Mott Ridge Charters – Manteo 

4.9/5 (142 reviews)
 322 Fernando Street, Manteo, NC 27954, United States
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Mott Ridge Charters invites you to join them for an action-packed day of fishing. Anglers of all skill levels and ages are welcome to come and explore the inshore and nearshore waters in search of a catch they’ll be proud of. Consult with your captain regarding the species you’d like to target so that he can customize the experience to best fit your wishes.

The boat you’ll be fishing on is a 24’ Skeeter bay boat, equipped with a 300 HP Yamaha engine. Up to 4 anglers can fish aboard comfortably at the same time. The boat’s shallow draft will allow you to get into all the hard to reach places while exploring the captain’s favorite fishing grounds in the area.

Get ready for a day full of fun as you cruise these crystal-clear waters targeting Trout, Puppy Drum, and Rockfish, or, if you’re up for a challenge, try going after a trophy Redfish that this charter made its name on. If you decide to take your trip further offshore, you’ll have the opportunity to target species like Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish. Whatever you decide, the captain will give you all the help you may need to land the fish you want, even if it’s your first time fishing.

Top-quality Penn, Shimano, and Daiwa rods and reels will be provided for you on each trip. Additionally, you’ll have access to various types of live and artificial bait to make sure your trip is as productive as possible. Mott Ridge Charter welcomes children of all ages, but parents should bring life vests for all kids under the age of 12.

You’ll have access to free parking at the meetup location. There are also several shops nearby where you can buy any drinks or snacks you might need for the trip. The last thing to keep in mind is to dress for the season you’re fishing in and don’t forget your sunscreen.

All that’s left to do is to set aside a date and book a trip with Mott Ridge Charters today!

Mott Ridge Charters

Charter Operator

Mott Ridge Charters

7 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified

Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $550 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
US $550 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip

 In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago

FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $650 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
US $800 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 142 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (128)

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Angler rating

132
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

96%

Appropriate for children

98%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

96%

Caught fish

98%

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Review summary
These summary reviews were generated by AI based on recent reviews
Mott Ridge Charters stands out for accommodating specialized fishing requests and consistently helping guests reach their catch limits.
Some trips may differ from advertised saltwater experiences, with occasional changes in captain or fishing techniques.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
  • Consistently reaches daily catch limits, maximizing fishing opportunities for guests.
  • Provides high-quality fishing equipment and gear for all guests.
  • Provides a family-friendly experience with patient instruction for young anglers.
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Ben J.
Ben J.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fantastic trout trip!

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Half Day Trip (PM) on July 10, 2025

Limited out on trout in under 3 hours! I took my two kids out and we had an absolute blast. We were originally scheduled for a night trip with Captain Bud, but storms pushed us to the next morning. Captain Steven took great care of us. We’re all amateur fishers, and he made sure the kids had fun catching croakers for bait. After about 20–30 of those, we headed out and landed a ton of speckled trout. We’ll definitely be looking forward to coming back!

Limited out on trout in under 3 hours! I took my two kids out and we had an absolute blast. We were originally scheduled for a night trip with Captain Bud, but storms pushed us to the next morning. Captain Steven took great care of us. We’re all amateur fishers, and he made sure the kids had fun catching croakers for bait. After about 20–30 of those, we headed out and landed a ton of speckled trout. We’ll definitely be looking forward to coming back!  

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Andrea J.
Andrea J.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

AMAZING charter!

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3/4 Day Trip on July 20, 2025

Mott Ridge Charters did an amazing job taking our 16 year old boys out and he sure showed them a fantastic time! These memories will last a lifetime. Captain Steven will put you on the fish and show you a great time! We will definitely be reaching out to them next time we need to fish!

Mott Ridge Charters did an amazing job taking our 16 year old boys out and he sure showed them a fantastic time! These memories will last a lifetime. Captain Steven will put you on the fish and show you a great time! We will definitely be reaching out to them next time we need to fish!  

 Andrea J. recommends Mott Ridge Charters – Manteo

Terry A.
Terry A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

What a great morning

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Half Day Trip (AM) on July 13, 2025

Met Cpt Hamilton at the launch at 0545. We had asked to try to catch some trout on lures, so we got an early start. Ended up finishing with live bait, but he put us on the fish and we limited on trout. We all had a great time.

Met Cpt Hamilton at the launch at 0545. We had asked to try to catch some trout on lures, so we got an early start. Ended up finishing with live bait, but he put us on the fish and we limited on trout. We all had a great time.  

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Derek B.
Derek B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Trip for us and our boys!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 18, 2025

We had a great time with Captain Bud! Very windy morning and wind direction change which we know slows the fish bite but he put us on fish! Great time talking about hunting and fishing with captain Bud! We fished right up to the last second! Would definitely book him again and even looking into a duck hunting trip with him. Thanks for taking great care of us!

We had a great time with Captain Bud! Very windy morning and wind direction change which we know slows the fish bite but he put us on fish! Great time talking about hunting and fishing with captain Bud! We fished right up to the last second! Would definitely book him again and even looking into a duck hunting trip with him. Thanks for taking great care of us!  

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Mott Ridge Charters
Mott Ridge Charters (The Charter Operator)
Replied on June 26, 2025
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Steve K.
Steve K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Highly recommend

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 16, 2025

I would definitely recommend this charter to anyone looking for a pleasurable fishing time. We did well fishing, even though that’s not guaranteed to happen everyday. The captain put us on red drum and trout. Unfortunately all the red drum we caught were too big to keep but that’s not a bad thing! The captain and the equipment were all first class.

I would definitely recommend this charter to anyone looking for a pleasurable fishing time. We did well fishing, even though that’s not guaranteed to happen everyday. The captain put us on red drum and trout. Unfortunately all the red drum we caught were too big to keep but that’s not a bad thing! The captain and the equipment were all first class.  

 Steve K. recommends Mott Ridge Charters – Manteo
1 person finds this review helpful
Mott Ridge Charters
Mott Ridge Charters (The Charter Operator)
Replied on June 26, 2025
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FAQs about Mott Ridge Charters – Manteo

What are the trip rates for Mott Ridge Charters – Manteo?

Mott Ridge Charters – Manteo offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Mott Ridge Charters – Manteo?

When you book a trip with Mott Ridge Charters – Manteo, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Mott Ridge Charters – Manteo?

Trips booked with Mott Ridge Charters – Manteo include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Shimano, and Daiwa)
  • Live Bait (Caught before the trip)
  • Lures
What types of fishing does Mott Ridge Charters – Manteo offer?

Mott Ridge Charters – Manteo offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Mott Ridge Charters – Manteo offer?

Mott Ridge Charters – Manteo offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Mott Ridge Charters – Manteo?

Top targeted fish species with Mott Ridge Charters – Manteo include:

  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your operator

Mott Ridge Charters

Manteo, North Carolina, United States

ID & license verified
176 Customer reviews
Response time 7 hours
Member since February 2019

Captain Bud has been fishing since he was a kid. No matter the time of the year or what the weather outside looks like you can find him on the water. He loves being around people and takes pride in helping people land the catch of their dreams.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish
Bluefish
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2025
Boat manufacturer
C Hawk
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Inshore Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Flats Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Penn, Shimano, and Daiwa

Live Bait

Caught before the trip

Lures

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

What’s biting in Manteo right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Black DrumBlack Drum
BluefishBluefish
RedfishRedfish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
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