Carrisma Sportfishing 

4.9/5 (117 reviews)
 4457 Mill Landing Road, Wanchese, NC 27981, United States

Not your ordinary fishing charter! Carrisma Sportfishing go out of their way to include you in all parts of your fishing trip, from helping in baiting hooks, setting lines, and gaffing fish! You won’t just crank on a rod in a chair on their boat – they want you to be a part of the full experience! Captain Kenny and the crew pride themselves on customer satisfaction and want you to have the saltwater experience of a lifetime.

You will ride in comfort on the “Carrisma,” a 55’ Ocean Sportfisher. The boat is super comfortable with 2 zones of air conditioning, full kitchen, full bathroom, and everything you need plus more to make you feel at home. The boat is also powered by twin 735 HP Detroit engines and can reach your fishing spot fast, considering its size.

There’s lots of different fish to target, depending on the trip you choose and the weather. Shorter trips will take you on the pursuit of Mackerel, Bluefish, or Amberjack. When you head out offshore, the catch gets bigger, faster, and much more aggressive once it’s hooked. You’ll need all of your strength (and a little bit of luck) to reel in Marlin, Sailfish, and different types of Tuna.

The crew has an extensive array of tackle that supports different techniques you’ll try out. This comes included in the price, as well as your fishing license. When it comes to your snacks and drinks, you should bring some along for the ride.

If you have any special requests or needs, please contact the captain for arrangements prior to booking. Carrisma Sportfishing will do its best to make your day with them the one you’ll never forget!

Carrisma Sportfishing

Charter Operator

Carrisma Sportfishing

9 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Air Conditioning
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Fighting Chair

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip – Nearshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
Price for up to 6 people
US $800 
Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
Price for up to 6 people
US $800 
3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,200 
3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,200 
8 Hour Trip – Deep Drop Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Jul 31
Price for up to 6 people
US $2,000 
Full Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
11 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $2,600 
There are 13 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 117 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

91%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

86%

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Kevin B.
Kevin B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Book It, The Best Fishing Move You Can Make!

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8 Hour Trip – Deep Drop Offshore on June 25, 2025

First, the Carrisma is an outstanding fishing platform. Plenty of room on-deck for our group and even more for relaxing in the cool AC. Kenny hooked us up with Dink and Tristen for 8hrs of bottom fishing. Dink put us on the fish… everywhere he stopped. OMG does that captain know his spots. Not only that, he’s got an uncanny sense for what the fish are doing and when they’re doing it. Dink - Thanks for your knowledge/experience and willingness to share. If you want an enjoyable fishing experience, just go ahead and book this one. You may not catch as many as we did but it wouldn’t surprise me if you did.

First, the Carrisma is an outstanding fishing platform. Plenty of room on-deck for our group and even more for relaxing in the cool AC. Kenny hooked us up with Dink and Tristen for 8hrs of bottom fishing. Dink put us on the fish… everywhere he stopped. OMG does that captain know his spots. Not only that, he’s got an uncanny sense for what the fish are doing and when they’re doing it. Dink - Thanks for your knowledge/experience and willingness to share. If you want an enjoyable fishing...  

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 Kevin B. recommends Carrisma Sportfishing

Alex G.
Alex G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Catching, not fishing

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Half Day Trip – Nearshore (AM) on June 24, 2025

Had a great time doing a nearshore charter on the Carrisma with Captain Dink and First Mate Tristan! Despite some stubborn fish not wanting to bite, they still put us on 20+ fish, Spanish, and blues. Along with an Albie, that they had seen would be in the area days prior, even had their eyes out for some Mahi. They definitely didn’t hold back any information, good company and taught us a bunch. Also fairly certain we outfished every other nearshore charter near us. If you wanna go catching, go with Dink and Tristan!

Had a great time doing a nearshore charter on the Carrisma with Captain Dink and First Mate Tristan! Despite some stubborn fish not wanting to bite, they still put us on 20+ fish, Spanish, and blues. Along with an Albie, that they had seen would be in the area days prior, even had their eyes out for some Mahi. They definitely didn’t hold back any information, good company and taught us a bunch. Also fairly certain we outfished every other nearshore charter near us. If you wanna go catching,...  

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 Alex G. recommends Carrisma Sportfishing

Erick F.
Erick F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

First gulf stream trip

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Full Day Trip – Offshore on May 17, 2025

The captain and mate are great guys. Fun to be around and very professional. The boat was very clean and extremely comfortable for an all day trip. The trip was scheduled for Saturday, but had to be rescheduled for Monday due to the weather. My dad and I throughly enjoyed our day and would highly recommend this charter.

The captain and mate are great guys. Fun to be around and very professional. The boat was very clean and extremely comfortable for an all day trip. The trip was scheduled for Saturday, but had to be rescheduled for Monday due to the weather. My dad and I throughly enjoyed our day and would highly recommend this charter.  

 Erick F. recommends Carrisma Sportfishing
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Carrisma Sportfishing
Carrisma Sportfishing (The Charter Operator)
Replied on May 21, 2025
Thank you for the kind words and look forward to getting you back out there for a better day soon. They say you can lead a horse to water, but not making it drink and Surely can’t make a fish bite if they’re not in the mood to feed. Thank you for understanding and best wishes to you and your father.

William S.
William S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Hope to find more PTO to use

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Full Day Trip – Offshore on July 4, 2025

Amazing trip, 11 hours flew by the amenities and skill of the crew made it the best trip we have taken on the outer banks

Amazing trip, 11 hours flew by the amenities and skill of the crew made it the best trip we have taken on the outer banks  

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Matthew C.
Matthew C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Kenny

VERIFIED

8 Hour Trip – Deep Drop Offshore on June 8, 2025

 

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 Matthew C. recommends Carrisma Sportfishing
Carrisma Sportfishing
Carrisma Sportfishing (The Charter Operator)
Replied on June 15, 2025
Thank you Matt. I know it was a very rough day, and I appreciate the kind review. We hope to have you back on a better weather day for some more fun. Take care, sir.

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FAQs about Carrisma Sportfishing

What are the trip rates for Carrisma Sportfishing?

Carrisma Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $800 per group - Half Day Trip – Nearshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Deep Drop Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $2,600 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (11 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Carrisma Sportfishing?

When you book a trip with Carrisma Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet Our restroom on the Carrisma is a full service restroom. Complete with a full size house style toilet, sink, and a shower if needed.
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Carrisma Sportfishing?

Trips booked with Carrisma Sportfishing include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano, Avet and custom rods)
  • Live Bait (We do not normally fish for live bait as it is not necessary for the type of fishing that we do. Any and all bait is included in our pricing at no extra charge.)
  • Lures
  • First Mate (Works for tips; usually 20% of the trip price)
  • Fishing License (All fishing permits necessary are included in the trip at no additional cost.)
What types of fishing does Carrisma Sportfishing offer?

Carrisma Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:

  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Nearshore trips, which include the four hour and six hour very from one to 15 miles offshore. Offshore eight hour deep drop and offshore full day trips very from 25 to 40 miles offshore.)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Carrisma Sportfishing offer?

Carrisma Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Carrisma Sportfishing?

Top targeted fish species with Carrisma Sportfishing include:

  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Carrisma Sportfishing

Wanchese, North Carolina, United States

9 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
117 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since July 2019

Fishing for over 50 years and now that it has become my line of work it's the last job I will ever have. Took a long time to get here, but I'm glad to go to work every day!

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
55 ft
Year built
1988
Restored in
2016
Boat manufacturer
Ocean Yachts
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Detroit
Powered by
2 x 735HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Nearshore trips, which include the four hour and six hour very from one to 15 miles offshore. Offshore eight hour deep drop and offshore full day trips very from 25 to 40 miles offshore.

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Drift Fishing

Kite Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Our restroom on the Carrisma is a full service restroom. Complete with a full size house style toilet, sink, and a shower if needed.

Air Conditioning

Fighting Chair

GPS

Fishfinder

Bed

Flybridge

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Outriggers

Ice Box

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Shimano, Avet and custom rods

Live Bait

We do not normally fish for live bait as it is not necessary for the type of fishing that we do. Any and all bait is included in our pricing at no extra charge.

Lures

First Mate

Works for tips; usually 20% of the trip price

Fishing License

All fishing permits necessary are included in the trip at no additional cost.

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child Friendly

life vests provided

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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Wanchese right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)Marlin (White)
SailfishSailfish
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Tuna (Bigeye)Tuna (Bigeye)
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo
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