Reef Girl Sportfishing
Charter operator

Reef Girl Sportfishing

Atlantic Beach, United States
Federal waters
25+ reviews
Capt. Sam Cushing has been fishing the coast of North Carolina his entire life. He is a knowledgeable and successful captain in Atlantic Beach and on the Morehead City waterfront where he has successfully operated and fished multiple vessels. His passion for fishing has had him chasing various species from mackerel to marlin while venturing from Maryland to the Florida Keys and beyond. 'Putting anglers of all expertise on the catch of their dreams is what I strive for and love to do.' Fishing with Capt. Sam's local knowledge and passion for the sport is sure to guarantee your crowd a safe and memorable experience on the water!
Samuel C.
Samuel C.
Captain

Charter

Rating

4.9
33 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (33)

Showing 15 of 33 reviews
  • Jamie Johnson
    Jamie Johnson
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing family fishing trip

    Half Day Trip - 1:30 PM5 adults3 children

    Last minute, booked an afternoon family fishing trip and it turned out awesome. We all caught a bunch of sea bass and a few sheepshead. The vessel is well-kept and perfectly comfortable for our family of 5. We brought sunscreen, a cooler bag with drinks and snacks, and appropriately-sized life jackets for our three kids. The captain and mate seemed very knowledgeable about the area and the potential for what could be caught during our trip. I’d recommend booking with this team again!

  • Gregory Mcnamee
    Gregory Mcnamee
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip with Captain Sam!

    Half Day Trip6 adults

    Captain Sam was awesome and made our family’s first charter fishing experience fantastic. Everyone one of us caught a fish! Would definitely recommend booking a 4hr nearshore trip with Captain Sam. Next time we may go for the offshore all day adventure. We had a mix of brand new and experienced fisherman in our group and Captain Sam was great with our different levels.

    Reported catch:
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Response from Charter operator

    Greg, thank you so much for the kind words! we had a great time fishing with yall this morning and cant wait to get the family back out there next time you make it to the beach!

  • Leslie Weil
    Leslie Weil
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Day Fishing

    Half Day Trip - 1:30 PM2 adults

    Celebrated my husband's birthday with a fishing adventure on the Reef Girl. We got lucky and had a 70 degree day on 11/30. Captain Sam and his crew were the best. We caught so many fish we couldn't believe it! I think we reeled in over 30 fish. We can't wait to come back fishing again on Reef Girl with Captain Sam. Thank you for such a fun day out on the water on the beautiful Reef Girl.

  • Carla Wells
    Carla Wells
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wilson, NC, US
    Member since 2021
    8 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    GREAT CAPTAIN AND CREW!

    Half Day Trip - 1:30 PM5 adults2 children

    Because of the NorEaster, our first charter had to be rescheduled. The Captain was understanding and very flexible. Captain Sam, Chris and Riley (aka, Bird) were fantastic with the 2 new novices. Fish were not biting as well as the Captain would have liked, but we caught fish nonetheless. I highly recommend this Captain and crew. Fun guys and they know what they are doing.

    Reported catch:
    Spanish Mackerel
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Response from Charter operator

    Mrs. Wells, Thank you so much for the kind words! We had a great time with all of you, catching fish, jamming out to some Taylor Swift and swapping fishing stories! We look forward to seeing you all again soon! Capt Sam

  • Paul Nestor
    Paul Nestor
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fish On!!!!!Thanks Capt. Sam, Chris & Justin

    Half Day Trip4 adults

    After booking our trip Captain Sam and i talked about what we wanted to get out of our trip and asked for his advice on a plan for the season. We caught our limit of Sea Bass and had an amazing time. Thanks Captain Sam, Chris and Justin

    Response from Charter operator

    We had a blast and cant wait to get abck out there and load up another cooler full of tasty critters! Thank you for choosing Reef Girl, happy holidays!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Reef Girl Sportfishing
    Reef Girl SportfishingAtlantic Beach, NC
    Amazing family fishing trip
    Jamie J.
    Jamie J.
  • Reef Girl Sportfishing
    Reef Girl SportfishingAtlantic Beach, NC
    Fish On!!!!!Thanks Capt. Sam, Chris & Justin
    Paul N.
    Paul N.
  • Reef Girl Sportfishing
    Reef Girl SportfishingAtlantic Beach, NC
    September fishing trip
    Christyn B.
    Christyn B.
  • Reef Girl Sportfishing
    Reef Girl SportfishingAtlantic Beach, NC
    Best fishing trip ever
    Christine L.
    Christine L.
  • Reef Girl Sportfishing
    Reef Girl SportfishingAtlantic Beach, NC
    Awesome Trip
    James S.
    James S.
  • Reef Girl Sportfishing
    Reef Girl SportfishingAtlantic Beach, NC
    Fishing with Jarret
    Butch P.
    Butch P.
  • Reef Girl Sportfishing
    Reef Girl SportfishingAtlantic Beach, NC
    August fishing trip
    Colby O.
    Colby O.
  • Reef Girl Sportfishing
    Reef Girl SportfishingAtlantic Beach, NC
    Great fishing experience
    Richard G.
    Richard G.
  • Reef Girl Sportfishing
    Reef Girl SportfishingAtlantic Beach, NC
    Great time on the water
    Jeremy J.
    Jeremy J.
  • Reef Girl Sportfishing
    Reef Girl SportfishingAtlantic Beach, NC
    Great experience
    Jessica C.
    Jessica C.

What's biting with Reef Girl Sportfishing in Atlantic Beach

Summer's on its way out, but there's no end to the fishing. Attention shifts inshore, where Sheepshead can be found near most local bridges. Fill up on Crabs and Sea Urchins as bait, and land yourself some dinner.

Top catches for September