Fishing Charters Wrightsville Beach

Deep Sea Express Charters
Wrightsville Beach, NC

We'd love to take you fishing! Give us a call:

(910) 269-9307

Welcome aboard "The Hard Way," a 26-foot diesel-powered fishing machine! It's an easygoing boat that can get you to where the fish are. Captain Ger Hardin is Coast Guard licensed and has over 20 years experience fishing commercially off Wrightsville Beach.

Whether you're looking for a half day of Spanish mackerel fishing just off the beach, a full day further offshore, somewhere in between, or maybe a sunset cruise or a "Dog Days" sandbar skiff excursion with your pup at Masonboro, "The Hard Way" can get you there in a comfortable, relaxed setting. Just wear some sunblock and bring whatever you want to eat and drink, and Captain Ger will take care of the rest. All bait, tackle, and ice are provided, comfortably accommodating 4 adults, a squeeze for 5, standing room only for groups of 6.
* Private restroom available below deck!*
Blanket permitted boat, meaning you don't need a fishing license!

Half day Spanish Mackerel trip

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This is a good way to get your sea legs if you've never been offshore before, and it's a great way to introduce young kids to fishing from a boat.

Hop on the boat and it's a short run to Masonboro Inlet, We'll have lines in the water within 15 minutes of leaving the dock. We'll troll for Spanish mackerel anywhere from right off the beach to a mile or two offshore. On a good half day, we expect to catch well over 20 Spanish mackerel. They are fun to catch and good to eat. I will clean your fish and bag the filets when we get back to the dock.

3/4 Day King Mackerel trip

We'll be trolling from seven to 12 miles offshore for King Mackerel, still within sight of land for the most part. There is a large area of hard bottom that holds bait in this area, and that's what attracts the larger predator fish. Sometimes we have to cover some ground before we find a good bite, but that's the advantage of my style of trolling - we keep moving until we find the fish. This is what I recommend for folks who want to catch big fish without having to go too far offshore or spend a long day on the boat. I will clean your fish and bag the filets when we get back to the dock!

Full day offshore 8-hour Trip

We will usually run about 20 miles offshore to where the higher relief ledges and wrecks can stretch for miles. Big depth changes offshore usually mean more schools of bait and more predator fish chasing them. I like to maximize fishing time, so we'll usually start on the inshore edge of where the best action has been and work our way further offshore. King Mackerel are the majority of what we will catch, with Amberjack, Barracuda, Mahi and possibly a Sailfish making an appearance, This trip is for those who love to be far out to sea for an extended period of time. I will clean your fish and bag the filets when we get back to the dock!

Tasty Mackerel Recipes

A much younger Captain Ger on his old boat,
The "Deep Sea Express".

*A deposit may be required for some weekend trips. You will be charged for your trip if you do not show up and fail to give us cancellation notice prior to the day of your trip. "No Shows" are costly to the Captain and prevent others from fishing!

Trip Options and Rates:
Scenic Tours, Sandbar Excursions, "Dog Days" and Sunset Cruises- $100 per hour
Half Day- 4 Hours: $450
3/4 Day- 6 Hours: $800
Full Day- 8 Hours: $1000

Please feel free to contact us using the link below.