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.
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North State Guide Service

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(51 reviews)
Oriental
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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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Fun Family Trip
Fun Family Trip
May 27, 2024 Oriental
Beautiful weather and great fishing here in Oriental NC. Letโ€™s go catching!
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Quality Family Fishing
Quality Family Fishing
Mar 6, 2024 Oriental
Great day with an awesome family, book your fishing experience today!
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Another Pretty Day Offshore
Another Pretty Day Offshore
Jul 7, 2023 Oriental
Alot of life out in the ocean and plenty of fish as well! Fun time bottom fishing!
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Beautiful weather and pretty Fishing
Beautiful weather and pretty Fishing
Jul 1, 2023 Oriental
Great times with good clients, lets go get em!
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Fun Family Fishing!
Fun Family Fishing!
Jun 23, 2023 Oriental
We have been having some good fishing locally with great people! The bite should continue now with this pretty weather! Letโ€™s Go Get Em!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 51 reviews
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Caught fish
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Heather M.
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Great Guide with Local Knowledge

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 2, 2023
Jennings was a great guide who listened to what we were wanting to experience & delivered it.ย  We wanted to learn about the...
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Charles W.
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He put us on fish.

VERIFIED   Family Fun Marsh Trip on July 14, 2024
This captain knows the area and he put us fish and moved us to more one the biting slowed down. He did his best to keep us...
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Jim F.
Fort Mill, SC
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Such a fun morning fishing trip with Captain Jennings

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 21, 2021
We had a wonderful morning fishing with Captain Jennings. He communicated well before our trip so we knew what to bring and...
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Tom F.
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Awesome Time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 4, 2024
Captain Jennings went out of his way to make our trip the best.
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Jennifer P.
Chapel Hill, NC
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The best family excursion

VERIFIED   3 Hour โ€“ Cruise / Island Adventure on June 16, 2022
Our family had a blast with Captain Jennings! He was so knowledgeable and kept our kids super entertained and fascinated by...
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