Seasonality
Great Barracuda fishing in Wilmington varies slightly throughout the year. High season is April to August. Low season is January to February and October to December. There is no closed season.
Wilmington Great Barracuda Fishing Charters
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Top Great Barracuda Fishing in Wilmington
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Wilmington
Full Day Trip
Captain Joe will take you for some serious offshore sportfishing as you go up to 25 miles offshore. The species you will target are prestigious, such as Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, Amberjack, Barracuda, Sailfish, and other larger species.
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Price for up to 4 people
US $950
Wrightsville Beach
6 Hour – Nearshore/Offshore
+8
This 6-hour morning trip will take you trolling or casting for Spanish, King Mackerel, fishing the wrecks for big Flounder, Redfish, Barracuda, Amberjack, Cobia and much more out 15-20 miles weather permittig. Gratuity is not included and is typically 10-20%.
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Price for up to 4 people
US $750
Holden Beach
6 HR Offshore 7 (AM)
+3
On the 6HR's we will be riding to the 20+mile range 45 mins ride in search of King Mackerals, Cobias, Big Sharks, Amberjacks, Barracuda, and much more! Come take a ride on the Carolina Traditions and get some fishy hands! Great for ages 15+
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Price for up to 3 people
US $800
Holden Beach
8 Hour Trip – Near/Offshore (4 MAX)
+8
Trips consist of targeting Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Barracuda, Mahi, Black Bass, and other species of bottom fish. This trip allows more time to run further offshore to locate and fish for a larger variety of species as compared to the nearshore/inshore trip. The distance ran offshore will be a maximum of 40 miles, weather permitting. This trip allows for a maximum of 4 people.
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Price for up to 6 people
US $1,000
Southport
6 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM)
+1
This trip gets you offshore to target bigger sportfish. Generally, we are fishing between 10 and 25 miles offshore, trolling live bait and bottom fishing. Departure times are flexible. On this trip, we catch King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Amberjacks, Cobia, Sea Bass, Grouper, and Barracudas.
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Price for up to 6 people
US $800
Carolina Beach
8 Hour Trip – Live Bait/Trolling
+4
Join us for 8 hours of fun and adventure. On this trip, we will be trolling for King Mackerel, Barracuda, and Bonito. We will also be Live bait fishing on wrecks for Amberjacks, Cobia, and Gag Grouper. This is an intermediate trip with the possibility of catching fish up to 40 lbs.
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Price for up to 6 people
US $1,600
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Wilmington
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What anglers said about Great Barracuda Fishing in Wilmington
Karl S.
Reviewed Late Afternoon
Fantastic Day on the water
5/5
Captain Pierre was very friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable about the water. It was a fantastic fishing, and I would recommend Rising Sun Fishing to anyone.
Travis B.
Reviewed 4 Hour Trip (PM)
Great first fishing trip with the kids!
5/5
Cpt Pierre was fantastic! Super patient with me and the kids and showed us a great time fishing. We even managed to catch 2 fish each!
John L.
Reviewed 4 Hour Trip (AM)
Had an awesome time.
5/5
Capt Pierre worked his butt off to try to put us on fish. Unfortunately no one was catching anything. We were probably the only boat to catch anything. He was great with our grandson!!! Can't wait to go with him again.
Lamar G.
Reviewed Half Day Trip (PM)
Great times with Capt. Drew
5/5
Captain Drew gave us a great day on the water—patient, skilled, and fun all around.
The fish weren’t easy, but he knew where to got us plenty of bites and some fun catches. From bluefish to red drum and even a wild stingray moment, it was unforgettable.
Highly recommend him for anyone looking for a solid charter—we’ll definitely be back!
Steven D.
Reviewed 4 Hour Fishing Trip (1PM)
Captain James was great
5/5
James took us out and not even 5 mins after dropping the lines we started hooking them. Very knowledgeable young captain that was nice to be around!