#1 Old North State Fishing 20’ HS

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Old North State Fishing is located at Wanchese Marina in the historic fishing village of Wanchese.

We fish the waters of the Pamlico Sound where we catch an abundance of Speckled Trout, Red drum, Flounder Striped Bass, and other species!

Your fishing adventure starts on a restored 23’ Hydra-Sports dual console boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. This boat comes with an ice box and uses modern navigation electronics.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. The captain works hard to make your experience unique 20% gratuity is customary.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM) winter
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Apr 1
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $350
    This trip starts at 7 a.m. and ends at 11 a.m. The half day trip is perfect for folks with busy vacation schedules!
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM) winter
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Apr 1
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $350
    The afternoon trip is a good option for vacationers who dont want to get up early or maybe have small children. 
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    Half day inshore summer
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $450
    The summer half day trip typically allows plenty of time to find fish, take in some sights and get customers back to their vacation quickly!
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Extended Half Day Trip winter
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Apr 1
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    The is a great trip - lot's of time to cover alot of water!
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Full Day winter
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Apr 1
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $650
    Full day trip for the angler that wants a full cooler and experience what OBX fishing has to offer!
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Extended Half day summer
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $650
    This inshore trip lasts 6 hours and provides more time to fish. Seasones anglers tend to like this option as fishing tends to be the focus of the vacation!
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Full day inshore summer
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $750
    Full day of fishing, sights and seeing what makes this area so awesome!
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
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Satisfied with the boat
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Carson H.
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   Half day inshore summer on September 19, 2024
Captain Andy was extremely friendly and got us out onto the water quickly. Weather wasn’t the greatest but we made due. Caught...
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Kody P.
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   Extended Half day summer on May 2, 2024
Andy was great! Got out on the water fast and got to the first spot where me and my fiancée caught a good amount of spotted...
Kody P. recommends #1 Old North State Fishing 20’ HS
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Christopher B.
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Great Speckled Trout Run

VERIFIED   Half day inshore summer on September 28, 2024
Andy did a great job. Boated 9 keepers, A few were 4+ lbs.
Christopher B. recommends #1 Old North State Fishing 20’ HS
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Syed A.
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Great Captain

VERIFIED   Half day inshore summer on August 14, 2024
Andy is great, we had a great time! Highly recommended
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Michael K.
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VERIFIED   Half day inshore summer on May 14, 2024
Although we didn’t catch what we were after. Although we didn’t catch many fish. We recognized captains Andy Ennis’s...
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FAQs about #1 Old North State Fishing 20’ HS

#1 Old North State Fishing 20’ HS offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) winter (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) winter (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Half day inshore summer (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Extended Half Day Trip winter (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Full Day winter (8 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Extended Half day summer (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Full day inshore summer (8 hours)

When you book a trip with #1 Old North State Fishing 20’ HS, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with #1 Old North State Fishing 20’ HS include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (We will catch live bait the day of)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (The marina has a fish cleaning service)
  • Fishing License (My blanket license covers everyone on board)

#1 Old North State Fishing 20’ HS offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

#1 Old North State Fishing 20’ HS offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with #1 Old North State Fishing 20’ HS include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spotted Seatrout

Your captain

Andy Ennis
Wanchese, North Carolina, United States
82 Fishing Reports
47 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2022
Captain Andy has guided fishing trips part-time over the past 15 years. As of 2021, he made his passion his career. Inshore fishing being his passion, Captain Andy started fishing on the OBX with a friend's boat and had zero equipment, such as sonar, etc. He had to find fish the hard which meant riding around and casting a lot! He's got the fish dialed in now and he prides himself in being a successful fisherman! At Old North State Fishing, they target all inshore species but the captain's favorite is Speckled Trout. Join in for a one-of-a-kind fishing experience today!

The fish you can target

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Speed boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
1989
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Hydra-Sports
Boat type
Dual console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 175HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you try?

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
We will catch live bait the day of
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
The marina has a fish cleaning service
Fishing License
My blanket license covers everyone on board

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Kids are always welcome, please consider the conditions as it relates to the age of your child!
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

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 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

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