GALE ANNE
Gale Anne is located in Atlantic Beach North Carolina and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters. The crew provides a safe fishing experience, whether it be a first-time family group enjoying themselves or an avid fisherman going after more enjoyment in the ocean.
Capt. Doug Mathis has been fishing the Crystal Coast both commercial and charter for 30 years. And first mate Caled Rivers will do their best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Dolphin, Bluefish, Seabass, Amberjack, Bonito, and Albacore depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, big game fishing, handline, jigging, and spinning.
Your fishing adventure starts on the Gale Anne, the pride of the sport fishing fleet here on the Southern Outer Banks. She was constructed and custom built at Shell Point on Harkers Island North Carolina in 1964 and has been putting smiles, with memories, on people's faces ever since. She is berthed at the Captain Stacy Fishing Center with all the amenities available to go with any perfect fishing trip. This boat is a 42' Myron Harris craft that can safely take up to 6 anglers. She comes with a clean toilet, icebox, 4 fighting chairs and a crew that will make your experience a memorable one.
All rods, reels, bait 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. There is a fish cleaning service available at the dock. The fish cleaners will fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip.
Seas the Day & Get Reel Therapy!
Book your trip now and hit the water aboard Gale Anne. And put smiles on everyone's faces!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (92)
+89Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
97%
Jul 30, 2025
1/2 day Trip
Amazing morning on the Gale Anne
Six of us got up for the 0600 adventure with Capt Doug and First Mate Caleb aboard the Gale Anne. We arrived a few minutes before 6 and were off before the hour hit. The boat had plenty of ice to cool down our beverages and we had lines in the water by 645. The Captain found the spot and Caleb set the rods so the fish were flying into the boat. Everyone had a fish in the first 10 minutes and the Spanish mackerel hits kept coming. The guys were entertaining throughout and the morning flew by. Back on land the Capt fileted our haul and we were on to the rest of the day before the real heat set in.
Six of us got up for the 0600 adventure with Capt Doug and First Mate Caleb aboard the Gale Anne. We arrived a few minutes before...
Captain replied
Aug 6, 2025
1/2 day Trip
Awesome trip!
What a great trip! Captain Doug contacted us the day prior, recommended we go out a little earlier and from that point on, every thing Doug and Caleb had us do led to more fish! We caught fish early on close to the dock, then headed out and caught a ton of fish. So much that Doug had us switch to going for shark and of course each one of our four boys reeled one in. Doug and Caleb were friendly, answered all of our boys questions, and were great to fish with. Highly recommend!
What a great trip! Captain Doug contacted us the day prior, recommended we go out a little earlier and from that point on, every...
Captain replied
Jul 29, 2025
1/2 day Trip
More Than Just A Great Morning of Fishing
Capt. Doug and First Mate Caleb put this Father and his two teenage boys on the fish early! Can't thanks these guys enough for the smiles on on my boys faces on their first Nearshore trip. It was definitely a morning of memories that we'll never forget. In a day and age where the phones seem to rule supreme and there's always something to do or someplace to be, I'm greatful for our experience on the Gale Anne. Many thanks guys!!
Capt. Doug and First Mate Caleb put this Father and his two teenage boys on the fish early! Can't thanks these guys enough for...
Captain replied
Jul 17, 2025
Shark trip
Great time!
Even though we didn’t catch the big sharks, we had a fantastic time. The wind was blowing and just making for some rather unsafe swells. We had a little guy on board. The Captain made the decision to be safe than sorry, and we stayed closer to shore. My little guy had a blast reeling in croaker, Spanish mackerel, baby sharks, and other types. He reeled in all kinds! Captain and First Mate were great with the kiddo; joked, asked him lots of questions, made him feel cool. I would highly recommend these guys to anyone looking for a relaxed trip!
Even though we didn’t catch the big sharks, we had a fantastic time. The wind was blowing and just making for some rather unsafe...
Captain replied
Aug 16, 2025
Shark trip
16th Birthday Shark Trip
Had a good time taking a couple of my sons and their friends out for my son’s 16th birthday. Caught some shark, then some Spanish mackerel. I’m sure it’ll be a memory they’ll keep! Boat was nice, had a place to get out of the sun, plenty of seating. Captain and mate knew what they were doing and put us on the fish.
Had a good time taking a couple of my sons and their friends out for my son’s 16th birthday. Caught some shark, then some Spanish...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (92)
+89Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
97%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Amazing morning on the Gale Anne
1/2 day Trip on July 30, 2025
Six of us got up for the 0600 adventure with Capt Doug and First Mate Caleb aboard the Gale Anne. We arrived a few minutes before 6 and were off before the hour hit. The boat had plenty of ice to cool down our beverages and we had lines in the water by 645. The Captain found the spot and Caleb set the rods so the fish were flying into the boat. Everyone had a fish in the first 10 minutes and the Spanish mackerel hits kept coming. The guys were entertaining throughout and the morning flew by. Back on land the Capt fileted our haul and we were on to the rest of the day before the real heat set in.
Six of us got up for the 0600 adventure with Capt Doug and First Mate Caleb aboard the Gale Anne. We arrived a few minutes before 6 and were off before the hour hit. The boat had plenty of ice to cool down our beverages and we had lines in the water by 645. The Captain found the spot and Caleb set the rods so the fish were flying into the boat. Everyone had a fish in the first 10 minutes and the Spanish mackerel hits kept coming. The guys were entertaining throughout and the morning flew...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Awesome trip!
1/2 day Trip on August 6, 2025
What a great trip! Captain Doug contacted us the day prior, recommended we go out a little earlier and from that point on, every thing Doug and Caleb had us do led to more fish! We caught fish early on close to the dock, then headed out and caught a ton of fish. So much that Doug had us switch to going for shark and of course each one of our four boys reeled one in. Doug and Caleb were friendly, answered all of our boys questions, and were great to fish with. Highly recommend!
What a great trip! Captain Doug contacted us the day prior, recommended we go out a little earlier and from that point on, every thing Doug and Caleb had us do led to more fish! We caught fish early on close to the dock, then headed out and caught a ton of fish. So much that Doug had us switch to going for shark and of course each one of our four boys reeled one in. Doug and Caleb were friendly, answered all of our boys questions, and were great to fish with. Highly recommend!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
More Than Just A Great Morning of Fishing
1/2 day Trip on July 29, 2025
Capt. Doug and First Mate Caleb put this Father and his two teenage boys on the fish early! Can't thanks these guys enough for the smiles on on my boys faces on their first Nearshore trip. It was definitely a morning of memories that we'll never forget. In a day and age where the phones seem to rule supreme and there's always something to do or someplace to be, I'm greatful for our experience on the Gale Anne. Many thanks guys!!
Capt. Doug and First Mate Caleb put this Father and his two teenage boys on the fish early! Can't thanks these guys enough for the smiles on on my boys faces on their first Nearshore trip. It was definitely a morning of memories that we'll never forget. In a day and age where the phones seem to rule supreme and there's always something to do or someplace to be, I'm greatful for our experience on the Gale Anne. Many thanks guys!!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great time!
Shark trip on July 17, 2025
Even though we didn’t catch the big sharks, we had a fantastic time. The wind was blowing and just making for some rather unsafe swells. We had a little guy on board. The Captain made the decision to be safe than sorry, and we stayed closer to shore. My little guy had a blast reeling in croaker, Spanish mackerel, baby sharks, and other types. He reeled in all kinds! Captain and First Mate were great with the kiddo; joked, asked him lots of questions, made him feel cool. I would highly recommend these guys to anyone looking for a relaxed trip!
Even though we didn’t catch the big sharks, we had a fantastic time. The wind was blowing and just making for some rather unsafe swells. We had a little guy on board. The Captain made the decision to be safe than sorry, and we stayed closer to shore. My little guy had a blast reeling in croaker, Spanish mackerel, baby sharks, and other types. He reeled in all kinds! Captain and First Mate were great with the kiddo; joked, asked him lots of questions, made him feel cool. I would highly recommend...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
16th Birthday Shark Trip
Shark trip on August 16, 2025
Had a good time taking a couple of my sons and their friends out for my son’s 16th birthday. Caught some shark, then some Spanish mackerel. I’m sure it’ll be a memory they’ll keep! Boat was nice, had a place to get out of the sun, plenty of seating. Captain and mate knew what they were doing and put us on the fish.
Had a good time taking a couple of my sons and their friends out for my son’s 16th birthday. Caught some shark, then some Spanish mackerel. I’m sure it’ll be a memory they’ll keep! Boat was nice, had a place to get out of the sun, plenty of seating. Captain and mate knew what they were doing and put us on the fish.
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