Whatever Sport Fishing 

4.6
(15 reviews)
 Whatever Sportfishing NC 12, Hatteras, NC 27943, United States–

Whatever Sport Fishing 

Hatteras, NC, United States
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34 ft
6
4.6
(15 reviews)

Whatever Sportfishing gives you the chance to experience Hatteras fishing with a captain who has spent his life on these waters.

Captain Freddy James was raised on Hatteras Island and grew up fishing from the beach and aboard his family’s commercial fishing boats. That lifetime of local experience means your trip isn’t built around a canned plan. Where you fish and what you target depends on the season, the conditions, what’s biting, and what kind of experience your group is looking for.

Whatever is a 34-foot Custom Carolina Express built for fishing the waters around Hatteras. The express layout gives anglers a spacious cockpit while allowing the captain to stay involved with the group throughout the trip.

Depending on the season and the trip you choose, you may fish the calm waters of Pamlico Sound, target inshore and nearshore species around Hatteras, or head farther out to the wrecks. Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Cobia, King Mackerel, Amberjack, Triggerfish, Black Sea Bass, Grouper, Mahi and other species may all be available depending on the time of year.

Trips are designed for everyone from families and first-time anglers to experienced fishermen. Freddy and the crew are happy to teach, answer questions, and help everyone aboard get involved.

Rods, reels, tackle and fishing licenses are provided. Your catch can also be cleaned after the trip so you can take fresh Hatteras seafood home with you.

The goal aboard Whatever is simple: fish hard, treat people right, and give you the kind of day on the water that makes you want to come back to Hatteras and do it again.

Whatever Sportfishing gives you the chance to experience Hatteras fishing with a captain who has spent his life on these waters.

Captain Freddy James was raised on Hatteras Island and grew up fishing from the beach and aboard his family’s commercial fishing boats. That lifetime of local experience means your trip isn’t built around a canned plan. Where you fish and what you target depends on the season, the conditions, what’s biting, and what kind of experience your group is looking for.

Whatever is a 34-foot Custom Carolina Express built for fishing the waters around Hatteras. The express layout gives anglers a spacious cockpit while allowing the captain to stay involved with the group throughout the trip.

Depending on the season and the trip you choose, you may fish the calm waters of Pamlico Sound, target inshore and nearshore species around Hatteras, or head farther out to the wrecks. Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Cobia, King Mackerel, Amberjack, Triggerfish, Black Sea Bass, Grouper, Mahi and other species may all be available depending on the time of year.

Trips are designed for everyone from families and first-time anglers to experienced fishermen. Freddy and the crew are happy to teach, answer questions, and help everyone aboard get involved.

Rods, reels, tackle and fishing licenses are provided. Your catch can also be cleaned after the trip so you can take fresh Hatteras seafood home with you.

The goal aboard Whatever is simple: fish hard, treat people right, and give you the kind of day on the water that makes you want to come back to Hatteras and do it again.

Freddy James
Captain
Freddy James
28 years of experience
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3 Hour Pamlico Sound Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 10:30 AM)
Cobia
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – In/Nearshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Seabass (Black)
+1
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – In/Nearshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Seabass (Black)
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8-Hour Wreck & Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+7
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.6
15 reviews
4.2
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (11)

Reviews (15)

  • Jonathan Campbell
    Jonathan Campbell
    us
    Elizabethville, PA, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Knew the 2 most important things!

    Half Day Trip – In/Nearshore (AM) on June 25, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    In fishing, there seem to be 2 things you need to know, where the fish are and how to bring them up. Our captain Freddy knew both. We went out in the boat to the first spot he had, and it was a very small wreck... A set of WW2 era ship stacks sticking out of the sand, an area no bigger than the footprint of a house, if that. A secret spot not many know. When we got there, it was being fished by a vessel with which he was unfamiliar. He said something like, "How did they find it?" Then, moved to the second spot. It took a little bit to get there, but once there, he gave us the DTM's (details that matter), and we dropped the baited hooks. Once the bottom , two jerks, and they were live. My kids reeled up 3 sea bass at a time until we had our caught penty. Then off to the.next spot. There, we caught 3 trigger fish and more bass. We went to the next spot with live bait this time, and we hoked 2 very bg ones, but they got away as we were perfecting our bigger fish skills. Captain said ok lets see if they are off the spot."" They weren't, but he realized it was his buddy in a new boat. Hs buddy moved off the spot, and we got a turn. We dropped live bait in a few times, but the fish just ate the bait without getting hooked because they were big. He hooked the live bait from the tale, and that did the trick. My son fought a nice Cobia 36# to the surface, and a captain hooked it and threw it on the deck. The other boat had been fishing there for hours with nothing to show for it. After that, he helped with pictures and gave us his tips for cooking each kind of fish. With a super last catch, we headed back to the dock where Feddy helped unload our fish, helped take pictures, and got us set up with cleaning and fileting our catch. He even gave us ice to put with the fish for the drive ack to Avon. After we got back was when we paid for the trip. It is helpful to pay the captains in cash since most don't have a terminal and it would cost him 5% more to run a card. Where I'm from we always look for a "good ole boy" cause they know what's going on. Freddy was our good ole boy down here and my stoic son said he was our kinda people and wouldn't mind just hanging around the dock more next time we charter because of how welcome we felt by Freddy and his dock friends.

  • Ben Weil
    Ben Weil
    us
    Texas, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    4.7
    Verified

    Very good.

    Half Day Trip – In/Nearshore (AM) on August 12, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 children

    The captian was very helpful and kept us from sinking and many fish were caught. He even told us how to cook the meat for the most satisfactory meal.

  • Myra Steppe
    Myra Steppe
    us
    North Carolina, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Great wreck fishing trip!

    8-Hour Wreck & Bottom Fishing on July 30, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain was great with the kids and kept them catching! Laid back boat and atmosphere...our style.

  • Scott Murray
    Scott Murray
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    4.0
    Verified

    We Caught Fish

    3 Hour Pamlico Sound Trip on September 25, 2025 • 6 adults

    Overall , a good trip. Captain Freddy is friendly and very knowledgeable. Because of his experience, we caught a variety of fish on a day where not many other boats did. The only drawback of the experience is the condition of the boat itself. We would definitely go out with Captain Freddy again, on a boat in better repair.

  • Chris Armstrong
    Chris Armstrong
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    August fishing trip

    Half Day Trip – In/Nearshore (AM) on August 14, 2026 • 2 adults
  • Chester Phillips
    Chester Phillips
    us
    Maryland, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    4.0
    Verified

    fun trip

    Half Day Trip – In/Nearshore (PM) on June 24, 2026 • 6 adults

    Captain was great however he needed a first mate to help with the group. overall a good experience.

  • William Hutchison
    William Hutchison
    us
    New York, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    4.0
    Verified
    New

    August fishing trip

    Half Day Trip – In/Nearshore (PM) on August 25, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child
  • Ryan Vanvoorhis
    Ryan Vanvoorhis
    us
    Ohio, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    4.7
    Verified

    Great time catching blues and Spanish

    3 Hour Pamlico Sound Trip on July 10, 2025 • 6 adults • 1 child

    Caught about 20 blues and Spanish. Had a great time. Learned a lot about the sound and fishing the area. The captain worked hard to find fish and did a great job helping us get a good catch in the boat. Had a 9 yo with us and he had a blast on his first trip. Would recommend Whatever Sport fishing and Captain Freddy James to anyone looking for a great time catching fish in the Outer Bank’s.

  • Michelle Raneri-jeffreys
    Michelle Raneri-jeffreys
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    •
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Freddy

    3 Hour Pamlico Sound Trip on July 25, 2023 • 4 adults • 1 child
  • Edward Long
    Edward Long
    us
    New York, US
    •
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Whatever fishing charter

    3 Hour Pamlico Sound Trip on July 4, 2025 • 2 adults

    Captain Freddy, and the whatever fishing boat will not disappoint. We had a great day out on the water very knowledgeable captain don’t hesitate to reserve for a great day out.

Rating

4.6
15 reviews
4.2
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (11)

All reviews (15)

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Jonathan Campbell
Jonathan Campbell
us
Elizabethville, PA, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Knew the 2 most important things!
Half Day Trip – In/Nearshore (AM) on June 25, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

In fishing, there seem to be 2 things you need to know, where the fish are and how to bring them up. Our captain Freddy knew both. We went out in the boat to the first spot he had, and it was a very small wreck... A set of WW2 era ship stacks sticking out of the sand, an area no bigger than the footprint of a house, if that. A secret spot not many know. When we got there, it was being fished by a vessel with which he was unfamiliar. He said something like, "How did they find it?" Then, moved to the second spot. It took a little bit to get there, but once there, he gave us the DTM's (details that matter), and we dropped the baited hooks. Once the bottom , two jerks, and they were live. My kids reeled up 3 sea bass at a time until we had our caught penty. Then off to the.next spot. There, we caught 3 trigger fish and more bass. We went to the next spot with live bait this time, and we hoked 2 very bg ones, but they got away as we were perfecting our bigger fish skills. Captain said ok lets see if they are off the spot."" They weren't, but he realized it was his buddy in a new boat. Hs buddy moved off the spot, and we got a turn. We dropped live bait in a few times, but the fish just ate the bait without getting hooked because they were big. He hooked the live bait from the tale, and that did the trick. My son fought a nice Cobia 36# to the surface, and a captain hooked it and threw it on the deck. The other boat had been fishing there for hours with nothing to show for it. After that, he helped with pictures and gave us his tips for cooking each kind of fish. With a super last catch, we headed back to the dock where Feddy helped unload our fish, helped take pictures, and got us set up with cleaning and fileting our catch. He even gave us ice to put with the fish for the drive ack to Avon. After we got back was when we paid for the trip. It is helpful to pay the captains in cash since most don't have a terminal and it would cost him 5% more to run a card. Where I'm from we always look for a "good ole boy" cause they know what's going on. Freddy was our good ole boy down here and my stoic son said he was our kinda people and wouldn't mind just hanging around the dock more next time we charter because of how welcome we felt by Freddy and his dock friends.

Reported catch:
Cobia
Black Seabass
Ben Weil
Ben Weil
us
Texas, US
•
Member since 2025
4.7
Verified
Very good.
Half Day Trip – In/Nearshore (AM) on August 12, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

The captian was very helpful and kept us from sinking and many fish were caught. He even told us how to cook the meat for the most satisfactory meal.

Reported catch:
Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
Myra Steppe
Myra Steppe
us
North Carolina, US
•
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
Great wreck fishing trip!
8-Hour Wreck & Bottom Fishing on July 30, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Captain was great with the kids and kept them catching! Laid back boat and atmosphere...our style.

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Red Snapper
Black Seabass
Gray Triggerfish
Christopher Armstrong
Christopher Armstrong
us
Pennsylvania, US
•
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
August fishing trip
Half Day Trip – In/Nearshore (AM) on August 14, 2026 • 2 adults

Chester PHILLIPS
Chester PHILLIPS
us
Maryland, US
•
Member since 2026
4.0
Verified
fun trip
Half Day Trip – In/Nearshore (PM) on June 24, 2026 • 6 adults

Captain was great however he needed a first mate to help with the group. overall a good experience.

FAQs about Whatever Sport Fishing

Whatever Sport Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group - 3 Hour Pamlico Sound Trip (3 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 3 Hour Pamlico Sound Trip - 10:30 AM (3 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Half Day Trip – In/Nearshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Half Day Trip – In/Nearshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 8-Hour Wreck & Bottom Fishing (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Whatever Sport Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet marine manual flush head
  • Air conditioning
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Whatever Sport Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Whatever Sport Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (Around the inlet or we can venture out 8-12 miles)
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Whatever Sport Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Whatever Sport Fishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Jack (Almaco)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your captain

Freddy James
Freddy James

Hatteras, North Carolina, United States

1 Fishing Report
15 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2015

Captain Freddy James was raised on Hatteras Island and grew up fishing these waters from the beach and aboard his family’s commercial fishing boats. Fishing has been part of his life since childhood, and that lifetime of local experience shapes every trip aboard Whatever. Freddy has experience in both commercial and charter fishing and enjoys fishing with everyone from experienced anglers to families and first-time fishermen. He takes pride in helping people understand the fishery, catch fish, and experience what makes fishing out of Hatteras special.

Freddy James
Freddy James
1
reports
15
reviews
2015
member since
~1h
response
Captain Freddy James was raised on Hatteras Island and grew up fishing these waters from the beach and aboard his family’s commercial fishing boats. Fishing has been part of his life since childhood, and that lifetime of local experience shapes every trip aboard Whatever. Freddy has experience in both commercial and charter fishing and enjoys fishing with everyone from experienced anglers to families and first-time fishermen. He takes pride in helping people understand the fishery, catch fish, and experience what makes fishing out of Hatteras special.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Almaco Jack
Almaco Jack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Amberjack
Amberjack
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Almaco Jack
Almaco Jack

Real catches by this captain

  • Very good.
    Ben W.
    Ben W.
  • Great wreck fishing trip!
    Myra S.
    Myra S.
  • Knew the 2 most important things!
    Jonathan C.
    Jonathan C.
  • We Caught Fish
    Scott M.
    Scott M.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
34 ft
Year built
1984
Restored in
2015
Boat manufacturer
Custom Carolina
Boat type
Cruiser
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
1 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
marine manual flush head
Air conditioning
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
Fishing license

How cancellations work

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.

More details

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 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

 American Express

 PayPal

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Hatteras right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
CobiaCobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel

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