Things to do in Southport, North Carolina (NC): The Best Fishing Charters & Tours

Searching the perfect spot to fish in Southport, NC? Reelin’ Pelican Fishing Charters has daily trips to serve Southport and the surrounding areas, including Bald Head Island, Oak Island, and more. From flounder to king mackerel, our three fishing charter boats are fully equipped for your choice of inshore or offshore fishing. And kids fish for free!

Southport Boat Rentals and Southport Water Tours are the Only Boat Rental and TourBoat Company in the historic Old Southport Yacht Basin. Our Tour boat can seat up to 28 passengers and we provide a fleet of Carolina Skiffs to rent for the Day, or even longer. No hassle, no clean up, just fun. Join us for a Tour or Rent a Boat to explore the waterways and see a part of the area that you can only access by Water.

The waters off Oak Island/ Southport make up one of the most spectacular natural fisheries on the east coast! There are a lot of hard fighting game fish within a very short ride from our beaches and they provide our anglers with a cooler full of great tasting fish, and memories that will last a lifetime. We offer both Inshore/backwater and nearshore/ offshore fishing adventures that are perfect for the entire family!