Brannin Charters, LLC is a five-star inshore fishing outfit in Wilmington, NC. We offer an exciting experience to catch red drum, flounder, black drum, speckled trout, and sheepshead on the inshore waters. All kinds of trips and fisherman from any experience level are welcome aboard. Most trips will be run in the backwaters of Wilmington and Kure Beach, North Carolina. Captain Michael Brannin is a highly experienced guide that has been fishing these waters for most of his life. He fishes from an 18 foot East Cape Lostmen that offers the ability to fish a variety of different styles. The Wilmington and Cape Fear fishery is full of bays and creeks that produce great fishing grounds. We have the ability to customize fishing trips to your needs. Whether you are wanting to fly fish red drum, bait fish, throw jigs at speckled trout, or target certain species we can do it.

Captain Michael Brannin is a fully licensed and insured USCG captain. He has been running boats his entire life. He is dedicated to fishing the inshore Wilmington and Cape Fear area with years of experience fishing these waters.

We serve Wrightsville beach, Oak Island, Carolina beach, Kure beach, Fort Fisher, Bald Head Island, Wilmington, and Southport.

Military Discounts Available!

Brannin Charters offers year-round military discounts to veterans and active service members. Year-round discounts will be 10% off any trip. Military discounts are always offered and greatly respected!

Our Captains

Name: Wilmington Inshore Fishing Charters
Address: 2514 Fort Fisher Boulevard South, Kure Beach, NC, 28449, US
Telephone: (910) 742-6864

Captain Michael Brannin is a local fisherman that greatly enjoys fishing the inshore Wilmington Coastline. Michael started fishing these waters when he was nine years old. He started running his father's 19ft Carolina Skiff in the backwaters chasing fish when he was thirteen years old. Michael's favorite type of fishing and specialty is chasing red drum in shallow water. However, he is just as good at throwing live baits to catch a variety of fish. He is a people person and loves having other anglers on the boat of all skill levels. His goal is to give you a great fishing trip and experience that you will greatly enjoy.

Captain Richard Brannin is a local fisherman that has been fishing these waters for over 20 years. Richard's favorite style of fishing is sight fishing, finding redfish moving in shallow water. He is very knowledgeable and skilled in regard to all around fishing and the area. He loves fishing with guests from any skill level! His goal is to make every trip, enjoyable, and to produce high quality fishing adventures.

East Cape Lostmen

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Brannin Charters is operated on a 2010 18ft East Cape Lostmen that will comfortably hold a maximum of three guests. The boat is outfitted with all the necessary gear to make for a great fishing experience. The boat has a Minn Kota trolling motor, twin power poles, trim tabs for a smooth ride, livewell, plenty of storage, back standing platform, and a jackplate allowing to fish areas many other boats cannot get to. The East Cape Lostmen has a true draft of 5-7 inches fully loaded down. This gives a great advantage to being able to catch tailing redfish and still being able to fish bigger water for different species of fish.