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.