Cape Crusader Charters 

5.0
(1 review)
 709 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512, United States

Cape Crusader Charters 

Atlantic Beach, NC, United States
22 ft
4
5.0
(1 review)

Cape Crusader Charters invites you for a great day in nature full of fishing fun and excitement. Come and discover the inshore waters of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina and enjoy a chase with some of the prized species that both put up a fine fight and provide good table-fare. Captain Rick Patterson will make sure you have a great time, so come aboard and start your adventure!

The boat you'll be using is a 22' Ranger Bay bay boat that will provide you with a safe and enjoyable trip. It runs on a 250 HP Yamaha engine, can sit up to 5 guests, and uses GPS and radio technology for efficient movement on the water. The boat's also equipped with a livewell that will supply you with live bait.

You and Captain Rick will fish for Striped Bass, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, and other species using light tackle If you want to, you're free to keep all the fish you catch and take it home. If not, just release it back into the water.

For your trip, the only things you'll need to bring are your favorite food and drinks. Captain Rick will take care of all the rods, reels, terminal tackle, as well as live bait, lures, and even fishing licenses.

Join Captain Rick and Cape Crusader Charters and have a memorable time fishing the rich and beautiful waters of Atlantic Beach!

Cape Crusader Charters invites you for a great day in nature full of fishing fun and excitement. Come and discover the inshore waters of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina and enjoy a chase with some of the prized species that both put up a fine fight and provide good table-fare. Captain Rick Patterson will make sure you have a great time, so come aboard and start your adventure!

The boat you'll be using is a 22' Ranger Bay bay boat that will provide you with a safe and enjoyable trip. It runs on a 250 HP Yamaha engine, can sit up to 5 guests, and uses GPS and radio technology for efficient movement on the water. The boat's also equipped with a livewell that will supply you with live bait.

You and Captain Rick will fish for Striped Bass, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, and other species using light tackle If you want to, you're free to keep all the fish you catch and take it home. If not, just release it back into the water.

For your trip, the only things you'll need to bring are your favorite food and drinks. Captain Rick will take care of all the rods, reels, terminal tackle, as well as live bait, lures, and even fishing licenses.

Join Captain Rick and Cape Crusader Charters and have a memorable time fishing the rich and beautiful waters of Atlantic Beach!

Rick Patterson
Captain
Rick Patterson
23 years of experience
responds within an hour

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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people

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5.0
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Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
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Alex Barclay
Alex Barclay
Repeat angler
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Virginia, US
Member since 2020
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Sep. Inshore Trip
3/4 Day Trip on September 25, 20232 adults

Captain Rick was a lot of fun to fish with, and he knew his stuff! We caught some big black drum, some red drum, a spotted seatrout, and, at the end, the largest sheepshead I'd ever seen. This was one of the best fishing trips I've ever been on, and I'd definitely fish with Captain Rick again next time I'm in town! 5 out 5! Awesome!

Farrell Vangelopoulos
Farrell Vangelopoulos
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2019
The captain canceled
July 4, 2025
Trip was supposed to happen on July 4, 2025

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

FAQs about Cape Crusader Charters

Cape Crusader Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Cape Crusader Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Live bait well
Trips booked with Cape Crusader Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Fishing license
Cape Crusader Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
Cape Crusader Charters offers the following fishing technique:
  • Light tackle
Top targeted fish species with Cape Crusader Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Rick Patterson
Rick Patterson

Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, United States

20 Fishing Reports
2 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2021

Captain Rick invites you to join him inshore and have a great time catching fish in the beautiful surroundings that encompass Atlantic Beach.

Rick Patterson
Rick Patterson
20
reports
2
reviews
2021
member since
~1h
response
Captain Rick invites you to join him inshore and have a great time catching fish in the beautiful surroundings that encompass Atlantic Beach.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2003
Boat manufacturer
Ranger Bay
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
26 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Live bait well
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Atlantic Beach to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

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

 Checks

What’s biting in Atlantic Beach right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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