Come join us for a fun-filled day of fishing out of the legendary Hatteras, NC. Captain Johnny Fairbanks loves fishing and wants you to enjoy it just as much as him. We strive to make every trip an unforgettable experience on the water and offer personalized trips to the customer’s desires. From hardcore fishing to relaxing family outings, with children. We are ready to get you on the water.

You’ll fish from a 25’ Parker center console with room for up to 6 anglers and a 250hp Yamaha engine that can reach a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots. The boat uses all the modern fishfinder, GPS, as well as radio technology to take you to the fish safely and quickly and has also got a flybridge.

The species you can target are Red Drum, Speckled Trout, Bluefish, Sheepshead, Cobia, and a variety of other species. Using light tackle, you and the captain will catch them by casting, jigging, bait fishing, as well as sight fishing. You’re free to choose if you’ll keep your catch and take it home or just release it back into the water.

You will need sunscreen, snacks, drinks, etc. There is storage on the boat for your belongings and all fishing gear and bait is included in the trip as well as fishing licenses.

Come join Island Time Charters and Captain Johnny for an incredible day on the water!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $500
    This is a 4-hour fishing trip in the Pamlico Sound and nearshore waters of Hatteras. You'll depart at 7:00 a.m. and will have all the fishing gear ready for you when you arrive. Just bring some food and drinks before you leave and the fun can start.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $500
    You and the captain will explore the Pamlico Sound and nearshore waters of Hatteras and have fun chasing various species. The trip starts at 12:00 p.m. Make sure you have your snacks and drinks and the captain will take care of the rest.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,000
    Full day Inshore Fishing Trip
There are 17 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 124 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (125)
Awesome trip!
Great trip\/ first red drum
Pro Captain
+122
Angler rating
104
13
0
0
2
Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
89%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 124 reviews
Peter D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 26, 2024
Captain Johnny was born and raised on the island and knew the waters like the back of his hand.  He worked hard to make sure...
Peter D. recommends Island Time Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Peter D. recommends Island Time Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Jennifer W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Island Time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 26, 2024
We had a great experience with Capt. Johnny and Island Time Charters. It was a beautiful morning, and we were able to cruise...
Jennifer W. recommends Island Time Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Jennifer W. recommends Island Time Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Dennis D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Johnny Works Hard to Catch Fish!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 27, 2024
Despite the weather being pretty cold and the winds high, Johnny worked hard to find us fish to catch. After trying for several...
Dennis D. recommends Island Time Charters
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
Dennis D. recommends Island Time Charters
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful

Clayton P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip/ first red drum

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on October 9, 2024
Captain found us some fish on a day that wasn’t great for fishing. Found us a red drum which was the main goal of the trip....
Clayton P. recommends Island Time Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Clayton P. recommends Island Time Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Thomas H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Pro Captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 7, 2024
Johny knows where the fish are!!!! We have been on several Charters, he is a Pro and you will have a great time and catch...
Thomas H. recommends Island Time Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Thomas H. recommends Island Time Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

FAQs about Island Time Charters

Island Time Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Inshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Island Time Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Island Time Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Fishing License

Island Time Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Island Time Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Bowfishing
  • Flounder Gigging

Top targeted fish species with Island Time Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout

Your captain

Johnny Fairbanks
Hatteras, North Carolina, United States
7 Fishing Reports
124 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2021
Having grown up in Hatteras, NC, Captain John has always admired all the charter boats and captains. With his first job cleaning a boat when he was 10, the captain would eventually get his first full-time job mating offshore at the age of 14. Having fished with some amazing charter captains, he gained knowledge on the industry and is ready to use everything he's learned!

The fish you can target

Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2003
Boat manufacturer
Parker
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Bowfishing
Flounder Gigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Fishing License

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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

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 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Hatteras right now

Loading Fish Calendar!
Please Wait...