Hatterascal Charter Fishing

There’s some great fishing to be enjoyed in North Carolina’s inshore waters. You’ve got a great pair of hands in Captain Tommy, who has over 30 years of experience in charter fishing and a lifetime on the water in Hatteras. All groups, ages, and skill levels are welcome to join him aboard his charter.

He’s got a 30’ Custom Carolina cuddy cabin to take you out in. It was originally built in 1983, but he restored it recently in 2015. It’s very well kitted out and includes an onboard toilet, a fishing chair, fishfinder, live bait well, and an ice box, making it comfortable and practical.

When you’re out on these waters you can expect to catch the likes of Bluefish, Cobia, Kingfish, Redfish, and Spanish Mackerel. Spinning and trolling are the go-to techniques on this trip, making it suitable for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Live bait is used on this trip and it will be ready for you prior to your trip beginning.

There’s catch cleaning stations at the marina for you to prepare anything that you catch and wish to take home. Your fishing license is included as part of the trip so there is no need to be concerned about that.

You are welcome to bring anything you want to eat, drink, or smoke on the boat. A small cooler can be taken too if you are taking a few supplies. Once you’ve booked you can look forward to a superb day of fishing in North Carolina and creating lifelong memories.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Oct 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $555
    On this Half Day Trip you'll board the boat early and head out into some of North Carolina's most fruitful inshore waters. You'll be targeting fish that are fun and straightforward to catch and good to eat. Hopefully, you'll find yourself cleaning some Redfish, Kingfish, Bluefish, and Spanish Mackerel after a rewarding day.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Oct 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $555
    This is a popular trip for beginners and for families. The catches and techniques such as trolling and spinning are easy enough for beginners to get a hang of. As well as this the majority of the fish such as Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish, and Redfish tend to be easy enough to reel in once they are hooked.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip Cobia
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jun 7
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,100
    Some of you may enjoy catching Cobia or even have it on your bucket list. On this trip you'll be scouring near the reefs and wrecks where they like to roam and try to lure them in using light tackle to troll the water. You'll be out on the water all day so make sure that you take food, drinks, and some sun protection with you.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip Cobia (copy)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jun 7
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,100
    Some of you may enjoy catching Cobia or even have it on your bucket list. On this trip you'll be scouring near the reefs and wrecks where they like to roam and try to lure them in using light tackle to troll the water. You'll be out on the water all day so make sure that you take food, drinks, and some sun protection with you.
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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4.9 / 5
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Great fishing trip on the Hatterascal

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on August 27, 2024
We had a great half day on the water with Capt. Tom, we caught a good amount of Spanish Mackerel. Capt. Tom was excellent with...
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Caleb N.
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Great trip even though we didn't have much luck

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on August 16, 2024
Captain Tom is a great man with a lot of knowledge and fun stories to share. We didn’t catch many fish but it was not for...
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Steve P. J.
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Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on August 22, 2024
We had 3 teenagers and 2 adults and Captain Tommy was amazing.  He has a great boat with plenty of room fighting chairs and...
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Case H.
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Amazing first trip out on the ocean

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip Cobia on June 5, 2024
We had a great day catching Spanish Mackerel and Blue fish.  The Cobia didn’t make an appearance but the captain brought...
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Knowledgable, experienced and great captain,

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 26, 2024
We went on a half day charter with Captain Tom and all six of us had a great time. The weather wasn’t the greatest but the...
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FAQs about Hatterascal Charter Fishing

Hatterascal Charter Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $555 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $555 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Full Day Trip Cobia (8 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Full Day Trip Cobia (copy) (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Hatterascal Charter Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Hatterascal Charter Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Fishing License

Hatterascal Charter Fishing offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing

Hatterascal Charter Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Trolling
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Hatterascal Charter Fishing include:
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Spanish Mackerel

Meet the Captain

Thomas Merrill
Hatteras, North Carolina, United States
142 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2020
Captain Tommy has been working on the water since 1980 and has been running charter trips since 1999. He didn't have much choice in terms of his career as his great grandfather and his grandfather were all into fishing! He loves working with new people and showing them the ropes. Nothing makes him happier than when a beginner catches a fish for themselves after listening to his advice.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bluefish Bluefish
Cobia Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
1983
Restored in
2015
Boat manufacturer
Custom Carolina
Boat type
Cuddy cabin

Engine model
catapillar
Powered by
1 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Trolling
Spinning

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

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

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