Captain AJ and Britni are the best! We were staying on Topsail Island and booked them for a…read moremid-week inshore half-day fishing trip. The booking process was super easy. The trip surpassed all of our expectations! Capt. AJ and Denny worked hard to make sure everyone was involved and having fun. When a few of our crew were feeling a little seasick from the choppy waters, they had ginger ale and saltines on hand, as well as peanut M&Ms for the kids. We caught over a dozen fish - mostly, mackerel, including a 30 lb King Mackerel that my 8 year old daughter reeled in. What a blast! Capt. Britni cleaned and delivered our fish within hours! We made some amazing fish tacos that night, and we brought several pounds home to Ohio! We'll definitely be fishing with you all again! Thanks so much!

We had such a great day today out with Captain Nelson. The water was a little rough, but his expert…read morenavigation got us to our destination quickly and safely. From there we had excellent fishing with bites every 3 to 5 minutes. It was a fun day for everybody!!

We had an absolutely amazing day fishing with Chadwick! He was very patient with my so and made our…read morefishing trip amazing. We caught fish and sharks all day - made my son's 9th Birthday dreams come true!

From the owner: South End Anglers specializes in a wide array of inshore and nearshore fishing fishing charters. We…read moreoperate out of Topsail Island, Hampstead, Figure Eight Island, and Wrightsville Beach. All ages and ability levels are welcome to join. South End Anglers operates under the highest level of safety. We pride ourselves on protecting the investment of every one of our guests while respecting the environment in a sustainable manner.

They hooked us up with a great family day trip captain, Lucky Dawg! kids and us had a great time,…read morecaught some fish, enjoyed the waters!

From the owner: Inshore, Offshore, Family Day Charters, Fly Fishing, Red Drumread more

Surf City holds a special place in my heart thanks to childhood nostalgia, the site of many a…read morefamily vacation filled with wonderful memories. The original pier and Barnacle Bills were lost to a hurricane, and it's much more developed than it was when I was a kid, but the soul remains.

This is our second day at the beach which let's start positive we have loved! Great food, nice…read morepeople! Saturday when we parked on our first day we paid the public parking price that we honestly though was a steal. Then, a older couple who told us they worked for the pier came to our car from their white van sitting in front of the pier and said "if you are fishing at the pier and buying a pass you could have parked for free in our parking". We thanked the woman who was very nice and said thank you for letting us know, no big deal, will remember tomorrow. Fast forward to Sunday, same older couple same white van Woman comes to the truck says are you fishing here? My husband says yes, goes in purchases the pier pass, she gave us the parking pass day two she's still kind and professional. Not 2 mins after she walks away the older male comes over says you can't park here if you aren't fishing. I explain my husband is fishing (he has a separate fishing cart than my beach cart) however being the gentleman my husband is and knowing we have a teenager who has a disability he states I'm going to help her get the cart down to the beach. This man gives us attitude but my husband helps and takes his fishing cart straight to the pier. Fast forward, my husband spends all day at the pier but time to pack his family up and go. Puts his cart up in the truck comes to help me and the same older man says you have to pay for parking if you aren't on the pier? My husband said we are leaving I'm just helping my wife... doesn't matter if you aren't on the pier. So my husband being the nice person he is went and paid for public parking for an hour to help me drag the cart from the beach which took an entire 5 mins. So if you are smart go ahead and pay for that parking which honestly is cheap anyways and enjoy your day. I write all of this because I work in hospitality and this man was as nice as a hemorrhoid. Stop chasing people down literally before they get out of the car to tell them they shouldn't have paid parking only to harass them the 5 mins it takes for them to help their family get the cart from the beach. Again, the public day parking is a steal compared to big cities. This man is not who needs to be in the parking lot.

THIS GUY SOLD MY TICKETS EVEN THOUGH WE HAD GUARANTEED RESERVATIONS WITH CREDIT CARD!!…read more I made reservations on the Queen Jean and guaranteed the reservation for six with my credit card. The captain said that would hold my reservation but we would need to pay in cash. He told me the boat was behind the Assembly Building. He said we had to pay in cash but the credit card would guarantee we would have six spots on the boat! We also had to be there half hour before sailing. Sailing was at 9:00. We were there at 8:30 with a lot of other folks. There was a group of six people that came in about 8:50 that were from Kentucky! After going over safety instructions the Captain told everyone to show their tickets and board. That was the first we heard of needing a ticket. He never told me over the phone we needed tickets. I went up to him and asked him where we get our tickets and he asked my name. I told him and he said, "I sold your tickets". I was shocked! On my way back to the house he texted me and said he was sorry. Now if he had my phone number why didn't he have the courtesy to call me before he "sold" my tickets? My grandchildren had looked forward to this all week and by selling our tickets he ruined our day! I would never go on this fishing boat!! I would not recommend them at all!!

My family visits topsail often but this was the first time we decided to do a fishing tour and…read morefound the Queen Jean with the Topsail Island Tours. The half day fishing trip was $60 a person and leaves at 9 and comes back at 2. Their website actually says its $70 but we paid $60. Warning: they don't take credit cards! But they took my husband and brother in laws driver license as "collateral" that they would find an ATM on our return and pay when the trip was over, which we did. We went out for about an hour and a half on a beautiful boat ride with about 50 people on board. There is a boat captain, two mates and a guy running the galley kitchen. They were all very nice and accommodating. You didn't have to take anything with you fishing and they would even take your fish off and bait your hook if needed. We stopped at three different holes before heading back. Our party of 4 caught 9 good size fish that fed our family of 7 dinner that night. Actually 3 of us caught 9 keepers, my poor sister was pretty sea sick most of the trip. If you're prone to sea sickness either take a lot of Dramamine or maybe sit this one out. Overall it was a great trip. Very nice crew. Very professional.

Anthony is a top notch guide! As a lifelong fisherman I have fished on many boats, I would put this…read moreone at the top of the list. Anthony knows the ropes and has a plethora of knowledge to learn from. Will be booking another trip in the future!

From the owner: Grassy Sound Charters is based in Hampstead, NC and serves Wrightsville Beach, Topsail, Surf City,…read moreSneads Ferry, and Jacksonville. We are convenient to the Greater Wilmington area and only 25 minutes from the ILM airport. The USCG Veteran crew is amongst the safest and most professional that you will find in the industry. We specialize in Nearshore, Offshore, and Gulfstream fishing trips, and also offer Eco Tours and Boat Cruises. Our experience and knowledge is far reaching. You will be riding on a 31’ Cape Horn center console boat that can comfortably take up to 6 persons. It is fast, dry, comfortable, and a head-turner! Whether you are looking for a laid-back trip on the coast or a hardcore fishing adventure offshore, this is the charter you have been looking for! All rods, reels, terminal tackle, bait, and fishing licenses are included in the price so you can focus on enjoying yourself. Fish cleaning service may be available after your trip, but be sure to bring an adequately sized cooler if you will be keeping your catch. A Mate will accompany all fishing charters and works for tips. 20% of the total trip price is customary. No glass bottles aboard the vessel. Please contact the Captain directly before booking if you have questions about the rate, availability, or have special considerations. Licensed, insured, state and federally permitted. Book your trip now and hit the water with Grassy Sound Charters.

Exceptional Service with a Captain that is flexible with your recreational needs. He was able to…read morebring us fishing and to a sandbar to relax with our family. Definitely worth it!

From the owner: Provides charter fishing opportunities both inshore and offshore. Scenic tours and sandbar services…read morecan also be provided by a Coastguard Certified Captain. Service for Swansboro, Emerald Isle and Jacksonville area.

I was blown away by East Coast Sports. I didn't have high expectations by a sporting goods store on…read morea resort island, but they carried everything imaginable for local recreational needs and prices were reasonable. I stopped by for an inexpensive cooler to carry some seafood home. They had the perfect cooler for only $5. The clerk was helpful and friendly. I looked at the surf supplies and another clerk immediately asked if I needed assistance. The fishing gear is unbelievable. And kayaks, they carry everything. I could have spent all day in there. They rent surf boards, paddle boards, bikes and sell fishing licenses and can even set up fishing charters. They are locally owned. They offer free parking. I'll be back on my next visit to Surf City.

This is an incredible find in Surf City…read more The amount of gear they have for fishing is beyond belief. Fishing is big business but in this area and this is a store to go to. I am a novice and was asking some questions about what would work and what is running and what type of equipment would I need to begin a new hobby, on the bays, shore fishing and maybe someday kayak fishing. The staff were helpful and knowledgeable and I was impressed with the entirety of the store. They also have a large selection of clothing and hats upstairs. Good prices good time.

Great sunrise fishing trip! Capt Ethan is a great guide. Very knowledgable and taught us a lot! Had…read moretwo teenagers with us and they had a blast catching flounder, red fish and trout. Great morning! Highly recommend!

I have had nothing but success when fishing with Captain Ethan, he is knowledgeable of where the…read moretrout, drum and flounder are moving daily. He is dedicated to his business, clients and community. He is not only an avid fisherman but cares fiercely about protecting and preserving our waterways here on Topsail Island, I would highly recommend him to all levels of fisherman, you will not be disappointed!!!