Team Dempsey Guide Service 

5.0
(121 reviews)
 57878 North Carolina 12, Hatteras, NC 27943, United States–

Team Dempsey Guide Service 

Hatteras, NC, United States
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25 ft
4
5.0
(121 reviews)

Join Team Dempsey Guide Service on an exclusive adventure around Hatteras Island! Captain Jake Dempsey is a former commercial fisherman and has won several local tournaments over the past years. He'll take you to some of the most prolific fishing grounds, from the Pamlico Sound to the Atlantic Ocean, and do everything he can to put you on fish!

You'll be fishing from a versatile 24' Carolina Skiff. The boat's fishing platform provides you with the flexibility to drift the shallow flats but also trek through nearshore waters off of Cape Hatteras. She comes with state-of-the-art Garmin electronics, a flybridge, jack plate, Power-Pole, shade top, and plenty of dry storage space. You and 3 other guests will be able to fish comfortably at the same time and kids 5 and older are welcome aboard.

You'll have the opportunity to fish the flats for Bull Reds or go all the way out to the famous Diamond Shoals to target Cobia. Other target species include Trout, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, Weakfish, and many more! You'll be provided with top-of-the-line rods and reels made by Penn, as well as live bait and lures, along with a fishing license for the day.

Capt. Jake also provides clamming trips, a fun local tradition and activity for families to enjoy together. You'll spend 2.5 hours looking for delicious Clams so that you can take them home for a savory meal. This is something that the kids really enjoy and is one of the most relaxing yet rewarding experiences!

Everything you need is already covered so that you can come straight to the dock ready to fish. Whether you're an avid angler, a beginner, or someone looking to book a fun clamming trip with the family, Capt. Jake will tailor your trip just the way you want!

Just arrive 15 minutes early, bring a cooler with snacks and drinks, sunscreen, a hat, and a towel, and imagine yourself reeling in a huge fish! Book your next trip with Team Dempsey Guide Service and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!

Join Team Dempsey Guide Service on an exclusive adventure around Hatteras Island! Captain Jake Dempsey is a former commercial fisherman and has won several local tournaments over the past years. He'll take you to some of the most prolific fishing grounds, from the Pamlico Sound to the Atlantic Ocean, and do everything he can to put you on fish!

You'll be fishing from a versatile 24' Carolina Skiff. The boat's fishing platform provides you with the flexibility to drift the shallow flats but also trek through nearshore waters off of Cape Hatteras. She comes with state-of-the-art Garmin electronics, a flybridge, jack plate, Power-Pole, shade top, and plenty of dry storage space. You and 3 other guests will be able to fish comfortably at the same time and kids 5 and older are welcome aboard.

You'll have the opportunity to fish the flats for Bull Reds or go all the way out to the famous Diamond Shoals to target Cobia. Other target species include Trout, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, Weakfish, and many more! You'll be provided with top-of-the-line rods and reels made by Penn, as well as live bait and lures, along with a fishing license for the day.

Capt. Jake also provides clamming trips, a fun local tradition and activity for families to enjoy together. You'll spend 2.5 hours looking for delicious Clams so that you can take them home for a savory meal. This is something that the kids really enjoy and is one of the most relaxing yet rewarding experiences!

Everything you need is already covered so that you can come straight to the dock ready to fish. Whether you're an avid angler, a beginner, or someone looking to book a fun clamming trip with the family, Capt. Jake will tailor your trip just the way you want!

Just arrive 15 minutes early, bring a cooler with snacks and drinks, sunscreen, a hat, and a towel, and imagine yourself reeling in a huge fish! Book your next trip with Team Dempsey Guide Service and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!

Jake Dempsey
Captain
Jake Dempsey
15 years of experience
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2 Hour Trip – Clamming
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2 hour trip multiple starting times (10:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
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May 1 - Nov 30
US $350
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:30 PM)
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US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,200
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Rating

5.0
121 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (167)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

Reviews (121)

  • Pete Whitney
    Pete Whitney
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Family Fishing Trip

    Half Day Trip (PM) on August 19, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

    Captain Jake is the man! Exceptional captain and boat. He took us out as a family on a beautiful day and we had a blast and caught plenty of bluefish, Spanish mackerel and 1 banded rudderfish. Anyways Captain Jake’s boat is really nice and he’s a great guide and captain for any level. Recommend 100%

  • Susan Dlouhy
    Susan Dlouhy
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Jake is A Great Captain!

    Half Day Trip (PM) on August 10, 2026 • 3 adults

    Jake did his best to find us some fish! We only caught a few, but it was still a great day on the water. Jake is very personable and made sure everyone could cast and fish. We cast, trolled and tried to catch sharks. Highly recommend.

  • Mark Savidge
    Mark Savidge
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    A great trip year after year

    Half Day Trip on July 18, 2026 • 2 adults

    We've been going out with Jake for several years now and have always had great trips. He's courteous and professional but also personable and very helpful with our special needs daughter in helping her catch fish.

  • Curtis Walbert
    Curtis Walbert
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Awesome Awesome, great experience forever memory

    Half Day Trip (PM) on July 28, 2025 • 3 adults

    Mr. Jake Dempsey was great, very personable which is so helpful and goes a long way in his business, my wife was a little nervous and Jake was very helpful explaining to her how to fight and land the bluefish we were catching, as you know are a great fighting. To tell you a little more or his character he noticed a boat stuck on sandbar, stop to successfully help. Jake was very knowledgeable of the area we fished, fishing was fantastic for my 14 year old son's first charter fishing trip, we could have caught blue fish all day, but Jake first tried to sight fish for shark and that was exciting just seeing them swimming around, back to more bluefish and what an incredible way to end the day by doubling up one Sandbar and once my son Cooper got it to th boat the second pole began to go and the fight was on with a very nice size Blacktip shark...it was a great fight and an amazing experience for my wife Debbie, myself but one I know and hope for a very long time if not his lifetime and amazing time and memory for my son Cooper...truly thankful to Mr. Jake Dempsey for this opportunity and just an over great fishing experience.

  • Janelle Gray
    Janelle Gray
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    The best in Hatteras

    Half Day Trip (PM) on April 21, 2025 • 4 adults

    I can’t say enough good things about captain Jake. He was patient with all of us who are learning about fishing he was absolutely wonderful with our kids and helped them catch many many fish we will definitely be using him again when we are out visiting. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional A++++++ we had the best day and memories were made.

  • Hayden Faulkenberry
    Hayden Faulkenberry
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Afternoon Half-day

    Half Day Trip (PM) on May 29, 2024 • 4 adults

    Jake had us on blues immediately. After the we chose to chase cobia’s. We trolled mackerel’s while looking. Jake found us some and we brought in a 55” 63 lb and a 47” 45 lb fish. Ended the day with 143 lbs of fish. Jake was fantastic, the equipment and boat were in immaculate condition. Can’t wait to do it again.

  • Kent Renner
    Kent Renner
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Wow - exceeded expectations

    Full Day Trip on September 12, 2025 • 2 adults

    Jake was great. Caught a lot of red fish including 51 incher. Great day and one of rhe best guides I have ever had the pleasure of fishing with.

  • Chris Dempsey
    Chris Dempsey
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2022
    8 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Not Enough Stars to Rate Team Dempsey!

    Half Day Trip on August 8, 2022 • 4 adults

    Jake is an amazing Captain! Even though my last name is Dempsey, we are not related. I found him here on Fishing Booker and based on his other ratings (and his last name), I just had to try him. I was putting together a fishing event for my company and entrusted my team into his care, scheduling several charters with him over the course of a week. Keep in mind that our event was during the month of August, one of the slowest seasons of the year for fishing. Needless to say, Jake delivered in stellar fashion. My team was amazed. For many of them, not only did they catch a ton of fish, they caught the biggest fish of their lives. We will definitely be booking with Jake again, and while I definitely suggest that anyone reading this should too... DONT TAKE MY WEEK!

  • Garrett Phillips
    Garrett Phillips
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day morning trip with captain Jake

    Half Day Trip on June 13, 2022 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Jake worked really hard to put us on fish. That was my second trip with Jake and can’t say enough good things about him. He works hard and it is obvious that he is passionate about inshore fishing. We got on a pretty good bite early of speckled trout but it slowed quick. Tried a little drum fishing. We moved a few times trying to find them without much luck. Jake never gave up. Towards the end of the trip he tried one last spot for some trout. And we closed with 3 last minute trout. Can’t wait to go back with him next year. Slow day of fishing overall but we still caught more than the other boats at the marina thanks to Jake.

  • Neal Hess
    Neal Hess
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2021
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Another Great Full Day Trip with Captain Jake Dempsey

    Full Day Trip on July 18, 2022 • 3 adults • 2 children

    Did a full day trip with Captain Jake and my 2 kids ages 10 and 8. Jake put us right on the fish getting our limit of red drum right off the bat. Followed that with a limit if grey trout, several speckled and a few bluefish. The weather was too rough to go out into the ocean but we had a great time fishing in the bay. The Captain also took as to the clamming beds where we collected a bucket of clams for dinner. We caught enough fish for 2 dinners while at the beach and another 4 dinners back at home. Even in the tough conditions Jake put us on fish.

Rating

5.0
121 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (167)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (121)

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Pete Whitney
Pete Whitney
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Family Fishing Trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on August 19, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

Captain Jake is the man! Exceptional captain and boat. He took us out as a family on a beautiful day and we had a blast and caught plenty of bluefish, Spanish mackerel and 1 banded rudderfish. Anyways Captain Jake’s boat is really nice and he’s a great guide and captain for any level. Recommend 100%

Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
Susan Dlouhy
Susan Dlouhy
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Jake is A Great Captain!
Half Day Trip (PM) on August 10, 2026 • 3 adults

Jake did his best to find us some fish! We only caught a few, but it was still a great day on the water. Jake is very personable and made sure everyone could cast and fish. We cast, trolled and tried to catch sharks. Highly recommend.

Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
Mark Savidge
Mark Savidge
Repeat angler
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
A great trip year after year
Half Day Trip on July 18, 2026 • 2 adults

We've been going out with Jake for several years now and have always had great trips. He's courteous and professional but also personable and very helpful with our special needs daughter in helping her catch fish.

Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Kevin Griswold
Kevin Griswold
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Guy's fishing day
Half Day Trip on July 1, 2026 • 4 adults

Captain Jake put is over a shipwreck. Caught our limit of Amber Jack in 25 minutes. Also caught some grey trout. Great time was had by all. Thanks Jake!

Curtis Walbert
Curtis Walbert
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Awesome Awesome Awesome, great experience forever memory
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 28, 2025 • 3 adults

Mr. Jake Dempsey was great, very personable which is so helpful and goes a long way in his business, my wife was a little nervous and Jake was very helpful explaining to her how to fight and land the bluefish we were catching, as you know are a great fighting. To tell you a little more or his character he noticed a boat stuck on sandbar, stop to successfully help. Jake was very knowledgeable of the area we fished, fishing was fantastic for my 14 year old son's first charter fishing trip, we could have caught blue fish all day, but Jake first tried to sight fish for shark and that was exciting just seeing them swimming around, back to more bluefish and what an incredible way to end the day by doubling up one Sandbar and once my son Cooper got it to th boat the second pole began to go and the fight was on with a very nice size Blacktip shark...it was a great fight and an amazing experience for my wife Debbie, myself but one I know and hope for a very long time if not his lifetime and amazing time and memory for my son Cooper...truly thankful to Mr. Jake Dempsey for this opportunity and just an over great fishing experience.

Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)

FAQs about Team Dempsey Guide Service

Team Dempsey Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Clamming (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Clamming - 1:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Half Day Trip - 12:30 PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Team Dempsey Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Team Dempsey Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn )
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Fishing license
Team Dempsey Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
Team Dempsey Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Team Dempsey Guide Service include:
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Clam
  • Cobia
  • Redfish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Weakfish

Your captain

Jake Dempsey
Jake Dempsey

Hatteras, North Carolina, United States

121 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2019

Captain Jake Dempsey is a 2nd generation charter captain. He grew up fishing the waters around Hatteras Island alongside his father, who helped him cultivate his skills and passion for the sport while teaching him the importance of hard work and dedication. Fishing these waters since a young age has given Capt. Jake the unique ability to locate his target species and employ the right set of techniques to bring the beast out of the water! He's worked in just about every corner of the fishing industry, including commercial fishing, retail, and charter fishing. He's also competed in many local tournaments and even brought home the gold a few times. Capt. Jake's main goal is 'to make every trip a memory that you can cherish for years to come.' Get ready for an incredible adventure and book your trip with Team Dempsey today!

Jake Dempsey
Jake Dempsey
121
reviews
2019
member since
~1h
response
Captain Jake Dempsey is a 2nd generation charter captain. He grew up fishing the waters around Hatteras Island alongside his father, who helped him cultivate his skills and passion for the sport while teaching him the importance of hard work and dedication. Fishing these waters since a young age has given Capt. Jake the unique ability to locate his target species and employ the right set of techniques to bring the beast out of the water! He's worked in just about every corner of the fishing industry, including commercial fishing, retail, and charter fishing. He's also competed in many local tournaments and even brought home the gold a few times. Capt. Jake's main goal is 'to make every trip a memory that you can cherish for years to come.' Get ready for an incredible adventure and book your trip with Team Dempsey today!

The fish you can target

Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Clam
Clam
Cobia
Cobia
Redfish
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Weakfish
Weakfish
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Clam
Clam
Cobia
Cobia
Redfish
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel

Real catches by this captain

  • Great Family Fishing Trip
    Pete W.
    Pete W.
  • Wow - exceeded expectations
    Kent R.
    Kent R.
  • Awesome Awesome Awesome, great experience forever memory
    Curtis W.
    Curtis W.
  • The best in Hatteras
    Janelle G.
    Janelle G.
  • Great fishing trip
    Nicholas B.
    Nicholas B.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Carolina Yachts
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn
Live bait
Lures
Fishing license

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child friendly
Ages 5 & up
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

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

What’s biting in Hatteras right now

Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
CobiaCobia
RedfishRedfish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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