Captain

Michael Oppegaard

Topsail Beach, United States

100+ reviews

Captain Michael Oppegaard comes from a fishing family. His grandparents owned a 'fish camp' on Lea Island (Old Topsail) before WWII so the family ties started before the island was even developed. Michael's grandfather expanded the Sound Pier only three years after he purchased it in 1963. The family ran it successfully for four decades. So saying that Michael grew up with a fishing pole in his hand would be an understatement!

Charter

Native Son Guide Service

Topsail Beach

Instant Confirmation

Trips from

US $600

Rating

4.9

214 reviews

4.9

Boat & Equipment

5.0

Captain & Crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (166)

What anglers say

97%

Good experience

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Appropriate for children

100%

Satisfied with the boat

93%

Caught fish

All reviews (214)

Showing 1 – 5 of 214 reviews

Tanna Carter
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
NEW
amazing & incredible day!!
Full Day Trip on September 29, 2026 • 2 adults
Capt Mike was so much fun! highly recommend the all day trip. he had us on fish right from the start. when we found Amber Jack that skunked us, he threw ever rig and bait possible and it was more fun watching him than working the fish. at the end of the day he cleaned and filet our catch (for an hour) while we tried to catch sharks. we are already making plans to come back!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
September 30, 2026
Thank you. I hope to see y'all next year
Lisa Aube
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great time with my boys!
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 9, 2026 • 4 adults
Wewere in great hands with Captain Mike. Our fish dinner was scrumptious!
Response from Captain
July 17, 2026
Thank you, Lisa
Gary Gary
Repeat angler
Ohio, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Michael
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on April 2, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child
Response from Captain
April 13, 2026
thank you Gary, I enjoyed our trip
William Mcbride
Maryland, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 14, 2024 • 2 adults
Captain Mike was great company all day. He is very friendly and knows his fishing. I had never worked a top water lure before, but first cast I had a speckled trout blow up on it. Caught an over-slot red drum first on the TW. Then we soaked some baits and caught some black tip sharks and a bluefish. We headed a little deeper into the swamps and worked our way through some oyster banks and landed a really nice keeper red drum. Ended up with four drum. Great dinner for the family.
David Wilson
Repeat angler
Ohio, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing trip in August
Half Day Trip (PM) on August 8, 2023 • 2 adults

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What's biting with Native Son Guide Service in Topsail Beach

Schools of Redfish in the flats are a common sight this time of year. Deep sea fishing is less popular in October, with the exception of Yellowfin and Blackfin Tuna trips.