Prop-Wash Charters 

4.9
(34 reviews)
 Arendell Street 3409, Morehead City, NC 28557, United States–

Prop-Wash Charters 

Morehead City, NC, United States
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26 ft
4
4.9
(34 reviews)

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Ready to catch some fish in Morehead City? Then Prop-Wash Charters has a trip with your name on it! With Captain Tripp at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, Bonito, Cobia, Black Seabass, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Blue Marlin, Red Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Hammerhead Shark, Grunt, Snowy Grouper, and whatever else takes the bait. You'll target your catch by spinning, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!

You'll step aboard a 2018 26' Tidewater with space for 4 guest. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, and all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Have in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Get in touch with Capt. Tripp below and start planning your trip today!

Ready to catch some fish in Morehead City? Then Prop-Wash Charters has a trip with your name on it! With Captain Tripp at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, Bonito, Cobia, Black Seabass, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Blue Marlin, Red Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Hammerhead Shark, Grunt, Snowy Grouper, and whatever else takes the bait. You'll target your catch by spinning, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!

You'll step aboard a 2018 26' Tidewater with space for 4 guest. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, and all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Have in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Get in touch with Capt. Tripp below and start planning your trip today!

William (Tripp) Wike
Captain
William (Tripp) Wike
16 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
2HR 10AM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (10:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
US $300
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 HR 1-3PM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (1:00 PM, 3:00 PM)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
US $300
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 Hour 4-6PM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (4:00 PM, 6:00 PM)
Bluefish (Tailor)
US $300
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip Early (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
+1
US $499
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
US $499
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
US $499
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6HR Offshore Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Seabass (Black)
+3
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6HR Offshore Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
+3
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Bluefin Tuna Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 15 - Mar 31
Tuna (Bluefin)
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day - Gulf Stream Offshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
Sailfish
+3
US $1,850
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
34 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (35)

What anglers say

88%
Recommended

Reviews (34)

  • Carey Stahl
    Carey Stahl
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing trip in June

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 16, 2023 • 6 adults • 2 children
  • Marianna Hughes
    Marianna Hughes
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain trip

    Half Day Trip Late (AM) on May 23, 2024 • 6 adults

    Captain trip was awesome very polite and respectful he put us on a lot of fish , it was a easy and fun ride they also cleaned all the fish we caught and we got enough fish for a great fish .thanks captain trip to you and your first mate .

  • Adrienne Lomax
    Adrienne Lomax
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    First time!

    Half Day Trip Late (AM) on May 4, 2024 • 4 adults

    It was a wonderful experience will definitely be booking through Tripp again! We caught plenty of fish, had great weather and company!

  • Misty Hunt
    Misty Hunt
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day of fishing!

    Half Day Trip (PM) on July 22, 2023 • 6 adults

    We had a great time fishing with Capt. Tripp and his mate! Caught over 30 mackerels, some lizard fish and moon fish. They were super friendly and knowledgeable. The boat was extremely nice as well. We will definitely book again when back in the area. Thanks for a great day!

  • Sotia Seng
    Sotia Seng
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    This fishing charter is worth it!!!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 6, 2023 • 5 adults • 1 child

    My family and i truly enjoyed our fishing charter trip! It was definitely memorable! Aaron and Captain Tripp are two amazing guys! We're so happy to bring home Blues and Spanish Mackerels! We'd love to go back for a FULL DAY charter trip!!

  • Rachel Yost
    Rachel Yost
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2023
    4.7
    Verified

    Great Time!

    Half Day Trip (PM) on July 5, 2024 • 5 adults • 2 children

    Had a great time with our boys on their first ever trip to fish in the sea! They put us on spanish macks and blues!! Awesome time!! Thanks Capt!!!

  • Kristen Keener
    Kristen Keener
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    6-hour fishing trip

    6HR Offshore Trip (PM) on July 1, 2023 • 5 adults

    Our charter was wonderful. It was a beautiful day. We got to see dolphins and the wild horses. We caught a lot of fish and the kids had a blast!

  • Joseph Dobson
    Joseph Dobson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2021
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent!

    Half Day Trip (PM) on July 26, 2023 • 6 adults

    Captain Tripp and his crew are top notch. Put us on a lot of fish. Our group had four teens and they had a blast.

  • Garth Haas
    Garth Haas
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Fishing!

    Half Day AM (Modified) on September 30, 2023 • 6 adults

    We had a great time! Captains Tripp and Ashley had good knowledge of the area and took us to the fish!

  • Donald Pebler
    Donald Pebler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    August fishing trip

    Half Day PM (Modified) on August 10, 2023 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Very helpful and knowledgeable

FAQs about Prop-Wash Charters

Prop-Wash Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group - 2 Hour 4-6PM (2 hours)
  • US $300 per group - 2 Hour 4-6PM - 6:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $300 per group - 2 HR 1-3PM (2 hours)
  • US $300 per group - 2 HR 1-3PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $300 per group - 2HR 10AM (2 hours)
  • US $300 per group - 2HR 10AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $499 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $499 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $499 per group - Half Day Trip Early (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 6HR Offshore Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 6HR Offshore Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Bluefin Tuna Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,850 per group - Full Day - Gulf Stream Offshore (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Prop-Wash Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Prop-Wash Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included! Please make sure to tip! We work hard for your day on the water! )
  • First mate (A customary tip is typically 20% of the overall price of the trip as you were to tip your waiter/waitress in a restaurant. We work hard for your wonderful day on the water! )
  • Fishing license (We provide an umbrella license to cover everyone aboard so you do not need to obtain a North Carolina fishing license to fish with us! All you need to do is bring you, your guest and other personal items aboard! )
Prop-Wash Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Offshore trips will be around a 40 mile ride and we can expect to be running for about 2 hours to the fishing grounds. )
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Prop-Wash Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Prop-Wash Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grunt
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Tiger)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your captain

William (Tripp) Wike
William (Tripp) Wike
Morehead City, North Carolina, United States
ID & license verified
34 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2022
Capt. Tripp has grown up around boats and the coastal waters of NC his whole life. With many years of experience on the water you will be in good hands to look forward to a wonderful fishing experience!
William (Tripp) Wike
William (Tripp) Wike
Fully verified
34
reviews
2022
member since
~1h
response
Capt. Tripp has grown up around boats and the coastal waters of NC his whole life. With many years of experience on the water you will be in good hands to look forward to a wonderful fishing experience!

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bonito
Bonito
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grunt
Grunt
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Tiger Shark
Tiger Shark
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Amberjack
Amberjack
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bonito
Bonito
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Real catches by this captain

  • A family enjoying a day on the boat, with two kids and two adults posing together, showcasing a fun fishing experience.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Rachel Y.
    Rachel Y.
    Had a great time with our boys on their first ever trip to fish in the sea! They put us on spanish macks and blues!! Awesome time!! Thanks Capt!!!
  • Group of anglers displaying a successful catch of multiple fish on a dock after a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Marianna H.
    Marianna H.
    Captain trip was awesome very polite and respectful he put us on a lot of fish , it was a easy and fun ride they also cleaned all the fish we caught and we got enough fish for a great fish .thanks captain trip to you and your first mate .
  • An angler proudly displaying a caught fish while enjoying a day on the water, showcasing a vibrant fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Adrienne L.
    Adrienne L.
    It was a wonderful experience will definitely be booking through Tripp again! We caught plenty of fish, had great weather and company!
  • Cooler filled with multiple silver fish from an offshore fishing trip, including several larger reef or inshore species.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Garth H.
    Garth H.
    We had a great time! Captains Tripp and Ashley had good knowledge of the area and took us to the fish!
  • Young angler proudly displays a slender inshore fish aboard a small fishing boat, with family members nearby on the water.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Donald P.
    Donald P.
    Very helpful and knowledgeable
  • Group of anglers fishing from the stern of a boat with rods deployed over open ocean water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Spanish Mackerel
    Joseph D.
    Joseph D.
    Captain Tripp and his crew are top notch. Put us on a lot of fish. Our group had four teens and they had a blast.
  • A young angler sitting on the side of a boat, holding a fishing rod while enjoying a day out on the water.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Misty H.
    Misty H.
    We had a great time fishing with Capt. Tripp and his mate! Caught over 30 mackerels, some lizard fish and moon fish. They were super friendly and knowledgeable. The boat was extremely nice as well. We will definitely book again when back in the area. Thanks for a great day!
  • A young angler joyfully displaying a small fish while fishing on a boat, with another person in the background enjoying the experience.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Sotia S.
    Sotia S.
    My family and i truly enjoyed our fishing charter trip! It was definitely memorable! Aaron and Captain Tripp are two amazing guys! We're so happy to bring home Blues and Spanish Mackerels! We'd love to go back for a FULL DAY charter trip!!
  • Anglers display a toothy barracuda catch aboard a boat, with open water visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Spanish Mackerel
    Kristen K.
    Kristen K.
    Our charter was wonderful. It was a beautiful day. We got to see dolphins and the wild horses. We caught a lot of fish and the kids had a blast!
  • Anglers actively fishing from a charter boat, with rods in hand and the ocean sparkling in the background.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Tidewater
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
34 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning is included! Please make sure to tip! We work hard for your day on the water!
First mate
A customary tip is typically 20% of the overall price of the trip as you were to tip your waiter/waitress in a restaurant. We work hard for your wonderful day on the water!
Fishing license
We provide an umbrella license to cover everyone aboard so you do not need to obtain a North Carolina fishing license to fish with us! All you need to do is bring you, your guest and other personal items aboard!

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.
More details

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
If you have young children typically younger than 10 years old we prefer to do nearshore/inshore trips as it makes it a more comfortable ride and experience for all the guest on the boat.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
 PayPal
 Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Morehead City right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
BonitoBonito
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)Marlin (White)
SailfishSailfish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel

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