You’ll fish from a 2020 18’ Hell’s Bay Marquesa flats boat that can easily sit 3 guests and is wheelchair-accessible. It’s powered by a 115 HP Yamaha engine, uses all-the-quality GPS and fishfinder electronics, and is equipped with a livewell. The boat has also got wireless trolling motor and multimedia system.

Fish like the locals aboard a 24’ Sea Ark Super Jon boat. It is a stable open fishing platform that comes powered by a 200 HP Yamaha engine. Perfect for accommodating up to 5 anglers, the vessel is fitted with top-notch navigational electronics and other professional accessories, including a wireless trolling motor for a quiet ride and an ice box to keep your catch fresh during the day.

The 24’ Seaark Procat 240 offers plenty of room for 5 passengers and the fish you’re going to catch. The walk-thru windshield provides a comfortable ride as you seek out the fish. The boat is also furnished with a Bimini top as added comfort for the occasional rain or on those hot sunny days.

As a student at Davidson College, Lake Norman is just a stone’s throw from Capt. Will’s classroom. His favorite times to fish Lake Norman are during the fall and spring when the fish are active and there is relatively little boat pressure.