Captain
Joel Hickman

Member since March 2024 North Topsail Beach, United States
Background
Guide Joel runs trips out of North Topsail Beach. These waters are known for Sharks and Redfish and he will show you how to catch them. With great knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Hey, I'm Captain Joel Hickman

North Topsail Beach, United States
Background
Guide Joel runs trips out of North Topsail Beach. These waters are known for Sharks and Redfish and he will show you how to catch them. With great knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
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My Charter Listing

Wild Catch Fishing

Excellent
4.5 / 5
(7 reviews)
North Topsail Beach
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $150

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
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Equipment
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (5)
Caught 28in blue fish.
Caught 28in blue fish.
Caught 28in blue fish.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
86%
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Deborah L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great learning

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Beach Fishing (Night) on April 20, 2025
I had fished from shore before. Joel taught me so much that I did not know. He was open to questions and answered them so I...
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Daniel T.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Caught 28in blue fish.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Beach Fishing (Night) on April 27, 2025
Had a great time.
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David N.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Beach Fishing (Night) on April 17, 2025
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Sybil S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Joel

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip Beach Fishing (Morning) on November 24, 2024
Joel was pleasant and easy to talk to. He knew a lot about books and rods, technique to fish, types of bait and what to use...
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Steven W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Equipment
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Surf fishing fun

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Beach Fishing (Night) on June 23, 2024
Joel did a really nice job teaching our novice group how to surf fish.  If you would like a fun, affordable way to try out...
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