Flying Fish Charters Guided Fishing Trip in Harkers

Guided Fishing Trip with Andrew Campbell – Rates & Booking

Guide Andrew Campbell of Flying Fish Charters on Saturday October specializes in full day sight fishing adventures targeting the productive inshore waters around Harkers Island. This 8-hour charter accommodates up to 3 guests and focuses on opportunistic fishing tailored to daily conditions. When ocean conditions allow, we'll venture offshore, but rough seas mean we'll hunt the nearshore waters for consistent action. All tackle and gear are provided by your licensed guide, with departure from Cape Pointe Marina under clear fall conditions. Book online to secure your spot for this ultimate fishing adventure.

Highlights of Full Day Guided Fishing Trip In Harkers Island, NC - Shark, Mackerel, and More

This charter delivers adrenaline-packed action targeting multiple species using sight fishing techniques. The lightning-fast False Albacore (Little Tunny) average 7-9 pounds and reach speeds of 45 mph, providing incredible fights on light tackle. Hard-fighting Bull Drum, powerful Amberjack, and acrobatic Blacktip and Spinner Sharks round out the target list. Every trip combines proven techniques like drift fishing, bottom fishing, and casting with lures to work the structure and current breaks that hold baitfish.

The fall season around Harkers Island offers excellent water clarity and cooler temperatures that concentrate fish in predictable areas. Our 8-hour format allows time to work multiple techniques and locations, ensuring maximum opportunities for trophy catches and unforgettable fishing memories.

Local Species Insights: Little Tunny

Little Tunny, also known as False Albacore, dominate the fall inshore bite around Harkers Island with their incredible speed and aggressive feeding behavior. These pelagic predators follow baitfish schools into the nearshore waters, creating explosive surface action that makes for thrilling sight fishing opportunities. The structure and current breaks around Harkers Island concentrate baitfish, and Little Tunny follow right behind them, making these waters ideal for targeting this species. During fall months, cooler water temperatures trigger more consistent feeding patterns, and the clear conditions typical of this season allow anglers to spot schools and cast directly to feeding fish. Their characteristic fight on light tackle and lightning-fast runs make every hookup an adrenaline rush that keeps anglers coming back for more.

Plan Your Guided Fishing Trip Day

Your full day adventure begins with an early morning departure from Cape Pointe Marina, where Captain Andrew provides all necessary tackle, gear, and safety equipment. The boat accommodates up to 3 guests comfortably, allowing for personalized instruction and plenty of room to fight fish. We'll work multiple techniques throughout the 8-hour trip, including sight fishing for surface feeders, drift fishing over structure, and bottom fishing for larger species. The opportunistic approach means we adapt to conditions and fish behavior, maximizing your chances for diverse catches and learning different fishing methods. Clear fall conditions provide excellent visibility for sight fishing, while the cooler temperatures keep fish active throughout the day.