Salty Charters Dare County 

4.8/5 (224 reviews)
 North Highway 1205, Manteo, NC 27954, United States

Salty Charters Dare County 

Manteo, NC, United States
23 ft
6
4.8/5 (224 reviews)

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Salty Charters is located in Manteo, NC, and offers to show you a memorable time fishing in the Outer Banks. Captain John Speener can take you inshore and promises to show you the richness and beauty of these waters at all costs.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 23' Sportsmen center console that can safely take up to 6 anglers. The boat runs on a 250 HP Yamaha engine and uses GPS, fishfinder, and VHF radio electronics, allowing a quick and safe ride to your fishing spots. The boat also comes with a livewell, so you'll have all the tools you need for a productive day out.

Capt. John will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 3, 4 or 8-hour trips, fishing for species like Redfish, Black Drum, Bluefish, Bass, trout, depending on the season and conditions on the day. You can expect to use a range of techniques such as bottom fishing, big game fishing, jigging, and spinning on light and heavy tackle.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price, so you can focus on what really matters – fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. All you need to do is bring drinks and snacks, and you're good to go!

Book your trip now and hit the water with Salty Charters, the Outer Banks have plenty to offer!

Salty Charters is located in Manteo, NC, and offers to show you a memorable time fishing in the Outer Banks. Captain John Speener can take you inshore and promises to show you the richness and beauty of these waters at all costs.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 23' Sportsmen center console that can safely take up to 6 anglers. The boat runs on a 250 HP Yamaha engine and uses GPS, fishfinder, and VHF radio electronics, allowing a quick and safe ride to your fishing spots. The boat also comes with a livewell, so you'll have all the tools you need for a productive day out.

Capt. John will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 3, 4 or 8-hour trips, fishing for species like Redfish, Black Drum, Bluefish, Bass, trout, depending on the season and conditions on the day. You can expect to use a range of techniques such as bottom fishing, big game fishing, jigging, and spinning on light and heavy tackle.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price, so you can focus on what really matters – fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. All you need to do is bring drinks and snacks, and you're good to go!

Book your trip now and hit the water with Salty Charters, the Outer Banks have plenty to offer!

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Customer reviews

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Rating

4.8
224 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (185)

What anglers say

90%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
96%
Good boat
92%
Recommended
84%
Caught fish

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Dylan Garrison
Dylan Garrison
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
Verified
New
Chill morning near shore
4 Hour inshore Trip on June 12, 20264 adults
Decided the day before to take the wife and parents out for a morning trip. Capt John called and wanted to know what we were looking to fish for. I had been wanting to go for Drum, and John advised that the conditions probably weren’t going to be favorable for a good Drum bite, so we decided on doing some trolling. We got some rods in the water and weaved around spots where the bite was good. He and his son the mate were very attentive and wanted to make sure we had a good experience. We ended the trip with several decent sized Spanish Mackerel in the well and left happy. Pretty chill trip and pulled out some fish as well
Response from Captain
June 13, 2026
Dylan, thank you for a great review. I had a blast with you guys. Can’t wait to take you again. Maybe next time we can get on those Drum. 
Nicole Williams
Nicole Williams
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
0
The captain canceled
May 24, 2026
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
Kirsten Ungaro
Kirsten Ungaro
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
amazing!
2 hour kid trip on June 15, 20264 adults2 children
we took our two foster sons and our 4 year old is on the spectrum and captain and his son were SO GREAT WITH HIM! our son had a bit of a tantrum at one point but they were so patient and engaged with him! It was such a great experience and they loved it! Really great for families especially if you have any neurodivergent kiddos, they were great! They are still talking about “Captain and Mr. Brad”! Caught some fish and saw some beautiful scenary!
Response from Captain
June 17, 2026
kirsten thank you for an awesome review. I had an amazing time with you and your family. 
Megan Conway
Megan Conway
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip
4 Hour Midday on May 31, 20263 adults3 children
We had a great time and Captain John was very patient with our kids and answered all their questions. We caught a couple fish so it was a slow day but toward the end of our time he went above and beyond and took us to see dolphins making their way through the area. The kids had a great time and so did we, it was the perfect combination of fun and relaxation!
Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Response from Captain
June 1, 2026
thank you so much for your great review Megan. You have a beautiful family hopefully I’ll get to take you guys again 
Jeremy Thyes
Jeremy Thyes
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great charter choice!
2 hour kid trip - 10:00 AM on June 15, 20261 adult2 children
Was looking for a quick outing to get my kids on the water while we were in town. The two hour kids charter was perfect. Capt John and Brad were great! The kids both commented on how much fun they had. We caught a few fish and had a nice trip on the water. Will use him again when we come back to visit.
Reported catch:
Atlantic Croaker
Response from Captain
June 17, 2026
Jeremy, thank you for the awesome review. Can’t wait to go fishing with you guys again. 

Trip availability and prices

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2 hour kid trip
2 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM)
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US $325
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 hour Midday kid trip
3 hour trip starts at 11:30 AM
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US $375
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour inshore Trip
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM)
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US $525
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Near
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $775
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

4.8
224 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (185)

What anglers say

90%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
96%
Good boat
92%
Recommended
84%
Caught fish

All reviews (224)

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Dylan Garrison
Dylan Garrison
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Chill morning near shore
4 Hour inshore Trip on June 12, 20264 adults
Decided the day before to take the wife and parents out for a morning trip. Capt John called and wanted to know what we were looking to fish for. I had been wanting to go for Drum, and John advised that the conditions probably weren’t going to be favorable for a good Drum bite, so we decided on doing some trolling. We got some rods in the water and weaved around spots where the bite was good. He and his son the mate were very attentive and wanted to make sure we had a good experience. We ended the trip with several decent sized Spanish Mackerel in the well and left happy. Pretty chill trip and pulled out some fish as well
Response from Captain
June 13, 2026
Dylan, thank you for a great review. I had a blast with you guys. Can’t wait to take you again. Maybe next time we can get on those Drum. 
Nicole Williams
Nicole Williams
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
0
The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on May 24, 2026
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
Kirsten Ungaro
Kirsten Ungaro
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
amazing!
2 hour kid trip on June 15, 20264 adults2 children
we took our two foster sons and our 4 year old is on the spectrum and captain and his son were SO GREAT WITH HIM! our son had a bit of a tantrum at one point but they were so patient and engaged with him! It was such a great experience and they loved it! Really great for families especially if you have any neurodivergent kiddos, they were great! They are still talking about “Captain and Mr. Brad”! Caught some fish and saw some beautiful scenary!
Response from Captain
June 17, 2026
kirsten thank you for an awesome review. I had an amazing time with you and your family. 
Megan Conway
Megan Conway
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip
4 Hour Midday on May 31, 20263 adults3 children
We had a great time and Captain John was very patient with our kids and answered all their questions. We caught a couple fish so it was a slow day but toward the end of our time he went above and beyond and took us to see dolphins making their way through the area. The kids had a great time and so did we, it was the perfect combination of fun and relaxation!
Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Response from Captain
June 1, 2026
thank you so much for your great review Megan. You have a beautiful family hopefully I’ll get to take you guys again 
Jeremy Thyes
Jeremy Thyes
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great charter choice!
2 hour kid trip - 10:00 AM on June 15, 20261 adult2 children
Was looking for a quick outing to get my kids on the water while we were in town. The two hour kids charter was perfect. Capt John and Brad were great! The kids both commented on how much fun they had. We caught a few fish and had a nice trip on the water. Will use him again when we come back to visit.
Reported catch:
Atlantic Croaker
Response from Captain
June 17, 2026
Jeremy, thank you for the awesome review. Can’t wait to go fishing with you guys again. 

FAQs about Salty Charters Dare County

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Sportsmen
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots
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