SOUTH PORT PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Private Bay-boat Charter: 24' Yellowfin with a Mercury 350 off South Port
A private fishing charter for 1–4 anglers aboard a 24' Yellowfin with a captain, offering inshore, nearshore and island eco options with gear and licenses included.
Private Bay-boat Charter: 24' Yellowfin with a Mercury 350 off South Port.
Set out from the South Port/Oak Island area aboard a 24' Yellowfin Bay Boat powered by a Mercury 350 for a private, captain-led day on the water. Choose from inshore, nearshore or island eco tours and target species from Red Drum and Flounder to Spanish Mackerel while all gear, fuel and fishing licenses are provided for a personalized outing.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A private 24' Yellowfin with a Mercury 350
This is a private charter for 1–4 anglers operated with a captain on a 24' Yellowfin Bay Boat powered by a Mercury 350; the operator outfits trips with gear, fuel and a fishing license so you can focus on the fishing.
Target species from Red Drum to Spanish Mackerel
Expect to fish for Red Drum, Black Drum, Trout, Flounder and Spanish Mackerel among other local species—options change with the chosen inshore, nearshore or eco focus.
Inshore, nearshore and island eco tours
Choose shorter inshore runs to patch reefs, bay flats or bridges, or step farther out for nearshore and island eco tours that can include anchoring and bottom fishing for species such as grouper, snapper, cobia and more.
What the day feels like
How the day unfolds
A typical trip is a private, captain-guided session: you board with your party of up to four, run to selected structure—patch reefs, flats, bridges or nearshore marks—fish the targeted species, and return with coolers and ice provided. Trips are available in a range of lengths so you can tailor the pace and focus from short inshore casts to full-day nearshore excursions.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this charter suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses), layered shirts and your own food and drinks for the trip.
The charter provides the boat, fuel, captain, fishing gear, fishing license and coolers with ice.
Trips are private charters for 1–4 anglers.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people can join a charter?
These are private charters for 1–4 anglers.
What species can I expect to fish for?
Common targets include Red Drum, Black Drum, Trout, Flounder and Spanish Mackerel; other bottom and nearshore species are available depending on the chosen trip.
What is included in the trip price?
The charter price includes the boat, fuel, captain, gear, a fishing license and coolers with ice.
What trip lengths and rates are offered?
Rates are tiered by trip length: three-hour trips are $400; half-day (4 hours) $500; 3/4 day (6 hours) $700; full day (8 hours) $900. These options are available for inshore, nearshore and island eco tours.
When do trips depart?
Start times vary by season: March 15–August 31 depart at 7:00am, 12:00pm, 3:00pm and 5:00pm; September 1–October 31 at 7:00am, 12:00pm and 3:00pm; November 1–March 15 at 7:00am and 12:00pm.