Charter Operator
North State Guide Service

Member since March 2019 Oriental, United States
Background
I grew up on the waters around Wrightsville, Carolina Beach, and Topsail. I’ve had a passion for fishing ever since I could hold a rod, and love sharing memories with both new and repeat clients. I have been guiding for 10 years now and have a lot of experience in tournaments and guiding anglers to catch the biggest fish of their life. We fish from the southern Outer Banks to Southport and follow the fish with seasonal migration. Book a trip with me – I’d love to share my experience with you, your family, or your clients!
Techniques
We target a variety of species using different techniques for most. We can accommodate the trip according to what you're looking for! From offshore fishing to family fun shrimping and crabbing adventures, we’ve got you covered for a fun time on the water.

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Oriental, United States
Background
I grew up on the waters around Wrightsville, Carolina Beach, and Topsail. I’ve had a passion for fishing ever since I could hold a rod, and love sharing memories with both new and repeat clients. I have been guiding for 10 years now and have a lot of experience in tournaments and guiding anglers to catch the biggest fish of their life. We fish from the southern Outer Banks to Southport and follow the fish with seasonal migration. Book a trip with me – I’d love to share my experience with you, your family, or your clients!
Techniques
We target a variety of species using different techniques for most. We can accommodate the trip according to what you're looking for! From offshore fishing to family fun shrimping and crabbing adventures, we’ve got you covered for a fun time on the water.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(51 reviews)
Oriental
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Trips from US $400

Fishing Reports

Sweet summer time on the Sound!
Sweet summer time on the Sound!
Jun 2, 2025 Oriental
Fishing has been very productive recently, if you have the time I would recommend getting on the water now! Here on the Neuse & Pamlico sound we have had good catches of slot, over slot, and old drum. Depending on wind direction and water conditions natural bait & scented artificials have been working well. There are plenty of Trout aroundโ€ฆ and no shortage of big trout either. Artificial shrimp under a popping cork, and soft plastics rigged on a jig head have been working well. The bigger trout we have caught recently have been on live bait. Black drum are around as well, crab and shrimp as usual are best. Right now there are LARGE Bluefish in the River and in the sound. Definitely fun to catch and give a good pull for young anglers, but when targeting drum i find them to be a nuisance. Short wire leaders on your drum rigs will save you alot of tackle and bring some home for dinner; i like them same day fresh personally. Our last trip out of Beaufort inlet was very productive. there is definitely a reason they call it The Crystal Coast. The visibility was excellent up in the the tower; i could see the bottom in 10ft of water. Spanish and king mackerel, Cobia, Seabass, bonito, gag grouper, and more can be found on good weather days. Summer is right around the corner, feel free to give me a ring if you would like to experience a good slice of what Eastern North Carolina fishing has to offer. Letโ€™s Go Get Em ! -Capt. Jennings
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 51 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Fun for Families

VERIFIED   Family Fun Marsh Trip on April 1, 2025
Our whole family had a great time fishing with Capt Jennings. He did a great job of entertaining a 5 and 8 yr old with pulling...
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Ed H.
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Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 20, 2025
We took one adult (me) and three kids out on the Neuse River and had a great day. Caught some huge bluefish, slot drum and...
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Scott W.
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 24, 2025
Captain is very knowledgeable and put me on a lot of fish in tough conditions.
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Mary S.
Oriental, North Carolina
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Half Day Trip w/ Jennings.

VERIFIED   Family Fun Marsh Trip on June 29, 2023
We booked this for my husband for a Fatherโ€™s Day gift & so glad we did! All 3 of us had a blast! Jennings was super knowledgeable...
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Brian W.
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 8, 2024
Captain Jennings did a great job accommodating us as it was a last minute booking. He took care of everything including equipment,...
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