First Light Charters
Welcome to First Light Charters! Come get on the water with us and see what fishing on the Outer Banks is all about! Sure to be a highlight of your vacation! Captain Chris grew up on the Outer Banks and knows the waters and different techniques needed to catch a variety of fish in any season or condition. We will focus on whats been biting and may target Speckled Trout, Red Drum, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Blue Fish, Spanish Mackerel and more! Conditions change quickly along our coast and you can be sure we have the gear on board to adapt to any fishing condition from casting, bottom fishing and dropping on wrecks to trolling. We prioritize fun and filling the cooler and can work with any skill level to get you on the fish!
The First Light is a 2022 24' KenCraft Bay Rider that was custom built specifically for charter fishing and comfort. Come enjoy the ride and take advantage of one of the most spacious and stable inshore fishing boats around.
Once aboard, you are covered by an NC blanket fishing license. We outfit the boat with quality new Penn and Daiwa fishing rods and reels yearly. All tackle and bait are also included. Capt. Chris makes sure all you have to do is cast and reel them in!
Come get on the water with First Light Charters!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (74)
+71Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
84%
Jul 24, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
July fishing trip
Captain Chris was awesome & my family had a great experience celebrating my son’s 10th birthday! He was patient with my son who loves fishing & made sure to answer all of his questions. He was very helpful giving us tips and teaching when necessary, which was very much appreciated. He knows where the fish are and was willing to move to a few spots to try and give us the opportunity to catch various types of fish. Overall, it was a great experience and I highly recommend!
Captain Chris was awesome & my family had a great experience celebrating my son’s 10th birthday! He was patient with my son who...
Captain replied
Aug 15, 2025
Half Day Trip (PM)
Great trip
Local captain, worked hard to make sure my 5 year old got on the fish, overall great experience, happy to support local business from the area, would highly recommend and will be fishing with them again
Local captain, worked hard to make sure my 5 year old got on the fish, overall great experience, happy to support local business...
Jun 21, 2025
2 Hour Trip – Family Fun (Late PM)
Kids First Saltwater Fishing Experience
Captain Chris worked really hard to put us on fish and keep my 10 and 6 year old boys busy. He was great with the kids and made sure to walk them through the process. Overall, it was a great experience and we would definitely fish with him again!!!
Captain Chris worked really hard to put us on fish and keep my 10 and 6 year old boys busy. He was great with the kids and made...
Captain replied
Oct 15, 2024
Special 2 hour trip for Samantha Baskin
Fantastic experience
Chris was so sweet and perfect as a captain. If we weren’t catching fishing in one spot we were moving to another. He even let us fish a little extra so we could catch more fish. 10 out of 10 recommend
Chris was so sweet and perfect as a captain. If we weren’t catching fishing in one spot we were moving to another. He even let...
Jun 20, 2025
The captain canceled
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (74)
+71Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
84%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
July fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 24, 2025
Captain Chris was awesome & my family had a great experience celebrating my son’s 10th birthday! He was patient with my son who loves fishing & made sure to answer all of his questions. He was very helpful giving us tips and teaching when necessary, which was very much appreciated. He knows where the fish are and was willing to move to a few spots to try and give us the opportunity to catch various types of fish. Overall, it was a great experience and I highly recommend!
Captain Chris was awesome & my family had a great experience celebrating my son’s 10th birthday! He was patient with my son who loves fishing & made sure to answer all of his questions. He was very helpful giving us tips and teaching when necessary, which was very much appreciated. He knows where the fish are and was willing to move to a few spots to try and give us the opportunity to catch various types of fish. Overall, it was a great experience and I highly recommend!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on August 15, 2025
Local captain, worked hard to make sure my 5 year old got on the fish, overall great experience, happy to support local business from the area, would highly recommend and will be fishing with them again
Local captain, worked hard to make sure my 5 year old got on the fish, overall great experience, happy to support local business from the area, would highly recommend and will be fishing with them again
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Kids First Saltwater Fishing Experience
2 Hour Trip – Family Fun (Late PM) on June 21, 2025
Captain Chris worked really hard to put us on fish and keep my 10 and 6 year old boys busy. He was great with the kids and made sure to walk them through the process. Overall, it was a great experience and we would definitely fish with him again!!!
Captain Chris worked really hard to put us on fish and keep my 10 and 6 year old boys busy. He was great with the kids and made sure to walk them through the process. Overall, it was a great experience and we would definitely fish with him again!!!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fantastic experience
Special 2 hour trip for Samantha Baskin on October 15, 2024
Chris was so sweet and perfect as a captain. If we weren’t catching fishing in one spot we were moving to another. He even let us fish a little extra so we could catch more fish. 10 out of 10 recommend
Chris was so sweet and perfect as a captain. If we weren’t catching fishing in one spot we were moving to another. He even let us fish a little extra so we could catch more fish. 10 out of 10 recommend
The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on June 20, 2025
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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