Miss Nell Sportfishing 

4.8/5 (64 reviews)
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 708 Harbor Road, Wanchese, NC 27981, United States

Miss Nell Sportfishing 

4.8/5 (64)
 Angler's Choice
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708 Harbor Road
Wanchese, NC, United States

Miss Nell is docked at Safe Harbor Marina in Wanchese, North Carolina. Come aboard “Miss Nell”, a sport fisher built by Sheldon Midgett, one of the innovators of the world-renowned Carolina-style boat. Our Captain and crew will show you a great time fishing the area’s inshore and nearshore waters. We will make sure you have a safe, fun, and successful trip, so pick your day and hop aboard!

“Miss Nell” is a restored 44’ Custom Carolina offshore sportfishing boat proven for fishing the waters of the Atlantic off of Oregon Inlet, NC. It features ample seating for up to 6 guests, an enclosed bathroom, an air-conditioned salon, and a safe and dependable 705 HP Caterpillar diesel engine. The boat has all the modern navigation technology, a flybridge, as well as outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, and two additional fishing chairs in the cockpit. A first mate will also join your trip for all the help you may need.

Inshore and nearshore, we target Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and various species as they pass through our inshore waters. Bottom fishing trips and sound fishing trips include species of Bass and Trout, Mackerel, Drum, Cobia, and others.

Offshore, we target Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Sailfish, and Marlin.

As you’re covered for all the tackle, lures, as well as fishing licenses, the only things you should bring on your trip are your food and drinks. Also, you can have your catch cleaned at the marina. Payment for the fish cleaning will require cash.  Another thing to keep in mind is that the first mate works for a customary 20% tip.

Pick your day, come to Wanchese, and embark on a true fishing adventure with Miss Nell Sportfishing! Your pleasure is our goal.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 64 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (94)

Excellent family trip
Excellent family trip
Excellent family trip
+91

Angler rating

58
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2
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

85%

Showing 1 - 5 of 64 reviews
Showing: 5 of 64 reviews
Amy R.
Amy R.
5.0/5

Sep 24, 2025

6 hr Tower Trip 12:30 pm

Excellent family trip

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Both the Capt and the first mate were amazing! We fished at several locations and caught some nice Blues, a couple of mackerels, and some albacore. Excellent and fun day in the water and they were able to accommodate my elderly father and help load and unload him on the boat. Definitely would recommend!

Both the Capt and the first mate were amazing! We fished at several locations and caught some nice Blues, a couple of mackerels,...  

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 Amy R. recommends Miss Nell Sportfishing
 Amy R. recommends Miss Nell Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 25, 2025
we are glad you and your family had a good day on the ocean and caugt some nice fish! Good job getting your dad on the water for a fun family day! Priceless memories!

Alan P.
Alan P.
5.0/5

Jul 22, 2025

3/4 Day Trip – Ocean/sound 10:30 am

Another fun day on Miss Nell

VERIFIED

We had another fun day aboard Miss Nell Charter. Captain Lee worked hard finding fishing and first mate Brad did a great job getting the lines out and helping the inexperienced anglers catch some fish. Both Lee and Brad were friendly and made sure we enjoyed our time aboard the boat. The change in the weather did make it difficult to find the fish but that did not keep Lee for putting us on some fish and all 6 anglers pulled in a couple of fish.

We had another fun day aboard Miss Nell Charter. Captain Lee worked hard finding fishing and first mate Brad did a great job getting...  

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 Alan P. recommends Miss Nell Sportfishing
1 person finds this review helpful
 Alan P. recommends Miss Nell Sportfishing
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 23, 2025
Alan, thanks for bringing your family back onboard for a day of fishing. Your crew made the best of your day. Thanks for fishing with us and we hope to see you next year. Enjoy your time on the Outer Banks!

Kathleen F.
Kathleen F.
5.0/5

Aug 14, 2025

Full Day Off Shore/ Gulf Stream

Fun time!

VERIFIED

Capt John and Mate Lee were awesome! We had several ‘first timers’ on board, and they were great at explaining everything! We caught 36 Ahi, despite challenging weather conditions. Would definitely recommend!

Capt John and Mate Lee were awesome! We had several ‘first timers’ on board, and they were great at explaining everything! We...  

Captain replied
 Kathleen F. recommends Miss Nell Sportfishing
 Kathleen F. recommends Miss Nell Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 15, 2025
Thank you for fishing with us! For first timers ya'll did good! Emily is a natural! Enjoy your time on the Outer Banks and call us next year!
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Jerrod L.
Jerrod L.
5.0/5

Jul 17, 2025

3/4 Day Trip – Ocean/sound 10:30 am

Fishing with the Boys

VERIFIED

Great fishing trip with my wife and sons. Captain Lee and his First Mate worked hard to make sure we had a hugely successful and amazing day. Couldn’t be more pleased and would go with them again.

Great fishing trip with my wife and sons. Captain Lee and his First Mate worked hard to make sure we had a hugely successful and...  

Captain replied
 Jerrod L. recommends Miss Nell Sportfishing
 Jerrod L. recommends Miss Nell Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 20, 2025
We are glad your family enjoyed the day on the ocean and made some good memories. Thank you for following fishing with us!

Kenneth W.
Kenneth W.
5.0/5

Jun 17, 2025

Half Day – Nearshore 6:00 am

Great experience

VERIFIED

Capt Lee and mate jimmy were great very personable. Only did half day trip but they made everything seemless. Contacted me night before in order to prepare as well! Pulled 10 nice fish. A few are in the photo attached.

Capt Lee and mate jimmy were great very personable. Only did half day trip but they made everything seemless. Contacted me night...  

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 Kenneth W. recommends Miss Nell Sportfishing
 Kenneth W. recommends Miss Nell Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 17, 2025
Kenneth, we are glad you had a good trip. We hope you enjoy the catch and we hope to see you again!

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day – Nearshore 6:00 am
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day – Nearshore 10:30 am
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 10:30 AM
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day – Nearshore 12:30 pm
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Nearshore 6 am
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Nearshore 12:30 pm
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
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US $1,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 hr Tower Trip 6 am
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,250 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 hr Tower Trip 12:30 pm
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
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US $1,250 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Off Shore/ Gulf Stream
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
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US $2,500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 64 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (94)

Excellent family trip
Excellent family trip
Excellent family trip
+91

Angler rating

58
3
2
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

85%

Showing 1 - 5 of 64 reviews
Showing: 5 of 64 reviews
Amy R.
Amy R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Excellent family trip

VERIFIED
NEW

6 hr Tower Trip 12:30 pm on September 24, 2025

Both the Capt and the first mate were amazing! We fished at several locations and caught some nice Blues, a couple of mackerels, and some albacore. Excellent and fun day in the water and they were able to accommodate my elderly father and help load and unload him on the boat. Definitely would recommend!

Both the Capt and the first mate were amazing! We fished at several locations and caught some nice Blues, a couple of mackerels, and some albacore. Excellent and fun day in the water and they were able to accommodate my elderly father and help load and unload him on the boat. Definitely would recommend!  

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 Amy R. recommends Miss Nell Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 25, 2025
we are glad you and your family had a good day on the ocean and caugt some nice fish! Good job getting your dad on the water for a fun family day! Priceless memories!

Alan P.
Alan P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Another fun day on Miss Nell

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip – Ocean/sound 10:30 am on July 22, 2025

We had another fun day aboard Miss Nell Charter. Captain Lee worked hard finding fishing and first mate Brad did a great job getting the lines out and helping the inexperienced anglers catch some fish. Both Lee and Brad were friendly and made sure we enjoyed our time aboard the boat. The change in the weather did make it difficult to find the fish but that did not keep Lee for putting us on some fish and all 6 anglers pulled in a couple of fish.

We had another fun day aboard Miss Nell Charter. Captain Lee worked hard finding fishing and first mate Brad did a great job getting the lines out and helping the inexperienced anglers catch some fish. Both Lee and Brad were friendly and made sure we enjoyed our time aboard the boat. The change in the weather did make it difficult to find the fish but that did not keep Lee for putting us on some fish and all 6 anglers pulled in a couple of fish.  

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 Alan P. recommends Miss Nell Sportfishing
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 23, 2025
Alan, thanks for bringing your family back onboard for a day of fishing. Your crew made the best of your day. Thanks for fishing with us and we hope to see you next year. Enjoy your time on the Outer Banks!

Kathleen F.
Kathleen F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fun time!

VERIFIED

Full Day Off Shore/ Gulf Stream on August 14, 2025

Capt John and Mate Lee were awesome! We had several ‘first timers’ on board, and they were great at explaining everything! We caught 36 Ahi, despite challenging weather conditions. Would definitely recommend!

Capt John and Mate Lee were awesome! We had several ‘first timers’ on board, and they were great at explaining everything! We caught 36 Ahi, despite challenging weather conditions. Would definitely recommend!  

 Kathleen F. recommends Miss Nell Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 15, 2025
Thank you for fishing with us! For first timers ya'll did good! Emily is a natural! Enjoy your time on the Outer Banks and call us next year!
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Jerrod L.
Jerrod L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with the Boys

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip – Ocean/sound 10:30 am on July 17, 2025

Great fishing trip with my wife and sons. Captain Lee and his First Mate worked hard to make sure we had a hugely successful and amazing day. Couldn’t be more pleased and would go with them again.

Great fishing trip with my wife and sons. Captain Lee and his First Mate worked hard to make sure we had a hugely successful and amazing day. Couldn’t be more pleased and would go with them again.  

 Jerrod L. recommends Miss Nell Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 20, 2025
We are glad your family enjoyed the day on the ocean and made some good memories. Thank you for following fishing with us!

Kenneth W.
Kenneth W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED

Half Day – Nearshore 6:00 am on June 17, 2025

Capt Lee and mate jimmy were great very personable. Only did half day trip but they made everything seemless. Contacted me night before in order to prepare as well! Pulled 10 nice fish. A few are in the photo attached.

Capt Lee and mate jimmy were great very personable. Only did half day trip but they made everything seemless. Contacted me night before in order to prepare as well! Pulled 10 nice fish. A few are in the photo attached.  

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 Kenneth W. recommends Miss Nell Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 17, 2025
Kenneth, we are glad you had a good trip. We hope you enjoy the catch and we hope to see you again!

FAQs about Miss Nell Sportfishing

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
44 ft
Year built
1971
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Custom Carolina
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
1 x 705HP
Max cruising speed
24 knots
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