Willy C Charters

Willy C Charters is located in Manteo and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Drew 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 techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, and spinning. You’re looking at 2 to 4-hour trips, where you’ll usually go after the likes of Redfish, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Bass, and Sheepshead, depending on the weather and time of year.

Your boat for the day will be a 23’ Sea Ox that fits up to 6 anglers at any one time. The boat comes with an ice box. The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you’ll need for a productive day on the water.

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 Willy C Charters.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    1/4 Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $325
    Custom fishing charter, tailored to customer's request! Options include: (1) crabbing; (2) bottom fishing for spot, croakers, etc.; (3) trout and/or rock fishing, casting and trolling. Many of the listed options may be combined depending on sound and weather conditions and customer's preference. Timing is also easily adjustable if needed.
  • Private trip
    1/4 Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $325
    Custom fishing charter, tailored to customer's request! Options include: (1) crabbing; (2) bottom fishing for spot, croakers, etc.; (3) trout and/or rock fishing, casting and trolling. Many of the listed options may be combined depending on sound and weather conditions and customer's preference. Timing is also easily adjustable if needed.
  • Private trip
    Evening trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    US $450
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $500
    Custom fishing charter, tailored to customer's request! Options include: (1) shrimping; (2) crabbing; (3) red drum fishing near Oregon Inlet; (4) bottom fishing for spot, croakers, etc.; (5) trout and/or rock fishing, casting and trolling. Many of the listed options may be combined depending on sound and weather conditions and customer's preference.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $500
    Custom fishing charter, tailored to customer's request! Options include: (1) shrimping; (2) crabbing; (3) red drum fishing near Oregon Inlet; (4) bottom fishing for spot, croakers, etc.; (5) trout and/or rock fishing, casting and trolling. Many of the listed options may be combined depending on sound and weather conditions and customer's preference.
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FAQs about Willy C Charters

Willy C Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $325 per group - 1/4 Day Trip (AM) (2 hours)
  • US $325 per group - 1/4 Day Trip (PM) (2 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Evening trip (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Willy C Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Willy C Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Fishing License

Willy C Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Willy C Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Willy C Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Catfish
  • Crab
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Shrimp
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

Drew Creef
Manteo, North Carolina, United States
ID & license verified
20 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2022
Angler's Choice
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I am a native of Dare County and have been fishing since I was a young boy in Manns Harbor. I fished primarily in the Croatan Sound in small crafts when I was young and had my first paying job in the commercial fishing industry at age 15. My commercial work in the sounds of Dare County includes crabbing, shrimping, and gill net fishing. Offshore, I have worked on commercial longline boats catching primarily tuna and swordfish. Being on the waters of the Outer Banks is where I am most comfortable and happy, especially with a fishing pole in my hand. I have a great respect for nature and the coastal environment where I work and spend time with my family. I believe there can be great conservation of marine/coastal habitats through responsible fishing and respect for the environment. I am now using a combination of my diverse commercial fishing skills and knowledge, as well as my lifelong passion for recreational fishing, to share the experience of Outer Banks fishing with the public.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Catfish Catfish

Boat specs

Sea Ox (Center console) originally built in 1982, and restored in 2021. Powered by a 115HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 33 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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 2% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
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Satisfied with the boat
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Michelle S.
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Drew “Always finds the fish!”

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on November 18, 2023
This was the best day of our trip, and we had an amazing week! But this topped it off perfectly. Drew was the perfect captain....
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Joseph R.
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The full experience!

VERIFIED   1/4 Day Trip (PM) on November 24, 2023
Our captain Drew Creef grew up in the area, knew the fishing grounds and knew the fellow anglers that helped us get on the...
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Xavier P.
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Winter Fishing

VERIFIED   1/4 Day Trip (AM) on December 30, 2023
Went out in late December. Cold, stayed near shoreline moved around regularly looking for fish. Did what we could with the...
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Darrin R.
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Evening trip with Captain Drew aboard the Willy C

VERIFIED   Evening trip on July 27, 2023
Great evening of fishing aboard the Willy C.  Being a lifetime resident, Captain Drew is extremely knowledgable of the area....
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Ed C.
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Capt. Drew put us on the fish!!

VERIFIED   Evening trip on November 8, 2023
Capt. Drew is great, can’t recommend him strongly enough! Decades of local knowledge = lots of action! Thank you Capt. Drew,...
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