Longer Days Sportfishing Charters
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Longer Days Sportfishing Charters

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4.7 / 5
(22 reviews)
Map of Hatteras, NC, United States
58646 North Carolina Highway 1…
Hatteras, NC, United States
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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.

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Fighting Chair

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    11 Hour Trip – Gulfstream Adventure
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    11 Hour Trip, starts at 5:15 AM
    US $1,995
    Whether you want to spend your day aboard the “Longer Days” enjoying the chase of the Gulf Stream's big bites, (Blue Marlin, Tuna, Mahi, Wahoo, White Marlin and Sailfish), by trolling, jigging, or bottom fishing our crew will ensure your experience is one of the best.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Tilefish
    Tilefish
    Grouper (Snowy)
    Snowy Grouper
  • Private trip
    11 Hour Trip – Winter Tuna Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    11 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Mar 31
    US $1,995
    Winter is when the big Yellowfina and Blackfins prowl our waters. It may be cool on land, but its usually warm in the gulfstream. We fish 12 months a year, come get in on the Winter excitement.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    11 Hour Trip – Daytime Swordfishing
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    11 Hour Trip, starts at 5:15 AM
    US $2,165
    Deep dropping in 1,500 feet of water for these behemoths. We use Shimano Beastmasters for these trips so you can either crank your fish up by hand or let the reel do some of the work for you.
    Targeted fish
    Swordfish
    Swordfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Grouper (Snowy)
    Snowy Grouper
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FAQs about Longer Days Sportfishing Charters

Longer Days Sportfishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,995 per group - 11 Hour Trip – Gulfstream Adventure (11 hours)
  • US $1,995 per group - 11 Hour Trip – Winter Tuna Fishing (11 hours)
  • US $2,165 per group - 11 Hour Trip – Daytime Swordfishing (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
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

Meet the Charter Operator

Longer Days Charter
Hatteras, North Carolina, United States
6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
22 Customer reviews
Response time 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Snowy) Snowy Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Custom Built Buddy Davis (Sportfishing) originally built in 1974, and restored in 2019. Powered by a 853HP Caterpillar engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 24 knots.

Length
46 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing
Gulfstream
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

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

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
First Mate
at least 20% is customary
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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Payment

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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 22 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
81%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Larry M.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Get on the fish!

VERIFIED   11 Hour Trip – Winter Tuna Fishing on January 16, 2024
Captain Tom and mate Hunter were excellent! We had to schedule with Longer Days last minute as our original charter had to...
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Ben M.
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Good day in December

VERIFIED   11 Hour Trip – Winter Tuna Fishing on December 9, 2023
Capt Tom and Hunter (mate) gave a great experience for me and my crew! Prompt departure, made it to the stream in less than...
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Jacob H.
Hayes, Virginia
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Full day with Longer Days

VERIFIED   11 Hour Trip – Gulfstream Adventure on September 9, 2023
This was our first experience with offshore fishing and it was a great one. Captain Tom and first mate Hunter really know what...
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Brandon L.
Chesapeake, Virginia
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Boat, Captain and Mate!!

VERIFIED   11 Hour Trip – Gulfstream Adventure on July 9, 2023
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...
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Joshua G.
Charlotte, North Carolina
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Best Charter Boat in the OBX!!!!

11 Hour Trip – Gulfstream Adventure on June 11, 2023
Been fishing with Capt. Tom and Hunter for the past 4 years after fishing on different boats from Oregon Inlet, Wancheese and...
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