Longer Days Sportfishing Charters 

4.8
(36 reviews)
 58646 North Carolina Highway 12, Hatteras, NC 27943, United States–

Longer Days Sportfishing Charters 

Hatteras, NC, United States
–
46 ft
6
4.8
(36 reviews)

Longer Days Sportfishing Charters runs angling trips out of Hatteras and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.

Capt. Tom is here to get you on some fish, and to make sure you have fun doing it. You'll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, jigging, kite fishing, popping, and spinning, depending on what you're going after. As part of their 11-hour trips, you can target species like Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, King Mackerel, Sailfish, Marlin, and Amberjack, depending on the current season and weather conditions.

You'll be fishing from a 46' Custom Built Buddy Davis boat with enough room for up to 6 anglers at any single time. It also includes a toilet, AC, ice box, and fighting chair. When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is included in the price. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. You can keep anything you catch, as long as it's legal to do so.

There will be a first mate on board to help you with anything you need. Tips for good service are always appreciated. Children are welcome aboard so you're good to get the young ones started early.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Longer Days Sportfishing Charters.

Longer Days Sportfishing Charters runs angling trips out of Hatteras and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.

Capt. Tom is here to get you on some fish, and to make sure you have fun doing it. You'll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, jigging, kite fishing, popping, and spinning, depending on what you're going after. As part of their 11-hour trips, you can target species like Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, King Mackerel, Sailfish, Marlin, and Amberjack, depending on the current season and weather conditions.

You'll be fishing from a 46' Custom Built Buddy Davis boat with enough room for up to 6 anglers at any single time. It also includes a toilet, AC, ice box, and fighting chair. When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is included in the price. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. You can keep anything you catch, as long as it's legal to do so.

There will be a first mate on board to help you with anything you need. Tips for good service are always appreciated. Children are welcome aboard so you're good to get the young ones started early.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Longer Days Sportfishing Charters.

Longer Days Charter
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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11 Hour Trip – Gulfstream Adventure
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
11 hour trip starts at 5:15 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
+7
US $2,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people
11 Hour Trip – Winter Tuna Fishing
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
11 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Dec 1 - Mar 31
Amberjack
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Wahoo
+1
US $2,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

4.8
36 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (94)

What anglers say

92%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

Reviews (36)

  • Michael Kunzer
    Michael Kunzer
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    11 hours Gulfstream Adventure - Awesome time!

    11 Hour Trip – Gulfstream Adventure on June 16, 2026 • 6 adults

    My family and I visited OBX for vacation and a deep sea fishing trip was a bucket list item for most of us. Needless to say, we were blown away by the experience. We went on the 11 hour Gulfstream adventure fishing charter with Captain Tom and first mate Hunter. These two were awesome! Captain Tom knew exactly where to put us and Hunter was a mad man on the poles. We were able to catch amber jack, mahi-mahi in a variety of sizes from 5 pounds to the large 30 pounders, and at the end of the day we caught the trophy we came for, a massive marlin. This was one of the best experiences my family and I could have asked for. I would totally recommend Longer Days Sportfishing charter to anyone looking for a great experience and some awesome fishing.

  • Alex Rueweler
    Alex Rueweler
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    100% would book again!

    11 Hour Trip – Gulfstream Adventure on July 14, 2026 • 6 adults

    Tom and Hunter were awesome. Tom was able to put us on the fish and keep us on them all day. Hunter was great and has an awesome sense of humor. He kept things light all day and never stopped running around trying to get a fish to bite for us. At the end of the day we had a great haul of fish and a trip to remember.

  • Adrian Kapp
    Adrian Kapp
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip with great people

    11 Hour Trip – Gulfstream Adventure on July 1, 2026 • 6 adults

    longer days gets it done. on a day when other boats struggled to find fish tom and hunter worked their fingers to the bones to find them. and we came back with plenty. thanks guys!

  • Larry Mcdaniel
    Larry Mcdaniel
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2023
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Get on the fish!

    11 Hour Trip – Winter Tuna Fishing on January 16, 2024 • 2 adults

    Captain Tom and mate Hunter were excellent! We had to schedule with Longer Days last minute as our original charter had to cancel due to weather. So we moved a few days and these guys were so eager to work with us. We targeted blue fins, but the bite just wasn't happening. Instead we caught a mix of blackfin, albacore, and king mackerel. All were a ton of fun to real in. Even with some serious sea sickness, the guys were patient with us and let us recover and kept on the fish. 10 out of 10 would do it again.

  • Fred Hatchett
    Fred Hatchett
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Hook and Reel

    11 Hour Trip – Gulfstream Adventure on September 19, 2025 • 4 adults

    All I'd have to do is sit in a chair and turn the reel. But, I get educated along the way. That's more valuable than catching the fish. I thank them for this.

  • Jodee Rucker
    Jodee Rucker
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Top Notch Team

    11 Hour Trip – Gulfstream Adventure on July 8, 2024 • 2 adults

    We absolutely loved our trip with Tom and Hunter! Dealt with unfortunate sea sickness but we are sooo thankful we rallied and the team gave us opportunity to decide one way or the other! It SERIOUSLY paid off! Tom and Hunter are a great team and you can tell their year of working together make them even better!

  • Patrick Trace
    Patrick Trace
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing boat, captain and first mate. If you're fishing Hatteras island Longer Days is the boat for you.

    11 Hour Trip – Gulfstream Adventure on June 5, 2024 • 2 adults

    Captain Tom and Hunter did an amazing job showing us the techniques putting us on fish all day. We caught the only blue marlin on Hatteras island that day (200lb blue marlin) and a whole freezer of dolphin (mahi mahi). Our family would definitely recommend fishing with the Longer Days crew!

  • Tad Childress
    Tad Childress
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Trip!!

    11 Hour Trip – Gulfstream Adventure on May 10, 2024 • 6 adults

    We had a blast on our trip. You can tell that Captain Tom and his first mate Hunter are very knowledgeable when it comes to offshore fishing and made it a memorable trip. We will definitely be booking several more trips to go out with them in the near future. I highly recommend them.

  • Jacob Hines
    Jacob Hines
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day with Longer Days

    11 Hour Trip – Gulfstream Adventure on September 9, 2023 • 5 adults

    This was our first experience with offshore fishing and it was a great one. Captain Tom and first mate Hunter really know what they’re doing and will assure your experience is one of the best. I plan to return to longer days and I would encourage anyone to do so as well. Great job guys!

  • Brandon Link
    Brandon Link
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Boat, Captain and Mate!!

    11 Hour Trip – Gulfstream Adventure on July 9, 2023 • 6 adults

    When we pulled into the pier, we had 71 nice fish of various species. The other two off shore charters had (1) and (3) fish respectively. It was an Amazing experience and more than we expected from any charter on the water. My advice would be book with them ASAP, and take their recommendations!

FAQs about Longer Days Sportfishing Charters

Longer Days Sportfishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $2,250 per group - 11 Hour Trip – Gulfstream Adventure (11 hours)
  • US $2,250 per group - 11 Hour Trip – Winter Tuna Fishing (11 hours)
When you book a trip with Longer Days Sportfishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air conditioning With heat for Winter Tuna trips
  • Fighting chair A center 130lb chair with 2 sailfish chairs behind
  • GPS 3 Garmin and 1 Furuno
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well during the Fall Live bait season
  • Kitchen microwave
  • Outriggers '38' triple spreader Rupps'
  • Ice box 600 lb fish box w/ 2 more to keep your fish cold
Trips booked with Longer Days Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • First mate (at least 20% is customary)
  • Fishing license (All required fishing licenses are included in the price. )
Longer Days Sportfishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing (Gulfstream)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Longer Days Sportfishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Longer Days Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Snowy)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Swordfish
  • Tilefish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Longer Days Charter
Longer Days Charter
Hatteras, North Carolina, United States
8 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
36 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2022
I started fishing in the Gulfstream during the late 70's as a recreational angler on vacations. I turned it into a career shortly after graduating High School when I moved to Hatteras, NC and started fishing full time. After working as a mate for 9 seasons I had the oppurtunity to start running a boat in 1996. It's still as fun and exciting as it was back in the early days. It's the challenge of adapting to different techniques and an ever changing fishing environment that keep this fresh and enjoyable. The memories that are made with seasoned as well as first time anglers, and especially kids, are as important as the fish that are caught.
Longer Days Charter
Longer Days Charter
Fully verified
8
reports
36
reviews
2022
member since
~1h
response
I started fishing in the Gulfstream during the late 70's as a recreational angler on vacations. I turned it into a career shortly after graduating High School when I moved to Hatteras, NC and started fishing full time. After working as a mate for 9 seasons I had the oppurtunity to start running a boat in 1996. It's still as fun and exciting as it was back in the early days. It's the challenge of adapting to different techniques and an ever changing fishing environment that keep this fresh and enjoyable. The memories that are made with seasoned as well as first time anglers, and especially kids, are as important as the fish that are caught.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Snowy Grouper
Snowy Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Swordfish
Swordfish
Tilefish
Tilefish
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Snowy Grouper
Snowy Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin

Real catches by this captain

  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Wahoo while enjoying a day on the water, showcasing their successful catch during a deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin fishing was good with a Wahoo to go with them.
  • A magnificent sailfish leaps out of the water during an exciting sportfishing adventure, showcasing the thrill of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    Nice Sailfish
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi while fishing offshore, showcasing a vibrant blue sky and ocean backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Alex R.
    Alex R.
    Tom and Hunter were awesome. Tom was able to put us on the fish and keep us on them all day. Hunter was great and has an awesome sense of humor. He kept things light all day and never stopped running around trying to get a fish to bite for us. At the end of the day we had a great haul of fish and a trip to remember.
  • Group of anglers posing behind a dockside display of mahi-mahi and barracuda on ice, with Long'er Days Sportfishing Charters signage.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Adrian K.
    Adrian K.
    longer days gets it done. on a day when other boats struggled to find fish tom and hunter worked their fingers to the bones to find them. and we came back with plenty. thanks guys!
  • A proud angler holding a vibrant Mahi Mahi while fishing on a boat, with another person in the background.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Michael K.
    Michael K.
    My family and I visited OBX for vacation and a deep sea fishing trip was a bucket list item for most of us. Needless to say, we were blown away by the experience. We went on the 11 hour Gulfstream adventure fishing charter with Captain Tom and first mate Hunter. These two were awesome! Captain Tom knew exactly where to put us and Hunter was a mad man on the poles. We were able to catch amber jack, mahi-mahi in a variety of sizes from 5 pounds to the large 30 pounders, and at the end of the day we caught the trophy we came for, a massive marlin. This was one of the best experiences my family and I could have asked for. I would totally recommend Longer Days Sportfishing charter to anyone looking for a great experience and some awesome fishing.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Wahoo caught during a deep-sea fishing trip, with the ocean in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Fred H.
    Fred H.
    All I'd have to do is sit in a chair and turn the reel. But, I get educated along the way. That's more valuable than catching the fish. I thank them for this.
  • Two anglers proudly display their catch of several large King Mackerel on a dock, alongside a promotional banner for Longer Days Sport Fishing Charters.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Fred H.
    Fred H.
    I highly recommend them, and if I go back to Hatteras, N.C , they're the ones I'm going with .
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Wahoo on a sportfishing boat, showcasing their successful catch during a deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Chuck R.
    Chuck R.
    Took my son age 17 and my daughter’s boyfriend age 19 on an offshore. I cannot say enough good things about this captain and mate. They did a great job putting us on fish all day. Hunter, our mate was the hardest working mate I’ve been around and also incredibly knowledgeable about the waters. We will be booking again with these guys asap. Highly recommended.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Wahoo on a fishing charter in open waters, showcasing their successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jodee R.
    Jodee R.
    We absolutely loved our trip with Tom and Hunter! Dealt with unfortunate sea sickness but we are sooo thankful we rallied and the team gave us opportunity to decide one way or the other! It SERIOUSLY paid off! Tom and Hunter are a great team and you can tell their year of working together make them even better!
  • A variety of Mahi Mahi laid out on a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip in a vibrant marina setting.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Patrick T.
    Patrick T.
    Captain Tom and Hunter did an amazing job showing us the techniques putting us on fish all day. We caught the only blue marlin on Hatteras island that day (200lb blue marlin) and a whole freezer of dolphin (mahi mahi). Our family would definitely recommend fishing with the Longer Days crew!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
46 ft
Year built
1974
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Custom Built Buddy Davis
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
1 x 853HP
Max cruising speed
24 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air conditioning
With heat for Winter Tuna trips
Fighting chair
A center 130lb chair with 2 sailfish chairs behind
GPS
3 Garmin and 1 Furuno
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
during the Fall Live bait season
Kitchen
microwave
Outriggers
'38' triple spreader Rupps'
Ice box
600 lb fish box w/ 2 more to keep your fish cold
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
First mate
at least 20% is customary
Fishing license
All required fishing licenses are included in the price.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
 Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Hatteras right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Snowy)Grouper (Snowy)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)Marlin (White)
SailfishSailfish
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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