Citation SportFishing
Citation SportFishing
Running offshore
trips out of Manteo,NC Citation SportFishing invites you to come join us for a day on the water.
Capt. Gerrad 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, kite fishing, popping, and spinning. You're looking at 10 to 12 hour trips, where you'll usually go after the likes of Mahi Mahi, Marlin, Wahoo, Sailfish, Tuna, and Tilefish, depending on the weather and time of year.
You'll be fishing from a 57' Island Boatworks vessel with enough room for up to 6 anglers at any single time. It also includes a toilet, AC, ice box, and a fighting chair. The crew works very hard to help their guests catch the fish of a lifetime and make the day the most memorable experience possible, so please remember to tip your mate at the end of the trip. It's customary to tip 15-20%.
The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you'll need for a productive day on the water. 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.
We now are offering WiFi for an additional 150 dollars per group
We also have T Shirt available
Shirts are very popular and stock is very limited so apologies if we do not have your size or we are currently out..
Children are welcome aboard so you're good to get the young ones started early.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Citation SportFishing.
Running offshore
trips out of Manteo,NC Citation SportFishing invites you to come join us for a day on the water.
Capt. Gerrad 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, kite fishing, popping, and spinning. You're looking at 10 to 12 hour trips, where you'll usually go after the likes of Mahi Mahi, Marlin, Wahoo, Sailfish, Tuna, and Tilefish, depending on the weather and time of year.
You'll be fishing from a 57' Island Boatworks vessel with enough room for up to 6 anglers at any single time. It also includes a toilet, AC, ice box, and a fighting chair. The crew works very hard to help their guests catch the fish of a lifetime and make the day the most memorable experience possible, so please remember to tip your mate at the end of the trip. It's customary to tip 15-20%.
The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you'll need for a productive day on the water. 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.
We now are offering WiFi for an additional 150 dollars per group
We also have T Shirt available
Shirts are very popular and stock is very limited so apologies if we do not have your size or we are currently out..
Children are welcome aboard so you're good to get the young ones started early.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Citation SportFishing.
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Harry Skinner5.0VerifiedNewA Great day on the OBX Atlantic
Full day offshore on September 8, 2026 • 6 adultsThe captain provided fantastic communications throughout the entire process and was highly informative on all questions and comments. the Mate was fantastic and worked hard to enasure everyone in the party had a great experiance. Our group was able to catch and release 2 marlins and we were able to take home 13 fish including a 34lb Mahi. I will definately reach out to them again if the oportunity presents itself. thank you to the Citation Cspitan and Mate for a great day.
Tim CookRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Fishing Trip
Full day offshore on June 21, 2026 • 5 adultsBeautiful, well-maintained boat. Captain Gerrad and First Mate Eli were fantastic. They worked hard together to find the fish. We did catch a few! Thank you for a great day. Highly recommend the Citation and the crew.
Mike Penny5.0VerifiedAwesome day on the Citation!
Full day offshore on July 5, 2025 • 6 adultsCapt. Otto put us on the fish! The Citation was very spacious, clean, well equipped and very comfortable. It had a large bathroom, great A/C, and comfortable seating inside and outside. The boat has tremendous horsepower and got us to the fishing grounds faster than any other boat that went out that day. I got the fish of the lifetime on the trip. Eli, the first mate, worked tireless on our behalf! Thanks again for a great family experience!
Jason RoosRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFantastic Day
Full day offshore on June 23, 2025 • 6 adults • 2 childrenWe had a great time with the Citation Captain and Crew. We were successful in catching more Mahi than we thought possible in one day and we were a group on newbies to charter fishing. The Captain and Crew worked tirelessly to give us the best fishing experience and knew what they were doing, coaching us along the way. It was a fantastic day and memories for the family we'll talk about for years to come. Thank you, Citation, Captain, and Crew....
Hope Watkins5.0Verified2025 fishing trip
Full day offshore on August 28, 2025 • 6 adultsFirst time trip for me and man what an awesome experience. Caught our limit on mahi as well as four citation white marlin. I would definitely recommend the citation. Eli was the best mate and on top of it all day. The captain put us in the right spots to catch fish. The boat was well maintained and had everything you would need for a full day of fishing.
Stephanie Lane5.0Catching Citations on the Citation!
Full Day Trip – Offshore (copy) on July 20, 2023We have booked a couple trips with Captain Gerrad on the Citation! Awesome experience! Took us “grocery shopping” to start because we want to bring home something to cook and also took us for the bigger fish experience, all in a day’s trip each time! Gerrad and his Mate Alex are very professional and know what they are doing! The boat is really nice as well! It’s all top notch! Book your trip! You’ll be catching Citations on the Citation! (We did!!) ? 10/10!
Crystal Gehrt5.0VerifiedFamily Fishing
Full Day Trip – Offshore (copy) on July 30, 2024 • 6 adults • 2 childrenWe had 4 adults and 2 kids and had the absolute best time. Very experienced crew who know where the fish are biting! We caught 14 Mahi and 2 Jacks. I was nervous about a full day fishing trip with kids but they had the best time and are still talking about it!
Rich Thullen5.0VerifiedGreat experience
Full Day Trip – Offshore (copy) on August 13, 2024 • 6 adultsAs a captain myself from up north. I can tell you this operation is top notch. Nice clean boat, top of the line gear. Very inviting and the boys on the citation know how to fish! highly recommended!
Wes RobbinsRepeat angler5.0VerifiedTuna Bonanza!!
Full Day Trip – Offshore (copy) on May 29, 2024 • 4 adultsWe set out of this beautiful boat for a tuna day and we came home with the meat! Captain and crew were awesome, made us feel at home and comfortable the entire trip with some great fishing action! Highly recommend!
Amy CribbRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFun and comfortable
Full Day Trip – Offshore (copy) on July 19, 2024 • 6 adultsWe had a great time! Captain was easy to communicate with durning the week prior. Boat was very clean and comfortable. And Capt put us ON the fish!!
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The captain provided fantastic communications throughout the entire process and was highly informative on all questions and comments. the Mate was fantastic and worked hard to enasure everyone in the party had a great experiance. Our group was able to catch and release 2 marlins and we were able to take home 13 fish including a 34lb Mahi. I will definately reach out to them again if the oportunity presents itself. thank you to the Citation Cspitan and Mate for a great day.
Beautiful, well-maintained boat. Captain Gerrad and First Mate Eli were fantastic. They worked hard together to find the fish. We did catch a few! Thank you for a great day. Highly recommend the Citation and the crew.
thank you for fishing with us, we look forward to having you back in the future.
we caught a few but not many... will definitely do it again!!!
hey Johnny thanks for the feed back. i wish we had more time to fish unfortunately our day was cut short do to a couple not feeling well which really put me out of position to make the most of the day. thanks again for coming
Capt. Otto put us on the fish! The Citation was very spacious, clean, well equipped and very comfortable. It had a large bathroom, great A/C, and comfortable seating inside and outside. The boat has tremendous horsepower and got us to the fishing grounds faster than any other boat that went out that day. I got the fish of the lifetime on the trip. Eli, the first mate, worked tireless on our behalf! Thanks again for a great family experience!
Thank you Mike for giving us the opportunity to get you out on the water with your family we enjoyed having you all… keep us in mind in the future if you decide you want to go again. We appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you again!
FAQs about Citation SportFishing
- US $2,800 per group - Full day offshore (11 hours)
- Toilet Full private bathroom with fresh water sink
- Air conditioning
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder 360 degree OMNI SONAR
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia system
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- First mate (Eli Self is the first mate on the Citation )
- Fishing license (No fishing license is required we supply it's included in your trip.)
- Nearshore fishing (Near shore trips are going to be along the beach)
- Offshore fishing (We will fish anywhere from 15 to 50 miles offshore some times further. )
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Kite fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (White)
- Sailfish
- Spanish Mackerel
- Tilefish
- Tuna (Bigeye)
- Tuna (Blackfin)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Your captain
Manteo, North Carolina, United States
Capt. Gerrad runs trips out of Oregon inlet aboard 57' Island Boat Works the 'Citation'. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as trolling,topwater with spinning gear, jigging, kite fishing, bottom fishing. For special requests, message Capt. Gerrad.
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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.
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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 50% 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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Manteo right now
Bluefish (Tailor)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
Sailfish
Spanish Mackerel
Tilefish
Tuna (Bigeye)
Tuna (Blackfin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
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