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
4.8 / 5
(74 reviews)
Sneads Ferry
trips from US $600
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(8 reviews)
North Topsail Beach
trips from US $600
Just added to our fleet
Sneads Ferry
trips from US $2,500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 82 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (64)
Awesome short trip!
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
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Angler rating
74
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
83%
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William O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on June 1, 2022
William O. recommends Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
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Wesley H.
Roanoke, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 day

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (PM) on October 4, 2021
Even with less than ideal conditions, we caught 40lbs of keepers including a 43โ€ king mackerel. Best fishing charter experience...
Wesley H. recommends Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
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Oliver L.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day Gulf Stream Trip

VERIFIED   11 Hour Trip โ€“ Gulf Stream on July 11, 2020
Fishing with Riley & KK was epic. Super fun day with two fun pros who made catching over 50 fish a joy. Boat was perfect,...
Oliver L. recommends Pelagic Hunter II
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Douglas B.
Goldsboro, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Kings All Day

VERIFIED   11 Hour Trip โ€“ Gulf Stream on May 15, 2021
This company gets it done.ย  We had an amazing day catching fish all day long!ย  We definitely will be going back again.
Douglas B. recommends Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
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Mary P.
Sanford, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Topsail fishing trip August 2020

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on August 19, 2020
Best day of fishing ๐ŸŽฃ. So accommodating. Rain in the morning and John and Forest delayed the trip so that we could still...
Mary P. recommends Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
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