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.
Anglers Choice
Verified

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(109 reviews)
Angler's choice
Wilmington
 Last booking: 3 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $500

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 109 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (124)
Great boat excellent captain.
Great boat excellent captain.
Great boat excellent captain.
+121
Angler rating
106
1
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 109 reviews
Nicholas C.
Raleigh, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall
My wife and I went on our first ever fishing boat trip with Captain Ben and it was a fishing trip of a lifetime! We truly could...
Nicholas C. recommends Southern Run Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Nicholas C. recommends Southern Run Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Bradley C.
Mechanicsville, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Morning Half Day with Captain Ben

VERIFIED   4 Hour (PM) on July 20, 2021
Captain Ben took my Father in Law, 6 yr. old son and me out for the morning and we had a ton of fun. We had had to cancel our...
Bradley C. recommends Southern Run Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Bradley C. recommends Southern Run Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Stephen D.
Hampstead, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day with Capt. Ben Morris

VERIFIED   6 Hour (AM) on April 23, 2021
Capt Ben is a yooung, articulate, competent and confident guide who knows the business, the sea, the location of fish, and...
Stephen D. recommends Southern Run Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Stephen D. recommends Southern Run Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Jeff S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on April 13, 2024
Captain Ben was immediately responsive to questions about the booking and was very flexible about everything!ย  We had a great...
Jeff S. recommends Southern Run Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Jeff S. recommends Southern Run Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Allison M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Attentive and accommodating

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on December 3, 2023
Ben was awesome! He kept us informed prior to our trip out with inclement weather concerns. We had to shorten our trip bc the...
Allison M. recommends Southern Run Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Allison M. recommends Southern Run Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful