Captain

Mike Hoffman

Nationality: Local captain
Experience: 28 years

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Captain
Mike Hoffman

Member since January 2016 North Topsail Beach, United States

Background: Local Guide! I have been fishing since I was 5 and enjoy watching others catch and enjoy the sport.
Techniques: Inshore nearshore light tackle and flats

Hey, I'm Captain Mike Hoffman

North Topsail Beach, United States

Background: Local Guide! I have been fishing since I was 5 and enjoy watching others catch and enjoy the sport.
Techniques: Inshore nearshore light tackle and flats

Reviews

Fishing Reports

My Charter Listing

Topsail Inshore Charters

4.9 / 5

(39 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(39 reviews)

Recent reports

Angler's choice

North Topsail Beach • 22 ft • 5 persons

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Trips from US $298

Fishing Reports

Flounder Season Starts Soon!

Aug 4, 2025 North Topsail Beach

Lots of flatfish Redfish and Trout feeding in shrimp this week. Not as hot outside. Perfect for fishing !

Schooling Fish On The Flats

Jul 25, 2025 North Topsail Beach

Its prime time for schools of fish to hit the flats. Large numbers of Reds,Trout and flounder are up in the shallows feeding ! The visual is amazing ! Grab your family and come experience this amazing act of nature !

Sight Fishing Trips

Jul 16, 2025 North Topsail Beach

The fish are up show tailing in the marsh and are east targets. Sight fishing the shallows is one of the most exciting ways to fish and never disappoints!

Topwater bulls in the shallows

Jun 28, 2025 North Topsail Beach

The water is up and the fish are up skinny. Lots of topwater action !

Redfish and Trout Frenzy

Jun 23, 2025 North Topsail Beach

Large schools of redfish and speckled trout on the flats feeding on huge schools of finger mullets. Fun to see fun to catch !

June Redfish Report

Jun 1, 2025 North Topsail Beach

First day of June and the Redfish are Chewing ! Popping corks are working well as long as the wind isnt blowing! Get your kids out the house and on the water !

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 39 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (49)

Beautiful morning, great captain, a few fish and dolphins as a finale!!!

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Angler rating

5 stars		37
4 stars		1
3 stars		1
2 stars		0
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	92%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	97%
Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	96%
Caught fish
	98%

Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	96%
Caught fish
	98%

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Stephanie H.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Beautiful morning, great captain, a few fish and dolphins as a finale!!!

VERIFIED NEW Half Day Trip on August 4, 2025

Stephanie H.

5.0 / 5

Aug 4, 2025

Half Day Trip

Beautiful morning, great captain, a few fish and dolphins as a finale!!!

VERIFIED NEW

Wonderful first experience for our girls! Will definitely book again.

Stephanie H. recommends Topsail Inshore Charters

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Mike Hoffman (The Captain)

Replied on August 5, 2025

Thank you so much ! Glad the weather held out for us. A perfect day !

Mike Hoffman (The Captain)

Replied on August 5, 2025

Thank you so much ! Glad the weather held out for us. A perfect day !

Captain replied

Thomas S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Accommodating

VERIFIED Half Day Trip on June 27, 2025

Thomas S.

5.0 / 5

Jun 27, 2025

Half Day Trip

Accommodating

VERIFIED

The Captain was very accommodating to the physical needs of one of our guests and was very knowledgeable about fishing and the local waters.

The Captain was very accommodating to the physical needs of one of our guests and was very knowledgeable about fishing and...

Thomas S. recommends Topsail Inshore Charters

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Mike Hoffman (The Captain)

Replied on June 27, 2025

Thank you so much. Your pops had some great stories and your son was one of the most respectful teens I have ever had on my boat. I give them 5stars!

Mike Hoffman (The Captain)

Replied on June 27, 2025

Thank you so much. Your pops had some great stories and your son was one of the most respectful teens I have ever had on my boat. I give them 5stars!

Captain replied

Larry W.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Time

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip on May 16, 2025

Larry W.

5.0 / 5

May 16, 2025

3/4 Day Trip

Great Time

VERIFIED

Captain Mike was a great host and knew all the best spots. He was great with my two kids and ensured they had fun and were involved. Highly recommended.

Captain Mike was a great host and knew all the best spots. He was great with my two kids and ensured they had fun and were...

Larry W. recommends Topsail Inshore Charters

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Mike Hoffman (The Captain)

Replied on May 17, 2025

Amazing young anglers you have , I think they are hooked !!

Mike Hoffman (The Captain)

Replied on May 17, 2025

Amazing young anglers you have , I think they are hooked !!

Captain replied

Ronald S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Awesome fishing trip !

VERIFIED Half Day Trip on June 28, 2025

Ronald S.

5.0 / 5

Jun 28, 2025

Half Day Trip

Awesome fishing trip !

VERIFIED

Captain Mike Hoffman was great and loads of fun. Definitely knows his fishing!!! Thanks for a great time!

Ronald S. recommends Topsail Inshore Charters

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Mike Hoffman (The Captain)

Replied on June 28, 2025

Thanks for the review buddy ! You guys were great! Hope to see you again next year!

Mike Hoffman (The Captain)

Replied on June 28, 2025

Thanks for the review buddy ! You guys were great! Hope to see you again next year!

Captain replied

Michael T.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great inland fishing trip!

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip on August 21, 2024

Michael T.

5.0 / 5

Aug 21, 2024

3/4 Day Trip

Capt Mike was fantastic. He was committed to putting my family on fish. His knowledge showed through despite the weather conditions that were working against us. We boated plenty of fish and two on our boat caught their PB redfish. Will book again next summer!

Capt Mike was fantastic. He was committed to putting my family on fish. His knowledge showed through despite the weather conditions...

Michael T. recommends Topsail Inshore Charters

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Mike Hoffman (The Captain)

Replied on August 23, 2024

Thanks buddy ! Hope to see you soon!

Mike Hoffman (The Captain)

Replied on August 23, 2024

Thanks buddy ! Hope to see you soon!

Captain replied

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Hey, I'm Captain Mike Hoffman

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Beautiful morning, great captain, a few fish and dolphins as a finale!!!

Beautiful morning, great captain, a few fish and dolphins as a finale!!!

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Accommodating

Great Time

Great Time

Awesome fishing trip !

Awesome fishing trip !

Great inland fishing trip!

Great inland fishing trip!

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