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!
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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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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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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!
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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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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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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.
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Manteo, North Carolina, United States
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.
River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn, Shimano, and Daiwa
Live Bait
Caught before the trip
Lures
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.
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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:
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