Capt. Stacy VII 

5.0/5 (6 reviews)
  Recent reports
 Atlantic Beach Causeway 416, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512, United States

Ready to Break Away from the Ordinary? Let’s Go Fishing.

Escape the everyday and dive into the thrill of open-water fishing aboard the Capt. Stacy VII—a private charter experience departing from the vibrant Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. Whether you're casting your first line or chasing your personal best, this trip isn’t just about fishing—it’s about adventure, memories, and the kind of stories you'll tell for years.

With over three decades navigating the rich waters of the Crystal Coast, Captain David knows exactly where the action is. Alongside him, First Mate Cody keeps everything running smooth, friendly, and fun—from the first cast to the final catch.

Choose your journey—anywhere from 4 to 11 hours—and chase a variety of prized species including Spanish mackerel, bluefish, grouper, snapper, triggerfish, and more. Every trip is tailored to the season, the weather, and your goals on the water.

Your ride? A 41-foot classic built by Rose Brothers in 1954 and lovingly restored in 2016. The Capt. Stacy VII combines vintage charm with modern comfort—featuring a private restroom, an icebox to chill your drinks, and fighting chairs ready for when the real action starts. With room for up to six guests, it's the perfect setup for families, friends, or serious anglers.

We’ve got everything covered: rods, reels, bait, tackle—even your fishing license. All you need to bring is a cooler, some snacks, and your sense of adventure. And when you return to the dock? Let the pros clean and fillet your catch for just $0.80 per pound—ready for the grill or freezer.

This isn’t just another boat ride. This is your next favorite day.
Book your trip on the Capt. Stacy VII today and make the water your playground.

David Spickett

Captain

David Spickett

46 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified

Most popular features:

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

Trip availability and prices

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Shark Trip - AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Shark Trip - PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip - AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Nov 1
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Long Half Day Trip - AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Nov 1
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US $575 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip - PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Nov 1
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US $575 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,325 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
11 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,775 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (6)

Great Shark trip!
Great Shark trip!
Full Day Trip
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Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

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Caught fish

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Juan S.
Juan S.
5.0/5

Experience:

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Boat

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Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Stacy crew was wonderful

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip - AM on June 21, 2025

Had the best time! Being it was our first time fishing! Mr. Cody was so much help quickly assisting us on our catch of the day 75 spanish mackerel, very nice crew, him and the Captain David

Had the best time! Being it was our first time fishing! Mr. Cody was so much help quickly assisting us on our catch of the day 75 spanish mackerel, very nice crew, him and the Captain David  

 Juan S. recommends Capt. Stacy VII
David Spickett
David Spickett (The Captain)
Replied on June 25, 2025
We’re so glad yall had fun! See you next time!

Tim L.
Tim L.
5.0/5

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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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Rough water day

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Long Half Day Trip - AM on June 19, 2025

We were the only ones that wanted to brave the waves on the open ocean, and our captain and mate got us on the fish. Shout out to captain David and first mate Cody! We had a great time!

We were the only ones that wanted to brave the waves on the open ocean, and our captain and mate got us on the fish. Shout out to captain David and first mate Cody! We had a great time!  

 Tim L. recommends Capt. Stacy VII
David Spickett
David Spickett (The Captain)
Replied on June 19, 2025
Glad we were able to make a fun trip! See y’all next time!!

Kaylyn K.
Kaylyn K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

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5.0/5

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5.0/5

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Great Shark trip!

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Shark Trip - PM on June 20, 2025

We had such a great trip! We caught a few hammerhead and sharpnose sharks on our shark fishing trip. Highly recommend! We will definitely book again.

We had such a great trip! We caught a few hammerhead and sharpnose sharks on our shark fishing trip. Highly recommend! We will definitely book again.  

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 Kaylyn K. recommends Capt. Stacy VII
David Spickett
David Spickett (The Captain)
Replied on June 25, 2025
So glad yall had a blast! We can’t wait to see you next time!

Jim C.
Jim C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

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5.0/5

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5.0/5

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Great time!

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4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (PM) on October 24, 2024

My wife and I booked a private charter and couldn't have been more satisfied. We did a nearshore trip. Next time we will do more offshore. Captain Dave and First Mate Corey were very personable and a lot of fun. I will request them again. Well worth the price. Also learned a lot from there experince.

My wife and I booked a private charter and couldn't have been more satisfied. We did a nearshore trip. Next time we will do more offshore. Captain Dave and First Mate Corey were very personable and a lot of fun. I will request them again. Well worth the price. Also learned a lot from there experince.  

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 Jim C. recommends Capt. Stacy VII
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FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full Day Trip

11 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM) on April 5, 2025

We had the BEST time with Capt. Dave and Cody! We can't wait to get back out!

We had the BEST time with Capt. Dave and Cody! We can't wait to get back out!  

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David Spickett
David Spickett (The Captain)
Replied on April 7, 2025
What a trip! It was great having yall, we will see you next time!

FAQs about Capt. Stacy VII

What are the trip rates for Capt. Stacy VII?

Capt. Stacy VII offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $450 per group - Shark Trip - AM (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Shark Trip - PM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip - AM (4 hours)
  • US $575 per group - Half Day Trip - PM (5 hours)
  • US $575 per group - Long Half Day Trip - AM (5 hours)
  • US $1,325 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,775 per group - Full Day Trip (11 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Capt. Stacy VII?

When you book a trip with Capt. Stacy VII, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet Enclosed bathroom
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Capt. Stacy VII?

Trips booked with Capt. Stacy VII include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (All Rods, Reels and Bait included)
  • First Mate (First mate is always available and will help bait, and dehook your fish! A tip is customary, however the amount is up to your discretion. )
  • Fishing License (We have a blanket license, which covers everyone on the boat!)
What types of fishing does Capt. Stacy VII offer?

Capt. Stacy VII offers the following types of fishing:

  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Depending on the trip, it could be near shore or up to 25 miles off!)
What fishing techniques does Capt. Stacy VII offer?

Capt. Stacy VII offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Capt. Stacy VII?

Top targeted fish species with Capt. Stacy VII include:

  • Amberjack
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • Grunt
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your captain

David Spickett

Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, United States

8 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
6 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since February 2024

I love to fish, been mating since '79 and got my captain license in '82. Join me for a great fishing adventure!

Our Team
David S.

David S.

Captain

Cody P.

Cody P.

First mate

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Grunt
Grunt
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
41 ft
Year built
1954
Restored in
2014
Boat manufacturer
Rose Brothers
Boat type
Downeast

Engine model
Detroit
Powered by
1 x 600HP
Max cruising speed
17 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Depending on the trip, it could be near shore or up to 25 miles off!

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Enclosed bathroom

Fighting Chair

GPS

Fishfinder

Outriggers

Ice Box

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

All Rods, Reels and Bait included

First Mate

First mate is always available and will help bait, and dehook your fish! A tip is customary, however the amount is up to your discretion.

Fishing License

We have a blanket license, which covers everyone on the boat!

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

We love the kids! We’re here to help make memories, and will help you enjoy yourself!

You Keep Catch

We offer fish cleaning when you get back!

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

 American Express

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Atlantic Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel

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