Southern Run Fishing Charters

FishingBooker, a platform that connects anglers with fishing guides, recently announced the winners of the 2025 Angler’s Choice Award.

According to a news release, the yearly award was first given in 2015 and recognizes "the exceptional service and dedication of captains who consistently deliver outstanding fishing experiences to their customers."

From 8,732 captains on the platform, only 672, or 7.7% stood out for their excellence, the release stated.  

In New Hanover County, eight captains received the award out of 52 local guides partnered with FishingBooker.

"These captains have consistently demonstrated exceptional customer service, reliability, and top-tier fishing experiences," according to the release.

When looking at the states with the highest share of Angler’s Choice Award winners, North Carolina ranked 10th overall, with 10.5% of Angler’s Choice winning captains.

The full list of the fishing guides in Carolina Beach:

• Shane Snow of S.S. Fish Witch II Charters
• Bryan Armstrong of Port City Inshore Guide Service
• ​Keith Green of Wet-N-Wild Sportfishing

• Victor Treto Jr. of Carolina Charters
• Ben Morris of Southern Run Fishing Charters
• Joe Currie of Leverdrag Charters
• Pierre Agena of Rising Sun Fishing
• ​Cord Hieronymus of Hieronymus Fishing Charters

To qualify the captains must meet strict criteria consistently throughout the year, according to the release. These criteria include:

• A review score of 4.8 or higher based on 10 or more verified reviews
• A reliability score of 98% or higher
• A response rate of 98% or higher to booking requests within 24 hours
• Full business verification, ensuring legal compliance and safety standards