Take Up The Slack Guide Service runs angling trips out of Oak Island and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.

Striped Bass, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Tarpon, Mahi Mahi, Flounder, Black Seabass, Speckled Trout, Kingfish, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, and more can be found in these waters, depending on when you go. For these species, you’re likely to troll and bottom fish using light tackle. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep.

Captain Kelly specializes in providing his customers with a unique fishing experience, perfectly tailored to their preferences and experience levels. From avid anglers, beginners, weekend warriors, and families with kids, he has something for everyone.

These waters are known for Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, and more – with any luck, they’ll make your reel scream. You’ll target your catch by light tackle fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Kirk also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear.