About

Three people, one adult male and two young girls, are on a boat holding fishing rods and preparing to fish. The man, wearing sunglasses, a cap, and a patterned shirt, assists one girl with her fishing line. The other girl is wearing a pink and tie-dye outfit and a life jacket. The boat is on a body of water with a clear blue sky and green shoreline in the background.

Marsh Man Guide Service is a veteran owned and operated, inshore guide service located in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina. We are dedicated to providing expert and personable guidance on fishing trips, allowing both novice and experienced anglers to connect with the natural beauty and abundant aquatic wildlife on our local waterways. With a focus on personalized experiences, we specialize in crafting memorable fishing adventures that cater to our clients’ individual skill levels and preferences.

Our mission is to foster a love for fishing and the environment by providing an exceptional guide service that creates lasting memories while educating our clients about the local ecosystem and fishing techniques.

Two young girls holding fish they caught on a boat during a sunny day, with a man in the background and water and marshland behind them.

While fishing is our main focus, we can cater to just about any thing you may desire. We also run Eco tourism trips, shelling trips, sandbar shuttle services, and can also drive and drop you at the dock at many local restaurants all the way from Swansboro to Surf City. Do you have a new boat and aren’t quite sure where to start? Or want to make sure you aren’t going to hit a sandbar on your outing? Book one of our “Captain for Hire” trips and Capt. Luke will get you squared away on anything from inspecting your vessel, going over proper paperwork and licensing needed, trailering, loading and unloading at the boat ramp, navigating (knowing your draft and where you can and cannot go is huge around here), and even how to run your electronics.

People enjoying a day at the water with multiple boats anchored near the shore, children playing in the sand, and a few individuals swimming in the water under a partly cloudy sky.