C Level Sportfishing – Manteo

Get out into the Atlantic with C Level Sportfishing. Based out of Virginia Beach, VA and the OBX, NC you’ll have access to fantastic inshore, nearshore, and offshore fishing. Captain Brian Leonard is a Virginia Beach native and, having fished all over the Atlantic, has returned home. With over 15 years of professional experience behind him, his knowledge of these waters knows no bounds.

Head off aboard a 43’ Ray Davis offshore sportfishing boat, powered by twin 380 HP Cummins motors. Restored in 2018, she’s a luxury vessel with all home comforts. There’s space for up to 6 people on all trips, with 6 beds provided and plenty of seating. She comes fitted with a kitchen, refrigerator, toilet, air conditioning, and all the safety and navigational equipment needed to keep you safe and on the fish throughout your trip.

On inshore trips, you’ll head up to 10 miles offshore after delicious and tough-fighting species, inshore and nearshore, such as Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Ribbonfish, Spadefish, Red Drum, Cobia, and many more.

You’ll need a little longer on the boat as you head up to 50 miles on offshore trips. You’ll troll the water tops trying to entice a monstrous Marlin, stunning Sailfish, or delicious Tuna or Mahi Mahi. Get ready to spring into action at the bite of these huge fish. You’ll need all your strength to reel them in, so get on the fighting chair and strap yourselves in.

Capt. Brian and his first mate will be happy to answer any questions and to help you reel in that dream catch. C Level Sportfishing brings fishing to life with passionate service. They take fishing seriously, so only the best Shimano and Penn equipment is used. At the end of the trip, they’ll even prepare your fish to take home at an extra charge.

What are you waiting for? Hop aboard today!



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  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (11:30PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
    US $700
    On the half day trips, we are typically trolling for Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and Ribbonfish. We will also be looking for and trying to catch the bigger inshore species such as Cobia and Red Drums. These trips are perfect for beginners and families with small children, lots of fun for the whole family!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (7AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $700
    On the half day trips, we typically do mostly trolling for Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and Ribbonfish. We will also be looking for and trying to catch the bigger inshore species such as Cobia and Red Drum. These trips are perfect for beginners and families with small children, lots of fun for the whole family!
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (11:30AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
    US $1,000
    The 3/4 day inshore trip gives us a little more fishing time and the ability to go a little bit farther up or down the beach or further offshore looking for bigger inshore species like Cobia and Red Drum. We will start the trip trolling for Spanish Mackerel, Ribbonfish, and Bluefish and once we catch some of these fish, we will then look for the bigger fish that we can catch inshore.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (7AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,000
    The 3/4 day inshore trip gives us a little more fishing time and the ability to go further up and down the beach or further offshore to look for the bigger inshore species such as Cobia and Red Drum. We usually start the trip trolling for Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and Ribbonfish. Then, once we catch some of those, we will spend the rest of the trip looking for the bigger inshore species of fish.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    US $2,700
    This extended full day trip will see you head up to 50 miles offshore where the waters are seriously deep. That means the fish are seriously big too. Troll behind you to try to catch the bite of a spectacular Marlin or Sailfish, as well as the delicious range of Tunas and Mahi Mahi. Be prepared for a big fight to reel in one of these monsters and your rewards will be great as you claim a trophy catch or a delicious dinner to take home.
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FAQs about C Level Sportfishing – Manteo

C Level Sportfishing – Manteo offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (11:30PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (7AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (11:30AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (7AM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,700 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Offshore (12 hours)

When you book a trip with C Level Sportfishing – Manteo, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with C Level Sportfishing – Manteo include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn and Shimano)
  • Lures
  • First Mate (15-20% tips are customary)
  • Fishing License

C Level Sportfishing – Manteo offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

C Level Sportfishing – Manteo offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with C Level Sportfishing – Manteo include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Brian Leonard
Manteo, North Carolina, United States
63 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
Member since December 2018
A Virginia Beach native, Captain Brian has fished the Atlantic from Ocean City, MA, to Miami, FL, and even the Bahamas. He's returned home to join the family business, where his father, Paul, runs C Level Sportfishing. Naturally, Capt. Brian has been fishing his whole life, and by now has over 15 years of professional experience. Running inshore and offshore trips, his biggest catch was a 650 to 700 lb blue marlin and some bluefin tunas about the same size. While passionate about fishing, he also enjoys spending time with and meeting new people, and Capt. Brian is delighted that this job enables him to get the best of both worlds.

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin
Marlin (White) White Marlin

Boat specs

Ray Davis (Sportfishing) originally built in 1968, and restored in 2019. Powered by 2 380HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
45 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn and Shimano
Lures
First Mate
15-20% tips are customary
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Cleaning and filleting will be charged
Catch and Release Allowed
Mandatory for Billfish

Payment

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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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