Captain
Joshua Richardson

Member since June 2025 Holden Beach, United States
Background
With over 14 years of experience, Capt. Joshua ensures every angler enjoys a successful and safe trip with Hook Ya Up. Explore these waters teeming with King Mackerel (Kingfish), Sheepshead and Spanish Mackerel under Joshua’s expert guidance. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

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Holden Beach, United States
Background
With over 14 years of experience, Capt. Joshua ensures every angler enjoys a successful and safe trip with Hook Ya Up. Explore these waters teeming with King Mackerel (Kingfish), Sheepshead and Spanish Mackerel under Joshua’s expert guidance. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(25 reviews)
Angler's choice
Holden Beach
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 25 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (27)
Good Times!
August fishing trip
August fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Mariano C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

I would do it again

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) on July 27, 2025
First time fishing in North Carolina and first time doing a private charter Excellent cap and 1st mate. Caught...
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Gary W.
Belgrade, Serbia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Joshua

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) on July 2, 2025
Captain Josh was amazing with my 10 year old nephew. We caught a lot of fish and a great variety of fish. I would recommend...
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Canaan F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great first time fishing trip!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) on July 26, 2025
Was my son (7 years old) first costal fishing trip, they knew where all the honey holes were and were really good with kids!...
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Chase H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

My Family had a great time

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (PM) on July 9, 2025
Josh was a great fishing guide. He was knowledgeable and patient with my kids. We had an exceptional time fishing. Caught a...
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Anthony L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Caught a lot of fish

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) on August 9, 2025
We had a good fishing trip caught a lot of fish. We caught mostly small fish except for one big flounder that my daughter pulled...
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