Old School Fishing Charters

4.9/5 (191 reviews)

4457 Mill Landing Road, Wanchese, NC 27981, United States–

4.9/5 (191)

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4457 Mill Landing Road

Wanchese, NC, United States

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Spring is here! Migrations of many species of fish are occurring now and fish are starting to bite. I have tracked and have forecast their migration. I know where to find Speckled Trout, Red Drum, Sheepshead, Flounder. Book now and because it is off-season we can customize it for your exact needs, day, and time!
Explore the gorgeous waters of North Carolina and have a great fishing experience with Old School Fishing Charters! Captain Michael Rosso will meet you in Wanchese and take you to some of the best inshore and nearshore fishing spots. Experienced and friendly, Captain Michael will make sure you enjoy your stay on board and return with a good catch. Join in and create some great memories fishing!

Old School Fishing Charters features a 21' Carolina Skiff Ultra Elite Series boat called Touch of Grey. She can fit 6 guests and is equipped with a 150 HP Suzuki four stroke outboard engine. It also boasts a Minnkota Terova trolling motor, an 8' Power Pole shallow water anchor, Simrad Pro 9 GPS / fishfinder / depth finder, and a Northstar VHF radio. There's also an ice-box you can use and a livewell.

You'll go after Black Seabass, Flounder, Weakfish, Sheepshead, Striped Bass, Redfish, and many more species. To attract them, you can use light tackle bottom fishing, trolling, spinning, jigging, popping, and drift fishing. Feel free to bring kids on your trip as well as to keep the fish you catch.

Captain Michael provides all the fishing tackle manufactured in the US by Penn, live bait, lures, and he also covers you for fishing licenses. Just bring your favorite food and drinks before you depart and you'll be set to go.

Feel free to message the captain about when you want to fish and how long you want to fish. He's flexible and reasonable! Having lived and worked on the water for 20 years, the captain can give you a tour of the Nothern OBX from the perspective of the Sound waters.

Join Old School Fishing Charters and experience a fishing adventure in North Carolina!

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Child friendly

Ice box

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Child friendly

Ice box

Rating

4.9

191 reviews

4.8

Boat & equipment

4.9

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

98%

Great experience

98%

Family friendly

99%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

97%

Recommended

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Tia Norwood

North Carolina, US

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Member since 2026

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Fun day on the water

Half Day Trip (3:00 PM) MAX 2 Crew on May 8, 2026 • 2 adults

Booked with Captain Mike as a gift for my boyfriend’s birthday. Captain Mike was great, tried many spots to put us on fish. He told us about a couple of trails to ride our scooters on and where we could fish from while we were in town too. No luck on the fish but it was still fun being out on the water. Will definitely book again when back!

Response from Captain

May 11, 2026

Thank you so much for fishing with me Johnathan and Tia. Despite, the poor fishing I enjoyed our morning on the water. It was great meeting and  hanging with you. Hope you come back to the OBX and fish with me again!

Richard Crossley

Michigan, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

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A great trip out with Captain Michael

Half Day Trip MAX 2 Crew - 11:00 AM on April 3, 2026 • 2 adults

Had a great afternoon out with Capt Michael - a very friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating person indeed. Boat was well equipped and tackle was well up to the task. Got a few bites too. My son thinks it was the highlight of our time on OBX. Will be booking again next opportunity.

Response from Captain

April 9, 2026

Thanks so much! Cant wait to see you next time!

Ryan Crocamo

Pennsylvania, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

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Captain Mike was a ton of fun!

Half Day Trip MAX 2 Crew - 11:00 AM on June 22, 2025 • 2 adults

We of course chose the deathly of hot days to go which did impact our catches, but Mike kept us moving around and trying different techniques. Took us all the way down to the last hour of our last day, but my son finally pulled in a 27” drum! We caught some bass and Mike caught a blue fish otherwise. He was very accommodating and knowledgeable. Being a retired teacher, definitely good with kids.

Response from Captain

June 30, 2025

Thanks so much for fishing with me guys! And thanks so much for hanging in there. It really paid off! Looking forward to fishing with you again next year!

John Mclaughlin

Virginia, US

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Member since 2024

5.0

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Citation sheepshead

Half Day Trip MAX 2 Crew on August 24, 2025 • 2 adults

Fishing with Captain  Mike  on an overcast day, caught so some bait fish and headed out to the old bridge for trout fishing.  I caught  a Citation sheepshead, it was huge fish. The fight was a LOT OF FUN, more than I expected.   Everyone was excited,  huge fish. Finished the day off with some trout. GREAT TIME, going back in October.

Response from Captain

September 2, 2025

Hey John!
I have to give you and Heyder props! You guys are hard-core and didn’t stop working despite the terrible conditions. So happy it paid off. I am so looking forward to fishing with you again this fall! Thanks so much!

Perry Morton

Repeat angler

New York, US

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Member since 2024

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2 trips

5.0

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Capt. Mike - friendly fish finder

Half Day Trip 7 AM 4 MAX (copy) on August 13, 2025 • 3 adults

Great trip with Capt. Mike who know is extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the local waters in OBX. He came prepared with live bait and put us on fish within 30 minutes. He was a patient casting coach with my family and made our trip both educational and relaxing. I would highly recommend Old School Charters on The Touch of Grey.

Response from Captain

August 14, 2025

I had a great morning fishing with the three of you! Thanks so much for the tremendous review. Really looking forward to next year!

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Half Day Trip MAX 2 Crew

4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 11:00 AM)

US $340