Under Pressure Charters 

4.9/5 (131 reviews)
 58848 Marina Way off hwy12, Hatteras, NC 27953, United States

Under Pressure Charters 

4.9/5 (131)
 Angler's Choice
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58848 Marina Way off hwy12
Hatteras, NC, United States

Next time you're in Hatteras, NC, make sure to take a fishing trip with Under Pressure Charters. Operated by captain JT, who has almost 30 years of experience, this charter offers amazing fishing trips year round. Explore any type of fishing grounds and catch the fish of your dreams. You can stay inshore if you're bringing your kids or head out offshore if you're here to break your record. 

Enjoy a fun day on a 45' Glass Marine boat with a large deck space to fish on, clean bathroom, and a spacious air conditioned cabin. There's plenty of room for each angler and the capacity is limited to 6 guests. This boat doesn't offer just comfort, and she's also a true fishing machine. You'll find new Raymarine navigational electronics, an 800 HP Caterpillar engine, a flybridge, and outriggers.

With miles and miles of sea that this charter covers, comes a variety of fish species you can catch. Go after Kingfish, Red Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia, or dare to battle big game species, such as Tuna, Sailfish, Wahoo, and Mahi Mahi.

The crew will share the catch with you but cleaning service is not included in the price. Your fishing license and equipment are covered, so you only need to pack food and drinks. Kids are welcome to join, and it's recommended to take a short trip in that case.

Under Pressure Charters hopes you'll join them next time you feel it's time for an adventure.

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Rating

4.9
131 reviews
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4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (401)

A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of several fish on a dock at a marina, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Great time
A family proudly displays their impressive catch of various fish, including a large tuna, on the dock after a successful fishing trip.
Two young anglers actively fishing on a boat, with one preparing to reel in a catch while the other observes the water.
Two anglers posing with a variety of fish, including Mahi Mahi and a large Blue Marlin, displayed on a dock at a marina.
A single fish resting on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing the catch in a marine environment.
+395

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
89%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (131)

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Hope Mumby
Hope Mumby
us
New York, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
An almost record breaking Albacore
Inshore Trip on July 15, 20255 adults
JT and Alex were fantastic guides for our group of 5 from upstate NY. The weather was unfortunately not in our favor this morning and storms were passing through, but JT was sure to contact us before leaving our Airbnb 25 minutes from the boat and offered to wait it out for a few more hours. We still got the entirety of our 5-hour trip and then some out in the water, regardless of the late start. He communicated very thoroughly, confirming at the time of booking, the night before and the day of our trip. He was sure to mention all of the important steps for us to follow and tips he had - for both fishing and sight seeing. His assistant Jesus (government name: Alex) was friendly, helpful, and went above and beyond to give our crew the best experience possible. It’s a bit tricky to find but JT gave excellent directions and texted photos of the map for the shopping center and how to find them. At the end, we got to keep all of the fish we caught, and JT and Jesus washed them and laid them out so we could take a group photo! They even weighed a 16.5 lb albacore caught by our dad and checked for citations for weight! Sadly, it fell short by 3.5 lbs, but was still exciting nonetheless. Down the dock is a booth where you can have your fish cleaned and filleted for a very reasonable price. Exceptional experience and highly recommend! Would definitely book another tour with Under Pressure!
Response from Captain
July 16, 2025
It was a fun day, you guys were alot of fun.Thanks for going.
0
Nathan Cost
Nathan Cost
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2021
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Great first time offshore fishing!
Offshore Trip on July 4, 20251 adult1 child
Under Pressure provided my daughter and I with an awesome experience! This was our first offshore fishing trip and Captain JT gave us an adventure to remember. He used his knowledge of the local waters to maximize fishing time and had us on fish all day. We caught Wahoo on the way out and on the way back in, jigged a 54 pound Amberjack, and hooked multiple Tuna. First Mate Alex hustled to keep the baits fresh and change lure sets as we targeted new fish. By the end of the day we were exhausted from our time in the fighting chair, but had a combined catch of 145 pounds in the ice box to show for all the effort. Under Pressure exceeded all of our expectations. We would highly recommend them and are already looking forward to our next trip on the water with Captain JT and First Mate Alex. Thank you for a great day of fishing!
Reported catch:
Amberjack
Wahoo
Blackfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Response from Captain
July 6, 2025
It was a good day, you guys were great and we had fun. Thanks for going.
1
Katie Millen
Katie Millen
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Dream came true
11 Hour Trip – Wreck/Bottom Fishing on June 22, 20256 adults
My husband has been wanting to do a trip like this forever. We sold our house and moved to NC and finally got the opportunity to do so. Captain TJ called a few nights before to go over everything ad to see if we had any questions we departed at 5:30 am and departed to a beautiful sunrise and a beautiful day to go fishing captain TJ and first mate Alex (who was fricken awesome by the way) Cap always put us onto fish and what was even more special he came to fish with us and To show us what to do we cause so many fish and lost a few big ones. We got Amber Jacks, Baracuda, B Liner, Black Sea Bass it’s totally worth doing the full day tour. We had an awesome time can’t wait to go again…. Thank you First Mate Alex & Captain TJ
A serene evening view of the water with distant boats and a cloudy sky, capturing the tranquil atmosphere of a fishing environment.
A group of anglers proudly showcasing their catch of various fish, including Snapper and Grouper, on a dock in front of the 'Under Pressure' charter boat.
A serene sunset over the ocean, showcasing vibrant colors reflecting on the water's surface, ideal for a peaceful fishing trip.
A fish is seen breaking the surface of the water, showcasing the excitement of fishing in open waters.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catches of Amberjack while on a fishing charter in open waters.
A large fish, likely a Cobia, displayed on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing the catch from a recent fishing trip.
Two large fish, likely a type of grouper and a flounder, resting on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful catch.
A serene sunset over the ocean, capturing the tranquil beauty of a fishing environment.
Group of anglers relaxing inside the boat, showcasing the comfortable seating and fishing gear setup.
Reported catch:
Amberjack
Response from Captain
June 23, 2025
Thanks for going you guys were a blast.
1
Daniel Jackson
Daniel Jackson
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2021
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Awesome trip with Under Pressure
Offshore Trip on May 21, 20252 adults
This was a great charter experience! We caught several species of fish, one of them being tuna that we wanted to target. After we caught several black fin tuna, the captain asked if we’d be interested in trying for some different species. We went out after amberjack and caught our limit of them and then we targeted wahoo and mahi-mahi we were able to pull a couple mahi-mahi a bunch of false albacore and Skip Jack as well. Captain JT definitely has a ton of experience on the water and knows how to get you on the fish. I highly recommend under pressure charters. His mate Alex did a great job as well making sure that we had lines in the water at all times and was very knowledgeable about the area.
A successful fishing trip showcased with a variety of fish displayed on a dock, featuring a woman and a man holding a sign for 'Under Pressure' charter.
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Amberjack
Blackfin Tuna
Response from Captain
May 22, 2025
It was a good trip, they were snapping. Thanks for a fun day.
0
Kristi Stryk
Kristi Stryk
us
San Antonio, TX, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Fish On! From Texas
Offshore Trip on July 21, 20253 adults
Awesome deep sea fishing trip for our son's graduation celebration...all the way from TX to OBX, NC! Great first time experience for our family that already loves to fish. Captain, JT, put us on the fish and safely in/out to sea with a few jokes in between. Deckhand, Alex, was amazingly patient, working hard ensuring we got our fish on-hook and in the boat ...and most importantly made it a memomemorable experience for our son! Ride-a-long help, Josh, helped with the rigs, bait, and our catch too. We caught amberjack and wahoo to bring back with us. Thanks guys!!
A group of three anglers proudly displaying their catch of large fish, including a notable Mahi Mahi, at a marina after a successful fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Amberjack
Wahoo
Response from Captain
July 23, 2025
Thanks for going it sure was a pretty day, sure wish we could have landed those billfish but at least your son had them on for minute. Safe travels back to Texas.
0

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Inshore Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Inshore Trip - 12:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 12:00 PM
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
11 Hour Trip – Wreck/Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
11 Hour Trip
starts at 5:30 AM
US $1,650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Offshore Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
11 Hour Trip
starts at 5:30 AM
US $1,650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.9
131 reviews
5
122
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (401)

A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of several fish on a dock at a marina, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Great time
A family proudly displays their impressive catch of various fish, including a large tuna, on the dock after a successful fishing trip.
Two young anglers actively fishing on a boat, with one preparing to reel in a catch while the other observes the water.
Two anglers posing with a variety of fish, including Mahi Mahi and a large Blue Marlin, displayed on a dock at a marina.
A single fish resting on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing the catch in a marine environment.
+395

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
89%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (131)

Filter
Showing 15 of 131 reviews
Hope Mumby
Hope Mumby
us
New York, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
An almost record breaking Albacore
Inshore Trip on July 15, 20255 adults
JT and Alex were fantastic guides for our group of 5 from upstate NY. The weather was unfortunately not in our favor this morning and storms were passing through, but JT was sure to contact us before leaving our Airbnb 25 minutes from the boat and offered to wait it out for a few more hours. We still got the entirety of our 5-hour trip and then some out in the water, regardless of the late start. He communicated very thoroughly, confirming at the time of booking, the night before and the day of our trip. He was sure to mention all of the important steps for us to follow and tips he had - for both fishing and sight seeing. His assistant Jesus (government name: Alex) was friendly, helpful, and went above and beyond to give our crew the best experience possible. It’s a bit tricky to find but JT gave excellent directions and texted photos of the map for the shopping center and how to find them. At the end, we got to keep all of the fish we caught, and JT and Jesus washed them and laid them out so we could take a group photo! They even weighed a 16.5 lb albacore caught by our dad and checked for citations for weight! Sadly, it fell short by 3.5 lbs, but was still exciting nonetheless. Down the dock is a booth where you can have your fish cleaned and filleted for a very reasonable price. Exceptional experience and highly recommend! Would definitely book another tour with Under Pressure!
Response from Captain
July 16, 2025
It was a fun day, you guys were alot of fun.Thanks for going.
0
Nathan Cost
Nathan Cost
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2021
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Great first time offshore fishing!
Offshore Trip on July 4, 20251 adult1 child
Under Pressure provided my daughter and I with an awesome experience! This was our first offshore fishing trip and Captain JT gave us an adventure to remember. He used his knowledge of the local waters to maximize fishing time and had us on fish all day. We caught Wahoo on the way out and on the way back in, jigged a 54 pound Amberjack, and hooked multiple Tuna. First Mate Alex hustled to keep the baits fresh and change lure sets as we targeted new fish. By the end of the day we were exhausted from our time in the fighting chair, but had a combined catch of 145 pounds in the ice box to show for all the effort. Under Pressure exceeded all of our expectations. We would highly recommend them and are already looking forward to our next trip on the water with Captain JT and First Mate Alex. Thank you for a great day of fishing!
Reported catch:
Amberjack
Wahoo
Blackfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Response from Captain
July 6, 2025
It was a good day, you guys were great and we had fun. Thanks for going.
1
Katie Millen
Katie Millen
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Dream came true
11 Hour Trip – Wreck/Bottom Fishing on June 22, 20256 adults
My husband has been wanting to do a trip like this forever. We sold our house and moved to NC and finally got the opportunity to do so. Captain TJ called a few nights before to go over everything ad to see if we had any questions we departed at 5:30 am and departed to a beautiful sunrise and a beautiful day to go fishing captain TJ and first mate Alex (who was fricken awesome by the way) Cap always put us onto fish and what was even more special he came to fish with us and To show us what to do we cause so many fish and lost a few big ones. We got Amber Jacks, Baracuda, B Liner, Black Sea Bass it’s totally worth doing the full day tour. We had an awesome time can’t wait to go again…. Thank you First Mate Alex & Captain TJ
A serene evening view of the water with distant boats and a cloudy sky, capturing the tranquil atmosphere of a fishing environment.
A group of anglers proudly showcasing their catch of various fish, including Snapper and Grouper, on a dock in front of the 'Under Pressure' charter boat.
A serene sunset over the ocean, showcasing vibrant colors reflecting on the water's surface, ideal for a peaceful fishing trip.
A fish is seen breaking the surface of the water, showcasing the excitement of fishing in open waters.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catches of Amberjack while on a fishing charter in open waters.
A large fish, likely a Cobia, displayed on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing the catch from a recent fishing trip.
Two large fish, likely a type of grouper and a flounder, resting on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful catch.
A serene sunset over the ocean, capturing the tranquil beauty of a fishing environment.
Group of anglers relaxing inside the boat, showcasing the comfortable seating and fishing gear setup.
Reported catch:
Amberjack
Response from Captain
June 23, 2025
Thanks for going you guys were a blast.
1
Daniel Jackson
Daniel Jackson
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2021
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Awesome trip with Under Pressure
Offshore Trip on May 21, 20252 adults
This was a great charter experience! We caught several species of fish, one of them being tuna that we wanted to target. After we caught several black fin tuna, the captain asked if we’d be interested in trying for some different species. We went out after amberjack and caught our limit of them and then we targeted wahoo and mahi-mahi we were able to pull a couple mahi-mahi a bunch of false albacore and Skip Jack as well. Captain JT definitely has a ton of experience on the water and knows how to get you on the fish. I highly recommend under pressure charters. His mate Alex did a great job as well making sure that we had lines in the water at all times and was very knowledgeable about the area.
A successful fishing trip showcased with a variety of fish displayed on a dock, featuring a woman and a man holding a sign for 'Under Pressure' charter.
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Amberjack
Blackfin Tuna
Response from Captain
May 22, 2025
It was a good trip, they were snapping. Thanks for a fun day.
0
Kristi Stryk
Kristi Stryk
us
San Antonio, TX, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Fish On! From Texas
Offshore Trip on July 21, 20253 adults
Awesome deep sea fishing trip for our son's graduation celebration...all the way from TX to OBX, NC! Great first time experience for our family that already loves to fish. Captain, JT, put us on the fish and safely in/out to sea with a few jokes in between. Deckhand, Alex, was amazingly patient, working hard ensuring we got our fish on-hook and in the boat ...and most importantly made it a memomemorable experience for our son! Ride-a-long help, Josh, helped with the rigs, bait, and our catch too. We caught amberjack and wahoo to bring back with us. Thanks guys!!
A group of three anglers proudly displaying their catch of large fish, including a notable Mahi Mahi, at a marina after a successful fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Amberjack
Wahoo
Response from Captain
July 23, 2025
Thanks for going it sure was a pretty day, sure wish we could have landed those billfish but at least your son had them on for minute. Safe travels back to Texas.
0

FAQs about Under Pressure Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
45 ft
Year built
1981
Boat manufacturer
Glass marine
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
1 x 800HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots
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