Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo 

4.9/5 (67 reviews)
 U.S. 64 Bypass, Manteo, NC, United States
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Based 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.

Hank Heermann

Captain

Hank Heermann

 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip (AM)

 In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Dec 21 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
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US $495 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Dec 21 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
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US $495 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Extended Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Dec 21 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
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US $695 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Dec 21 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $895 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
There are 6 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 67 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (93)

Great trip
The Spanish Dance
The Spanish Dance
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Angler rating

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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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Keith C.
Keith C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

The Spanish Dance

VERIFIED

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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 Keith C. recommends Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo
Hank Heermann
Hank Heermann (The Captain)
Replied on June 5, 2025
Thanks Keith, I really appreciate your review. Please keep me in mind when you return to the Outer Banks. I had a great time fishing with you guys!

Jeffrey S.
Jeffrey S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED

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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 Jeffrey S. recommends Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo
Hank Heermann
Hank Heermann (The Captain)
Replied on August 8, 2024
Thanks, Jeff, I really appreciate your review! I had a great time with you and your sons. Persistence paid off, and we finally got into them. I hope you’ll look me up again next time you’re at the Outer Banks. 

William M.
William M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Trout Fishing All Day

VERIFIED

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...  

 William M. recommends Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo
Hank Heermann
Hank Heermann (The Captain)
Replied on August 13, 2024
I had a great time fishing with you guys - Liam’s enthusiasm never wavered, he loves to fish! ! I’m looking forward to our next trip. Thanks for leaving a review.

Joseph H.
Joseph H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED

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.  

 Joseph H. recommends Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo
Hank Heermann
Hank Heermann (The Captain)
Replied on June 19, 2025
Thanks Joseph, I really appreciate the review. I enjoyed our time on the water and getting to know some stellar Wildcats from the Bourbon State. Let me know if I can be of any help if you bring your own boat next time - use me as a resource. Safe travels home!
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Michael R.
Michael R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great captain

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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.  

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 Michael R. recommends Flying Fish Charters OBX – Manteo
Hank Heermann
Hank Heermann (The Captain)
Replied on October 13, 2024
Thanks Michael - I really appreciate you taking the time to submit a review. You and Sandra were such a pleasure and I enjoyed the morning with you both. I wish San Antonio wasn’t so far away. Please be in touch when you return to the Outer Banks!

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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

Hank Heermann

Manteo, North Carolina, United States

ID & license verified
67 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2022

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

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish
Bluefish
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2003
Boat manufacturer
Sea Hunt
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

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)Bass (Striped)
BluefishBluefish
CobiaCobia
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
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