Charter fishing boat on the ocean near Bald Head Island NC
Southport, NC · Est. 30+ Years

Impulsive Charters

Charter fishing or cruise boat for hire. Bald Head Island, Southport & Oak Island. Captain Paul's 30+ years of experience makes booking as easy as 1, 2, 3… or maybe 4.

Air-Conditioned CabinUS Coast Guard Compliant6-Man Life RaftEPIRB EquippedClean Full BathroomNew Twin Fiat N67 450HP Motors
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Half-Day · ¾ Day · Full Day · Gulf Stream · Deep Drop
Departing from Southport, NC
Our Trips

Choose Your Adventure

From calm near-shore fishing with the kids to overnight deep-drop expeditions — we have the perfect trip for every angler.

Half-Day Trip
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Perfect for Families & Young Anglers

Half-Day Trip

4 HoursNear Shore

Our ½ day trip is perfect for young children and first-timers. 4 hours of fishing just off the beach within sight of land. In the summer we target Spanish mackerel, bluefish, and very large sharks.

Spanish MackerelBluefishSharks
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¾ Day & Full Day
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Kick It Up a Notch

¾ Day & Full Day

6–8 Hours20–30 Miles Offshore

Our ¾ day (20 miles offshore) or Full Day (30 miles offshore) allows us to fish for larger species like Mahi-Mahi, King Mackerel, Wahoo, and Amberjack.

Mahi-MahiKing MackerelWahooAmberjack
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Gulf Stream Trip
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Blue Water Adventure

Gulf Stream Trip

Full Day+50+ Miles Offshore

Our gulf stream trip takes you 50+ miles offshore to crystal-clear blue water to target Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi, Sailfish, and Marlin. The ultimate offshore experience.

TunaWahooMahi-MahiSailfishMarlin
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Deep Drop Trip
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Into the Abyss

Deep Drop Trip

Overnight50–60 Miles Offshore

Typically overnight, 50–60 miles offshore using our computerized Lindgren-Pitman reel. We target species at 800± feet — Swordfish, Mako Shark, Big Eye Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, and Snowy Grouper. Fish range 40–1,000 lbs.

SwordfishMako SharkBig Eye TunaYellowfin TunaSnowy Grouper
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What's Biting

Fish Reports

Captain Paul's 30+ years on these waters means you're always fishing where the fish are. From near-shore Spanish mackerel to deep-water swordfish, we know the bite.

Spring/Summer
Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Sharks, King Mackerel
Summer/Fall
Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo, Amberjack, Tuna
Year Round
Swordfish, Snowy Grouper, Big Eye Tuna (Deep Drop)
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Kids holding a mahi-mahi on Impulsive Charters
Family with king mackerel catch on Impulsive Charters
Angler holding a king mackerel on Impulsive Charters
New Twin Fiat N67 450HP motors for The Impulsive charter boat
The Vessel

The Impulsive

Recently re-powered with new Twin Fiat N67 450 HP motors — no smoke and very quiet. The Impulsive is fully equipped for comfort and safety on every trip.

Air-Conditioned Cabin
US Coast Guard Compliant
6-Man Life Raft
EPIRB Equipped
Clean Full Bathroom
New Twin Fiat N67 450HP Motors

Ready to Hit the Water?

Call Captain Paul today or send us a message to check availability and book your trip of a lifetime.

2571 St. James Drive, Southport, NC 28461

Impulsive Charters

The Impulsive is a fishing charter boat for hire available in Bald Head Island, Southport and Oak Island. Captain Paul Thompson strives to give everyone — no matter your fishing experience — the trip of a lifetime. Available year round, including sightseeing cruises on the Cape Fear River.

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