Salty Charters Dare County 

4.8/5 (163 reviews)
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 North Highway 1205, Manteo, NC 27954, United States
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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!

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Trip availability and prices

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3 hour Midday
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $375 
4 Hour inshore Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $500 
4 Hour Midday
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $500 
4 Hour inshore Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $500 
8 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,000 
There are 64 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 163 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (144)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

89%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

84%

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Michael G.
Michael G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Rough start but ended strong

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8 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on June 9, 2025

Wife and I booked a full day with Captain John, hoping to get out onto the ocean and hook into some bigger fish like Amberjack or Cobia. We got out there and it ended up being way too rough before we got to the wreck we were trying to get to. Captain John suggested we go closer to shore for some trolling. Wife ended up getting sea sick so we took her back to the dock and headed back out. We tried another wreck that was closer to shore but once again the wind and waves were not on our side. We decided to try closer to the inlet to drift and get into bluefish. Caught a couple but nothing to really get your heart pumping. Had about 3 hours left in the day at this point so Captain John said he knows of a spot to go for some good sized Red Drum. I said let's do it cause at this point anything was better than near nothing. We dropped anchor somewhere in the sound and tossed out 4 lines. Within minutes we got on our first red drum. Nice slot sized fish for keeping, about 25 inches. Tossed lines back out and it HITS. I reel and fight this fish for what feel like 10 minutes on this HUGE red drum. Managed to get her in and came to over 43 inches. My biggest fish ever. I cannot stress enough how well Captain John did his utmost best to get me on some bigger fish. I would totally book him again the next time I'm down.

Wife and I booked a full day with Captain John, hoping to get out onto the ocean and hook into some bigger fish like Amberjack or Cobia. We got out there and it ended up being way too rough before we got to the wreck we were trying to get to. Captain John suggested we go closer to shore for some trolling. Wife ended up getting sea sick so we took her back to the dock and headed back out. We tried another wreck that was closer to shore but once again the wind and waves were not on our side....  

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 Michael G. recommends Salty Charters Dare County
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 10, 2025
Awesome glad you had a great time Michael can’t wait to hang with you guys again

Tonya H.
Tonya H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with John

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8 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on June 24, 2025

Captain John and first mate Kaylee was wonderful even though the fish were not biting as good as we would have liked. They kept trying. We did get to see amazing show of dolphins This is our fourth year out with captain John and usually he can get us on the fish. Just remember in fishing you don’t alway get the big ones. Thanks so much and see you again

Captain John and first mate Kaylee was wonderful even though the fish were not biting as good as we would have liked. They kept trying. We did get to see amazing show of dolphins This is our fourth year out with captain John and usually he can get us on the fish. Just remember in fishing you don’t alway get the big ones. Thanks so much and see you again  

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 Tonya H. recommends Salty Charters Dare County

Jason M.
Jason M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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Family Fishing Trip

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4 Hour inshore Trip (AM) on July 23, 2024

Had a great day on the water with Salty Fishing Charters. Our booked Captain was feeling under the weather so his relief Captain ( His Daughter) and Son as first mate took us out! We did ok.. a bit slow 1 keeper and a few shorts! But that is fishing!! Zero complaints! I took my 9 year old daughter out and she had a blast and was fascinated and excited to see a female Captain! Captain John you have raised 2 wonderful kids! We had a blast!! I run my own boat on the Chesapeake Bay so no stranger to fishing and I would recommend this boat to anyone looking for a family friendly charter!

Had a great day on the water with Salty Fishing Charters. Our booked Captain was feeling under the weather so his relief Captain ( His Daughter) and Son as first mate took us out! We did ok.. a bit slow 1 keeper and a few shorts! But that is fishing!! Zero complaints! I took my 9 year old daughter out and she had a blast and was fascinated and excited to see a female Captain! Captain John you have raised 2 wonderful kids! We had a blast!! I run my own boat on the Chesapeake Bay so no stranger...  

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 Jason M. recommends Salty Charters Dare County
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 25, 2024
Jason thank you so much for your review! Yes my kids told me how much of a blast you guys where and I’m great full you guys had a great time

Albert O.
Albert O.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain my Captain

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3 hour Midday on June 29, 2025

Captain John was great, good conversation, safe boating, a lot of effort to find fish, even though it was hot and fish were not biting across all boats, he worked all over the waters and we landed some mackerel and bluefish…..all in all a great day!

Captain John was great, good conversation, safe boating, a lot of effort to find fish, even though it was hot and fish were not biting across all boats, he worked all over the waters and we landed some mackerel and bluefish…..all in all a great day!  

 Albert O. recommends Salty Charters Dare County

Chris F.
Chris F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Nice Half Day Trip

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4 Hour inshore Trip (AM) on July 4, 2025

Captain John and first mate Brad were great to keep us moving and seeking out the bite. Awesome scenery and conversation for a half day trip!

Captain John and first mate Brad were great to keep us moving and seeking out the bite. Awesome scenery and conversation for a half day trip!  

 Chris F. recommends 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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