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John Cruise III
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John Cruise III

Sneads Ferry, United States
50+ reviews
Captain John C. Cruise III has been fishing the NC waters for over 20 years. This family-run, veteran-owned Charter business offers the best Topsail Island, Sneads Ferry, Surf City, and Camp Lejeune Charter fishing. Try out Sportfishing charters right on the beach and all the way out to the offshore Gulf Stream waters. We encourage women, children, and families of all ages to come aboard. We also specialize in trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or any customized combination fishing trip that you desire. We catch fish ranging from Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Grouper, Cobia, Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, and many more. Give us a call to book a trip of a lifetime! Let's Go Fishing!

Charter

Rating

4.8
78 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

93%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
84%
Caught fish

All reviews (78)

Showing 1 – 5 of 78 reviews
  • Cameron Lawing
    Cameron Lawing
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026

    The captain canceled

    Trip was supposed to happen on June 6, 2026
    The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
  • Joshua Carder
    Joshua Carder
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great day

    3/4 Day • 5 adults • 1 child

    this is an excellent place to do a charter for fishing great captains great people all around good job

    Response from Captain

    thank you so much you and your family were awesome. Great catch too..

  • Adrian Blue
    Adrian Blue
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with John

    Bluefin Tuna • 3 adults
  • Megan Schallip
    Megan Schallip
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    5hr trip with Capt. Aaron and 1st Mate Shane

    4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) • 6 adults

    Capt. John was in touch from the original booking. He called the week and day before for organizing and coordinating. They looked at the weather and adjusted our start time for an ideal experience. We had 2 kids under 7, my parents in their 60s and my husband and I and we all had an awesome time. Capt Aaron and Shane did great with all our questions and had some great stories! Capt. Aaron put in a lot of effort to hit the right spot so we could keep on the fish and did a great job filleting so we could good them up that night. Their little fish store onsite was also great for some souvenirs and last minute things to pick up. Thanks for a great time and experience! If we are ever back in the area, we will absolutely book again!

    Reported catch:
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Jason Reger
    Jason Reger
    Repeat angler
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2022
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip.

    4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) • 5 adults • 2 children

    Wish we would have booked an all day trip with Captain Drew and first mate JP with Dreadknot Sport Fishing. Water was rough and they warned us it would be slow but still caught fish and was over top of them the whole trip.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
    Pelagic Hunter SportfishingSneads Ferry, NC
    A smiling angler proudly displays a large Black Sea Bass while fishing offshore, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Black Seabass
    Joshua C.
    Joshua C.
    this is an excellent place to do a charter for fishing great captains great people all around good job
  • Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
    Pelagic Hunter SportfishingSneads Ferry, NC
    Young angler proudly holding a large Barracuda at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Jason R.
    Jason R.
    Wish we would have booked an all day trip with Captain Drew and first mate JP with Dreadknot Sport Fishing. Water was rough and they warned us it would be slow but still caught fish and was over top of them the whole trip.
  • Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
    Pelagic Hunter SportfishingSneads Ferry, NC
    Three anglers proudly displaying their catch, including a Mahi Mahi and a Spanish Mackerel, at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Ben S.
    Ben S.
    We were booked to do an extended day trip to the Gulf Stream but weather conditions were not favorable. Captain John was able to arrange for a 3/4 day nearshore trip instead and we had a blast! Would definitely book again.
  • Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
    Pelagic Hunter SportfishingSneads Ferry, NC
    A woman in a hospital gown smiling while lying in a hospital bed, with a green chair visible in the background.
    Ronald H.
    Ronald H.
  • Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
    Pelagic Hunter SportfishingSneads Ferry, NC
    Solo angler holding a small fish aboard a center-console charter boat at a marina, with additional catch visible in a basket.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Jason W.
    Jason W.
    Had a great time fishing with this crew! Very helpful, knowledgeable, and would definitely recommend!
  • Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
    Pelagic Hunter SportfishingSneads Ferry, NC
    Angler proudly displaying a large King Mackerel while fishing offshore, showcasing a beautiful sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Rita W.
    Rita W.
    Loved the trip!!! Both did everything they could to make sure we had a great time.
  • Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
    Pelagic Hunter SportfishingSneads Ferry, NC
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large King Mackerel while fishing on a boat in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Amanda M.
    Amanda M.
    I got this for my husband for his birthday. He had a wonderful time. He loved it and I might add that dinner was delicious.
  • Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
    Pelagic Hunter SportfishingSneads Ferry, NC
    Adult angler holding a large king mackerel aboard a center-console boat in open ocean waters, with another fish partially visible in the foreground.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Wesley H.
    Wesley H.
    Even with less than ideal conditions, we caught 40lbs of keepers including a 43" king mackerel. Best fishing charter experience we've ever had.
  • Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
    Pelagic Hunter SportfishingSneads Ferry, NC
    Multiple saltwater fish arranged on a wooden dock beside a center-console fishing boat, with a crew member visible onboard.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Ashley H.
    Ashley H.
    Aaron and Justin were amazing, cant say enough about how they made sure we were catching fish! We can’t wait to book with them again! Captain John was so helpful to get us out while here for vacation, with a few set backs it ended up happening and we are so thankful!
  • Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
    Pelagic Hunter SportfishingSneads Ferry, NC
    Two anglers fishing from the stern of a center-console boat in open ocean, with bent rods suggesting active reeling.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jamie K.
    Jamie K.
    Full day trip will definitely do with them again

What's biting with Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing in Sneads Ferry

As the water temperature starts dropping, Bluefin Tuna will once again start migrating offshore. Wahoo are also still present in the area, as well as an assortment of bottom fish.

Top catches for November