GALE ANNE 

4.8/5 (64 reviews)
 416 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512, United States

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 D.Jay 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!

Doug Mathis

Captain

Doug Mathis

38 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Highlights

 Fishing License
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Fighting Chair

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Shark trip

 Just booked! Last booked: 2 hours ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $450 
Shark trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $450 
1/2 day Trip

 In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $575 
1/2 day Trip

 In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $600 
Half day

 Just booked! Last booked: 8 hours ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $600 
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,350 
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,800 
There are 19 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 64 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (76)

Great trip with Doug and DJ
Great trip with Doug and DJ
Great trip with Doug and DJ
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

93%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

94%

Caught fish

96%

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Cian H.
Cian H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Summer Trip

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1/2 day Trip on June 27, 2025

Captain Doug and his mate DJ are without a doubt are a good time. We caught tons of fish and talked trash the whole time. Very easy going and fun to be around. They both have big personalities and keep you laugh and entertained. Experienced or not they’ll help you put fish on the boat. Had a blast out there couldn’t have asked for a better 1st time experience!

Captain Doug and his mate DJ are without a doubt are a good time. We caught tons of fish and talked trash the whole time. Very easy going and fun to be around. They both have big personalities and keep you laugh and entertained. Experienced or not they’ll help you put fish on the boat. Had a blast out there couldn’t have asked for a better 1st time experience!  

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 Cian H. recommends GALE ANNE
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Doug Mathis
Doug Mathis (The Captain)
Replied on June 27, 2025
Thank you so muck for the kind words! With reviews such as this... we get to keep our jobs! So glad you and your family and friends had fun! We definitely appreciate your business!💯💯💯💯🎣👍

Nathan M.
Nathan M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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Fish on the boat!

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1/2 day Trip on June 26, 2025

We had a great half day trip on the Gale Anne with Captain Dough and mate D Jay. We got our limit of Spanish mackerel, caught a few sharks, and even pulled in a 10lb king mackerel. Overall a really fun time!

We had a great half day trip on the Gale Anne with Captain Dough and mate D Jay. We got our limit of Spanish mackerel, caught a few sharks, and even pulled in a 10lb king mackerel. Overall a really fun time!  

 Nathan M. recommends GALE ANNE
Doug Mathis
Doug Mathis (The Captain)
Replied on June 30, 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words we so much appreciate your business and look forward to taking you fishing again and putting smiles on those faces!
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Thomas R.
Thomas R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip with Doug and DJ

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1/2 day Trip on July 5, 2025

Kids and adults enjoyed the trip, caught good amount of fish and kept the kids engaged

Kids and adults enjoyed the trip, caught good amount of fish and kept the kids engaged  

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 Thomas R. recommends GALE ANNE
Doug Mathis
Doug Mathis (The Captain)
Replied on July 7, 2025
Thank you so much we so enjoy watching the little boys catch fish and have a good time! Thank you so much for fishing with us

Kent F.
Kent F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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Great trip

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1/2 day Trip on May 17, 2025

Captain Doug and D Jay make an excellent team. Their courtesy, knowledge, and professionalism is outstanding and unsurpassed. Combine all this with a great boat and top equipment and you get a wonderful fishing experience.

Captain Doug and D Jay make an excellent team. Their courtesy, knowledge, and professionalism is outstanding and unsurpassed. Combine all this with a great boat and top equipment and you get a wonderful fishing experience.  

 Kent F. recommends GALE ANNE
Doug Mathis
Doug Mathis (The Captain)
Replied on May 17, 2025
Thank you so much again for fishing with us and thank you for the kind words! Looking forward to fishing with you again in the future!

Kellen D.
Kellen D.
4.0/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

4.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Shark trip 6/25/25

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Shark trip on June 25, 2025

My teenage kids and I went for a four hour shark trip with Capt Doug and DJ. We had a nice time with some fun fish. Missed out on some bc the shrimp boats weren’t running that day, but overall the Capt and mate made it enjoyable. Boat is safe and seaworthy with plenty of deck space and area to avoid the sun if it gets too hot.

My teenage kids and I went for a four hour shark trip with Capt Doug and DJ. We had a nice time with some fun fish. Missed out on some bc the shrimp boats weren’t running that day, but overall the Capt and mate made it enjoyable. Boat is safe and seaworthy with plenty of deck space and area to avoid the sun if it gets too hot.  

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 Kellen D. recommends GALE ANNE
Doug Mathis
Doug Mathis (The Captain)
Replied on July 11, 2025
Thank you so much for supporting our business and for the kind words about our boat! We look forward to seeing you guys in the future! Thank you so much for your business

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FAQs about GALE ANNE

What are the trip rates for GALE ANNE?

GALE ANNE offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $450 per group - Shark trip (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Shark trip (4 hours)
  • US $575 per group - 1/2 day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 1/2 day Trip (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Half day (5 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - Full Day Trip (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with GALE ANNE?

When you book a trip with GALE ANNE, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet It is a manual hand pump toilet with instructions in the bathroom
  • Fighting Chair We have 4 fighting chairs!
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with GALE ANNE?

Trips booked with GALE ANNE include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is available for 80 cents a pound)
  • First Mate (D.JAY)
  • Fishing License (We include a blanket fishing license that covers all six passengers)
What types of fishing does GALE ANNE offer?

GALE ANNE offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (From two miles to 30 MI)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does GALE ANNE offer?

GALE ANNE offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with GALE ANNE?

Top targeted fish species with GALE ANNE include:

  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Meet your captain

Doug Mathis

Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, United States

10 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
64 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2022

Welcome aboard the Gale Anne! My name is Doug Mathis and I'll be your captain and my mate D.Jay and I will do our very very best to make sure that you have a pleasurable trip catch fish and make memories and put smiles on everyone's faces!

Our Team
Scot W.

Scot W.

Business associate

Emilie F.

Emilie F.

Business associate

Doug M.

Doug M.

Captain

Fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bluefish
Bluefish
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
42 ft
Year built
1964
Restored in
2000
Boat manufacturer
Myron Harris
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
1 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
15 knots

Where you can fish

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

From two miles to 30 MI

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Deep Sea Fishing

What's on board

Toilet

It is a manual hand pump toilet with instructions in the bathroom

Fighting Chair

We have 4 fighting chairs!

GPS

Fishfinder

Flybridge

Live Bait Well

Outriggers

Ice Box

Included in the price

Rods, reels & tackle

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Fish cleaning is available for 80 cents a pound

First Mate

D.JAY

Fishing License

We include a blanket fishing license that covers all six passengers

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

We encourage the kids if the parents allow them to be interactive and participate in the mate will show them the right way to handle the fish and put the fish in the Fish Box safely

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

Disabled Accessible

How to 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 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:

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

 Bank Transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Atlantic Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
BluefishBluefish
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
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