Docked at 301 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach, NC — slips 20 & 21
Batson Charter Boats
Call (910) 367-0653

Charters & Rates

Every trip is a private charter and every rate is per boat — not per person. Bring your group, and we'll take care of the rest.

Half Day

4–5 hours · Nearshore

Trolling / Reef 4 hours $650
Trolling 5 hours — final hour dedicated to shark fishing $800

Close-in reefs and trolling within a few miles of the beach. The right call for a first offshore trip, a group with younger kids, or a morning that still leaves you the rest of the day.

3/4 Day

6–8 hours · Wrecks & ledges

Amberjack 6 hours $1,200
Trolling or Bottom Fishing 8 hours $1,600

Further out to the wrecks and hard bottom. The 6-hour amberjack run is a straight arm-wrestle; the 8-hour trip mixes trolling and bottom fishing for grouper, snapper and king mackerel.

Gulfstream

Full day · Blue water

Gulfstream Up to 60 miles offshore $2,600

The long run to blue water for mahi, wahoo and tuna. Weather dependent by nature — if the forecast doesn't support it, we'll tell you straight and work out another date.

No extras, no surprises

What's included

Everything on this list is already on the boat. You bring food, drinks and a cooler for the ride home.

  • Custom rods and reels
  • All bait
  • Terminal tackle
  • Ice to keep your fish
  • Blanket fishing license
  • Captain and mate

Fish cleaning

For an additional fee we'll clean, wash and bag your catch before you leave the dock. Bring a cooler to carry it home.

A day's catch on the deck of the Cheerio Lady
Booking

How reservations work

1. Hold your date

When you reserve a fishing date, a credit card deposit is required. The remaining balance is due on the day of your charter.

2. Cancellations

If you need to cancel your trip, a 14-day notice is required to receive a deposit refund.

3. Weather

If the captain determines that weather conditions are unsafe on the day of your trip, we'll work with you to reschedule or provide a full refund if rescheduling isn't possible.

Ready to pick a date?

Call Capt. John directly, or send your preferred date and group size and we'll confirm availability.

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