Rabid Tuna Sportfishing Charters
Rabid Tuna Sportfishing Charters
For your next trip to North Carolina, book a trip with Captain Tim Quigley.
Step on board the classic Rose Brothers 1969 boat, lovingly restored in 2018. Groups of 6 will have plenty of space to wet their lines at the same time. The Rabid Tuna is decked out with full safety and navigational gear, so you can fish with peace of mind. There is a restroom, kitchen, and bed for your comfort.
The species you'll be targeting depend on which trip you choose, but can include Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, and more. You'll also be catching the live bait on the way to the fishing grounds, which won't take too long.
Children over 2 are welcome and will have life vests provided for them. They'll love reeling in their first-ever fish and will have a great story to tell back at school.
All rods and reels are included in the price and are top quality from Penn International. You can also request to go spearfishing. There are 2 spears you can use with prior notice.
The first mate will work hard on your behalf during the day, so don't forget to tip him 15% of the total trip cost at the end of the trip.
You'll need to bring a cooler of food and drinks along for the day – fishing will work up an appetite! Don't forget your sun protection, and you're good to go.
Book a trip with Rabid Tuna Sportfishing Charters today for an unforgettable day out your whole group will love.
For your next trip to North Carolina, book a trip with Captain Tim Quigley.
Step on board the classic Rose Brothers 1969 boat, lovingly restored in 2018. Groups of 6 will have plenty of space to wet their lines at the same time. The Rabid Tuna is decked out with full safety and navigational gear, so you can fish with peace of mind. There is a restroom, kitchen, and bed for your comfort.
The species you'll be targeting depend on which trip you choose, but can include Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, and more. You'll also be catching the live bait on the way to the fishing grounds, which won't take too long.
Children over 2 are welcome and will have life vests provided for them. They'll love reeling in their first-ever fish and will have a great story to tell back at school.
All rods and reels are included in the price and are top quality from Penn International. You can also request to go spearfishing. There are 2 spears you can use with prior notice.
The first mate will work hard on your behalf during the day, so don't forget to tip him 15% of the total trip cost at the end of the trip.
You'll need to bring a cooler of food and drinks along for the day – fishing will work up an appetite! Don't forget your sun protection, and you're good to go.
Book a trip with Rabid Tuna Sportfishing Charters today for an unforgettable day out your whole group will love.
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William Steiner5.0VerifiedOutstanding Charter Despite Tough Conditions
Full Day – Offshore Gulf Stream on July 8, 2026 • 4 adultsDespite some pretty rough weather conditions, the captain and crew made safety their top priority while still doing everything they could to put us on fish. They were professional, knowledgeable, and kept us informed throughout the trip, which made us feel confident even when the seas got rough. Their hard work paid off—we ended up catching a bunch of tuna, a couple of mahi-mahi, and even a barracuda. It was an incredible experience, and it was clear the crew never stopped working to make sure we had a successful day on the water. I would 100% recommend this charter to anyone looking for a great offshore fishing experience. Thanks again to the captain and crew for an unforgettable trip!
Alec HornerRepeat angler5.0VerifiedNewGreat fish and crew recommendations on how to prepare fish we caught
Full Day – Offshore Gulf Stream on September 10, 2026 • 2 adultsWe caught a wahoo 7 blackfin tina and a skipjack tuna. Crew was working hard to find us fish and did a great job. Dave as the mate worked continuously keeping everything clean and in order and captain Will found us the fish. would definitely recommend Rabid Tuna to anyone wanting an amazing offshore experience.
Brandon MaceachranRepeat angler5.0VerifiedBluefin tuna
Full Day – Offshore Gulf Stream on February 14, 2026 • 2 adultsI had an absolutely incredible experience fishing with Captain Tim and First Mate Dave. From start to finish, they were professional, knowledgeable, and completely dialed in. They put us right on the fish, and thanks to their skill and teamwork, I landed a 72-inch, 215-pound bluefin tuna in just 20 minutes from the fighting chair. The crew worked flawlessly together perfect boat positioning, clear communication, and constant encouragement throughout the fight. It was truly the fish of a lifetime and an absolutely beautiful day on the water. If you’re looking for a top-tier charter with a crew that knows how to get it done, I can’t recommend them enough. I’ll definitely be back!
Kyle Jones5.0VerifiedAmazing trip
Full Day – Offshore Gulf Stream on May 6, 2026 • 4 adultsCaptain William and first mate David were extremely friendly and extremely knowledgeable they gave us the option on which fish we would like to go after before taking off and told us pros and cons and probability of actually catching something which we caught a ton a mahi we can't wait to do it again can recommend them enough
Scott Vickery5.0VerifiedWe had a great trip.
Full Day – Offshore Gulf Stream on May 17, 2026 • 3 adultsWe had a great day of fishing. Captain Tim and first mate Dave made this an unforgettable trip. We caught our limit of Mahi and a few falase albacore as well. I would definitely recommend Rabid Tuna for anyone that is looking to have a good time on the water while catching some fish.
Heather Clifton5.0VerifiedRapid Tuna Lovers Forever
Full Day – Offshore Gulf Stream on February 19, 2026 • 2 adultsWe had the most amazing time and for us it was a trip of a lifetime. We caught three bluefin tuna. Two we had to release one we were able to keep due to size but to be able to see these phenomenal creatures up close was amazing. Communication was outstanding and went above and beyond. We will come back until we are too old to come. we can’t thank Tim, Will, and Dave enough for a perfect day!!!
Ethan Mcwilliams5.0VerifiedFun time
Half Day – Inshore and Wreck on July 31, 2026 • 6 adultsOur group did a morning inshore trip and we had a blast caught Spanish Mackerel and Blue fish. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a charter!
Drew Marston5.0VerifiedGreat trip
Full Day – Offshore Gulf Stream on June 13, 2026 • 3 adultsTim and Dave were great. They had us on fish quick and we hit our limit for mahi on a day where all the other charters struggled.
- David Wolfe5.0Verified
Great trip. Highly reccomend
Half Day – Inshore and Wreck on August 18, 2026 • 2 adultsCaught 25+ mackerel and bluefish on a 1/2 day . Both the captain and mate were exceptional,
Jay LydaRepeat angler4.7Verifiedslow but good
Full Day – Offshore Gulf Stream on June 14, 2026 • 6 adultsfirst mate dave worked his ass off to get fish caught. 1 wahoo and 1 dolphin. not much action but cant thank dave enough for how hard he worked
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Don't overthink it, book Rabid Tuna on your next trip. We had a great gulf stream trip with Rabid Tuna, we caught black fin, skipjack, mahi and a couple amberjacks. (they tried really hard for wahoo, but no luck) Will and Dave were great, you can tell they are experienced and truly care about catching fish and making sure you have a good time. Music was a great surprise (since we forgot our speaker) and these guys worked hard to get fish on, rods rigged up and were happy to answer questions. Trust the game plan, they know what they are doing, and how to catch fish We will book again without question with Rabid Tuna.
Thanks Jeff! We cant wait to see y’all again!
Despite some pretty rough weather conditions, the captain and crew made safety their top priority while still doing everything they could to put us on fish. They were professional, knowledgeable, and kept us informed throughout the trip, which made us feel confident even when the seas got rough. Their hard work paid off—we ended up catching a bunch of tuna, a couple of mahi-mahi, and even a barracuda. It was an incredible experience, and it was clear the crew never stopped working to make sure we had a successful day on the water. I would 100% recommend this charter to anyone looking for a great offshore fishing experience. Thanks again to the captain and crew for an unforgettable trip!
We cant thank y’all enough for fishing with us! Hope to see you again on a prettier day!
The Rabid Tuna crew was nothing short of awesome. The deckhand, Dave, worked tirelessly every moment to make sure we had our absolute best shot at landing fish. and we did! We filled the cooler with Wahoo, Tuna, and Mahi. Rabid Tuna was next level, and we look forward to using them again for our next angler adventure.
We caught a wahoo 7 blackfin tina and a skipjack tuna. Crew was working hard to find us fish and did a great job. Dave as the mate worked continuously keeping everything clean and in order and captain Will found us the fish. would definitely recommend Rabid Tuna to anyone wanting an amazing offshore experience.
I had an absolutely incredible experience fishing with Captain Tim and First Mate Dave. From start to finish, they were professional, knowledgeable, and completely dialed in. They put us right on the fish, and thanks to their skill and teamwork, I landed a 72-inch, 215-pound bluefin tuna in just 20 minutes from the fighting chair. The crew worked flawlessly together perfect boat positioning, clear communication, and constant encouragement throughout the fight. It was truly the fish of a lifetime and an absolutely beautiful day on the water. If you’re looking for a top-tier charter with a crew that knows how to get it done, I can’t recommend them enough. I’ll definitely be back!
Cant thank y’all enough for really fun adventure!
FAQs about Rabid Tuna Sportfishing Charters
- US $975 per group - Half Day – Inshore and Wreck (4 hours)
- US $975 per group - Half Day – Inshore and Wreck - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $1,675 per group - 6 Hour Trip – King Mackerel (6 hours)
- US $2,200 per group - Full Day – Offshore Gulf Stream (11 hours)
- Toilet Private toilet
- Air conditioning
- Fighting chair 3 fighting chairs
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Kitchen
- Outriggers
- Tuna tubes
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle (Penn International)
- Live bait (Catch on the trip, doesn't take too long)
- Lures
- First mate (Gratuity policy is 15%)
- Fishing license (All licenses are included with your trip)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (We can be anywhere from 15 to 40 miles offshore depending on the changes in the Gulf Stream )
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Drift fishing
- Kite fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Snowy)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (White)
- Sailfish
- Tuna (Bluefin)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Your captain
Hatteras, North Carolina, United States
Captain Tim Quigley has been fishing his whole life on the eastern seaboard. It is a family owned and operated business and has been operating out of Hatteras NC for 9 years. Owner Kathleen Quigley, Tims daughter, is currently in her 4th year of studies at UAS, in Juneau AK with a Marine Bio major and working on the water daily. We pride ourselves on many different fishing techniques and fun for the whole family. We are very kid friendly!
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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.
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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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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:
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What’s biting in Hatteras right now
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Snowy)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
Sailfish
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
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