Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Fishing Info

About MaTunaHoo Sportfishing

Where does MaTunaHoo Sportfishing fish?

We fish the Wilmington, NC area, including Atlantic Ocean.

What are the target fish?

Target fish include Gag Grouper (Also Called Charcoal Belly, Velvet Rockfish, Grouper  ), Greater Amberjack (Also Called Great Amberfish, Jenny Lind, Rock Salmon, Doronado, Madregal, Amberjack), Atlantic Bonito  (Also Called Bloater, Bone Jack, Bonito, Boston Mackerel, Common Bonito, Skipjack), Common Dolphinfish (Also Called Dolphin, Dolphinfish, Common Dolphin, Mahi-Mahi, Dorado, Dourade  ), Snowy Grouper (Also Called Golden Grouper, Brownie), King Mackerel (Also Called Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel  ), Atlantic Sailfish (Also Called ), Spanish Mackerel (Also Called Atlantic Spanish Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel), Bigeye Tuna (Also Called Ahi), Blackfin Tuna (Also Called Deep-Bodied Tunny  ), Wahoo  (Also Called Ono, Ono Malani, Hoo, Pacific Kingfish, Malata kingfish, Queen fish, Paala, Paere, Peto, Sierra, Solandra, Serra-da India, Kamasu-Sawara, Acantocibio, Cavala de India, Keskas, Kin Fis, Mersad, Kinkfish, Peto, Guarapucu, Thazard batard), Yellowfin Tuna  (Also Called Ahi)

Where in Wilmington, NC to we meet our guests?

We meet at Wrightsville Beach ( Wrightsville Beach, NC, USA ), 109 Causeway Dr ( 109 Causeway Dr, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480, USA )

Do I need a STATE Fishing license?

Yes, a Fishing license is required

Where do I get a STATE Fishing license?

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Comission - Fishing

A North Carolina Fishng License is required for individuals 16 years of age or more. A fishing license is required to fish any public water in North Carolina. The State of North Carolina requires seperate licenses to be purchased for inland and salt water fishing. When fishing with a licensed captain or guide in saltwater no licensing is needed. Please visit the North Carolina Wildlife Resources comission for more information and to purchase your license.

How much should I Tip?

It is customary to tip 20% of the trip total. We work tirelessly to make sure you have a guest experience!

Do I need to bring my own gear?

No, we provide standard gear such as rods and reels so you don’t need to worry about anything. But please feel free to bring you own gear if you prefer.