Calabash Fishing Fleet – Navigator

Calabash Fishing Fleet has hit upon a winning combination — awesome charters and experienced guides who know the waters of North Carolina like the back of their hand. Based in historical Calabash, which is often referred to as one of the ‘Sea Food Capitals’ of the country, they’re just waiting to take you on an adventure you’ll remember for a long time!

Your captain for the day is Robert Taylor who spent three decades exploring these waters. You’ll be spending your trip aboard his “Navigator,” an impressive 65’foot DMR arrow yacht that has a walkaround that can comfortably accommodate up to 40 anglers.

She’s decked out with top-of-the-line navigational equipment, so you’ll be on the fish in no time. She also has a fully enclosed toilet, which means you’ll be traveling in comfort and style.

And where will you be going off to? Depending on the trip you choose, you’ll either be fishing for anything from Black Seabass to King Mackerel and Grey Snapper nearshore, or heading up to 30 miles offshore to battle pelagic VIPs like Mahi Mahi or Wahoo.

Fancy a combination of the two? Then go for the 3\4 day trip, which offers both nearshore and offshore fishing — you can fill your freezer and enjoy the fight of reeling in big game fish at the same time.

Whether you’re an experienced angler or are just discovering your sea legs, Capt. Robert welcomes you aboard. Want to make your fishing trips a family outing to remember? Children of all ages are welcome, with lifejackets provided in all sizes to ensure the safety of every guest.

Your guides will provide you with top-quality Penn rods and reels. You’ll be catching live bait on your trip, so you know it’ll be fresh and tasty for whatever species you want to reel in. At the end of your trip, you’ll get your catch cleaned and filleted so that you can turn it into a delicious meal in a matter of hours.

All that’s left is for you to book with Calabash Fishing Fleet and let “Navigator” sail you towards an adventure you



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    4 Hour Trip - Nearshore (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Nov 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $108
    Are you an early riser? Why not spend your morning fishing for some big, delicious fish? You'll be targeting Black Seabass, Little Tunny, Gray Snapper, Sharks, Mackerel, and many more.
  • Shared trip
    4 Hour Trip - Nearshore (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Oct 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $108
    Fancy spending your afternoon trolling for some big fish? How about reeling in some Black Seabass and Grey Snapper? Then this is the trip for you! You'll also be targeting Sharks, Mackerel, and many more species, depending on what finds your hook especially attractive.
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FAQs about Calabash Fishing Fleet – Navigator

Calabash Fishing Fleet – Navigator offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $54 per person - 4 Hour Trip - Nearshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $54 per person - 4 Hour Trip - Nearshore (PM) (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Calabash Fishing Fleet – Navigator, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Calabash Fishing Fleet – Navigator include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Quality Penn equipment)
  • Live Bait (Caught on the trip.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate (+additional mates as needed)
  • Fishing License

Calabash Fishing Fleet – Navigator offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Calabash Fishing Fleet – Navigator offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Calabash Fishing Fleet – Navigator include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Meet the Charter Operator

Calabash Fishing Fleet
Calabash, North Carolina, United States
ID & license verified
498 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2018
The Calabash Fishing Fleet operates a string of awesome vessels, each more impressive than the last and all helmed by experienced guides. With decades of experience and one of the largest fleets in the state, Calabash Fishing Fleet is a name you can trust to get you on some epic catches both inshore and offshore. Captain Robert Taylor is the proud owner of the company, and he's also a guide. Thanks to his 30 years of experience, he knows just how to get people on the fish in no time, and after running charters for 16 years, you better believe he knows exactly what needs to be done for you to have a fishing trip of a lifetime.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Bluefish Bluefish
Cobia Cobia

Boat specs

DMR Arrow Yacht (Walkaround) originally built in 1990, and restored in 2022. Powered by 2 660HP Caterpillar engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 21 knots.

Length
65 ft
Capacity
40 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Enclosed.
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Refrigerator

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Quality Penn equipment
Live Bait
Caught on the trip.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
+additional mates as needed
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
All ages welcome.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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
Visa
Mastercard

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.3 / 5
out of 5 stars from 294 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.1 / 5
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Fishing with Robert
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Angler rating
177
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
74%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
80%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
92%
Caught fish
69%
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Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Nearshore (AM) on July 18, 2023
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James M.
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Brian K.
Excellent
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Fishing with Robert

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Charles L.
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Fishing with Robert

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Nearshore (AM) on May 10, 2023
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Nick V. K.
Excellent
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Great half day

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip - Nearshore (AM) on April 2, 2024
We had a great half day trip. The captain and crew decided to troll instead of bottom fish. Great change for sure. They got...
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