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Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Hatteras 

4.9
(26 reviews)
 57878 NC-12, Hatteras, NC 27943, United States–
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Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Hatteras 

Hatteras, NC, United States
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45 ft
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4.9
(26 reviews)
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Come to Hatteras, North Carolina and have a fishing adventure with Runaway Sportfishing Charters. A lot of excitement and fun await you as you head out to the area's nearshore and offshore waters and chase a huge number of species that live here. Right by your side will be Captain Jay Daniels to make sure your trip goes smoothly, so you can reel in a fine catch and enjoy fishing to the fullest. Come along and have your next angling adventure with Runaway Sportfishing Charters!

You'll fish from a 45' Sheldon Midgett offshore sport fishing boat that can sit up to 6 guests and is powered by a 660 HP Cumming M11 engine that can reach a maximum cruising speed of 27 knots. The boat's navigation gear includes all the modern GPS, fishfinder, radio, and radar systems that allow for safe and quick reaching the fish. The boat's got a flybridge, toilet, as well as beds, and it also features air-conditioning, a multimedia system, and an ice-box. When it comes to the fishing equipment, there are outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, and a livewell. Finally, a first mate will also join your trip so you have the best possible service while on board.

Hatteras is known for its rich and varied fisheries, and with species such as Bluefin Tuna, Amberjack, Marlin, Wahoo, King Mackerel, Snapper, Triggerfish, and many more, you'll have an excellent opportunity to make a big catch. The choice of fishing techniques you can use is also wide. You can bottom and deep sea fish, troll, spin, jig, pop, as well as drift and kite fish, using light and heavy tackle. If you wish, you can keep all the fish you catch. If not, just release it back into the water. Kids are welcome to join the trip, so feel free to bring them along.

Captain Jay provides you with all the fishing gear and licenses, so you should only bring your favorite snacks and drinks.

Runaway Sportfishing Charter's waiting for you to make your next fishing trip a memorable one, so come aboard and enjoy the fun!

Come to Hatteras, North Carolina and have a fishing adventure with Runaway Sportfishing Charters. A lot of excitement and fun await you as you head out to the area's nearshore and offshore waters and chase a huge number of species that live here. Right by your side will be Captain Jay Daniels to make sure your trip goes smoothly, so you can reel in a fine catch and enjoy fishing to the fullest. Come along and have your next angling adventure with Runaway Sportfishing Charters!

You'll fish from a 45' Sheldon Midgett offshore sport fishing boat that can sit up to 6 guests and is powered by a 660 HP Cumming M11 engine that can reach a maximum cruising speed of 27 knots. The boat's navigation gear includes all the modern GPS, fishfinder, radio, and radar systems that allow for safe and quick reaching the fish. The boat's got a flybridge, toilet, as well as beds, and it also features air-conditioning, a multimedia system, and an ice-box. When it comes to the fishing equipment, there are outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, and a livewell. Finally, a first mate will also join your trip so you have the best possible service while on board.

Hatteras is known for its rich and varied fisheries, and with species such as Bluefin Tuna, Amberjack, Marlin, Wahoo, King Mackerel, Snapper, Triggerfish, and many more, you'll have an excellent opportunity to make a big catch. The choice of fishing techniques you can use is also wide. You can bottom and deep sea fish, troll, spin, jig, pop, as well as drift and kite fish, using light and heavy tackle. If you wish, you can keep all the fish you catch. If not, just release it back into the water. Kids are welcome to join the trip, so feel free to bring them along.

Captain Jay provides you with all the fishing gear and licenses, so you should only bring your favorite snacks and drinks.

Runaway Sportfishing Charter's waiting for you to make your next fishing trip a memorable one, so come aboard and enjoy the fun!

Jay Daniels
Captain
Jay Daniels
26 years of experience
responds within an hour
What this charter offers
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Toilet
Child friendly
What this charter offers
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Toilet
Child friendly

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Afternoon Fishing Charter
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 20 - Mar 20
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Morning Fishing Charter
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 20 - Mar 25
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Fishing Charter
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 15
US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

4.9
26 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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Reviews (26)

  • Jayden Feliciano
    Jayden Feliciano
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip with Runaway

    Full Day Fishing Charter on September 19, 2026 • 6 adults

    Captain Jay and First Mate Matt delivered big time. You can tell they care about their charter. Captain Jay even reached out a day prior to give a heads up about some weather. Had some rough water and he still delivered. First Mate Matt was non stop all day and we landed a bunch of Mahi. Best charter ive been on would recommend to anyone !

  • Brandon Ritchey
    Brandon Ritchey
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Filled the cooler !

    Full Day Fishing Charter on August 13, 2025 • 3 adults

    Had a blast today with Captain Jay and Matt. If an Old School Captain is what you’re looking for he’s your man ! Not only was he well prepared beforehand, asking us the day before to come early so we could outrun the major storms that morning but also he and Matt were troopers when we did have to pass through a few periods of rain, keeping us dry in the cabin while they did the work to keep our rigs in the water. Had our limit of Mahi by 8am and spent the rest of the day filling the boat with Wahoo and Tuna. We’ll be back next year for sure !

  • Jeff Harris
    Jeff Harris
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Capt. Jay finds fish!

    Full Day Fishing Charter on July 16, 2025 • 6 adults

    Capt. Jay doesn't waste time when the fish aren't hitting. He moves on to try something else and knows what to look for. Caught our limit of Mahi and a nice Wahoo. And his mate, Matt, works his tail off to make sure everyone is catching fish. We locked in to a school of Mahi and I've never seen anyone haul the fish in and re-bait the hook faster than Matt. Highly recommend Capt Jay, his boat, equipment and Matt.

  • Anthony Butch
    Anthony Butch
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Odens Dock the Runaway Sportfishing

    Full Day Fishing Charter on July 30, 2025 • 2 adults

    Jay & Matt were very accommodating and nice. First hour was slow until WHAM, we hit the motherlode. Caught 1-White Marlin, 2-Sailfish, 15-Wahoo. Along with 6- Red Snappers. Great day on the water. Weather was perfect!

  • Wyatt Mccloskey
    Wyatt Mccloskey
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    August fishing trip

    Full Day Fishing Charter on August 27, 2024 • 6 adults

    Runaway is the best charter in hatteras by far. The best captain and mate on the island. Runaway knows how to sweep the ocean baby!!

  • Peter Schneider
    Peter Schneider
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing full day offshore trip!

    Full Day Fishing Charter on June 9, 2023 • 5 adults

    Everything you could hope for! Very knowledgeable captain that knows the waters and how to find the fish! Mate was first class and had us all going in the Mahi blitz and trolling/bottom fishing after we limited on Mahi. 10/10 couldn't ask for a better trip!

  • Michael Burton
    Michael Burton
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day offshore - amazing trip

    Full Day Fishing Charter on August 27, 2023 • 2 adults

    Jay and Patrick put us on the sailfish and we came in with a rigger full of flags. Last fishing trip before my oldest daughter heads off to college and Jay made it one to remember. Jay is a gifted old-school Hatteras captain in all of the finest ways!

  • David Wright
    David Wright
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    May fishing trip

    Full Day Fishing Charter on May 12, 2024 • 2 adults
  • Pierre-luc Aubin
    Pierre-luc Aubin
    Repeat angler
    ca
    Québec, Canada
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    4.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Jay

    Full Day Fishing Charter on July 22, 2025 • 2 adults
  • Austin Hurdle
    Austin Hurdle
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Jay

    Full Day Fishing Charter on July 31, 2021 • 6 adults

    Great fishing and great crew. A must book trip!

FAQs about Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Hatteras

Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Hatteras offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,200 per group - Afternoon Fishing Charter (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Morning Fishing Charter (4 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - Full Day Fishing Charter (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Hatteras, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Hatteras include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Hatteras offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Hatteras offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Hatteras include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Jay Daniels
Jay Daniels
Hatteras, North Carolina, United States
75 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2020
My main mentor was my dad who introduced me to fishing on lakes, rivers, and the ocean. He introduced me to fishing and it bit like a bug. I eventually became a mate and was the mate for some of the best captains on the east coast for 9 years. I have been the captain of Runaway Sportfishing Charters for the last 11 years. I welcome you to Marathon, Florida. Book one of my trips and let me take you nearshore or offshore for a memorable fishing experience like never before.
Jay Daniels
Jay Daniels
75
reviews
2020
member since
~1h
response
My main mentor was my dad who introduced me to fishing on lakes, rivers, and the ocean. He introduced me to fishing and it bit like a bug. I eventually became a mate and was the mate for some of the best captains on the east coast for 9 years. I have been the captain of Runaway Sportfishing Charters for the last 11 years. I welcome you to Marathon, Florida. Book one of my trips and let me take you nearshore or offshore for a memorable fishing experience like never before.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin

Real catches by this captain

  • Group of anglers posing behind a large dock display of mahi-mahi and other offshore fish, including a long barracuda-like catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jayden F.
    Jayden F.
    Captain Jay and First Mate Matt delivered big time. You can tell they care about their charter. Captain Jay even reached out a day prior to give a heads up about some weather. Had some rough water and he still delivered. First Mate Matt was non stop all day and we landed a bunch of Mahi. Best charter ive been on would recommend to anyone !
  • A variety of fish, including Mahi Mahi, laid out on the dock after a successful fishing trip, with boats in the background.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Brandon R.
    Brandon R.
    Had a blast today with Captain Jay and Matt. If an Old School Captain is what you’re looking for he’s your man ! Not only was he well prepared beforehand, asking us the day before to come early so we could outrun the major storms that morning but also he and Matt were troopers when we did have to pass through a few periods of rain, keeping us dry in the cabin while they did the work to keep our rigs in the water. Had our limit of Mahi by 8am and spent the rest of the day filling the boat with Wahoo and Tuna. We’ll be back next year for sure !
  • A freshly caught Mackerel displayed on a cleaning table, showcasing its distinctive striped pattern.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sailfish
    Anthony B.
    Anthony B.
    Jay & Matt were very accommodating and nice. First hour was slow until WHAM, we hit the motherlode. Caught 1-White Marlin, 2-Sailfish, 15-Wahoo. Along with 6- Red Snappers. Great day on the water. Weather was perfect!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Wahoo at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Pierre-luc A.
    Pierre-luc A.
  • Three anglers engaged in fishing on a charter boat, casting lines into the open ocean under a cloudy sky.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jeff H.
    Jeff H.
    Capt. Jay doesn't waste time when the fish aren't hitting. He moves on to try something else and knows what to look for. Caught our limit of Mahi and a nice Wahoo. And his mate, Matt, works his tail off to make sure everyone is catching fish. We locked in to a school of Mahi and I've never seen anyone haul the fish in and re-bait the hook faster than Matt. Highly recommend Capt Jay, his boat, equipment and Matt.
  • A variety of fish, including several King Mackerel, displayed on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Wyatt M.
    Wyatt M.
    Runaway is the best charter in hatteras by far. The best captain and mate on the island. Runaway knows how to sweep the ocean baby!!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi on the dock after a successful fishing trip, with a scenic marina backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    David W.
    David W.
  • Upward-looking view of fishing rods and rigged lines against a dark, stormy sky, with no people or catch clearly visible.
    Michael B.
    Michael B.
    Jay and Patrick put us on the sailfish and we came in with a rigger full of flags. Last fishing trip before my oldest daughter heads off to college and Jay made it one to remember. Jay is a gifted old-school Hatteras captain in all of the finest ways!
  • Large mixed saltwater catch, including mahi-mahi, snapper, and triggerfish, arranged across a marina dock beside a charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Peter S.
    Peter S.
    Everything you could hope for! Very knowledgeable captain that knows the waters and how to find the fish! Mate was first class and had us all going in the Mahi blitz and trolling/bottom fishing after we limited on Mahi. 10/10 couldn't ask for a better trip!
  • Large group catch of mahi-mahi and a sizeable wahoo displayed across a marina dock, with adult anglers posing behind the fish.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Austin H.
    Austin H.
    Great fishing and great crew. A must book trip!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
45 ft
Year built
1974
Boat manufacturer
Sheldon Midgett
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
1 x 660HP
Max cruising speed
27 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air conditioning
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
First mate
Fishing license

How cancellations work

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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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
 American Express
 Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Hatteras right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)Marlin (White)
SailfishSailfish
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)
WahooWahoo

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