We did the afternoon trip on Lake Wylie and it was a blast. We were 6 people total (3 adults and 3 kids) and Captain Chris hahdled everything with patience and ease. We started off trolling for catfish and caught two big blue catfish around 20-30 pounds each. The kids were beyond excited to see and touch such huge fish. My six year old son then nailed what we think was a giant flathead catfish around 50 pounds. It took him a long time to reel it up and it unfortunately broke off before we could see it. Better luck next time! We then switched it up by using live minnows to fish for crappie and white perch, catching countless fish of both species. Overall we had an awesome day of fishing on the lake. I’d highly recommend Captain Chris to anyone looking to fish the lake! This is especially true for families with kids, as he was terrific with our young ones!

I cannot say enough positive things about Captain Chris. We caught more fish than we could count and all 5 members of my family had a wonderful time. For my son’s 12th birthday, my wife and I (as well as our 10 year old son and 17 year old daughter) went out on Lake Wylie to catch catfish. All of us caught a slew of catfish bigger than my 10 year old. Captain Chris educated us about fishing in the area and the lake in particular. He explained the best areas to catch fish and the best techniques to use to do so. He then took us out to the middle of the lake to catch white perch and crappie. Captain Chris is a genuinely nice man. He is very interested in all members of the charter being engaged and having a wonderful time on the water. He also gave a variety of recommendations for dinner. We drove 90 minutes (each way) to go on the water with Captain Chris and we would gladly do it again. If you are looking to fish Lake Wylie or to catch catfish in general, please reach out to Captain Chris and the Carolina Angler.

caught multiple large catfish lots of smaller perch. brought home plenty of fish to have fish fry for ten even after releasing several large catfish. captain Chris Nichols was very good and had us on fish early and often

Chris is a great guy and a tremendously knowledgeable fishing guide. I have been on trip everywhere Chris is the best.  He is a gentleman who treats his customers extremely well and you catch fish. I would recommend him to anyone in the charlotte area.

Captain Chris was great.  He was very knowledgable and patient with my two kids who had never been fishing before.  Weather conditions were not optimal, but Captain Chris managed to find the fish regardless.