Captain
Daniel Smith Powell

Member since April 2018 Sneads Ferry, United States
Background
I've been fishing in the Topsail area all of my life. As an adult, I made the decision to move here permanently to start my fishing career. I started out as a mate on a charter boat, then became interested in the commercial fishing industry. Ultimately, I decided to go back to charter fishing after acquiring my captain's license. I utilize the skills I learned while commercial Grouper fishing to perfect all of my fishing trips. My main goal is to put you on the best fishing trip safely!
Techniques
Bottom fishing, Trolling, Jigging, Light tackle, Heavy tackle, Spinning, Kite fishing, Deep sea fishing, Drift fishing, Handline.

Hey, I'm Captain Daniel Smith Powell

Sneads Ferry, United States
Background
I've been fishing in the Topsail area all of my life. As an adult, I made the decision to move here permanently to start my fishing career. I started out as a mate on a charter boat, then became interested in the commercial fishing industry. Ultimately, I decided to go back to charter fishing after acquiring my captain's license. I utilize the skills I learned while commercial Grouper fishing to perfect all of my fishing trips. My main goal is to put you on the best fishing trip safely!
Techniques
Bottom fishing, Trolling, Jigging, Light tackle, Heavy tackle, Spinning, Kite fishing, Deep sea fishing, Drift fishing, Handline.
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Our Team
Daniel P.
Captain
Zach F.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(6 reviews)
Sneads Ferry
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $750

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (4)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
80%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
67%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Pamela M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

What a day!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on July 8, 2024
Daniel and Zach were great! Despite struggling to find some fish, they were pleasant, helpful and engaging with us and our...
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William A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Black seabass heaven

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on March 12, 2025
Great day fishing with this charter hit our limit and caught some different species.
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Ronaldo H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great crew, suboptimal conditions.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (PM) on September 1, 2024
Dan and his mate, Zack, were friendly and attentive.ย  Seas were unexpectedly rough.ย  We caught fish, but it was challenging.
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Phillip R.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   October 26, 2024
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Jeremy B.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on June 17, 2023
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