Katfish Kayak and Fishing Adventures Fishing Charter Prices

Give children an easygoing introduction to fishing with an outing shaped around their enjoyment and safety. Rather than focusing on filling a cooler or chasing trophy fish, the day is about giving young anglers a chance to make a cast, enjoy time on the water, and share a fun experience with their family. It’s a shorter option for children who may not be ready for a full day at sea or rougher conditions. Captain Phillip Loughlin hosts the trip with kids in mind, keeping the focus on making their time aboard comfortable and memorable. Please bring a properly fitting personal flotation device for younger guests. Children under 12 are required to wear one.

Spend the day trolling coastal waters with the shoreline still in view. The route can range from areas just off the beach to grounds farther out, depending on the weather. This gives you the chance to target Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, King Mackerel, and Cobia while taking in the North Carolina coast. Captain Phillip Loughlin brings more than 40 years of experience fishing these waters and will guide the trip with Katfish Kayak and Fishing Adventures. Enjoy a relaxed pace with family or friends, watch the lines as the boat moves through the water, and look forward to the moment a fish takes the bait. Every trip follows the conditions, so the fishing plan can vary from day to day.

This trip gives you more time to explore than a shorter nearshore outing. It typically begins closer to shore, then continues offshore as the day warms and Captain Phillip Loughlin searches for active fishing grounds. With the added range, you can travel beyond 25 miles from shore and experience a changing stretch of North Carolina water along the way. The plan depends on where fish are found, so the day may shift as you move farther out. Katfish Kayak and Fishing Adventures offers this option for anglers who want to spend more time exploring beyond the familiar nearshore grounds. There is no guaranteed catch, but the longer run gives the captain more room to look for productive water.

For anglers who want to venture well beyond the nearshore grounds, this trip offers a chance to fish along the edge of the Gulf Stream. When weather and sea conditions are favorable, the boat can travel more than 50 miles offshore, bringing a wide-open ocean setting and new fishing water into reach. Sailfish may be among the possibilities, though a catch is never guaranteed. Captain Phillip Loughlin leads the trip with Katfish Kayak and Fishing Adventures, searching the Gulf Stream’s edges for fish. Because conditions determine whether a run this far is safe and practical, the trip depends on favorable weather and sea conditions. It’s a good fit for anglers drawn to longer offshore runs and the possibility of seeing what’s biting far from shore.

Make the outing fit what you want from your time on the water. You can head out for a quick fishing trip, enjoy a sunset cruise along the Intracoastal Waterway, or take a scenic run on the Cape Fear River toward downtown Wilmington or Southport. Each option offers a different way to experience the area, whether you’re hoping to wet a line or simply enjoy the ride. Katfish Kayak and Fishing Adventures can tailor the trip to your preferences, with flexible hourly rates or package options. Share what you have in mind with Captain Phillip, and he can help you plan an outing that suits your interests. Call to discuss the route and experience you’d like to enjoy.

The mothership carries you and your kayak to inshore fishing areas that may be too far to reach by paddling alone. From there, you’ll fish from your own kayak and explore the water while looking for Red Drum, Flounder, Trout, or Sheepshead. Bring your own kayak and fishing gear; neither is provided. This is an unguided trip, so it’s best suited to experienced kayak anglers who can handle their boat and equipment in open-water conditions. The crew provides transportation to the fishing area, while you manage your own kayak and fishing once there. It’s a distinctive way to reach more water while keeping the freedom of fishing from your own kayak.