Riptide Charters
If you are looking for a trip of a lifetime, RipTide Charters is for you! They are a top-notch family-friendly charter service that puts you in the action located in Wanchese, NC. Captain Randy has over 12 years of professional experience offshore, nearshore, and inshore and is extremely knowledgeable about the area. He grew up on the outer banks and has countless tricks up his sleeve to make sure you will have a catch to take home with you.
You will be in good hands whether you are a beginner or a pro. They are not your ordinary charter boat. They go the extra mile to include you in every aspect of the trip.
Wanchese is a fisherman’s paradise. It is surrounded by flats, marshes, and all kinds of fish habitats. The Pamlico sound is nearby and the Atlantic Ocean is right around the corner. So that provides you with more fishing time and less riding time.
The Mako 25’ center console with a 300 HP Evinrude engine will have no problem taking up to 5 guests, wherever your trip might lead. From the ocean to the flats, this boat is well equipped and fully maintained. It has 2 depth finders, a flybridge, live well, standard safety equipment, and ice boxes. There’s all the gear you will need to land that fish of a lifetime.
Depending on the season and fish biting, you’ll encounter the likes of Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Sheepshead, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, and Striped Bass.
When you step aboard, you will be greeted by Captain Randy and his first mate. You will be provided rods, bait, tackle, and drinks.. No need to worry about your fishing license, it’s been taking care of. The boat will be sanitized before every trip.
Join Riptide Charters and let the adventure begin!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (340)
+337Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Appropriate for children
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
93%
Jun 26, 2025
6 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM)
Great Family Trip with Capt Randy
We met up with Capt Randy at 6am on a (really) hot day in late June 2025 for a 6 hour fishing trip. Based on the days conditions, Capt Randy recommended a run out to a reef for bottom fishing. We road about 45-50 mins out to the reef on a very calm ocean day. On our out to the reef, we spotted a sea turtle and got a cobia on a lucky cast. Capt Randy trained us on the reef fishing techniques and we caught many fish! Black Seabass, Triggerfish, and Sea Robin Fish. Many fish we had to toss back, but we did keep a handful. Wonderful day for a family of 4 (14yo, 16yo) on a six hour trip.
We met up with Capt Randy at 6am on a (really) hot day in late June 2025 for a 6 hour fishing trip. Based on the days conditions,...
Jun 16, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
We caught fish. Great experience!
We explained to Capt. Randy we wanted to catch fish to eat for dinner. He delivered! We had a great time tolling and taking turns catching and yes even missing a few. Capt. Randy was easy to work with and everyone caught fish. He showed us how to bring them in and remove them and to the ice chest they went. Really super fun. Not our first trip out fishing in the Ocean but the best ever. Capt. Randy is patient and laidback so kids would have a good time. Everything was in great working order, boat clean and ready to go when we arrived. We were very pleased. Thank you Captain Randy.
We explained to Capt. Randy we wanted to catch fish to eat for dinner. He delivered! We had a great time tolling and taking turns...
Jun 17, 2025
2 Hour Trip (Evening)
Captain Randy
We had a wonderful trip. I booked the 2 hour trip with Captain Randy since it was the first time my daughter and wife had been fishing in the bay/ocean. We each caught fish, the captain was knowledgeable, friendly, down to earth, helped bait all fishing poles, and given the wait time to have our fish cleaned he did it for us. We of course gave him a nice tip. Highly recommend this trip if you have children who have never been fishing in the bay/ocean. We will be booking a longer trip with captain Randy the next time.
We had a wonderful trip. I booked the 2 hour trip with Captain Randy since it was the first time my daughter and wife had been...
Aug 13, 2025
4 hr Shark trip pm
Great trip
We wanted to go shark fishing, but the fish weren’t Biting. Instead of catching nothing, Randy asked us if we wanted to try simmering different. We agreed, and Randy got us onto fish right away. We all limited out and had a great time!
We wanted to go shark fishing, but the fish weren’t Biting. Instead of catching nothing, Randy asked us if we wanted to try simmering...
Jul 30, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM)
Great inshore trip
We booked a nearshore trip but Captain Randy and mate Drake recommended we go for trout in the sound so we did and we limited out! My 3 sons and I all caught really nice trout, fishing was fast and furious, we had a lot of fun.
We booked a nearshore trip but Captain Randy and mate Drake recommended we go for trout in the sound so we did and we limited...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (340)
+337Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Appropriate for children
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
93%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Family Trip with Capt Randy
6 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on June 26, 2025
We met up with Capt Randy at 6am on a (really) hot day in late June 2025 for a 6 hour fishing trip. Based on the days conditions, Capt Randy recommended a run out to a reef for bottom fishing. We road about 45-50 mins out to the reef on a very calm ocean day. On our out to the reef, we spotted a sea turtle and got a cobia on a lucky cast. Capt Randy trained us on the reef fishing techniques and we caught many fish! Black Seabass, Triggerfish, and Sea Robin Fish. Many fish we had to toss back, but we did keep a handful. Wonderful day for a family of 4 (14yo, 16yo) on a six hour trip.
We met up with Capt Randy at 6am on a (really) hot day in late June 2025 for a 6 hour fishing trip. Based on the days conditions, Capt Randy recommended a run out to a reef for bottom fishing. We road about 45-50 mins out to the reef on a very calm ocean day. On our out to the reef, we spotted a sea turtle and got a cobia on a lucky cast. Capt Randy trained us on the reef fishing techniques and we caught many fish! Black Seabass, Triggerfish, and Sea Robin Fish. Many fish we had to toss...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
We caught fish. Great experience!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on June 16, 2025
We explained to Capt. Randy we wanted to catch fish to eat for dinner. He delivered! We had a great time tolling and taking turns catching and yes even missing a few. Capt. Randy was easy to work with and everyone caught fish. He showed us how to bring them in and remove them and to the ice chest they went. Really super fun. Not our first trip out fishing in the Ocean but the best ever. Capt. Randy is patient and laidback so kids would have a good time. Everything was in great working order, boat clean and ready to go when we arrived. We were very pleased. Thank you Captain Randy.
We explained to Capt. Randy we wanted to catch fish to eat for dinner. He delivered! We had a great time tolling and taking turns catching and yes even missing a few. Capt. Randy was easy to work with and everyone caught fish. He showed us how to bring them in and remove them and to the ice chest they went. Really super fun. Not our first trip out fishing in the Ocean but the best ever. Capt. Randy is patient and laidback so kids would have a good time. Everything was in great working order,...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Captain Randy
2 Hour Trip (Evening) on June 17, 2025
We had a wonderful trip. I booked the 2 hour trip with Captain Randy since it was the first time my daughter and wife had been fishing in the bay/ocean. We each caught fish, the captain was knowledgeable, friendly, down to earth, helped bait all fishing poles, and given the wait time to have our fish cleaned he did it for us. We of course gave him a nice tip. Highly recommend this trip if you have children who have never been fishing in the bay/ocean. We will be booking a longer trip with captain Randy the next time.
We had a wonderful trip. I booked the 2 hour trip with Captain Randy since it was the first time my daughter and wife had been fishing in the bay/ocean. We each caught fish, the captain was knowledgeable, friendly, down to earth, helped bait all fishing poles, and given the wait time to have our fish cleaned he did it for us. We of course gave him a nice tip. Highly recommend this trip if you have children who have never been fishing in the bay/ocean. We will be booking a longer trip with captain...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great trip
4 hr Shark trip pm on August 13, 2025
We wanted to go shark fishing, but the fish weren’t Biting. Instead of catching nothing, Randy asked us if we wanted to try simmering different. We agreed, and Randy got us onto fish right away. We all limited out and had a great time!
We wanted to go shark fishing, but the fish weren’t Biting. Instead of catching nothing, Randy asked us if we wanted to try simmering different. We agreed, and Randy got us onto fish right away. We all limited out and had a great time!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great inshore trip
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on July 30, 2025
We booked a nearshore trip but Captain Randy and mate Drake recommended we go for trout in the sound so we did and we limited out! My 3 sons and I all caught really nice trout, fishing was fast and furious, we had a lot of fun.
We booked a nearshore trip but Captain Randy and mate Drake recommended we go for trout in the sound so we did and we limited out! My 3 sons and I all caught really nice trout, fishing was fast and furious, we had a lot of fun.
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