No Excuses Fishing Charters provides custom inshore, nearshore, and offshore trips with a USCG 100 ton Master licensed captain serving Surf City and Wrightsville Beach.
Red Drum flats and sight fishing
Custom light-tackle trips tailored to different angler skill levels
Carolina Flats Fishing offers Coast Guard-certified inshore and nearshore charters around Surf City and Wrightsville Beach, with tackle and licenses included.
Inshore anglers targeting redfish, trout, flounder, sheepshead, or black drum
Nearshore anglers targeting Atlantic bonito, false albacore, or Spanish mackerel
Fly fishers or light-tackle anglers seeking shallow-water redfish
How much does a fishing charter near Pender County cost?
Chase-N-Fins lists $550 for a half-day, $800 for a three-quarter-day, and $1,100 for a full-day trip. Fishing Beagle lists a veteran rate of $400 for up to three people for a four-hour trip.
Do I need a fishing license for a charter?
Fishing Beagle says its fishing trips do not require a fishing license. Carolina Flats Fishing says licenses are included, but requirements can vary by charter and should be confirmed when booking.
Which charters are suitable for children or beginners?
Chase-N-Fins has no minimum age for children and offers a four-hour inshore trip; life vests are available by advance request. Topsail Fishin Charters also describes its four-hour near-shore trips as suited to families and novice anglers.
How many people can ride on one boat?
Fishing Beagle accommodates up to six people, while Chase-N-Fins takes up to four anglers. Carolina Flats Fishing can carry up to five passengers, although its nearshore trips are limited to three.
What kind of fishing trips are available near Topsail and Surf City?
Options include inshore, near-shore, offshore, flats, fly-fishing, and Gulf Stream trips. Topsail Fishin Charters offers four-hour near-shore trips and eight- or ten-hour offshore trips, while Carolina Flats Fishing focuses on inshore and nearshore waters.