Captain
Gabriel Chandler

Member since April 2025 Wilmington, United States
Background
Operating a 29' World Cat Pilothouse, Capt. Gabriel ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Wilmington, North Carolina. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, or something unique to the area. For special requests, such as bow fishing, message Capt. Gabriel.

Hey, I'm Captain Gabriel Chandler

Wilmington, United States
Background
Operating a 29' World Cat Pilothouse, Capt. Gabriel ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Wilmington, North Carolina. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, or something unique to the area. For special requests, such as bow fishing, message Capt. Gabriel.
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Our Team
Brett E.
First mate

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(35 reviews)
Angler's choice
Wilmington
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $675
Very good
4.0 / 5
(1 review)
Angler's choice
Wilmington
 Last booking: 1 day ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $675

Fishing Reports

Spring fishing is firing on all cylinder
Spring fishing is firing on all cylinder
May 22, 2026 Wilmington
Spring fishing is firing on all cylinders right now here off the Carolina coast. Gulf Stream trips have been producing consistent wahoo as water temps creep into the high 70s, and mahi are officially starting to show up regularly with catches on our last two stream trips. Bottom fishing offshore has also been strong with plenty of grouper and snapper, and the bigger amberjacks are beginning to arrive โ€” and theyโ€™ll only continue getting larger as we move toward peak summer fishing. The biggest challenge lately hasnโ€™t been the fishing โ€” itโ€™s been the weather. Offshore opportunities have depended heavily on finding the right weather windows, so when the ocean lays down, itโ€™s time to go. Closer to the beach, nearshore fishing continues to stay very productive. Shark numbers are increasing daily, black sea bass are still around in solid numbers, and gray trout, red drum, and Spanish mackerel are keeping rods bent. The Spanish bite has been best around sunrise, although fish are still being caught throughout the day. King mackerel are also beginning to show up bigger and bigger nearshore, with reports of 30- and even 40-pound fish being caught right off the beach. Pogies are everywhere right now, mullet will be arriving soon, and from now through late June and into early July, fishing is heating up across the board โ€” nearshore, offshore, and all the way out in the Gulf Stream. If youโ€™ve been thinking about getting out on the water, nowโ€™s the time. Letโ€™s go put some fish in the box.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 36 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (39)
Fantastic for locals and tourists alike
\u201cGood bait means good fish\u201d
\u201cGood bait means good fish\u201d
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Sarah G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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โ€œGood bait means good fishโ€

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Sharks - 10:00 AM on March 30, 2026
Top comments from our kids (ages 4-12):ย  โ€œI give it a 10 out of 10 stars!โ€ โ€œI loved catching that chonker of a Drum...
Sarah G. recommends Catch and Cruise NC - World Cat
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David S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic for locals and tourists alike

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore on April 16, 2026
Nate was our ships captain, he was young, but he knew how to navigate the local waters. We caught a good collection of fish,...
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Ryan B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome time captain helped us and the kids alot.

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Sharks on June 14, 2025
This was one of the best times on a charter weโ€™ve ever had. Iโ€™ve been on a few of them myself, but this was my sonโ€™s...
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Wendell W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on April 11, 2026
Capt Gabriel and his deckhand were phenomenal! Great trip, very knowledgeable and accommodating. Would recommend to anyone...
Wendell W. recommends Catch and Cruise NC - World Cat
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Randi N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore - 2:00 PM on May 16, 2026
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