West Bay Outfitters 

5.0/5 (11 reviews)
 Lola Road 1098, Cedar Island, NC 28520, United States

West Bay Outfitters 

5.0/5 (11 reviews)
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Lola Road 1098
Cedar Island, NC, United States

West Bay Outfitters offers deep sea fishing trips on reefs and wrecks out of Drum Inlet. Spend this day on the water, breathing fresh air, away from day-to-day annoyances. A few hours of fishing will boost your energy and good vibes, no matter how skilled or unskilled you are. Captain Roman welcomes guests of all skill levels, so there’s no reason to skip this adventure.

It all starts on a 25’ CHawk boat that accommodates up to 6 guests. This center console has been restored in 2019 and features the latest navigational electronics and she’s powered by a 200 HP Honda engine. The boat also has a live bait tank and downriggers for trolling.

With a variety of fishing techniques, you get lots of possible targets on this trip. Go after Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, Cobia, Kingfish, Black Seabass, Grouper, and many more. You get to keep the catch, so make the extra effort to land that fish. As soon as you leave the boat, you can head out to the nearest restaurant nearby and enjoy the taste of your success.

All fishing equipment is included in the price, so you only need to prepare some snacks and drinks. Kids are welcome to join, so turn this into an adventure for the whole family.  A blanket for-hire fishing permit is onboard so you don’t need to purchase a license.

West Bay Outfitters welcomes you aboard for a day of fun and excitement!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (22)

Roman is the BEST!
Ocean fishing off Cedar Island
Ocean fishing off Cedar Island
+19

Angler rating

11
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

86%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews
Showing: 5 of 11 reviews
Tony E.
Tony E.
5.0/5

Jul 4, 2025

5 Hour Trip

Building Low

VERIFIED

Roman let me know that there was a Low pressure depression was trying to form and that it would be best to get out a day ahead of schedule, We were able to put our whole trip together, Squeeze around the storms and catch some fish. Great experience, Just wish they cleaned the catch as that can be a pain for some on vacation that don’t plan ahead to clean fish.

Roman let me know that there was a Low pressure depression was trying to form and that it would be best to get out a day ahead...  

Captain replied
 Tony E. recommends West Bay Outfitters
 Tony E. recommends West Bay Outfitters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 5, 2025
Excellent clients & a super fun fishing trip. My fish cleaner was on vacation in West Texas, but will be available for subsequent trips!

Danielle L.
Danielle L.
5.0/5

Jul 30, 2025

5 Hour Trip

Roman is the BEST!

VERIFIED

Roman went out of his way to make our charter happen. I will forever be grateful to him for taking great care of the guys! Ms. Violet was awesome too!

Roman went out of his way to make our charter happen. I will forever be grateful to him for taking great care of the guys! Ms....  

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 Danielle L. recommends West Bay Outfitters
 Danielle L. recommends West Bay Outfitters

James K.
James K.
5.0/5

Aug 19, 2024

5 Hour Trip

Pounded fish 🐠

VERIFIED

Roman was an absolute blast and got us on fish immediately. The weather was not ideal and we had some areas of rough water and we still managed to just hammer the fish. Everywhere we went, we were on fish. If the bites slowed down. We moved. We weren’t fishing dead water. I highly recommend Roman as a fishing guide if you’re in the area. Very friendly, experienced and knowledgeable. Couldn’t have had a better guide.

Roman was an absolute blast and got us on fish immediately. The weather was not ideal and we had some areas of rough water and...  

 James K. recommends West Bay Outfitters
1 person finds this review helpful
 James K. recommends West Bay Outfitters
1 person finds this review helpful

Peter U.
Peter U.

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

5.0/5

Jun 24, 2022

5 Hour Trip

Unfortunately we couldn't go out, but..

VERIFIED

I had scheduled a half day trip about a week ago, and unfortunately, due to a back door cold front we were unable to go out. The reason why I am doing a review at all is because of the actions of the captain. He made me aware that there might be a weather problem on Friday on Wednesday, and also told me on Thursday. We decided we were going to see if we could go, leaning on a hope that the wind would blow more north than northeast. I showed up at 6:20 for our 6:30 departure at Cedar Island, and the captain was there, and told me that we couldn't go because of the wind but gave me several options in which we could, which are: a. Go out on Saturday ( I sadly couldn't do this because I had to work) b, Go to Harkers Island and fish for Spanish Mackeral in Beaufort Inlet. (I didn't want to do this because I booked the trip for wreck species and not for mackeral which I have already caught from the shore on this trip) So, unfortunately, we were unable to go out. The reason why I am rating this captain 5 stars is: 1. He was extremely communicative and professional. 2. He could have left a message on my voicemail saying the trip was cancelled, and not been at the launch site at our launch time. I probably wouldn't have received it because my cell service is spotty in Eastern North Carolina. 3. He gave me several options in which we could go out, but unfortunately these were options I couldn't or didn't want to do. 4. He remained professional despite the fact that we couldn't go out. I felt it important to write a review, because things don't always work out, and because Roman was so great with his attitude towards everything that I wanted to give him support for his buisness even though we couldn't go out. I am sure that had we been able to do the wreck fishing trip, I would have had a great time. Please consider going on a trip with Roman. I am sure you will have a fantastic experience. Peter Uhlir Teacher Daniel Morgan Middle School, Winchester Virginia

I had scheduled a half day trip about a week ago, and unfortunately, due to a back door cold front we were unable to go out. The...  

 Peter U. recommends West Bay Outfitters
4 persons find this review helpful
 Peter U. recommends West Bay Outfitters
4 persons find this review helpful

Kimberly R.
Kimberly R.
5.0/5

Oct 9, 2023

5 Hour Trip

Just an awesome time

VERIFIED

Roman deserves 10 stars he went out of his way to insure we caught fish and we sure did!! Even an octopus !! My brother is a disabled veteran with a brain injury and I couldn’t of asked for a more attentive captain and just an all around nice guy sea bass grouper all great fighters and plenty of them. lots of laughs and good times

Roman deserves 10 stars he went out of his way to insure we caught fish and we sure did!! Even an octopus !! My brother is a disabled...  

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Captain replied
 Kimberly R. recommends West Bay Outfitters
 Kimberly R. recommends West Bay Outfitters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 13, 2023
Super folks & fun trip! 🎣🎣

Trip availability and prices

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US $400 
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (22)

Roman is the BEST!
Ocean fishing off Cedar Island
Ocean fishing off Cedar Island
+19

Angler rating

11
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

86%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews
Showing: 5 of 11 reviews
Tony E.
Tony E.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Building Low

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip on July 4, 2025

Roman let me know that there was a Low pressure depression was trying to form and that it would be best to get out a day ahead of schedule, We were able to put our whole trip together, Squeeze around the storms and catch some fish. Great experience, Just wish they cleaned the catch as that can be a pain for some on vacation that don’t plan ahead to clean fish.

Roman let me know that there was a Low pressure depression was trying to form and that it would be best to get out a day ahead of schedule, We were able to put our whole trip together, Squeeze around the storms and catch some fish. Great experience, Just wish they cleaned the catch as that can be a pain for some on vacation that don’t plan ahead to clean fish.  

 Tony E. recommends West Bay Outfitters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 5, 2025
Excellent clients & a super fun fishing trip. My fish cleaner was on vacation in West Texas, but will be available for subsequent trips!

Danielle L.
Danielle L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Roman is the BEST!

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip on July 30, 2025

Roman went out of his way to make our charter happen. I will forever be grateful to him for taking great care of the guys! Ms. Violet was awesome too!

Roman went out of his way to make our charter happen. I will forever be grateful to him for taking great care of the guys! Ms. Violet was awesome too!  

Review media 0
 Danielle L. recommends West Bay Outfitters

James K.
James K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Pounded fish 🐠

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip on August 19, 2024

Roman was an absolute blast and got us on fish immediately. The weather was not ideal and we had some areas of rough water and we still managed to just hammer the fish. Everywhere we went, we were on fish. If the bites slowed down. We moved. We weren’t fishing dead water. I highly recommend Roman as a fishing guide if you’re in the area. Very friendly, experienced and knowledgeable. Couldn’t have had a better guide.

Roman was an absolute blast and got us on fish immediately. The weather was not ideal and we had some areas of rough water and we still managed to just hammer the fish. Everywhere we went, we were on fish. If the bites slowed down. We moved. We weren’t fishing dead water. I highly recommend Roman as a fishing guide if you’re in the area. Very friendly, experienced and knowledgeable. Couldn’t have had a better guide.  

 James K. recommends West Bay Outfitters
1 person finds this review helpful

Peter U.
Peter U.

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Unfortunately we couldn't go out, but..

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip on June 24, 2022

I had scheduled a half day trip about a week ago, and unfortunately, due to a back door cold front we were unable to go out. The reason why I am doing a review at all is because of the actions of the captain. He made me aware that there might be a weather problem on Friday on Wednesday, and also told me on Thursday. We decided we were going to see if we could go, leaning on a hope that the wind would blow more north than northeast. I showed up at 6:20 for our 6:30 departure at Cedar Island, and the captain was there, and told me that we couldn't go because of the wind but gave me several options in which we could, which are: a. Go out on Saturday ( I sadly couldn't do this because I had to work) b, Go to Harkers Island and fish for Spanish Mackeral in Beaufort Inlet. (I didn't want to do this because I booked the trip for wreck species and not for mackeral which I have already caught from the shore on this trip) So, unfortunately, we were unable to go out. The reason why I am rating this captain 5 stars is: 1. He was extremely communicative and professional. 2. He could have left a message on my voicemail saying the trip was cancelled, and not been at the launch site at our launch time. I probably wouldn't have received it because my cell service is spotty in Eastern North Carolina. 3. He gave me several options in which we could go out, but unfortunately these were options I couldn't or didn't want to do. 4. He remained professional despite the fact that we couldn't go out. I felt it important to write a review, because things don't always work out, and because Roman was so great with his attitude towards everything that I wanted to give him support for his buisness even though we couldn't go out. I am sure that had we been able to do the wreck fishing trip, I would have had a great time. Please consider going on a trip with Roman. I am sure you will have a fantastic experience. Peter Uhlir Teacher Daniel Morgan Middle School, Winchester Virginia

I had scheduled a half day trip about a week ago, and unfortunately, due to a back door cold front we were unable to go out. The reason why I am doing a review at all is because of the actions of the captain. He made me aware that there might be a weather problem on Friday on Wednesday, and also told me on Thursday. We decided we were going to see if we could go, leaning on a hope that the wind would blow more north than northeast. I showed up at 6:20 for our 6:30 departure at Cedar Island,...  

 Peter U. recommends West Bay Outfitters
4 persons find this review helpful

Kimberly R.
Kimberly R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Just an awesome time

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip on October 9, 2023

Roman deserves 10 stars he went out of his way to insure we caught fish and we sure did!! Even an octopus !! My brother is a disabled veteran with a brain injury and I couldn’t of asked for a more attentive captain and just an all around nice guy sea bass grouper all great fighters and plenty of them. lots of laughs and good times

Roman deserves 10 stars he went out of his way to insure we caught fish and we sure did!! Even an octopus !! My brother is a disabled veteran with a brain injury and I couldn’t of asked for a more attentive captain and just an all around nice guy sea bass grouper all great fighters and plenty of them. lots of laughs and good times  

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 Kimberly R. recommends West Bay Outfitters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 13, 2023
Super folks & fun trip! 🎣🎣

FAQs about West Bay Outfitters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2005
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
CHawk
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
2019 Honda
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots
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