First Light Charters
Welcome aboard First Light Charters! We love being on the water for the first light of the day with a fishing rod in hand. Captain Chris was raised in Kitty Hawk and grew up fishing, surfing, and hunting all over the Outer Banks. Whether you are on a hot bite or just taking in a new perspective of the Outer Banks, Captain Chris loves to show you a good time! Ask questions! He wants this to be a fun learning experience!
Start your fishing trip aboard a brand new 2022 24’ custom KenCraft Bay Rider. The skinny draft of a flat bottom boat helps you get into the shallow waters that many boats cannot access. Capt. Chris chooses to fish in a Bay Rider because of its stability and open fishing area. You can comfortably fish with 4 anglers on board.
The trips focus on fishing over grass flats in search of Redfish and Speckled Trout. We love fishing for Sheepshead, Black Drum, Bluefish and Sea Mullet when conditions are right. We will take you to the most productive fishing grounds with the best chance of catching fish! Locations change daily depending on your interest and weather conditions. If you’re looking to stay in sight of land and catch some dinner our trip is for you!
As parents, the crew recommends your children are 5 years old or more to come aboard. They are outfitted with youth life jackets that must be worn at all times for children under 12.
Once aboard, you are covered by an NC blanket fishing license. The crew outfits 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!
FAQs about First Light Charters
- US $350 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Family Fun (2 hours)
- US $350 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Family Fun (Late PM) (2 hours)
- US $500 per group - Half Day- 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $500 per group - Half Day- 4 Hour Trip (Late PM) (4 hours)
- US $500 per group - Half Day- 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $700 per group - 3/4 Day- 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Ice Box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (Occasionally we will catch our own bait at the start of the trip before looking for targeted species. Some days we just need extra to be successful. It’s an easy hands on process and enjoyable for everyone.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (fish cleaner at the dock)
- Fishing License (Everyone on board is covered with a fishing license for the duration of the trip.)
- Inshore Fishing
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
- Flats Fishing
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly Fishing
- Drift Fishing
- Black Drum
- Bluefish
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Weakfish
Meet the Captain
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| 55 Customer reviews |
| Response time 1 hour |
| Member since March 2021 |
About this listing
Targeted species
Black Drum
Bluefish
Flounder
Redfish
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Weakfish
Boat specs
KenCraft Bay Rider 2460 (Center console) originally built in 2022. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha 4 stroke 2022 engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.
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Cancellation policy
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.
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Payment
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:
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