North Carolina Spotted Seatrout Fishing Charters

Base rate is for 3 anglers. We might find ourselves casting topwater plugs for Red Drum on an oyster bar, pitching jigs and live baits to deep current swept marsh points for Speckled Trout and Flounder, or vertical jigging Breakday Bucktails for flatties. Lots of options here! Start times will vary based on weather, season, or tidal conditions. Going out nearshore is an option if weather permits, and there is a $100 additional charge.

*** Meet in downtown Wilmington, NC (about 1 hour from OIB) *** for a 6-hour winter Striped Bass trip on the Cape Fear River. We’ll fish artificial lures only around bridges, docks, and river structure for hard-fighting stripers (typically 2–10 lbs). This is catch-and-release only. All gear, lures, and licenses included. Family-friendly—no experience needed.

You and the captain will be fishing shallow water areas. You'll fish on light tackle and use both artificial bait and live bait. Sight fishing is a delicacy as it's exciting to see the fish in the water before it takes a bite!

Target sharks in the ocean and the mouth of the cape fear river

Join on this 6 hour fishing adventure, where you can go after Redfish, Flounder, Sheepshead, Trout, and many more. The captain will prepare everything you need of the equipment, so you only need to pack some snacks and drinks.

Get yourself some additional time whether you want to soak up the scenery, or if you want to bag more fish. During this 6 hour trip, will be covering the area ranging from Hampstead flatlands to nearshore locations. Trips are priced 1-3 people. It is an additional $50 per person.

We will be fishing for Flounder, Red Drum, Black Drum, and Trout along with other species that may choose to hookup with us as well.

Inshore we will be targeting redfish, speckled sea trout, flounder, sheepshead, black drum, and more depending on season and client preference. Live bait, artificial, and mixed trips are all available. Our 4hr charter will generally be targeting a specific species or two due to time constraints with our 6hr giving us more of an opportunity to branch out into more styles of fishing. We will be fishing marshes, creeks, and river flats primarily with some bridge fishing depending on the target species. We ha

This trip is an inshore trip we will target any and all fish that are in season. Or you may request a specific target species that you are interested in.

Strike Charters ¾ day - 6-hour inshore fishing charter, is perfect for anglers looking to spend a little more time on the water. With an extended time frame, you will have a chance to explore multiple fishing spots and target a broader range of inshore species. This trip offers some flexibility in time of departure and can be customized to fit your schedule.