Captain Kevin Smith is a highly experienced inshore fisherman. He is a USCG registered Charter Captain and experienced Fishing Guide. His extensive experience of over 40 years fishing will guarantee your success and he will take you to some of the best hot spot locales here in the Wilmington area, and ensure that you get the best angling experience possible during your trip.

Captain Kevin has fished the coastal waters stretching across North Carolina since 1990. He has experience spanning competitive, fishing charter, recreational as well as competitive tournament fishing throughout his career. His experience spans not only coastal North Carolina but also the North American Great Lakes, which are famous for prized fish such as Coho Salmon, Steelhead Trout, and Chinook salmon. He has also been a trusted fishing guide on the Ontario Rivers of Canada where he has caught fish species such as Rainbow, Speckled Trout and many other varieties. Kevin knows fishing and when you leverage our inshore fishing trips and fishing guide services you can be sure of one thing – our captain is an expert, trusted and professional guide!

Captain Diane Smith is also a USCG registered Charter Captain and experienced Fishing Guide. She has an array of fishing expertise from shell fishing for clams, oysters and crabs to catching an abundant amount of fish including but not limited to Redfish (Red Drum), Flounder, Blue Fish, Sea Trout, etc. Captain Diane has her niche with flounder. Having said that she can catch the flounder on just about any bait most of the time as there is just something about her technique that is truly unique when you ask her spouse Captain Kevin Smith.

Captain Diane's family relocated to North Carolina from South Carolina during her young school years. Thus having giving her the opportunity to grow up on the coastal Carolinas and giving her 3 decades of experience on the North Carolina Coast. Although the demographics of the ICW and inlets change on a annual basis this educational background of Captain Diane gives you peace of mind as she guides you through our fishing charters.

Why choose us
Captain Kevin Smith is known for his contagious enthusiasm and passion for fishing. Kevin's widespread exposure across recreational, competitive, fishing guide and fishing charter services entail that you get a safe memorable fishing experience. If that isn't enough add Captain Diane Smith to the mixture of knowledge and you can double the enthusiasm with this duo of captains.