Willy C Charters

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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.



Trip availability and prices

  • 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)
    Price for up to 5 persons
    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
    Price for up to 5 persons
    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
    Price for up to 5 persons
    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)
    Price for up to 5 persons
    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
    Price for up to 5 persons
    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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 34 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Experience of a lifetime!!!
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Angler rating
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Leslie H.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Experience of a lifetime!!!

VERIFIED   1/4 Day Trip (PM) on November 4, 2024
Captain Drew took me & my two kids in on a last minute booking for just 2 hours. We ended up catching 11 big fish! He was so...
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Myles W.
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2 Hour Sound Charter

VERIFIED   1/4 Day Trip (PM) on June 28, 2024
Considering our charter was only 2 hours, Captain Drew made our experience very worthwhile. Captain Drew was very knowledgeable...
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Brooklyn H.
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Drew was a hoot!

VERIFIED   Evening trip on September 12, 2024
Captain Drew was a hoot! He is incredibly personable and made our experience enjoyable during times we were reeling in the...
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Greg C.
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 9, 2024
Captain Drew put us right on the fish despite rough weather. Great attitude and was overall a blast. Couldn’t have asked...
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Robbie B.
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Great Day!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 17, 2024
We had the best time going out with Drew. The water was rough but that did not stop us from reeling in drum! We also had some...
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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

Your captain

Drew Creef
Manteo, North Carolina, United States
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34 Customer reviews
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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.

The fish you can target

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

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
1982
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Sea Ox
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
33 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you try?

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Fishing License

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

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

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 2% charge will apply.

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