and Mahi-mahi, they were obviously knowledgeable about the area and where to fish.  Ride was smooth even with some slightly rougher seas.  They also helped teach our less experienced party members how to reel in fish and took care of everything.  After some more fishing we moved onto a few other spots.  Caught a few things we couldn’t keep because of the laws (undersized Black Bass and Red Snapper) and a few we decided not to keep (little tunny and a Bonito).  
Even though we got caught in a rainstorm these guys made the trip great!  One of the coolest moments was when Captain Will spotted two Manta Rays in the wild and turned the ship around so we could get a closer look.  These two rays were probably 8 to 10 feet wide each.  Overall the trip was full of music, laughing, sun, and plenty of fishing. 
After we got back they quickly cleaned the fish and took the time to explain to our youngest about what they were doing and why.  They even gave us a few pointers for how to cook it.  We had it for dinner tonight and it was delicious!  Overall it was a great trip and would go again with Hey Now Charters!

Response from Captain

June 11, 2021

We had a awesome time with y’all on the Trip. Y’all are welcome on the boat anytime. Hope y’all come back fishing with us soon and we will get y’all some fresh local NC shrimp. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Hey Now. 

Matthew Miller

Repeat angler

Ohio, US

Member since 2019

4 trips

5.0

Verified

Best fishing charter in all of OIB

6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 5, 2021 • 4 adults

2nd trip with Hey Now! A most Awesome day on the sea!! We ran out 23 miles on the Contender 33 with Will and George. The twin 400 Mercs deliver a straight up powerhouse that got us out of the channel and on the fish quick. We pulled up barracuda (great fighters), cobia and black tip. My son, father in law and I had a blast.  If you're looking for a knowledgeable, fun and all around great crew you gotta go Hey Now! There's no other charter better than these guys. Thanks Captain Will and George, we'll see you guys 2022. - M.Miller - Berea, OH.

Response from Captain

August 7, 2021

Hey Now

Rob Troup

Repeat angler

Georgia, US

Member since 2021

2 trips

5.0

Verified

Fish on! 6 hour near shore trip

6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 21, 2022 • 4 adults

Captain put us on a ton of bait fish early and we were able to get out about 20 miles quickly. Top notch boat and gear. The mate was very experienced and always looking out for our comfort. We took home a freezer full of Mackerel, Mahi-Mahi and a 45lb Cobia. Crew was attentive without being intrusive and worked well together. We’ll definitely be back next year!

Response from Captain

June 22, 2022

Hey Now. Thank you guys. We had a blast with y’all. Look forward to fishing with y’all again and make sure next time you start calling which rod goes off all day. Hahaha. Hope y’all have a great rest of the vacation. 

FAQs about Hey Now Charters

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What is the boat like?

Boat category

Center console boats

Capacity

6 persons

Boat length

33 ft

Year built

2008

Boat manufacturer

Contender

Boat type

Center console

Engine model

Yamaha

2 x 350HP

Max cruising speed

50 knots

Hey Now Charters

Customer reviews

Rating

Anglers' gallery (184)

What anglers say

All reviews (70)

Trip availability and prices

Customer reviews

Rating

Anglers' gallery (184)

What anglers say

All reviews (70)

FAQs about Hey Now Charters

The fish you can target

What is the boat like?

What’s biting in Holden Beach right now

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