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CCA Fishing Guides & Captains

Northeast Region | Central Region | Southeast Region | Piedmont & Mountains | South Carolina

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North Carolina Northeast Region

Capt. Jeff Onley – Albemarle Guided Fishing Charters

We offer guided fishing charters on the Albemarle Sound and it’s tributaries including the Pasquotank, Perquimans, Little River and Elizabeth River Hot Ditch. Whether you are a hard core fishing angler or novice fisherman you have come to the right place! Captain Jeff has spent most of his life fishing these waters for species like flounder, croaker, large mouth bass, striped bass, white perch, crappie and trout. With Jeff  you can expect a fishing trip that you and your family will remember for years to  come.

Phone: (252) 264-4567 | Site: www.albemarlefishingcharters.com

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North Carolina Central Region

Capt. Rick Patterson- Cape Crusaders Charters

Specializing in inshore fishing! 20+ years of light tackle fishing experience. All rods, bait, and tackle are provided. Include is free pictures of your fish.

Phone: (252) 342-1513 | Site: www.capecrusadercharters.com

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Capt. Dean Lamont – Crystal Coast Adventures

Crystal Coast Adventures specializes in fly fishing and light tackle guided charters as well as sightseeing in the Cape Lookout, Morehead City, Beaufort, Atlantic Beach, Harkers Island and Emerald Isle areas of North Carolina. We offer a unique variety of services utilizing two boats; a 17ft Pathfinder used for redfish and trout on flats and a 24ft Hydra Sports CC used for inshore and offshore fishing. Captain Dean also specializes in Spring Trips on the Roanoke River for Shad and Striped Bass. All levels of experience anglers as well as families with children are welcome aboard our boats. Captain Dean Lamont is a USCG Master Captain, Orvis Endorsed and Insured Guide, former President of the Cape Lookout Flyfishers and member of the N.C. Marine Fisheries Central Advisory Board. The Captain will provide an environment conducive to ladies and children.

Phone: (252) 354-8486 | Site: www.crystalcoastadventures.com

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Capt. Mitchell Blake-Fishibx.com

At fishibx.com, inshore fishing is our specialty. The areas we fish include Roanoke River, Pamlico River, Neuse River, Albemarle Sound, Pamlico Sound and many of the tributaries between. We target many species of fish in both freshwater and brackish water systems. These include Striped Bass, Red Drum, Flounder, Trout, Tarpon and more! With the combined knowledge of professional boat captains and tournament fishermen, we have the knowledge, ability and equipment to get you on the water and casting for your next potential trophy. Contact us today to book your trip today.

Phone: 252-495-1803 | Site: www. fishibx.com/index.htm

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Capt. Jeff Cronk – Fish’n 4 Life Charters

Fish’n 4 Life light tackle Charters caters to all levels of fishing experience, from the diehard tournament angler to the family out for the first time. Capt. Jeff grew up in the Swansboro area and enjoys taking the time to give instructional help and share his secrets on how to catch more fish. Bait, tackle, and ice provided. Even free photos of the fish you catch!

Phone: (252) 764-2174 | Site: www.nccharterfishing.com/fishn4life.html

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Capt. Robbie Hall- Hall’em In Charters

Hall’em In Charters is docked out of Casper’s Marina, which is located in the heart of Swansboro, North Carolina also known as the “Friendly City by the Sea.” This water-oriented city is situated on the Intracoastal Waterway and along the mouth of the White Oak River, with the Atlantic Ocean easily accessible through Bogue Inlet. I would love the opportunity to show you firsthand what our area offers and for you to experience what I call “PARADISE!”

Phone: (910) 330-6999 | Site: www.hallemincharters.com

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Capt. Ronnie Pruett – Harkers Island Tackle & Trading Post

Flounder Pounder Gig’n Charters. Capt. Ronnie Pruett will take your group of 3 people around Cape Lookout North Carolina. All Gigging Charters are at night around Shackelford Banks, the cape and shallow water marshes around Harkers Island. All gear and licenses are provided. On a typical night you will see flounder of all sizes from less than a pound up to 7 and 8 pounds or larger. Other charters include fishing for Red Drum and Speckled Trout.

Phone: (252) 838-1126 | Site: www.harkersislandtackleandtradingpost.com

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Capt. Jake Jordan – Jake Jordan’s Fly Fishing

Jake Jordan’s Fishing Adventures, for more than four decades has operated several charter boats out of Marathon in the Florida Keys. At 68, Capt. Jake continues to pole his flats boat with fly anglers aboard in search of Tarpon and Permit during April, May, and June, in the keys. Jake now operates fly fishing charters aboard his Jones Brothers cape fisherman vessel “Fly Reel” near his retirement home in Coastal North Carolina.

Phone: (252) 444-3308 | Site: www.jakejordan.com/

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Capt. Danny Adams – Old Yeller Guide Service

Old Yeller Guide Service offers a complete range of fishing packages tailored to meet your needs, whether it’s fly-fishing, light tackle, offshore or inshore trolling in the Crystal Coast area of North Carolina. We’re conveniently located in Atlantic Beach and fish the waters around Bogue Banks and Cape Lookout. Contact Captain Danny Adams today to book your next unforgettable fishing or touring trip on the waters around Beaufort, Morehead City or Atlantic Beach NC.

Phone: (252) 808-2938| Site: www.oldyellerguideservice.com

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Capt. Mike Webb – Pelagic Sport Fishing

Capt. Mike’s concentration will be offshore fishing out of Atlantic Beach in his new 61′ Guthrie However, he still has a desire to see the enjoyment and excitement people show when live baiting king mackeral or bottom fishing for big grouper or snapper.

Phone: (252) 222-4659 | Site: www.pelagicsportfishing.com

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Capt. Chad Warren – Silver Spoon Guide Service

Captain Chad Warren has many years experience on the Pamlico Sound, Albemarle Sound, Pamlico River, Roanoke River, Tar River, Neuse River and Pungo Rivers. Years of experience and a devotion to customer satisfaction, along with a deep pride in the conservation and preservation of North Carolina’s Fisheries are what set us apart from the competition. Captain Chad is a full time captain and guide alike and has lots to offer with his Fully Rigged 24ft Privateer with tower and 300HP Suzuki Four Stroke.

Phone: (252) 943-4152 | Site: www.silverspoonguideservice.com

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Capt. Gary Dubiel-Spec Fever Guide Service

Fish Oriental, New Bern and the Crystal Coast with Captain Gary Dubiel of Spec Fever Guide Service. You may have seen him on ESPN 2, WFN, Versus, the Sportsman Channel, Discovery Channel (Europe), a local or national fishing show, the Saltwater Sportsman’s National Seminar Series, or perhaps in any major sports fishing magazine. Join him for a memorable day on the water aboard his brand new 2010 K2Marine Frontier 210 Bay Boat, fully rigged and powered by a Yamaha 150 HP four stroke engine. She is smooth, dry and comfortable! Fish for red drum (redfish), seatrout, flounder, striped bass, tarpon, false albacore, Spanish and king mackerel, bluefish, black drum, shad, bass, cobia, and yes …more!

Phone: (252) 249-1520  | Site:www.specfever.com

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Capt. John Mauser-Tailing Tide Guide Service

Capt. John Mauser specializes in Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Charters from the New River area to Beaufort and everywhere in between. Sight fishing for redfish is our specialty but he offers trips for many other saltwater species, as well as inland trips for shad and striped bass. Captain John Mauser is USCG Licensed and fully insured.

Phone: (910)- 340-4811 | Site: www.tailingtideguideservice.com

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Capt. Richard Andrews-Tar- Pam Guide Service

Tar-Pam Guide Service is a year-round guide service specializing in light tackle fishing on the Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds and their tributaries. Based in “Little Washington”, the name “Tar-Pam” represents the confluence of the freshwater Tar River and the brackish estuarine waters of the Pamlico River. Our service area includes most of North Carolina’s Inner Banks Region consisting of the Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Roanoke Rivers. Come explore these waters and experience excellent fishing for native inshore saltwater species on a 22′ Pathfinder Bay Boat. All equipment is provided and we utilize high quality conventional and fly tackle to maximize your fishing experience.

Phone: 252-945-9715 | Site: www. tarpamguide.com

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Capt. Michael Daniels – Tug-A-War Charters

Captain Michael fishes the Near Coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout/Morehead City for Cobia, King and Spanish Mackerel, Dolphin and Ocean Class Striped Bass, the Pamlico Sound for Old Drum and Tarpon and it’s tributaries including the Pamlico, Pungo and Neuse Rivers for mixed bag fish including Puppy Drum, Flounder, Striped Bass and Speckled Trout.

Phone: (252) 947-1337 | Site: www.tugawarsportfishing.com

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Capt. Tom Roller – Waterdog Guide Service

Serving all of the Crystal Coast (from Beaufort and Morehead City to Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores and Emerald Isle), Captain Tom Roller specializes in light-tackle and fly-fishing charters. The main boat, a dry, stable and smooth-riding Parker 23′ Deep-Vee, is equipped with the latest electronics and equipment to provide comfortable charters in all conditions.

Phone: (252) 728-7907 | Site: www.waterdogguideservice.com

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Capt. Tony Ross – Wet-N-Wild

Wet-n-Wild offers full day Gulfstream trips, full day, 3/4 day, 1/2 day Inshore trips, Shark fishing and sightseeing trips to some of the most productive fishing waters in the world. We provide all tackle, bait, and ice as well as plenty of fun. Capt. Tony Ross has been fishing the waters off of Atlantic beach for more than 20 years.

Phone: (252) 504-3862 | Site: www.wet-n-wildsportfishing.net

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North Carolina Southeast Region

Capt. Danny Warren – 96 Charter Company

Fishing Wrightsville Beach and the Cape Fear River; Licensed and Insured.

Phone: (910) 619-2224 | Site: capefearfishing.blogspot.com

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Capt. Robert Schoonmaker – Carolina Explorer Charters

Captain Robert Schoonmaker is a full time charter captain and fishing guide.  He takes pride in making his clients comfortable and putting them on fish.  Captain Robert operates the longest running light tackle fishing guide service on Carolina Beach.  Having charter fished for 15 years, he knows what it takes to give you and your family a fun and professional fishing charter.  Turn your fishing dreams into reality.

Phone: (910) 264-1807 | Site: www.carolinaexplorer.com

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Capt. Todd Streeter – Chasin’ Tails Charters

Ready yourself for an angling experience like no other! Ride along as we navigate our way through one of the richest most diverse fisheries on the East coast. From the Tanin stained waters of the Cape Fear River (Home to Migrating Tarpon, Redfish, Sea Trout, Flounder, Bluefish, Ladyfish, and Spanish Mackerel ) to the clear, high salinity, and grass littered flats to the North, most noted for the phenomenal sight fishing they provide for schools of Redfish. All along the way, you will witness more opportunities for shallow water Fly and Light Tackle angling than you ever dreamed possible. Welcome to my obsession, and I look forward to sharing it all with you.

Phone: (910) 338-6711 | Site: www.chasintailfishing.com

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Capt. Jon Huff – Circle H Charters

Based out of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, we service a large portion of the South East North Carolina Coast including: Topsail Beach, Surf City, Wilmington, Carolina Beach, Southport, Oak Island and Bald Head Island. We are primarily an Inshore Guide Service specializing in shallow water flats and sight fishing for Redfish( Drum, Puppy Drum), Speckled Trout and a host of other species using the latest fly fishing tackle and light spinning gear.

Phone: (910) 617-2619 | Site: www.circlehcharters.com

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Capt. Brent Stanley – Current Adventure Charters

Inshore and Offshore Light Tackle Fishing encompassing the entire Cape Fear Region including Topsail, Southport, Wrightsville and Carolina Beaches. I will use all of my knowledge and skill to put you on the fish, whether you are an experienced or beginning angler. My goal is to see that you have the best fishing experience possible. Nothing pleases me more than to take someone fishing and see the big smile on their face as they do battle with the days catch!!

Phone: (910) 200-9959 | Site: www.currentadventurecharters.com

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Capt. Seth Vernon – Double Haul Guide Service

The Cape Fear coast is a sight-fisherman’s dream come true. With miles of “flats” for redfish, trout, flounder and more… there is never enough time to fish it all in one season. What makes the waters around Wrightsville Beach/Wilmington, NC so unique is the diversity of gamefish and water quality depending on your fishing location. South of Wrightsville Beach the waters can be stained with nutrient rich waters flooding in from the Cape Fear River through Snow’s Cut and providing great opportunities for tailing, backing and shrimp busting redfish in merely inches of water. To the North from Figure Eight Island to Topsail Island the water is clear and the bottom sandy and littered with turtle grasses providing a picturesque background for sight-fishing for redfish. Come and test your skills on the wild fish of the Cape Fear coastal waters where adventure happens at sea level.

Phone: (910) 233-4520 | Site: www.doublehaulguideservice.com

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Capt. Chris Tryon – Hook, Line and Paddle

Come join us and fish the marshes of Wrightsville Beach and the surrounding coast with our professionally endorsed guides. In the marshes, we will target red fish, flounder, and trout. Fishing the inlets will produce blue fish and Spanish mackerel. Our experienced fishing guide will always have you rigged, baited, and ready to go. Come out and try the fastest growing sport in the paddlesports industry! There is no fuel needed, just our way of staying green!

Phone: (910) 792-6945 | Site: www.hooklineandpaddle.com

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Capt. Brad Phillips – Fish Spanker Charters

Born in Wilmington, NC and fishing the majority of his life, Brad now specializes in catching Big Groupers out of Carolina Beach. Capt. Phillips’ 22′ McKee Craft CC can make for a full day off shore trip or a half day inshore trip for Redfish or Speckled Trout. Fully licensed and insured.

Phone: (910) 279-4204 | Site: www.hansenworks.com/fishspanker/fish.html

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Capt. Daniel Jarvis – Flat Foot Fishing Charters

Whether you are a local or just visiting the Topsail area, be sure to enjoy some of the quality inshore fishing available. Most folks think that the only good fishing experience is offshore but we know that the best waters for catching the big ones are nestled behind Topsail Island, in between the New River & Topsail Inlets.

Phone: (910) 805-4552 | Site: www.flatfootcharters.com

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Capt. Mike Pederson – No Excuses Fishing Charters

We’re a year round fishing charter and captain-for-hire service based in Wilmington, NC. We specialize in custom light tackle saltwater trips around Topsail Island, Wrightsville Beach, Figure Eight Island, Carolina Beach, and the Cape Fear River. No Excuses’ Captain Mike Pedersen is USCG licensed with over 30 years fishing experience he’ll put to work for you. No cookie cutter charters here. He listens to your interests, considers each angler’s skill level, the day’s conditions, and the fish that are running to personally design a fishing charter that’s tailored to you.

Phone: (910) 352-2715 | Site: www.noexcusescharters.com

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Capt. Rick Bennett- Rod Man Charters

Wrightsville Beach Fishing Charters: Rod-Man Fishing Charters offers saltwater fishing at its finest. Starting at Wrightsville Beach, NC, and serving Wilmington and Carolina Beach, you can fish the protected inshore creeks and sounds, or challenge the big ones near shore in the Atlantic. Captain Rick provides the best equipment, including his own Rod-Man custom made fishing rods. All fishing is with light tackle so you can “fight the fish, not the tackle.”

Phone: (910) 520-7661 | Site: www.rodmancharters.com

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Capt. Allen Cain- Sightfish NC

Fly and Light Tackle Guide Service specializing in shallow water sightfishing the Cape Fear Coast. This area provides excellent sightfishing opportunites year round for NC’s state fish, the Red Drum(redfish). We also target speckled trout and flounder as well as seasonal species such as black drum, sheepshead, ladyfish, tripletail, jacks, tarpon, and sharks. Whether you are new to saltwater fishing or a seasoned fly angler, I invite you to come experience what coastal North Carolina has to offer.

Serving Wilmington, Topsail Island, Figure 8 Island, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Bald Head Island, Oak Island, and Southport.

Phone: (336) 613-2975 | Site: www.sightfishnc.com

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Capt. Jason Dail – Silver Spoon Charters

We provide daily services in and around New River/Jacksonville, North Topsail, Surf City, Topsail Beach, Figure Eight, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Bald Head, Southport, Oak Island, Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach, as well as the Pamlico Sound. If you’re interested in casting flies to tailing red in the pristine back waters of the Cape Fear, throwing topwater lures to redfish and speckled trout on the intertidal flats, drifting for flounder or bull red drum in the sounds, fishing for stripers in the river or plugging in the creeks, then you have come to the right place.

Captain Jason Dail is the owner and operator of SilverSpoonCharters. He is a well-respected guide and has over 30 years of saltwater fishing experience under his belt. Capt. Jason was born right here in North Carolina and grew up fishing the fresh and salt waters from the Pamlico Sound to Little River, South Carolina. He is a husband, father (of two), an avid outdoorsman, and a conservationist who believes appropriate management and resource protection are the keys to maintaining a viable fishing industry for our children. Capt. Jason holds a valid Captains license from the U.S. Coast Guard and he has been certified in First Aid and CPR for over 16 years.”

Phone: (910) 540-0319 | Site: www.silverspooncharters.com

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Capt. Ricky Kellum – Speckled Specialist

Capt. Ricky, also known as the “Speckled Specialist” by fellow fishermen, guides your fun-filled day of exciting inshore fishing for Speckled Trout, Flounder, Red Drum and other species. You’ll fish the Carolina coast from Morehead City, NC to Little River, SC in a sleek 22′ Triton LTS powered by a 250 HPDI Yamaha. Captain Ricky delivers more than just a boat ride as he engages you and your guests in the spirit of fishing. He’ll teach you the tricks of the trade and will guarantee you make a great catch!

Phone: (910) 330-2745 | Site: www.speckledspecialist.com

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Capt. Tommy Rickman – Southport Angler Outfitters

Whether you preferfly fishing or light tackle, we will fill your needs on a day’s fishing in the Southport/Oak Island/Bald Head Island area. While fishing inshore we target; red fish, flounder, speckled trout, and sheepshead. During afternoon/evening trips, we target ladyfish, sharks, and even a chance at a huge cape fear tarpon. Near shore target species include spanish mackerel, bluefish, spadefish, fall false albacore, spring Bonita, gray trout and of course big sharks! Offshore we chase grouper, mahi, snappers, sea bass king mackerel and amberjacks. No matter what your skill level, our goal is to teach you the “how to’s” and have you hooking and catching your own fish.

Phone: 1-866-395-3474 | Site: www.fishsouthport.com

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Capt. Rennie Clark – Tournament Trail Charters

Captain Rennie Clark Jr has been fishing the coastal waters of NC for thirty one years.  Captain Ren is one of the most successful professional redfish anglers in the country. Capt Ren’s experience fishing coastal waters all up and down the east coast has given him the ability to find fish under any conditions even in new waters.  Whether it comes to catching striped bass, redfish, trout, or any of our other coastal game fish you can count on Captain Ren to put you on them.  Tournament Trail Charters offers inshore/near shore charters in Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Topsail Beach, Bald Head Island, and Southport.

Phone: 1-910-465-8943 | Site: http://www.tournamenttrailcharters.com/Home_Page.html

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North Carolina Piedmont and Mountains

Capt. Paul Rose – Carolina Bones


Carolina Bonefishing with Captain Paul Rose is a professional flyfishing guide service started 9 years ago as a way to introduce carpin’ on the fly to eager anglers like myself. Being centered around Charlotte, NC and the Catawba river chain lakes, many surprising flyfishing opportunities exist close to the cities popular attractions. The “carolina bonefish” or the common carp thrives here giving fly casters a long season and the chance to deliberately catch a very worthy opponent.

Phone: (704) 616-6662 | Site: www.carolinabonefishing.com

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Jeffrey Wilkins – Jeff Wilkins Fly Fishing

Where Fly Fishing is A Professional Passion! Fly Fishing is what we are about, we take pride in our personal approach to all things, be it a guided trip, lesson, school, or class. If your desire is to learn from someone whose passion is to teach, then I can help! Our customers are our friends, and we are passionate about what we do. We are the Piedmont and Foothill’s only Full Time Professional Fly Fishing Guide Service, we focus all our passion Fly Fishing……and nothing else.

Phone: (336) 644-7775 | Site: jeffwilkinsflyfishing.wordpress.com

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Capt. Craig Price – Lake Norman Striper Fishing

Lake Norman – North Carolina’s “Inland Sea”, is home base for FISH ON! Lake Norman Guide Service. Capt. Craig Price is a fully insured, USCG master rated captain with over 40 years experience fishing the Catawba River lakes, plus other Carolina impoundments. These piedmont lakes in North and South Carolina are very scenic, and loaded with striped bass(stripers), catfish, largemouth bass, spotted bass, longnose gar fish, crappie, white perch, and other pan fish. Capt. Price’s 22 ft deep vee center console is rigged and ready with professional grade tackle and electronics.

Phone: (704) 996-0946 | Site: www.fishonlakenorman.com

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Capt. Tim Holcomb – Watauga River Lodge

Watauga River Lodge located on the trophy section of the Watauga known to produce gargantuan browns, football shaped bows and bug chugging brookies, invites you to join them for an adventure of a lifetime. Year-round guides can put a bend in your rod and a smile on your face.

Phone: (828) 260-5782 | Site: www.wataugariverlodge.com

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South Carolina

Capt. David Camp – FishShallow Charters

Come fish the pristine tidal creeks and the shallow water bays of the South Carolina Lowcountry from historic Charleston Harbor to Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. We specialize in fly fishing and light tackle for Redfish and Speckled Trout. You will fish aboard a fully equipped 18’ Hell’s Bay flats skiff. It has the capability to access fish in inches of water and also provide a dry, comfortable ride to and from the desired fishing locations. We use quality tackle and equipment from Orvis and Shimano.

Phone: (843) 532-7595 | Site: www.fishshallow.com

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Capt. Jamie Hough – Flat Spot Charters

Flat Spot Charters, Charleston Fishing Charters. Join us on the coast of South Carolina for a day of Charleston inshore flats fishing or deep sea fishing that you’ll never forget! . Come see the lowcountry and catch some redfish, trout, and more. We offer inshore and offshore Fishing Charters for as many people as you need. Located in Mt. Pleasant, SC, we are available for charters from Hilton Head to Little River, SC. Come fish with a proven tournament winner, Flat Spot Charters!

Phone: (843) 364-1759 | Site: www.flatspotcharters.com

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Capt. Tucker Blythe – Grey Ghost Charters

Grey Ghost Charters is Charleston’s most competitive custom inshore fishing charter. Redfish, speckled trout, sheepshead, spadefish, and bonnet head shark are species he will target during different seasons. The Grey Ghost is an 18 foot Ranger Ghost equipped with a 150 HPDI Yamaha engine, trolling motor, poling platform, casting platform, power pole, and jack plate. All tackle is included to round out your fishing experience.

Phone: (843) 670-8629 | Site: www.charlestoncustomcharters.com

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Capt. Mike McDonald – Gul-R-Boy Charter Service

I specialize in shallow saltwater fishing from Myrtle Beach, Georgetown, to McClellanville. I fish for Red Drum (Spot tail Bass), Flounder, Speckle Sea Trout (Winter Trout), Ladyfish, and Tarpon. I use light to med spinning tackle and fly tackle. All fishing tackle and bait, cooler to hold your drinks and food are included in your charter.

Phone: (843) 546-3625 | Site: www.gulrboy.com

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Capt. Newman Weaver – Kingfisher Guide Service

Kingfisher Guide Service located in Georgetown, S.C. offers complete access to twelve hundred acres of the protected Winyah Bay Estuary. The bay is a prime fishing site due to the confluence of the Pee Dee, Black, Waccamaw, and Sampit rivers. As the estuary with the third largest watershed on the east coast, Winyah Bay reserve resources range from tidal and transitional marshes to oyster reefs, beaches, and inter-tidal flats. Specializes in inshore fly fishing and light tackle sight fishing.

Phone: (843) 545-7639 | Site: www.gtownkingfisher.com

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Capt. Greg Peralta – Shallow Water Charters

Fishing for some is a solitary endeavor and for others it is a social event. Whether you want to spot and stalk Redfish or simply spend a day on the water with family and friends, Shallow Water Charters will exceed your expectations. We specialize in fishing the rivers and creeks that surround Daniel Island, a small community near Charleston, South Carolina. These waters support a year round fishery for Redfish, Trout and Flounder.

Phone: (843) 224-0099 | Site: www.shallowwatercharters.com

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Capt. Graham Hegamyer – Southern Tail Charters

Native Charleston fishing charters and Guide Capt. Graham Hegamyer will guide you inshore through the waters of Charleston, Isle of Palms, and Mt. Pleasant. The finest shallow water Charleston fishing guide service who encourages his clients to challenge themselves by learning new fishing styles as well as techniques they may not be accustomed to.

Phone: (843) 991-8372 | Site: www.southerntailcharters.com