Salty Charters Dare County 

4.8/5 (162 reviews)
  Recent reports
 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!

John Speener

Captain

John Speener

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 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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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 
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FAQs about Salty Charters Dare County

What are the trip rates for Salty Charters Dare County?

Salty Charters Dare County offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $375 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3 hour Midday (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour inshore Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour inshore Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Midday (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Salty Charters Dare County?

When you book a trip with Salty Charters Dare County, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
What's included in the trip price with Salty Charters Dare County?

Trips booked with Salty Charters Dare County include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (At certain times of the year, we will use mostly live bait, but when the bite is good, we will use a lot of artificial )
  • Lures
  • First Mate (Most of the time I have one of my kids as a mate on the boat. The customary tip amount is typically 20% of the trip cost.)
  • Fishing License (All fishing licenses are included with the trip)
What types of fishing does Salty Charters Dare County offer?

Salty Charters Dare County offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Salty Charters Dare County offer?

Salty Charters Dare County offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Which fish species can I catch with Salty Charters Dare County?

Top targeted fish species with Salty Charters Dare County include:

  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout
  • Weakfish

Your captain

John Speener

Manteo, North Carolina, United States

5 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
162 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2021
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Fishing is something that Captain John has done his entire life and is something he's very good at. Join him aboard and have a memorable time chasing fish and enjoying the water in one of the most productive hotspots in the country.

Our Team
Kayla S.

Kayla S.

Captain

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish
Bluefish
Cobia
Cobia
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Weakfish
Weakfish

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Spinning

Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

At certain times of the year, we will use mostly live bait, but when the bite is good, we will use a lot of artificial 

Lures

First Mate

Most of the time I have one of my kids as a mate on the boat. The customary tip amount is typically 20% of the trip cost.

Fishing License

All fishing licenses are included with the trip

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days 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.

Child Friendly

I have no age limit requirement however, if your child is under the age of five, you may have to bring their own lifejacket.

No Smoking

You Keep Catch

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

 PayPal

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Manteo right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Black DrumBlack Drum
BluefishBluefish
CobiaCobia
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

Recent fishing reports


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4 Hour inshore Trip (PM) booked 19 hours ago