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.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(106 reviews)
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Wilmington
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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 106 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Matt G.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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What a trip with Captain Ben!

VERIFIED   NEW  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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Richard D.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Good day for fishing!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (PM) on May 23, 2025
Best experience! Never done a charter before. Captain Ben made it an awesome trip. I will definitely be fishing again with...
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Robert P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Experience

VERIFIED   8 hour Trip on March 28, 2025
Been fishing for 40 years.ย  Hands down one of the best charters I have been on.ย  Captain was extremely respectful and professional...
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Rodney G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 25, 2024
I would like to start by saying the communication with Captain Morris was outstanding! We had weather issues regarding our...
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Logan P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain & Great Trip

VERIFIED   8 hour Trip on October 25, 2024
Captain Ben was extremely knowledgeable on where to be for the target species. He is open to a variety of methods and even...
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