Dunn Deal Sportfishing

Come join the Dunn Deal for an action-packed fun day on the water with Hatteras Native Captain Shaun Dunn and second-generation local fisherman. He will put you on the fish with his lifelong local knowledge of the waters of Hatteras, North Carolina. Pack your stuff and set sail for beautiful nearshore or offshore waters full of fish!

Your journey begins on “Dunn Deal”, a restored 42’ Custom yacht saltwater fishing boat. She runs on a twin 355 HP Cummins engine giving the boat a very fast cruise speed getting you to the fishing grounds in no time at all. The vessel has plenty of room for a fun day on the water. She’s rigged with the latest top-of-the-line navigation electronics and fishing equipment. The boat has many amenities including but not limited to an A/C and heated cabin, microwave, 32" tv with DVD player, Keurig coffee maker, Tuna green stick, and clean onboard bathroom.

There’s a great variety of fish for you to catch in these productive waters, with Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Grouper, and Marlin being just some of the species you can target. Kids are more than welcome to join the trip, so why not bring the whole family and have a wonderful time together in nature? You’re free to keep the fish you catch and there are cleaners at the marine available to clean your catch.

Captain Shaun will supply you with all the fishing supplies you will need during the day, so you shouldn’t worry about equipment at all. He also has a trained mate on board to help you throughout the day while fishing that works for tips (20% is customary). He’s also got you covered for fishing licenses, which means you’ll just need to pack your favorite food and drinks before you start your journey. Keep in mind that spray sunscreen is not allowed on board.

Book a trip at Dunn Deal Sportfishing and have a wonderful fishing experience of a lifetime on the waters of North Carolina.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    1/2 Day 4 Hour – Nearshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $825
    On a typical 4-hour trip leaving around noon, you will be trolling down the beaches of Hatteras and Ocracoke for Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish. There will be no Mahi, Tuna, or any other offshore fish to catch on this trip. Keep in mind that spray sunscreen is not allowed on board.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    1/2 Day 4 Hour – Nearshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $825
    On a typical 4-hour trip leaving around noon, you will be trolling down the beaches of Hatteras and Ocracoke for Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish. There will be no Mahi, Tuna, or any other offshore fish to catch on this trip. Keep in mind that spray sunscreen is not allowed on board.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    1/2 Day 4 1/2 Hour Wreck Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $1,150
    On a typical AM 4 1/2-hour trip leaving around 6:30, you will be trolling around wrecks and other areas that hold some larger fish. We will also might live bait fish for amberjack, king mackerel and other wreck fish. There will be no Mahi, Tuna, or any other offshore fish targeted on this trip. Keep in mind that spray sunscreen is not allowed on board.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
  • Private trip
    1/2 Day 4 1/2 Hour Wreck Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $1,150
    On a typical PM 4 1/2-hour trip leaving around noon, you will be trolling around wrecks and other areas that hold some larger fish. We will also might live bait fish for amberjack, king mackerel and other wreck fish. There will be no Mahi, Tuna, or any other offshore fish targeted on this trip. Keep in mind that spray sunscreen is not allowed on board.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
  • Private trip
    Fall Live bait for tuna and kings
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:45 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Jan 30
    US $1,500
    This is a seasonal trip where we will be love bait fishing for tuna, wahoo, and king mackerel.
  • Private trip
    11–Hour Shark Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    11 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    US $1,800
    Join us for a day on the water for an adventure of a lifetime to go offshore and fight some giant sharks abundant in the fish-filled water off Hatteras. This trip is typically around 10-11 hrs long but can be shorter by request and normally departs the dock around 5:30 am but can be changed by request as well. Thank you and hope to see you onboard!
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
  • Private trip
    Bluefin Tuna Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    11 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 15 - Feb 28
    US $1,895
    The title says it all! We will be targeting big bluefin tuna and putting you in the fighting chair for the fight of a lifetime. 10-12hr trip
    Targeted fish
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
  • Private trip
    11 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    11 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    US $1,950
    This is a Gulfstream offshore trip in the fish-rich waters of Hatteras targeting Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Marlin, and anything else that might want to bite the lines. No spray sunscreen is allowed on board. This trip will be 10-12 hours long or shorter if you would like to return to the dock earlier. Pack your lunch and planty of water and join use for the offshore trip of a lifetime!
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Tilefish
    Tilefish
    Grouper (Snowy)
    Snowy Grouper
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FAQs about Dunn Deal Sportfishing

Dunn Deal Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $825 per group - 1/2 Day 4 Hour – Nearshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $825 per group - 1/2 Day 4 Hour – Nearshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - 1/2 Day 4 1/2 Hour Wreck Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - 1/2 Day 4 1/2 Hour Wreck Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Fall Live bait for tuna and kings (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 11–Hour Shark Trip (11 hours)
  • US $1,895 per group - Bluefin Tuna Trip (11 hours)
  • US $1,950 per group - 11 Hour Trip – Offshore (11 hours)

When you book a trip with Dunn Deal Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Full bathroom with sink and fresh water
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Refrigerator Microwave onboard as well
  • Multimedia System Xm radio, dvd
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Dunn Deal Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Dunn Deal Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Dunn Deal Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Dunn Deal Sportfishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

Dunn Deal Sportfishing
Hatteras, North Carolina, United States
50 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
67 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2020
Angler's Choice
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Come join the Dunn Deal for an action-packed fun day on the water with Hatteras Native Captain Shaun Dunn and second-generation local fisherman. He will put you on the fish with his lifelong local knowledge of the waters of Hatteras,

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper

Boat specs

Dunn Custom Yachts (Sportfishing) originally built in 1985, and restored in 2021. Powered by 2 355HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 29 knots.

Length
42 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Full bathroom with sink and fresh water
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 67 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (73)
A Great Time!!
A Great Time!!
A Great Time!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
96%
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Lisa And James Richter
Walnut Cove, NC
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Experience Ever

VERIFIED   1/2 Day 4 Hour – Nearshore (PM) on June 18, 2023
We took this trip as a family to celebrate Father’s Day.  Captain Dunn and his first mate Matthew were first rate as far...
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Ian M.
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome offshore trip!

VERIFIED   11 Hour Trip – Offshore on October 20, 2023
Great, comfortable boat with a crew that really strive to put you on the fish and to have a great day. While we didn’t catch...
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Josclyn F.
Waldorf, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Nearshore trip with Captain Shaun

VERIFIED   1/2 Day 4 Hour – Nearshore (AM) on June 18, 2023
Our boys had an amazing trip thanks to Captain Shaun and First Mate Matthew. The kids caught 20 Spanish Mackerel for fish tacos...
Josclyn F. recommends Dunn Deal Sportfishing
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James D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A Great Time!!

VERIFIED   11 Hour Trip – Offshore on November 24, 2023
All I can say is that we had a great day with Shaun and Clayton! Dunn Deal is a fast and comfortable boat with really nice...
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John M. J.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Had a great time

VERIFIED   11 Hour Trip – Offshore on October 19, 2023
We had two first timers and they had a blast. We caught plenty of fish. 2 citation wahoos and a citation trigger . Would highly...
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