“The most beloved memories I had as a young child were those of spending time on the water with my father and grandfather. Those memories molded me into the person I am today and gave me a love and respect for nature that everybody deserves to have.”
WELCOME TO A FINE LINE CHARTERS
Wilmington Fishing Charters &
Wrightsville Beach Fishing Charters
Wilmington NC offers a versatile fishery with countless options for inshore, and nearshore fishing in Wrightsville Beach, Figure Eight Island, Topsail Beach, Carolina Beach, and the Cape Fear River. Come and join Captain Shawn Antley on your Wilmington fishing charter and make memories that last a lifetime!
Kids, Fishing, And The Future
At A Fine Line Charters we understand that the next generation of children will be our guardians and caretakers of our oceans and its resources. We encourage you to take a kid fishing, change a life, and help create a bright future for our up and coming generation of anglers.


A FISHING EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER
Wilmington Fishing Charters With
Captain Shawn Aboard The Fine Line
The Fine Line is a 22 foot Sea Pro that offers the versatility of fishing offshore wrecks, but also the grass lines and flats of inshore waters.
Whether you are a salty seasoned veteran of salt water fishing or a beginner just trying to enjoy the sport. We have custom trips to fit your needs. As a born and raised Wilmington NC local, Captain Shawn knows the waters of southeastern NC like no other. The experience of fishing with Captain Shawn will not only be a unique one, but will also leave you with a wealth of knowledge critical to mastering sportfishing in southern NC.
WE OFFER INSHORE & NEARSHORE WILMINGTON FISHING TRIPS
We also offer corporate trips, kid trips, sunset cruises, beach excursions, and Cape Fear River trips
1/2 Day
4 hours
$500.001/2 Day
4 hours
We cover the back waters inshore as well as up to three miles off the beach nearshore.
3/4 Day
6 hours
$700.003/4 Day
6 hours
On a six hour trip we cover the inshore and back waters or up to 10 miles off the beach.
Nearshore
8 hours
$900.00Full Day
Nearshore
We cover the back waters inshore, or venture up to fifteen miles out.
Kids Trips
2 hours
$300.00Kids Trips
2 hours
We fish the calm back waters and also inlet mouths.
* There will be a $50 dollar charge for more than three people.
If your party has more than four we can buddy up with another fellow captain, and fish a two boat charter.
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