Bonehead Charters
+15Bonehead Charters would like to welcome you to Hatteras Island. Join Captain James Holmes aboard "Bonehead," a comfortable and spacious boat that offers you a smooth ride and is ready to take you fishing or just cruising the bountiful waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Sound.
The captain and his first mate will ensure you have everything you need to have a great time and put you on some serious fun. Give them a shout in Hatteras, North Carolina, they are ready to take you out!
Bonehead is a 38’ Cecil Robbins Chesapeake deadrise saltwater fishing boat that can accommodate up to 6 anglers. It runs on a 420 HP Cummins engine that can reach a maximum cruising speed of 18 knots and uses navigation technology to allow for safe and quick movement on the water. You can also use the onboard fighting chair and you’ll have the help of a first mate who’ll gladly work to make your experience even better.
The species you can target are, Mackerel, Bluefish, Flounder, Redfish, as well as Cobia. There’s a wide choice of ways you can reel them in. You can, troll, jig, and drift fish using light and heavy tackle. Kids are welcome to join the trip and you’re free to keep all your catch if you wish to.
Capt. James will take care of all the rods, reels, live bait, and lures, as well as fishing licenses, so the only things you should have before you depart are your favorite snacks and drinks. Also, keep in mind that the first mate works for tips.
Come visit Hatteras and have a great experience on the water together with Bonehead Charters!
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Bonehead Charters
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+169Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
95%
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Memories made forever
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 31, 2024
The captain and mate professional and polite put us on fish right out of the slip and kept the action up all morning! .From first timer to fishing experienced we had the best day! We will definitely be booking again next year with Bonehead ! Captian and first mate Jason made us memories forever!
The captain and mate professional and polite put us on fish right out of the slip and kept the action up all morning! .From first timer to fishing experienced we had the best day! We will definitely be booking again next year with Bonehead ! Captian and first mate Jason made us memories forever!
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Sunset Trip
2 Hour Trip – Sunset Cruise/Fish on August 21, 2024
We had an amazing time watching the sun set over the Pamlico sound and catching Spanish mackerel. We will definitely be repeat customers on future trips to the OBX and will recommend to our friends too! We’re already talking about booking a full day trip next vacation.
We had an amazing time watching the sun set over the Pamlico sound and catching Spanish mackerel. We will definitely be repeat customers on future trips to the OBX and will recommend to our friends too! We’re already talking about booking a full day trip next vacation.
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Amazing
2 Hour Trip – Sunset Cruise/Fish on July 30, 2024
We caught 6 Spanish Mackerel and 3 Bluefish in the channel. The crew were friendly and easy to get along with. The boat was clean and spacious. The sunset was absolutely gorgeous over the water. We would definitely recommend.
We caught 6 Spanish Mackerel and 3 Bluefish in the channel. The crew were friendly and easy to get along with. The boat was clean and spacious. The sunset was absolutely gorgeous over the water. We would definitely recommend.
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Awesome time
2 Hour Trip – Sunset Cruise/Fish on August 22, 2024
The whole experience was awesome. We did a 6:00pm sunset trip. Weather was great. We caught fish. The crew were excellent. Very friendly and helpful. Just a great time. Can’t recommend enough.
The whole experience was awesome. We did a 6:00pm sunset trip. Weather was great. We caught fish. The crew were excellent. Very friendly and helpful. Just a great time. Can’t recommend enough.
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Thanks for a great cruise
2 Hour Trip – Sunset Cruise/Fish on June 25, 2024
We had a great sunset cruise! The crew was very friendly and knowledgeable. They were also accommodating to the children and we caught a few fish. We loved cooking our fish tacos on the beach the next day! Thanks for a great evening! We would definitely book again when we come back to the island.
We had a great sunset cruise! The crew was very friendly and knowledgeable. They were also accommodating to the children and we caught a few fish. We loved cooking our fish tacos on the beach the next day! Thanks for a great evening! We would definitely book again when we come back to the island.
FAQs about Bonehead Charters
What are the trip rates for Bonehead Charters?
Bonehead Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $375 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Sunset Cruise/Fish (2 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour – Sunset Dinner Cruise/Fish (2 hours)
- US $650 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $650 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Bonehead Charters?
When you book a trip with Bonehead Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Fighting Chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Bonehead Charters?
Trips booked with Bonehead Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- First Mate (Mate works for tips)
- Fishing License (The boat has a blanket fishing license and all on board are covered)
What types of fishing does Bonehead Charters offer?
Bonehead Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Bonehead Charters offer?
Bonehead Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Drift Fishing
- Handline
Which fish species can I catch with Bonehead Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Bonehead Charters include:
- Bluefish
- Cobia
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Little Tunny (False Albacore)
- Spanish Mackerel
Your operator
Hatteras, North Carolina, United States
Captain James moved to Hatteras in 1994. His love for the ocean and being outside is what brought him there. Fishing is something he always did for fun with friends and family. He first got his captain's license in 2007.
Jason B.
Captain
Jimmy H.
Captain
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Handline
Which amenities are available onboard
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
First Mate
Mate works for tips
Fishing License
The boat has a blanket fishing license and all on board are covered
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Folks of all ages are welcome aboard.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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 3% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Hatteras right now
Bluefish
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Spanish Mackerel