Captain
Ben Morris

Member since January 2020 Wilmington, United States
Background
I've loved fishing ever since I was old enough to hold a rod. I started doing it as a career at the Ocean Isle Fishing Center at age 19, working my way up from mate to Captain quickly. I captained for 4 years out of Ocean Isle and worked on boats down in the Keys for a year. I then mated on Whipsaw Charters out of Wrightsville Beach for 2 years in the summer and would work again for the Ocean Isle Fishing Center in the winters, during Bluefin Tuna season. Fishing is my passion, I go to work every day looking forward to being able to do what I love and meet new people. To me, there is no better feeling than a day out on the water!
Techniques
My preferred method of fishing is light tackle whenever I can make it work. There's nothing like hearing the drag scream on a big smoker King Mackerel or a bull Mahi on 20-pound tackle. I also really enjoy Grouper fishing, we have a great fishery for them off the coast of Wrightsville Beach especially in the fall when they move into the nearshore waters. Live baiting is always a good way to fish and is definitely my preferred way, nothing like getting over a wreck and throwing a handful of live bait out and watching the amberjack put on a show for the customers.

Hey, I'm Captain Ben Morris

Wilmington, United States
Background
I've loved fishing ever since I was old enough to hold a rod. I started doing it as a career at the Ocean Isle Fishing Center at age 19, working my way up from mate to Captain quickly. I captained for 4 years out of Ocean Isle and worked on boats down in the Keys for a year. I then mated on Whipsaw Charters out of Wrightsville Beach for 2 years in the summer and would work again for the Ocean Isle Fishing Center in the winters, during Bluefin Tuna season. Fishing is my passion, I go to work every day looking forward to being able to do what I love and meet new people. To me, there is no better feeling than a day out on the water!
Techniques
My preferred method of fishing is light tackle whenever I can make it work. There's nothing like hearing the drag scream on a big smoker King Mackerel or a bull Mahi on 20-pound tackle. I also really enjoy Grouper fishing, we have a great fishery for them off the coast of Wrightsville Beach especially in the fall when they move into the nearshore waters. Live baiting is always a good way to fish and is definitely my preferred way, nothing like getting over a wreck and throwing a handful of live bait out and watching the amberjack put on a show for the customers.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(119 reviews)
Wilmington
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $500

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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 119 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Jack 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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Great boat excellent captain.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 21, 2025
Where to start, the boat is excellent big and very stable. We had no issue cruising at 30 knots to the near shore fishing spot...
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Matt 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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What a trip with Captain Ben!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on May 29, 2025
Me and my three fishing buddyโ€™s enjoyed a fabulous trip yesterday with Capt Ben. Boat was fully loaded and on time to head...
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Dylan F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

8 hr trip

VERIFIED   NEW  8 hour Trip on August 14, 2025
Ben kept his boat and equipment very clean and was an excellent guide. He was very personable and helpful with anything we...
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Jason C.
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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First family trip !

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 31, 2025
Booked a morning trip with Ben. What an awesome guy ! Fishing was a little slow but he was determined to catch fish and we...
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Bruce G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (PM) on August 17, 2025
We had a great day on the water with Captain Ben. He worked hard to get to the fun fishโ€ฆbarracuda! Ben was super nice and...
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