Silver Charters- Crab, Shrimp, Fish 

5.0/5 (162 reviews)
 136 Beverly Drive, Wanchese, NC 27981, United States

Silver Charters- Crab, Shrimp, Fish 

5.0/5 (162 reviews)
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136 Beverly Drive
Wanchese, NC, United States
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Formerly Somerset Charters. Same great crew, just a new name!

Spend a day with family and friends on the beautiful Croatan Sound as Captain John Silver takes you to his backyard fishing grounds. You'll catch shrimp and crabs and create memories that will last a lifetime. Plus, you get to keep what you catch!

Silver Charters offers specialized inshore crabbing, shrimping, and fishing charters. You'll be fishing aboard the Silver Dollar, a 43 ft Donelle that can accommodate up to six passengers. The boat has all USCG-required safety equipment and offers a shade canopy and a Bluetooth stereo.

Captain Silver provides top-of-the-line gear and all fishing licenses and welcomes families and children. A crabbing and shrimping trip should be on your list of must-do's for your Outer Banks vacation — the scenery is amazing, it's a hands-on activity and, most importantly, it's fun!

You can pick between 2, 3, 4 and 6 hour trips. Each trip is yours to choose what you would like to do, whether it be crabbing, shrimping, or fishing. For 2 hour trips, it's recommended to pick just one of the activities. The 3 and 4 hour options will allow you enough time to try two or three of the fishing activities on offer. Let the captain know what you would like to do and he'll make it happen!

SHRIMPING BEGINS THE LAST WEEK OF JUNE/FIRST WEEK OF JULY
To harvest blue crabs, you'll will be using crab pots. Crabbing is consistently good from June through September! For shrimp, you'll be using a trawl net. Shrimping begins the end of june/begining of July and lasts until September.
Keep in mind that, by law, shrimping is not allowed on the weekends between Friday at 9 PM and Sunday at 5 PM.

If you choose to focus on fishing instead, you'll have the chance to catch a variety of different species of fish. These include bluefish, Spanish mackerel, sea Mullet, Spot, Croaker, Gray and Speckled Trout, Flounder, and many more species. The fish you catch aboard Silver Charters is yours to keep!

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Rating

5.0
162 reviews
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (180)

A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while fishing on a boat in calm waters, showcasing a sunny day and a fun fishing experience.
A family poses proudly with their catch of several Bluefish displayed on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
A family poses with their catch of multiple fish on a dock, showcasing a successful day of fishing in a scenic marina.
A family poses together on the dock next to the 'Silver Dollar' fishing charter boat, showcasing a fun day out on the water.
An angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a charter boat in open waters.
Two individuals are handling a crab trap and a basket of crabs on a fishing boat, showcasing a typical day of crabbing.
+174

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (162)

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Becky Boyer
Becky Boyer
5.0
Verified
Great Time! Highly recommend
4 Hours at – Choose Activities on August 12, 20256 adults
We were looking for a great, relaxing time. Captain John being a lifetime local knew exactly where to take us. First mate, Chris assisted us in catching shrimp, crabs, and fish along with educating us on sea life. Absolutely a great day. These two guys take great pride in making your trip enjoyable! They absolutely love what they do and it is reflected. Great sense of humor making our adventure even better! I highly recommend them! Also, hopefully when you book them for your fishing adventure, you bring First Mate Chris a pepperoni roll. Apparently, NC has some crazy law that pepperoni rolls can’t be sold here. Every one deserves a great pepperoni roll!
A group of five anglers proudly displaying their catch of fish on the dock after a successful fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Bluefish
Speckled Trout
Crab
Shrimp
0
STEPHANIE THIMONS
STEPHANIE THIMONS
5.0
Verified
Fantastic day on the boat!!
3 Hours at – Choose Activities - 3:00 PM on August 19, 20253 adults3 children
We had a great time on the boat with John and first mate Chris! They were both extremely friendly and knowledgeable and made our trip fun and exciting. They brought us to a beautiful spot and we started catching fish right away. My 10 year old son said it was one of his favorite days. We would love to go fishing again with John and so appreciative for a great time out at sea!
A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while fishing on a boat in calm waters, showcasing a sunny day and a fun fishing experience.
A family poses proudly with their catch of several Bluefish displayed on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
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Dilip Vadakkoot
Dilip Vadakkoot
5.0
Verified
Best Fishing experience ever with Captain John and his mate
3 Hours at – Choose Activities on August 15, 20254 adults1 child
We are from Virginia and this is the 2nd time we did fishing with Captain John in his boat. We are a family of 5 and we all enjoyed the 3 hrs we spent on his boat. We caught many blue fishes and a lot of crabs. Captain John and his mate very patiently helped us to cast the rod and hook the bait. We all enjoyed the experience and the fish. Looking forward to fish on Sliver Charter again!!
A family poses with their catch of multiple fish on a dock, showcasing a successful day of fishing in a scenic marina.
A family poses together on the dock next to the 'Silver Dollar' fishing charter boat, showcasing a fun day out on the water.
Reported catch:
Crab
0
Melissa Rudd
Melissa Rudd
5.0
Verified
Fantastic experience!!!
4 Hours at – Choose Activities on July 8, 20255 adults
We had never gone shrimping or crabbing before. John and Chris did an exceptional job of teaching us the ways. And provided us a fantastic experience on the water. We had such a great time. I would and will definitely rebook with Silver Charters. I personally did not take pictures to share. Thank you too the captain and the mate we greatly appreciate you both. So much fun!!!
Reported catch:
Crab
Shrimp
1
Lydia Spalding
Lydia Spalding
5.0
Verified
Best fishing trip we’ve ever been on!
4 Hour Trip- Choose Activities on June 23, 20256 adults
John and Chris made this fishing trip one to remember! We caught shrimp, crabs, and fish including black drum, sheepshead, and blue fish! Crew was super nice! Boat was nice and clean with a picnic table and a bathroom. None of us got sea sick. We will definitely be booking with them in the future! Thank you Silver Dollar crew for an awesome morning fishing! :)
Reported catch:
Bluefish
Black Drum
Sheepshead
Crab
+2
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US $400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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3 Hour Trip- Choose Activities
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US $550
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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US $550
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4 Hour Trip- Choose Activities
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US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip- Choose Activities - 10:30 AM
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US $700
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4 Hour Trip- Choose Activities - 3:00 PM
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US $700
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6 Hour Trip- Choose Activities
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US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip- Choose Activities - 1:00 PM
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US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

5.0
162 reviews
5
154
4
4
3
0
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (180)

A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while fishing on a boat in calm waters, showcasing a sunny day and a fun fishing experience.
A family poses proudly with their catch of several Bluefish displayed on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
A family poses with their catch of multiple fish on a dock, showcasing a successful day of fishing in a scenic marina.
A family poses together on the dock next to the 'Silver Dollar' fishing charter boat, showcasing a fun day out on the water.
An angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a charter boat in open waters.
Two individuals are handling a crab trap and a basket of crabs on a fishing boat, showcasing a typical day of crabbing.
+174

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (162)

Filter
Showing 15 of 162 reviews
Becky Boyer
Becky Boyer
5.0
Verified
Great Time! Highly recommend
4 Hours at – Choose Activities on August 12, 20256 adults
We were looking for a great, relaxing time. Captain John being a lifetime local knew exactly where to take us. First mate, Chris assisted us in catching shrimp, crabs, and fish along with educating us on sea life. Absolutely a great day. These two guys take great pride in making your trip enjoyable! They absolutely love what they do and it is reflected. Great sense of humor making our adventure even better! I highly recommend them! Also, hopefully when you book them for your fishing adventure, you bring First Mate Chris a pepperoni roll. Apparently, NC has some crazy law that pepperoni rolls can’t be sold here. Every one deserves a great pepperoni roll!
A group of five anglers proudly displaying their catch of fish on the dock after a successful fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Bluefish
Speckled Trout
Crab
Shrimp
0
STEPHANIE THIMONS
STEPHANIE THIMONS
5.0
Verified
Fantastic day on the boat!!
3 Hours at – Choose Activities - 3:00 PM on August 19, 20253 adults3 children
We had a great time on the boat with John and first mate Chris! They were both extremely friendly and knowledgeable and made our trip fun and exciting. They brought us to a beautiful spot and we started catching fish right away. My 10 year old son said it was one of his favorite days. We would love to go fishing again with John and so appreciative for a great time out at sea!
A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while fishing on a boat in calm waters, showcasing a sunny day and a fun fishing experience.
A family poses proudly with their catch of several Bluefish displayed on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
0
Dilip Vadakkoot
Dilip Vadakkoot
5.0
Verified
Best Fishing experience ever with Captain John and his mate
3 Hours at – Choose Activities on August 15, 20254 adults1 child
We are from Virginia and this is the 2nd time we did fishing with Captain John in his boat. We are a family of 5 and we all enjoyed the 3 hrs we spent on his boat. We caught many blue fishes and a lot of crabs. Captain John and his mate very patiently helped us to cast the rod and hook the bait. We all enjoyed the experience and the fish. Looking forward to fish on Sliver Charter again!!
A family poses with their catch of multiple fish on a dock, showcasing a successful day of fishing in a scenic marina.
A family poses together on the dock next to the 'Silver Dollar' fishing charter boat, showcasing a fun day out on the water.
Reported catch:
Crab
0
Melissa Rudd
Melissa Rudd
5.0
Verified
Fantastic experience!!!
4 Hours at – Choose Activities on July 8, 20255 adults
We had never gone shrimping or crabbing before. John and Chris did an exceptional job of teaching us the ways. And provided us a fantastic experience on the water. We had such a great time. I would and will definitely rebook with Silver Charters. I personally did not take pictures to share. Thank you too the captain and the mate we greatly appreciate you both. So much fun!!!
Reported catch:
Crab
Shrimp
1
Lydia Spalding
Lydia Spalding
5.0
Verified
Best fishing trip we’ve ever been on!
4 Hour Trip- Choose Activities on June 23, 20256 adults
John and Chris made this fishing trip one to remember! We caught shrimp, crabs, and fish including black drum, sheepshead, and blue fish! Crew was super nice! Boat was nice and clean with a picnic table and a bathroom. None of us got sea sick. We will definitely be booking with them in the future! Thank you Silver Dollar crew for an awesome morning fishing! :)
Reported catch:
Bluefish
Black Drum
Sheepshead
Crab
+2
1

FAQs about Silver Charters- Crab, Shrimp, Fish

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
43 ft
Year built
2000
Boat manufacturer
Donelle
Boat type
Pilothouse

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
1 x 430HP
Max cruising speed
16 knots
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