Captain
John Cruise III

Member since August 2017 Sneads Ferry, United States
Background
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!
Techniques
Trolling, Live baiting, Jigging, Bottom Fishing etc.

Hey, I'm Captain John Cruise III

Sneads Ferry, United States
Background
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!
Techniques
Trolling, Live baiting, Jigging, Bottom Fishing etc.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(75 reviews)
Sneads Ferry
Trips from US $1,800
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(9 reviews)
North Topsail Beach
Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 85 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (66)
No live bait.
Half day trip.
Awesome short trip!
+63
Angler rating
75
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
83%
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Jeromy C.
Sanford, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Captain Riley was awesome

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on October 5, 2020
The guys put us on the best bunch of spanish mackerel you could every want to catch. Including a citation size monster. Captain...
Jeromy C. recommends Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
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Paul B.
Winchester, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 day off shore fish

VERIFIED   Bluefin Tuna on March 25, 2020
ย  I had a last minute booking due to the unforseen conditions. Cpt John was fantastic in both communication and flexibility....
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Thomas M.
Fort Mill, SC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day With Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on June 11, 2019
We had a great June morning offshore trip last week for my father in laws 70th birthday. Captain John and crew Eric were great....
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Ronald H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full day Pelagic on July 12, 2022
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Judith M.
Clayton, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on June 18, 2022
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