Waymaker Charters - Gratitude (22' Pontoon) 

4.8/5 (360 reviews)
 4457 Mill Landing Road, Wanchese, NC 27981, United States

Waymaker Charters - Gratitude (22' Pontoon) 

Wanchese, NC, United States
22 ft
6
4.8/5 (360 reviews)

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Waymaker Charters offers you sunset cruises and fishing trips on the beautiful Albemarle Sound. It's got everything you need to catch a variety of prized species and have fun on the water. Whether you're looking to fish, crab, search for dolphins, or just enjoy a day out on the water, Waymaker Charters got you covered! Their pontoon will provide a comfortable trip for your party and all the trips are family-friendly and great for the kids. Come aboard and enjoy a true fishing adventure on the Outer Banks of North Carolina!

You'll fish with Captain Ryan from a 22' Sweetwater pontoon boat that has room for up to 6 people. It's powered by a 115 HP Suzuki engine, uses a fishfinder system for navigation, and features an ice-box to store your fish and drinks.

You and the captain will use spinning on light tackle to attract your prey. The species you'll target are Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Flounder, Redfish, and Black Drum. You can choose whether you'll keep your catch and take it home or just release it back into the water.

Waymaker Charters will provide you with all the fishing gear, licenses, as well as fish cleaning and filleting. The gear includes rods, reels, tackle, live bait, as well as lures. All you need to bring is your favorite food and drinks.

If you're looking for an ocean adventure, check out our other boat, Revival Fishing, also listed here on Fishing Booker.

Come visit the Outer Banks and have a memorable time fishing with Waymaker Charters!

Waymaker Charters offers you sunset cruises and fishing trips on the beautiful Albemarle Sound. It's got everything you need to catch a variety of prized species and have fun on the water. Whether you're looking to fish, crab, search for dolphins, or just enjoy a day out on the water, Waymaker Charters got you covered! Their pontoon will provide a comfortable trip for your party and all the trips are family-friendly and great for the kids. Come aboard and enjoy a true fishing adventure on the Outer Banks of North Carolina!

You'll fish with Captain Ryan from a 22' Sweetwater pontoon boat that has room for up to 6 people. It's powered by a 115 HP Suzuki engine, uses a fishfinder system for navigation, and features an ice-box to store your fish and drinks.

You and the captain will use spinning on light tackle to attract your prey. The species you'll target are Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Flounder, Redfish, and Black Drum. You can choose whether you'll keep your catch and take it home or just release it back into the water.

Waymaker Charters will provide you with all the fishing gear, licenses, as well as fish cleaning and filleting. The gear includes rods, reels, tackle, live bait, as well as lures. All you need to bring is your favorite food and drinks.

If you're looking for an ocean adventure, check out our other boat, Revival Fishing, also listed here on Fishing Booker.

Come visit the Outer Banks and have a memorable time fishing with Waymaker Charters!

Waymaker Charters
Charter Operator
Waymaker Charters
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip
Non-refundable
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $450
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip weekends
Non-refundable
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Apr 30 (Sat, Sun)
US $450
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Afternoon + Evening Trip
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Sep 10 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
There are 28 people looking at this charter.

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Rating

4.8
360 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (425)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
85%
Caught fish

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Laura Anne Mitcham
Laura Anne Mitcham
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fun on the water:
Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on July 1, 20263 adults2 children

Took my three grandchildren fishing with Capt. Ryan and had a great time. We first caught our bate and then tried to catch bigger fish. Although we didn’t catch much we had a great time trying. Sting rays showed up the last hour and put up a good fight to get them in the boat, the only way you can count the catch we learned! Great day in the OBX.

Waymaker Charters
Response from Charter operator

thannks again yall

Amanda Cloud
Amanda Cloud
Repeat angler
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Lots of fun!!
Half Day Trip on June 11, 20264 adults

Captain Ryan was a whole vibe. Not only was he knowledgeable, he was funny. 3 out of 4 caught stingrays…1 person in the group had 2 fish but the line broke both times and the fish got away. We would definitely book this fishing trip again in the future.

Waymaker Charters
Response from Charter operator

Thanks for booking with us!

Marc Simoncelli
Marc Simoncelli
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2021
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Day on the Sound!
Half Day Trip on July 30, 20254 adults

Second time booking with Waymaker Charters (Gratitude) and Captain Ryan. Ryan is extremely fun to go out and fish with, and very knowledgeable about the area, fishing, and hilarious to be out on the water with! The whole family had a great time, even the Mrs who has no interest in fishing :) We caught 40+ croakers for live bait to start the morning off, which was a lot of fun, and then reeled at least a half-dozen keeper trouts that made for a great lunch when we got home. Great time for all and highly recommended! Thank you again, hope to be back with you next year.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Waymaker Charters
Response from Charter operator

Thanks again y’all. Appreciate it

Joseph Piccione
Joseph Piccione
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Caught the limit
Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on July 14, 20253 adults2 children

We have a very fun and enjoyable trip, started by catching our bait for the day quickly then off to another spot to catch sea trout. Every caught multiple fish and we actually reached out limit with time left in the trip which was great. We fished for some other types of fish for the rest of the time and had an enjoyable ride through the sound. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining. The boat was comfortable and has plenty of space for our 5 guests. The kids had a great time and would recommend this charter to others looking for a fun trip to catch fish.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Waymaker Charters
Response from Charter operator

So glad y’all enjoyed your trip. Hope to you again!

Tyler Kidd
Tyler Kidd
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Definitely Recommend
Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on June 18, 20263 adults

Went out on the pontoon with Ryan. We were able to catch a big bluefish and a smaller one. also hooked up with stingrays as well! Would Definitely recommend, had a great time.

Waymaker Charters
Response from Charter operator

thanks again yall

FAQs about Waymaker Charters - Gratitude (22' Pontoon)

Waymaker Charters - Gratitude (22' Pontoon) offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip weekends (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip weekends - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 6 Hour Afternoon + Evening Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Waymaker Charters - Gratitude (22' Pontoon), you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Waymaker Charters - Gratitude (22' Pontoon) include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Sometimes we fish for live bait as a part of the trip. )
  • Lures
  • Fishing license (We have a blanket fishing license for the boat that covers all people on board!)
Waymaker Charters - Gratitude (22' Pontoon) offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
Waymaker Charters - Gratitude (22' Pontoon) offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Waymaker Charters - Gratitude (22' Pontoon) include:
  • Black Drum
  • Catfish
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Your operator

Waymaker Charters
Waymaker Charters
Waymaker Charters

Wanchese, North Carolina, United States

ID & license verified
650 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2021
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

We are a family owned and operated charter and commercial fishing business. We love life on the water, and nothing makes us happier than sharing that with all the folks who book trips with us. Whether you're looking for an ocean sport fishing adventure or a family friendly inshore trip around the sound, Waymaker has got you covered. We offer a range of fishing experiences from our two boats: a 22 foot Pontoon, Waymaker Charters and a 29 foot C Hawk, Revival Fishing.

Our Team
Ryan H.

Ryan H.

Captain

Lewis M.

Lewis M.

Captain

Megan D.

Megan D.

Business partner

ID & license verified
650 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2021
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

We are a family owned and operated charter and commercial fishing business. We love life on the water, and nothing makes us happier than sharing that with all the folks who book trips with us. Whether you're looking for an ocean sport fishing adventure or a family friendly inshore trip around the sound, Waymaker has got you covered. We offer a range of fishing experiences from our two boats: a 22 foot Pontoon, Waymaker Charters and a 29 foot C Hawk, Revival Fishing.

Our Team
Ryan H.

Ryan H.

Captain

Lewis M.

Lewis M.

Captain

Megan D.

Megan D.

Business partner

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Catfish
Catfish
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Catfish
Catfish
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Other
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Sweetwater
Boat type
Pontoon
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 115HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

Fishfinder
Ice box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Sometimes we fish for live bait as a part of the trip.
Lures
Fishing license
We have a blanket fishing license for the boat that covers all people on board!

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 not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
We love having kids of all ages!
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 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

What’s biting in Wanchese right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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