Stormy Petrel Charters
Stormy Petrel Charters
Capt. Brian Patteson's Stormy Petrel II is the only fishing vessel in Hatteras that is certified by the USCG to legally carry more than 6 passengers for hire and that regularly offers private fishing charters. As such, you can bring your entire family along to enjoy a wonderful fishing adventure off the Outer Banks!
The Stormy Petrel II is a 56' walk-around design, a stable boat with far more deck space than most charter fishing vessels. As such, you have a big advantage when it comes to bottom fishing and as we can easily fish a dozen rods or more off one side of the boat. Her 16' beam also means more room across the stern for trolling, which is nice when a school of Mahi comes up behind the boat. There's also a spacious top deck where guests can take a break or go up and help spot fish. Captain Brian limits offshore trips to 12 passengers and nearshore trips to 20 passengers so that we can provide plenty of space and minimize tangled lines.
The boat's twin 500 HP Cummins QSC 8.3 liter diesel engines were installed in 2017 and they give a comfortable cruising speed of 16 to 18 knots, with more power in reserve should we need it. Common rail fuel injection makes for clean burning engines with very little fumes.
In 2026 we will begin our season in Hatteras and move operations to Oregon Inlet in early July.
We offer three types of trips. Our offshore trips are strictly private 10 to 11 hour charters and go to the Gulf Stream. On these trips, both bottom fishing and surface trolling can be productive depending on the conditions. Our 4 hour nearshore trips go to the ocean waters just off the beach and or in the sound depending on the sea conditions. On most of these trips, you'll be trolling small spoons for Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel. The 6 hour trips visit some wrecks and live bottom several miles offshore and offer chances to catch larger fish and more variety.
You need to bring your food and drinks, but we have the fishing covered.
Capt. Brian Patteson's Stormy Petrel II is the only fishing vessel in Hatteras that is certified by the USCG to legally carry more than 6 passengers for hire and that regularly offers private fishing charters. As such, you can bring your entire family along to enjoy a wonderful fishing adventure off the Outer Banks!
The Stormy Petrel II is a 56' walk-around design, a stable boat with far more deck space than most charter fishing vessels. As such, you have a big advantage when it comes to bottom fishing and as we can easily fish a dozen rods or more off one side of the boat. Her 16' beam also means more room across the stern for trolling, which is nice when a school of Mahi comes up behind the boat. There's also a spacious top deck where guests can take a break or go up and help spot fish. Captain Brian limits offshore trips to 12 passengers and nearshore trips to 20 passengers so that we can provide plenty of space and minimize tangled lines.
The boat's twin 500 HP Cummins QSC 8.3 liter diesel engines were installed in 2017 and they give a comfortable cruising speed of 16 to 18 knots, with more power in reserve should we need it. Common rail fuel injection makes for clean burning engines with very little fumes.
In 2026 we will begin our season in Hatteras and move operations to Oregon Inlet in early July.
We offer three types of trips. Our offshore trips are strictly private 10 to 11 hour charters and go to the Gulf Stream. On these trips, both bottom fishing and surface trolling can be productive depending on the conditions. Our 4 hour nearshore trips go to the ocean waters just off the beach and or in the sound depending on the sea conditions. On most of these trips, you'll be trolling small spoons for Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel. The 6 hour trips visit some wrecks and live bottom several miles offshore and offer chances to catch larger fish and more variety.
You need to bring your food and drinks, but we have the fishing covered.
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We had a fantastic experience fishing out of Hatteras aboard the Stormy Petrel II with Capt. Brian and first mate Danny. They did an incredible job taking care of our large group and made the whole trip smooth, fun, and stress-free. The boat itself was sturdy, clean, and very well maintained — we felt comfortable the entire time. Even being early in the season, they put us right on the fish. We caught plenty of bluefish and had a blast doing it! Danny was great about helping everyone out, keeping lines in the water, and making sure we were all having a good time. You can really tell they know what they’re doing and take pride in giving people a great experience. Highly recommend — we’d absolutely book with them again!
had a great day captain and mate had us on fish practically all day on 6hr trip caught amber jack cobia afew other types we took home only what we would be able to use .we took 80lbs of fish but caught much more and released my crew of 7 had a great time and are already talking about the next time. thanks for a awesome time of memories!!!!!
our party of nine saltwater-inexperienced fisherman enjoyed a wonderful fishing excursion, 4 hour inshore. Captain Brian and first mate Danny were very personable and worked very well with with us, especially with the children. They are very good at what they do. we asked for spanish mackerel and they delivered.
We had 10 guys on this trip. Captain Brian and first mate Danny were excellent. We caught our snapper limit in the first 2-3 hours of being on the water. Their help was great. We caught Red Sapper, Wahoo, Kobia, zamber Jack, and Mahi Mahi. The only feedback I would give is the morning debrief on how to use the rods was hard to hear over the roar of the engine so most of our group had to learn on the fly while we were fishing. All in all a great successful trip!
Thanks for fishing with us Lee. I’m glad you enjoyed the trip. We are only allowed to harvest the Red Snappers a couple of days each year, so you definitely picked the right day!
After doubtful weather forecasts this turned out to be one of the best fishing charters we’ve had. Captain Brian and First Mate Danny were great hosts! On top of their professionalism we pulled in King Mackerel, Bluefish, and Seabass. We’re now planning a return later in the season.
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Customer reviews
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Anglers' gallery (105)
What anglers say
All reviews (81)
We had a fantastic experience fishing out of Hatteras aboard the Stormy Petrel II with Capt. Brian and first mate Danny. They did an incredible job taking care of our large group and made the whole trip smooth, fun, and stress-free. The boat itself was sturdy, clean, and very well maintained — we felt comfortable the entire time. Even being early in the season, they put us right on the fish. We caught plenty of bluefish and had a blast doing it! Danny was great about helping everyone out, keeping lines in the water, and making sure we were all having a good time. You can really tell they know what they’re doing and take pride in giving people a great experience. Highly recommend — we’d absolutely book with them again!
had a great day captain and mate had us on fish practically all day on 6hr trip caught amber jack cobia afew other types we took home only what we would be able to use .we took 80lbs of fish but caught much more and released my crew of 7 had a great time and are already talking about the next time. thanks for a awesome time of memories!!!!!
our party of nine saltwater-inexperienced fisherman enjoyed a wonderful fishing excursion, 4 hour inshore. Captain Brian and first mate Danny were very personable and worked very well with with us, especially with the children. They are very good at what they do. we asked for spanish mackerel and they delivered.
We had 10 guys on this trip. Captain Brian and first mate Danny were excellent. We caught our snapper limit in the first 2-3 hours of being on the water. Their help was great. We caught Red Sapper, Wahoo, Kobia, zamber Jack, and Mahi Mahi. The only feedback I would give is the morning debrief on how to use the rods was hard to hear over the roar of the engine so most of our group had to learn on the fly while we were fishing. All in all a great successful trip!
Thanks for fishing with us Lee. I’m glad you enjoyed the trip. We are only allowed to harvest the Red Snappers a couple of days each year, so you definitely picked the right day!
After doubtful weather forecasts this turned out to be one of the best fishing charters we’ve had. Captain Brian and First Mate Danny were great hosts! On top of their professionalism we pulled in King Mackerel, Bluefish, and Seabass. We’re now planning a return later in the season.
