Wet Kitty Charters – High Water Adventure

Want to experience bluewater fishing in North Carolina the proper way? Join Wet Kitty Charters for an offshore excursion in the Atlantic Ocean.

You’ll cast off on your fishing adventure out of Wanchese, aboard a 25’ Cape Lookout. She’s captained by a true outdoorsman who’s been fishing since he was a small kid. You can bring 3 of your fishing buddies with you, she’s roomy so you won’t be bumping elbows.

The waters of North Carolina have plenty to offer to anglers of all skill levels and preferences. You can fish the nearshore waters, 15 miles away from the coast for a wide range of species like Black Drum, Bluefish, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, and others.

The pelagic action takes place approximately 50 miles away from the dock. You can hook up Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, Wahoo, and whatever else takes the bait – depending on the season. Check with the captain in advance to figure out what has the best bite.

The captain will provide you with high-quality tackle made by Shimano, Okuma, and Daiwa, included in the price. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks with you, so you keep your energy up between strikes. Fish cleaning and filleting is available at the marina for 40 cents per pound.

Book a trip with Wet Kitty Charters today and explore the nearshore and offshore waters of North Carolina the right way!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 31
    $550
    You'll head out between 1 and 15 miles on this 4-hour trip. The target list contains Black Drum, Bluefish, Sheepshead, Triggerfish, and many other species.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 31
    $550
    Wait out the noon heat and hit the waters up to 15 miles away from the dock on this 4-hour trip. You can target a wide range of species like Bluefish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and whatever else takes the bait.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 31
    $850
    If you don't have the time to hit the water for a full day but can't get enough fishing squeezed in a 4-hour trip, this is the perfect middle ground. You can target Blacktip Shark, Sheepshead, Cobia, Seabass, Bluefish, Drum, and many other species.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Cobia
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jun 15
    $1,000
    If you would like to experience some Cobia fishing, this is a right trip for you. Don't miss it!
  • Private trip
    Near/Inshore Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    $1,050
    This is a 8-hour trip nearshore or inshore trip. Book it and join the Captain on a life-time adventure!
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FAQs about Wet Kitty Charters – High Water Adventure

Wet Kitty Charters – High Water Adventure offers the following trips to customers:
  • $550 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $550 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $850 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • $1,000 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Cobia (6 hours)
  • $1,050 per group - Near/Inshore Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Wet Kitty Charters – High Water Adventure, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Wet Kitty Charters – High Water Adventure include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano, Okuma, and Daiwa brands)
  • Live Bait (Prepared in advance)
  • Lures
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Wet Kitty Charters – High Water Adventure offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 50 miles)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Wet Kitty Charters – High Water Adventure offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Wet Kitty Charters – High Water Adventure include:
  • Amberjack
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Wahoo

About the Captain

Tom Hughes
Wanchese, North Carolina, United States
ID & License verified
73 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2018
Captain Tom Hughes has been fishing since he was big enough to hold a rod on his own. Six years ago he decided to turn his passion and hobby into a full-time job and started guiding customers. He's caught a lot of trophy-sized fish, but his proudest catch is a massive 100 lb Cobia. He loves socializing with his customers and getting to know them. A true outdoors fan, he's usually out before the sunrise – he hopes to share this love with every single guest that comes on board.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Cobia Cobia

Boat specs

Cape Lookout (Center console) originally built in 2005. Powered by a 250HP Honda engine.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 50 miles
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano, Okuma, and Daiwa brands
Live Bait
Prepared in advance
Lures
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 73 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Half day charter with Captain Tom
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Wet Kitty Fishing
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Catch intended fish
78%
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Maddie S.
Catawissa, PA
Excellent
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Experience:
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Half day charter with Captain Tom

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 24, 2022
Couldn’t have asked for a better experience! We wanted to catch fish to eat and Captain Tom made sure that happened. We went...
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Amanda W.
Duncannon, PA
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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4 hour charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 5, 2022
We went on a 4 hour charter but the fish just weren’t biting. Captain Tom tried like hell to find em though. He even offered...
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Scott B.
Richmond, VA
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Half Day Trip with Captain Tom

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 2, 2022
My daughter and I had a wonderful time with Captain Tom. The fish were not really biting for anyone but Tom found a few. My...
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EJ K.
Tunkhannock, PA
Excellent
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Fishing with Tom

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 18, 2022
While we only had a chance to catch 2 fish, captain Tom tried hard to put us on fish. My 7 year old had a great time, we saw...
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Troy O.
FX STATION, VA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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3/4 Day with Captain Tom

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 8, 2022
Great day fishing.  Nice boat and great Captain.  Worked really hard to get us fish.  Did well with the Spanish mackerel...
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