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Fish Ocracoke Aboard The Free Ranger

Whether you’re chasing the bluewater thrill or want to fill your cooler with nearshore fish, Fish Ocracoke has the trip for you! Captain Robert Orr has spent his life fishing the coast of North Carolina and is more than happy to share his wealth of experience with you.

Join him for an exciting fishing adventure on board the “Free Ranger”, a 46’ offshore sportfishing vessel made by Buddy Cannady. She was launched in 1992 and still runs like it’s her first day – a testament to the quality of her build.

The Free Ranger is a true bluewater predator, equipped to give you the edge in reeling in the best fish. A John Deere 750 HP engine will propel you to your fishery quickly and smoothly as you relax in the air-conditioned salon. The captain will deftly navigate the boat from the flybridge, and spot topwater fish from far away. Once you set the hook, set yourself in the onboard fighting chair and let the battle begin!

The fish you’ll target are diverse, offering something to every angler. Anglers looking to land their next trophy catch can go after Blue and White Marlin, as well as Sailfish. Delicious Blackfin Tuna and Wahoo can also be landed. Nearshore waters hide many Groupers, Snappers, and Mackerel that you can hook up.

Capt. Robert will take you up to 8 miles away from the coast on the 5-hour trips while you can expect to head up to 40 miles offshore on the full day trip.

Live bait is caught before the trip, so it’s all ready and spry when you get on board.

No matter your skill level, the crew will work hard to instruct and assist you in any way possible. Book a trip with Fish Ocracoke today and experience some of the finest fishing North Carolina has to offer!



FAQs about Fish Ocracoke Aboard The Free Ranger

Fish Ocracoke Aboard The Free Ranger offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Evening Sunset Fishing Trip (2 hours)
  • US $775 per group - Half Day Trip – Nearshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $775 per group - Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $950 per group - Half Day Wreck Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $1,850 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Offshore (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Fish Ocracoke Aboard The Free Ranger, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Fish Ocracoke Aboard The Free Ranger include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Caught before the trip)
  • Lures
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Fish Ocracoke Aboard The Free Ranger offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Fish Ocracoke Aboard The Free Ranger offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing (Depends on the weather and the fish targeted)
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Fish Ocracoke Aboard The Free Ranger include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Robert Orr
Ocracoke, North Carolina, United States
59 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2018
Captain Robert was raised on Topsail Island, North Carolina, and has spent his entire life fishing the coastal waters of NC. His first professional fishing experience came when he took a job mating on a sportfisher when he was 15 years old. When he turned 18, the captain received his license and began running offshore trips on a 26' center console. Since then, Capt. Robert has spent time mating on and running various sportfishers throughout NC – his includes his time spent successfully competing in the NC Governor's Cup Billfish tournaments and running charters on his own boat, the "Laura Linn."

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin
Marlin (White) White Marlin

Boat specs

Buddy Cannady (Sportfishing) originally built in 1992. Powered by a 750HP John Deere engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
46 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Depends on the weather and the fish targeted
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Caught before the trip
Lures
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 60 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 60 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 49 reviews
Equipment
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
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Experience
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Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Christopher O.
New Ringgold, PA
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Checked of a Blue Marlin from my bucket list!

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip – Offshore on June 1, 2023
What a day!! My goal was to catch my first Blue Marlin! It was something that was always on my bucket list. I finally did a...
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Brian C.
United States
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Half Day trip with Captain Rob

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Nearshore (AM) on July 18, 2023
Went fishing on the Free Ranger with Captain Rob and Hayden, they were very friendly and accommodating. We had a great time...
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Harrison B.
Grimesland, NC
Excellent
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Half Day Afternoon Trip With Captain Rob

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM) on May 6, 2023
Awesome afternoon of fishing! Caught several Spanish and Blues. The boat was organized and clean, could not ask for a better...
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Anthony B.
Decatur, IL
Excellent
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Half Day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Wreck Fishing on July 17, 2023
First time Deepwater fishing, would highly recommend 👌 Caption Rob and his crew. My son caught the first fish within 2 minutes.
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Gregory M.
East Windsor, CT
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Fishing with Robert

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Nearshore (AM) on August 1, 2023
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