Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo
+35Based out of Manteo, Flying Fish Charters OBX is your ticket to a memorable time on the water.
Capt. Hank aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you’re after! Depending on the trip and species, you’ll be using light tackle to cast artificial baits, use popping corks and fish with live bait. Trips range from 4 to 8-hours, where you’ll be fishing for Red Drum, Speckled Trout, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, Striped Bass and Flounder depending on the weather and time of year.
Your fishing adventure starts on a 23’ Sea Hunt boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. This boat features a toilet. All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that’s up to you is to use it as best you can.
No need to worry about fishing licenses, as they will be provided and handled by the charter. You can keep anything you catch, as long as it’s legal to do so.
Up for a family trip? This is a children-friendly business, so bring your loved ones to share these memories with.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Flying Fish Charters OBX.
Captain
Hank Heermann
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+90Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Appropriate for children
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
88%
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The Spanish Dance
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 4, 2025
We had the absolute pleasure of going out with Captian Hank. Having little expectations with never being on an ocean charter before, I was very pleased with our trip. Hank put us on some spanish mackerel and we even caught a couple blue fish. He was quick to get the rigs back out after each fish, but took his time to explain how things work and really show us what it takes to fish these waters. He even let our family who didn't fish with us stop by the boat and take pictures at the dock. I would recommend Hank to any new or even experienced people out there looking to have a great time on the water.
We had the absolute pleasure of going out with Captian Hank. Having little expectations with never being on an ocean charter before, I was very pleased with our trip. Hank put us on some spanish mackerel and we even caught a couple blue fish. He was quick to get the rigs back out after each fish, but took his time to explain how things work and really show us what it takes to fish these waters. He even let our family who didn't fish with us stop by the boat and take pictures at the dock. I would...
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Great trip!
Extended Half Day Trip on August 6, 2024
Headed out on an extended half-day trip with Capt Hank. Started off catching bait for the day just near the launch. Caught 40 or so small croaker to live line. Ran to first spot and picked up a single trout on artificials, but bait wasn’t getting it done. Capt Hank was determined to put us on some fish, so we ran to a favorite location of his. The extra run paid off. We ended up with 5 legal trout in the cooler and released another handful of undersized trout, a few small blues and another few pesky rays. Weather came up out of the south and Capt Hank wisely suggested we modify the trip to just a half-day. This was a wise decision. Wind picked up significantly and rain started just as we were getting back to the launch. We got back to our car safely and then the skies really opened up. The wisdom of an experienced captain making a good call saved the day for us. Would highly recommend Captain Hank for a trip while you’re in the OBX. We will definitely be back out with him again in the future.
Headed out on an extended half-day trip with Capt Hank. Started off catching bait for the day just near the launch. Caught 40 or so small croaker to live line. Ran to first spot and picked up a single trout on artificials, but bait wasn’t getting it done. Capt Hank was determined to put us on some fish, so we ran to a favorite location of his. The extra run paid off. We ended up with 5 legal trout in the cooler and released another handful of undersized trout, a few small blues and another few...
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Trout Fishing All Day
Full Day Trip on July 31, 2024
This was the seconds trip with Captain Hank. The first one was somewhat slow... but my son want to book with Hank a year later because he was so nice. This time however, we hit loads of bait fish right off the bat which then lead to very good trout fishing throughout the day. We ended up catching 7 speckled trout keepers, a bunch of almost keepers and 3 bonus sting rays (which put up a fun fight) that were thrown back. It was an awesome day out on the water. If we end up doing a charter for a 3rd year in a row it will be with Captain Hank.
This was the seconds trip with Captain Hank. The first one was somewhat slow... but my son want to book with Hank a year later because he was so nice. This time however, we hit loads of bait fish right off the bat which then lead to very good trout fishing throughout the day. We ended up catching 7 speckled trout keepers, a bunch of almost keepers and 3 bonus sting rays (which put up a fun fight) that were thrown back. It was an awesome day out on the water. If we end up doing a charter for...
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Great trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 18, 2025
Hank was very friwndly. Made us feel part of his family. Took time to assist us and made us feel welcome. Fishing was slow but the day on the water was nice.
Hank was very friwndly. Made us feel part of his family. Took time to assist us and made us feel welcome. Fishing was slow but the day on the water was nice.
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Great captain
Half Day Trip (AM) on October 9, 2024
Not only a great captain, he told us of great places to eat in the area, places to see. Just overall a wonderful person. Was a special experience for my wife and I.
Not only a great captain, he told us of great places to eat in the area, places to see. Just overall a wonderful person. Was a special experience for my wife and I.
FAQs about Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo
What are the trip rates for Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo?
Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo offers the following trips to customers:
- US $495 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $495 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $695 per group - Extended Half Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $895 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo?
When you book a trip with Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo?
Trips booked with Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Fishing License
What types of fishing does Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo offer?
Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
- Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo offer?
Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo?
Top targeted fish species with Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo include:
- Bass (Striped)
- Bluefish
- Cobia
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
Your captain
Manteo, North Carolina, United States
I have to credit my dad for helping me discover my love for fishing at a very young age. My dad would take me to the beach and we would seine for glass minnows when I was barely old enough to wade into the surf. Fast forward to my teenage years and it was my dad who introduced me to the Outer Banks. My first offshore fishing trip was with Rom Whitaker during his first year as a captain at Hatteras Harbor. He made a big impression on me and encouraged me to take my own small boat out to the Gulf Stream, that's how I got started.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Fishing License
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No Smoking
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 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Manteo right now
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish
Cobia
Flounder
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout