Waterdog Guide Service – 28’

Waterdog Guide Service welcomes you for a great fishing experience exploring the inlets, nearshore, and offshore waters of Atlantic Beach! Captain Tom Roller has been fishing for as long as he can remember, and he’s happy to show you to some of his favorite spots and honey holes in the area.

You’ll spend the day on his 2023 28’ Contender 28T center console boat. The boat is powered by twin 200 HP mercury engines, reaching some serious speed and taking you to the fishing grounds in a matter of minutes. It can accommodate up to 5 anglers aboard, so it’s the perfect vessel to take you out for a fun day with a group of friends.

This is a fish-rich area with some of the best inshore fishing opportunities, so you’ll have your hands full throughout the day. You can target fish like Redfish, Speckled Trout, Sharks, Bluefish, and Spanish Mackerel in the shallow waters. Heading nearshore will put you in reach of Flounder, King Mackerel, and Amberjack.

The offshore waters will provide you with great access to big Grouper, Cobia, and Mahi Mahi. You can expect to have fun and some serious action, all while enjoying some of the most beautiful natural views and learning about the area’s wildlife.

There’s a variety of trips you can choose from that can satisfy any angler’s needs. Capt. Tom welcomes fishermen of all skill levels, and he’ll be happy to introduce you to the joys of fishing. He’ll provide you with quality equipment, including fly fishing tackle, and although he specializes in using lures, he’ll provide live bait if that’s what you prefer.

All that’s left to do is book a trip you like and join Waterdog Guide Service for an unforgettable time in North Carolina waters!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $600
    Head out on the water in the early morning and get a head start on the inlet and inshore fishing. You'll be casting or trolling for a variety of species including Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, Shark, Red Drum, Flounder, Amberjack, Cobia, Grouper, Redfish, and Seabass.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $650
    This is a great trip if you don't want to wake up early in the morning, but would rather spend some relaxing time on the water in the afternoon hours. The trip will typically take you to the inlet, and you'll do some productive inshore fishing. You can expect to cast or troll for Spanish Mackerel, Shark, Bluefish, Redfish, Amberjack, Cobia, Seabass, Red Drum, and Flounder.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $750
    These 6-hour trips are for more serious ocean trips, heading out to nearshore waters, wrecks, and reefs fishing for Flounder, King and Spanish Mackerel, and Mahi Mahi within 10 miles of the beach. These trips also allow for longer runs up to Cape Lookout. They are also "entry-level" trips for ocean fly fishing targeting False Albacore, Amberjack, and Sharks.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $900
    Full day nearshore trips are for more serious anglers and allow for a wider range of fishing within 20 miles of the beach. These allow for much serious nearshore fishing for Flounder and King mackerel and allow us to reach better areas offshore for "blue water light" offshore fishing for King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, and Amberjack. These trips also put us in the range of better bottom fishing for Gag Grouper and Black Seabass during the summer months. Perfect for False Albacore fly fishing.
  • Private trip
    Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,300
    These are serious 10-hour offshore trips (weather dependent) for bluewater light trolling within 30 miles. These trips also allow for the best access to bottom fishing for Grouper, Black Seabass, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper, and Amberjack.

FAQs about Waterdog Guide Service – 28’

Waterdog Guide Service – 28’ offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Waterdog Guide Service – 28’, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Waterdog Guide Service – 28’ include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Waterdog Guide Service – 28’ offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Waterdog Guide Service – 28’ offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Waterdog Guide Service – 28’ include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Tom Roller
Beaufort, North Carolina, United States
15 Customer reviews
Response time 8 hours
Member since September 2017
As a lifelong outdoorsman, I am drawn to the water through my love not just of the outdoors, but for the conservation of our natural resources, and my philosophy that guides are teachers and stewards. Simply put, I am a guide because I want to share my love of the ocean and estuaries with others.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Bluefish Bluefish
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Boat specs

Contender 28T (Center console) originally built in 2023. Powered by 2 200HP Mercury engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 55 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 60 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 60 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (2)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
50%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Patrick D.
Hubert, NC
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 11, 2020
Awesome experience!  Captain Tom worked really hard to make sure we caught fish and had a great time.  He kept us out until...
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James B.
Raleigh, NC
Excellent
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Capt. Tom is legit!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 26, 2020
Capt. Tom knows where the fish are and how to get them. Thanks for a great charter and the wisdom you passed along!!!
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Phil R.
Morehead City, NC
Excellent
4.3 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip, late afternoon / evening with Tom Roller

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 10, 2020
The afternoon wind was blowing about 18-20 mph.  Tom got us to a spot where we cound drift for casting and then trolling. ...
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Donald D.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 6, 2020
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VERIFIED   July 5, 2020
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