These guys gave us a day to remember! From start to finish, everything ran smoothly — fun, professional, and full of great energy. The crew clearly knows their stuff and made the whole experience enjoyable, even for those of us who aren’t seasoned anglers.

Special shoutout to our caps mate- Super helpful, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and confident. Whether it was baiting hooks, helping with big catches, or just keeping the vibe fun and upbeat, he nailed it.

We walked away with amazing memories and dinner — can’t beat that. Highly recommend Clearly Hooked to anyone looking for a charter that’s both professional and a blast. 🎣

If you’re after fast-paced light-tackle fishing, Clearly Hooked Fishing Charters out of Carolina Beach is the way to go. We got into a hot Spanish mackerel bite just minutes from the inlet—steady action on spoons and light gear, with fish in the 2–4 lb range putting up a serious fight.

Captain’s local knowledge had us hopping between bait balls and bird activity, hooking into blues and even a few bonito. It was non-stop fun, and we never had to run far to find the fish.

Whether you’re filling the cooler or just chasing the thrill, Clearly Hooked delivers. Highly recommend if you’re looking to make the most of a day on the water in Carolina Beach.

My 12-year old son has never been fishing, but really wanted to learn. I wanted to be sure we went out with someone who would be patient and help him love fishing and being on the water. Captain Austin and his first mate, Tyler, were fantastic. They were very patient and helpful, explaining everything and answering a million questions. They made sure my son felt like he was the star of the show, and most importantly, they made sure he caught some fish. We got to try several different styles and locations of fishing, and when they weren’t biting in one, Captain moved us to a different one.  We caught four nice flounder, but sadly, we had to throw them back because it wasn’t flounder season. It was still fun fighting them and pulling them in, and we got great pics with them. Again, Captain made sure we kept at it until we got some fish we could keep. We ended up with a couple of nice Red Drum and a Blue Fish. Tyler cleaned the fish for us when we got back, and they gave me tips for cooking them.  Fresh fish cooked over a charcoal grill is out of this world!  We’re definitely hooked now. Not only did my son say this was the best vacation ever, but he’s already trying to figure out when we can do it again. Many thanks, Austin and Tyler!  We’ll be back!

I recently set booked with Clearlyhooked Fishing Charters for an unforgettable shark fishing adventure, and let me tell you, they really know how to hook a customer! From the moment we cast off, the crew was incredibly attentive, making sure I had everything I needed to reel in shark after shark. They made it easy for me to disconnect from the daily grind and focus on the thrill of the catch.

The team at Clearlyhooked didn’t just take me to the right spots; they also endured my barrage of bad fishing puns with good humor, proving they’ve got the patience of a seasoned angler. If you’re looking for a charter where you can drop your worries overboard and just enjoy the excitement of fishing, Clearlyhooked is the way to go. Can’t wait to reel in another adventure with them!

I’m a local but my kids are not. Since moving here to Wilmington, I have wanted to go on a fishing charter. Well I figured with my kids visiting this would be the perfect time to do it. They were skeptical to say the least and my daughter who is 15 was not for it at first. By a hour into our 4 hour trip both my daughter and son (17) were having the time of their life! Nick made sure that both of my kids caught a shark and even got my daughter a shark tooth to keep. She hasn’t stopped talking about it for days now! They didn’t care that it poured down rain. They were singing and dancing and just living their best life! I would recommend this to everyone I know! Completely worth it!