Salty Affairs Sportfishing 

4.9/5 (18 reviews)
 Newport River Pier and Ramp, Morehead City, NC 28516, United States
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Excited to catch some fish in Morehead City? Salty Affairs Sportfishing is here to make it happen! Your guide for the day is Captain Joey Vickers, offering years of sportfishing experience.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Vermilion Snapper, Black Seabass, Spanish Mackerel, Gray Triggerfish, and plenty more. You can expect to do some spinning, trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Trips can be hands-on or laid back depending on your preference

You’ll find yourself aboard a 24’ Center console with a capacity for 4 passengers. It has outriggers and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, rigged baits, as well as lures.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. It’s customary to tip the Mate 10–20% to show your appreciation. There’s no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

Salty Affairs Sportfishing welcomes kids aboard, so get ‘em offline and onto the water! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available. Don’t leave home without snacks, drinks, sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Salty Affairs Sportfishing!

Joseph Vickers

Captain

Joseph Vickers

 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Highlights

 Fishing License
 You Keep Catch
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
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4 Hour Trip – Nearshore am
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun)
Price for up to 4 people
US $425 
4 hr near shore trip- pm
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun)
Price for up to 4 people
US $425 
6hr midshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun)
Price for up to 4 people
US $625 
8 hr offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun)
Price for up to 4 people
US $850 
12 hr gulfstream
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun)
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,300 
There are 10 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 18 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (13)

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Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

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Mike R.
Mike R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Rough Day

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6hr midshore on June 16, 2025

Water was choppy but we made the best of the day. Captian Joey & Rich did their best to put fish in the boat. Will book thru them again next year.

Water was choppy but we made the best of the day. Captian Joey & Rich did their best to put fish in the boat. Will book thru them again next year.  

 Mike R. recommends Salty Affairs Sportfishing

Zachariah C.
Zachariah C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Joseph

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4 Hour Trip – Nearshore am on June 29, 2025

Awesome trip! Super nice, knowledgeable and filled the cooler full of fish. Definitely will book with them next time we come!

Awesome trip! Super nice, knowledgeable and filled the cooler full of fish. Definitely will book with them next time we come!  

 Zachariah C. recommends Salty Affairs Sportfishing

Kristin C.
Kristin C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great fishing trip!

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4 Hour Trip – Nearshore am on June 22, 2025

We had a great time on our 4 hour trip and caught so many fish! Would absolutely recommend this captain!

We had a great time on our 4 hour trip and caught so many fish! Would absolutely recommend this captain!  

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 Kristin C. recommends Salty Affairs Sportfishing

Jacob H.
Jacob H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Good time

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4 Hour Trip – Nearshore am on June 18, 2025

The guys were friendly, and knew there stuff. We enjoyed our time on the water with them!

The guys were friendly, and knew there stuff. We enjoyed our time on the water with them!  

 Jacob H. recommends Salty Affairs Sportfishing

Natalie T.
Natalie T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Spring Break fun

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4 hr near shore trip- pm on April 21, 2025

A quick family getaway made better in every way by Capt Joey and Randy! They made sure we stayed in the fish and saw different parts of the islands! The boat was smooth, well equipped and clean! Our kids had a blast!

A quick family getaway made better in every way by Capt Joey and Randy! They made sure we stayed in the fish and saw different parts of the islands! The boat was smooth, well equipped and clean! Our kids had a blast!  

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 Natalie T. recommends Salty Affairs Sportfishing

FAQs about Salty Affairs Sportfishing

What are the trip rates for Salty Affairs Sportfishing?

Salty Affairs Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $425 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore am (4 hours)
  • US $425 per group - 4 hr near shore trip- pm (4 hours)
  • US $625 per group - 6hr midshore (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 8 hr offshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - 12 hr gulfstream (12 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Salty Affairs Sportfishing?

When you book a trip with Salty Affairs Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Salty Affairs Sportfishing?

Trips booked with Salty Affairs Sportfishing include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Salty Affairs Sportfishing offer?

Salty Affairs Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:

  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Salty Affairs Sportfishing offer?

Salty Affairs Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
Which fish species can I catch with Salty Affairs Sportfishing?

Top targeted fish species with Salty Affairs Sportfishing include:

  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet your captain

Joseph Vickers

Morehead City, North Carolina, United States

4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
18 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2023
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

I grew up in South Florida and have been fishing since I can remember. Started out fishing in the river with my dad and friend every day I could, which turned into fishing before work for the early morning bite. I then got a taste of the blue water and was hooked. Moved to NC when I was stationed here at Camp Lejeune. After a couple of years away we moved back to the coast in 2020 and I purchased my boat. I made a lot of friends fishing and learned from several charter captains about fishing in NC. I'm pretty much a kid on Christmas morning every time I know I'm going out, and love sharing the thrill, excitement, and memories made when that reel goes off and that fish comes in the boat.

Fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
BullsBay
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

Where you can fish

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

What's on board

Toilet

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

Outriggers

Ice Box

Included in the price

Rods, reels & tackle

Lures

First Mate

Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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

All children are welcome

You Keep Catch

How to pay

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

 PayPal

What’s biting in Morehead City right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
WahooWahoo
10 people are looking at this charter.
4 hr near shore trip- pm booked 15 hours ago