Vicarious Charters
Vicarious Charters
Explore the beautiful waters off the coast of North Carolina with Vicarious Charters, and have the time of your life! Captain Dave enjoys fishing, diving, and surfing. Hes been running charters for the past 10 years, but they've been fishing for many more, so you can be sure of their ability to take you where the fish are.
You'll head out on their 26' Glacier Bay catamaran. It's powered by twin 200HP Suzuki engines, making it a force to be reckoned with in these waters. The boat has all the navigational electronics you'll need, as well as a T-top to protect you from the sun, and a basic onboard toilet. There are also large fish boxes and dry storage for anything you want to bring along.
With Dave, you'll get a variety of experiences to choose from. Depending on the conditions, you'll be targeting species like Amberjack, Bluefish, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Flounder, Redfish, Seabass, Sheepshead, Spadefish, Mackerel, Trout, and Triggerfish. That's a wide range of fish, so you definitely won't go home empty-handed!
All of the fishing equipment will be ready for you on board, as well as a range of lures. Shorter trips are a great introduction to fishing, if you want to bring your kids along for the fun. The longer ones allow for wreck fishing in the deeper waters. If you're feeling adventurous, snorkeling and spearfishing are possible with some planning in advance.
Just make sure to bring some food and drinks to keep you energized, especially on the longer trips. Pack sunscreen but make sure it's lotion and not spray, as spray sunscreen stains the deck and is not allowed on board. As the charter name suggests, the captain has fun when you're having fun, so get ready!
Join Vicarious Charters, and have an adventure of a lifetime in the abundant waters of North Carolina!
Explore the beautiful waters off the coast of North Carolina with Vicarious Charters, and have the time of your life! Captain Dave enjoys fishing, diving, and surfing. Hes been running charters for the past 10 years, but they've been fishing for many more, so you can be sure of their ability to take you where the fish are.
You'll head out on their 26' Glacier Bay catamaran. It's powered by twin 200HP Suzuki engines, making it a force to be reckoned with in these waters. The boat has all the navigational electronics you'll need, as well as a T-top to protect you from the sun, and a basic onboard toilet. There are also large fish boxes and dry storage for anything you want to bring along.
With Dave, you'll get a variety of experiences to choose from. Depending on the conditions, you'll be targeting species like Amberjack, Bluefish, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Flounder, Redfish, Seabass, Sheepshead, Spadefish, Mackerel, Trout, and Triggerfish. That's a wide range of fish, so you definitely won't go home empty-handed!
All of the fishing equipment will be ready for you on board, as well as a range of lures. Shorter trips are a great introduction to fishing, if you want to bring your kids along for the fun. The longer ones allow for wreck fishing in the deeper waters. If you're feeling adventurous, snorkeling and spearfishing are possible with some planning in advance.
Just make sure to bring some food and drinks to keep you energized, especially on the longer trips. Pack sunscreen but make sure it's lotion and not spray, as spray sunscreen stains the deck and is not allowed on board. As the charter name suggests, the captain has fun when you're having fun, so get ready!
Join Vicarious Charters, and have an adventure of a lifetime in the abundant waters of North Carolina!
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We had an excellent experience on our 6-hour fishing charter. The weather conditions weren’t ideal, but that was completely out of the captain’s control. What truly stood out was his knowledge, professionalism, and dedication to making sure everyone had a great time. He was incredibly patient with my children, taking the time to teach them about fishing techniques, equipment, and the local fish species. He made them feel involved and excited throughout the trip, and they learned so much. His attentiveness, encouragement, and willingness to answer all of their questions made the experience memorable for our whole family. Even with challenging weather, the captain worked hard to put us on fish and made the day enjoyable from start to finish. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, family-friendly captain who genuinely cares about his guests having a great experience, I highly recommend booking a trip with him.
Reallu enjoyed it. Thank you again.
Captain Dave did a great job communicating everything in advance of our trip, and answered every newbie question we had. My wife and I were bringing our 3 boys onto the boat for the first time. He geared the charter to what a 10, 11 and 14 would love. We dropped our line in the water, and in 35 minutes got a bite that took our bait. Missed the fish, but my boys are still talking about the one that got away, and how much they want to get back out and land a fish. Capt Dave made them anglers for life!!! Given ages, Capt Dave also planned for some time on a local sandbar. My oldest enjoyed sandbar hopping while my younger two spent a good half hour sand dollar hunting. It was perfect to close out the short day on the water. I highly recommend Capt Dave for anyone looking to drop their line on fish, learn about the area and ecology and frankly have an all around memorable experience that you will never forget!!
thank you so much Peter for taking the time to write this. I really enjoyed habing your family on the boat!
Overall great charter and fairly priced. The fish made him work for it, but in the end, he put us on some fish. Captain planned the trip around our requests, was on time, and the boat/equipment was in good working order and well prepared for the trip. Would definitely use Vicarious Charters again if staying near Cape Hatteras.
Dave was awesome. He explained everything to us before we got on the boat and took us out into the ocean instead of the bay. We caught a bunch of fish but the big ones weren’t biting. Had a great time anyway and would recommend him to anyone in the future!
thanks Matt. Had a great time with you all and hope to see you out on the water again!
Would definitely recommend. Captain Dave is extremely knowledgeable and passionate. He worked hard to get us on the bite. He aso has a sweet boat with lots of room.
FAQs about Vicarious Charters
What are the trip rates for Vicarious Charters?
- US $300 per group - Family Sound Exploration (2 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (Noon) (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $825 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Spearfishing (6 hours)
- US $825 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
- US $1,100 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Vicarious Charters?
- Toilet Very basic camp toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Snorkeling equipment Possible with rental equipment on 6 or 8 hour trip
- Live bait well Large live well
- Spearfishing equipment Spearfishing trips are possible but require rental
- Ice box
What's included in the trip price with Vicarious Charters?
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (If required for the type of fishing )
- Lures
- Drinks (Water)
- Fishing license (All licenses and permits are included )
What types of fishing does Vicarious Charters offer?
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (Within 25 miles of the inlet )
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
What fishing techniques does Vicarious Charters offer?
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Fly fishing (If you have your own tackle, we don't supply)
- Bowfishing
- Spearfishing
Which fish species can I catch with Vicarious Charters?
- Amberjack
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Seabass (Black)
- Sheepshead
- Spadefish
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Triggerfish (Gray)
Your operator
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I really enjoy being on the water and as a marine educator I am passionate about experiencing what is in our aquatic environments. I am happy to pass that excitement on to clients. Our other captain is also a local waterman who understand the biology of the area and loves to share his stoke for the Outer Banks.
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I really enjoy being on the water and as a marine educator I am passionate about experiencing what is in our aquatic environments. I am happy to pass that excitement on to clients. Our other captain is also a local waterman who understand the biology of the area and loves to share his stoke for the Outer Banks.
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Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
What's included in the trip price
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.
How you can pay
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Hatteras right now
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