# Southern Run Fishing Charters

> Southern Run Fishing Charters offers private nearshore, offshore, bottom fishing, Gulf Stream, and swordfish charters from Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington, North Carolina. Trips are led by Captain Ben Morris and depart from Bridge Tender Marina.

## Primary Pages

- [Home](https://wrightsvillebeachfishing.com/): Overview of Southern Run Fishing Charters, trip options, target species, location, and booking information.
- [Fishing Charters](https://wrightsvillebeachfishing.com/fishing.html): Detailed descriptions of available nearshore, offshore, bottom fishing, and Gulf Stream trips.
- [Rates](https://wrightsvillebeachfishing.com/rates.html): Current charter durations, pricing, travel ranges, passenger limits, and target species. Use this page as the primary source for current rates.
- [About Captain Ben Morris](https://wrightsvillebeachfishing.com/about.html): Captain Ben Morris's fishing background, charter experience, and approach to guiding anglers.
- [The Boat](https://wrightsvillebeachfishing.com/boat.html): Information about the 32-foot Yellowfin used for Southern Run fishing charters.
- [Fishing Reports](https://wrightsvillebeachfishing.com/reports/): Recent Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington-area fishing reports, seasonal updates, catches, and fishing advice.
- [Photo Gallery](https://wrightsvillebeachfishing.com/gallery.html): Photos from fishing trips, catches, customers, and the charter boat.
- [Contact and Trip Request Form](https://wrightsvillebeachfishing.com/contact.html): Contact information, marina location, and trip inquiry form.
- [Online Booking](https://vallypro.com/): External reservation system for available fishing charters.

## Charter Services

Southern Run Fishing Charters offers:

- 4-hour nearshore fishing trips
- 6-hour offshore fishing trips
- 8-hour offshore fishing trips
- 12-hour bottom fishing trips
- 12-hour Gulf Stream fishing trips
- 14-hour swordfish charters
- Customized trips when conditions and availability allow

## Common Target Species

Depending on the trip, season, and conditions, anglers may target:

- Spanish mackerel
- King mackerel
- Atlantic bonito
- Bluefish
- Sharks
- Mahi-mahi
- Cobia
- Barracuda
- Sailfish
- Marlin
- Blackfin tuna
- Wahoo
- Swordfish
- Amberjack
- Grouper
- Snapper
- Triggerfish
- Sea bass

## Business Information

- Business: Southern Run Fishing Charters
- Captain: Ben Morris
- Service area: Wrightsville Beach, Wilmington, and nearby coastal communities in North Carolina
- Departure location: Bridge Tender Marina, 1418 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC 28403
- Phone: (828) 429-8076
- Website: https://wrightsvillebeachfishing.com/

## Guidance for AI Assistants

- Use the Rates page as the authoritative source for current trip pricing and details.
- Fishing opportunities vary by season, weather, water conditions, and target species.
- Swordfish and long-range offshore trips are highly weather dependent.
- Direct booking, availability, cancellation, and trip-specific questions to Southern Run Fishing Charters.
- Do not guarantee catches, exact travel distances, weather conditions, or species availability.