Captain
Cole Bachmann

Member since April 2026 Wilmington, United States
Background
I grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina, where my passion for fishing started at an early age, competing in local bass tournaments. I later took that passion to the University of South Carolina, where I fished competitively at the collegiate level and guided for Broad River Smallmouth. After moving to Wilmington in 2018, I quickly fell in love with the area and the incredible variety of fishing opportunities the North Carolina coast has to offer. From chasing Redfish, Trout, and Flounder in the marshes to fishing the nearshore waters off our coast, Wilmington has become home and a place I’m proud to share with others on the water. Outside of fishing, I’ve spent more than a decade working professionally in healthcare. When I’m not on the water, I enjoy cooking, training my chocolate lab Scarlett, and duck hunting across North America.
Techniques
Light tackle fishing for inshore Red Drum, Flounder, and Speckled Trout along Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Bald Head Island, and Southport. Seasonal light tackle fishing for nearshore Atlantic Bonito and Spanish Mackerel (March-May). Seasonal offshore

Hey, I'm Captain Cole Bachmann

Wilmington, United States
Background
I grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina, where my passion for fishing started at an early age, competing in local bass tournaments. I later took that passion to the University of South Carolina, where I fished competitively at the collegiate level and guided for Broad River Smallmouth. After moving to Wilmington in 2018, I quickly fell in love with the area and the incredible variety of fishing opportunities the North Carolina coast has to offer. From chasing Redfish, Trout, and Flounder in the marshes to fishing the nearshore waters off our coast, Wilmington has become home and a place I’m proud to share with others on the water. Outside of fishing, I’ve spent more than a decade working professionally in healthcare. When I’m not on the water, I enjoy cooking, training my chocolate lab Scarlett, and duck hunting across North America.
Techniques
Light tackle fishing for inshore Red Drum, Flounder, and Speckled Trout along Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Bald Head Island, and Southport. Seasonal light tackle fishing for nearshore Atlantic Bonito and Spanish Mackerel (March-May). Seasonal offshore
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Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 2 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Dylan H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Cole

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour โ€“ Half-Day Inshore Trip - 2:00 PM on August 9, 2026
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Steve H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour โ€“ Full-Day Inshore Trip - 10:00 AM on August 16, 2026
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