Sandy Bottom Charters OBX 

5.0/5 (32 reviews)
 1205 North Highway, Manteo, NC 27954, United States

Sandy Bottom Charters OBX 

5.0/5 (32)
 Angler's Choice
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1205 North Highway
Manteo, NC, United States

Book your next trip with Sandy Bottom Charters OBX and find out what keeps anglers coming back to Manteo for more. Captain Christopher will be your guide, allowing you to benefit from years of local experience. Visit my website for more trip info.

Species like Speckled Trout, Amberjack, Striped Bass, Bluefish, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Flounder, Redfish, Black Seabass, Blacktip Shark, Sheepshead, Spadefish, and more can be found in these waters if you cast your line at the right time of year. You can expect to do some spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Christopher also offers Flounder gigging.

Capt. Christopher welcomes anglers of all ages, including kids, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. And, you can’t go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!

You’ll be welcome aboard a 25’ C-Hawk center console with a capacity for 4 passengers. It has outriggers and all the essentials. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is included.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don’t know what to expect, ask the captain.

Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen. There will be some drinks on offer. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Your trip with Sandy Bottom Charters OBX is just a click away, so why not make it happen?

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 32 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (27)

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Great Experience
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Angler rating

32
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

94%

Showing 1 - 5 of 32 reviews
Showing: 5 of 32 reviews
Jaci Fish
Jaci Fish
5.0
Verified
Sandy Bottom Charters OBX - Week of 4th of July
4 Hour Trip on June 30, 20253 adults
Cannot say enough good things about Captain Chris. He made our charter very memorable and I had a great experience with my sons. Initially we didn't have any luck fishing from drum, but Captain Chris made sure that caught plenty of fish and both of my sons caught their fill of Spanish Mackerel and blue fish. Captain Chris was positive, upbeat, and made the hole expedition enjoyable, he also gave us a great fish taco recipe, but I'm afraid you'll have to get that from the captain himself. Would highly recommend.
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Kevin Sweeney
Kevin Sweeney
5.0
Verified
Great time had by all
6 Hour Trip on August 5, 20253 adults
Went out with my brother my brother in law and my cousin all of whom had little to no experience fishing. Chris was patient and respectful with them while teaching them how to do some basic things and some more advanced techniques. Got us on some fish, and almost limited on trout, but we wanted to get out and fish for reds last hour. Great trip would recommend this charter to anybody that wants to have relaxed fun fishing.
Reported catch:
Bluefish
Speckled Trout
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Dan Spradling
Dan Spradling
5.0
Verified
Great time
2 Hour Trip – Fishing&Sunset Cruise on July 11, 20252 adults2 children
Couldn’t have asked for a better trip. The kids got to experience catching their first sea fish. Captain Chris was friendly and knowledgeable as well as accommodating. Weather changed our original trip pushing it off a day but Captain Chris made sure the time worked out for us and still found us fish. We had a great time.
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Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
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Naveen Kumar Sandhanam
Naveen Kumar Sandhanam
5.0
Verified
We booked a 2-hour boat rental for a quick fishing trip with the kids, and it turned out to be a fantastic little adventure!
2 Hour Trip – Fishing&Sunset Cruise on June 20, 20252 adults2 children
The charter boat was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped for a short inshore trip. The captain was friendly, knowledgeable, and fantastic with the kids. He helped bait hooks, untangle lines, and cheered on every catch. The kids were thrilled to catch fish on their own, and the light tackle made even small catches feel exciting.
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Response from Captain
June 29, 2025
Thank you guys so very much. Your youngens are absolutely precious and did great catching fish. I loved their little laughs.
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Michael Little
Michael Little
5.0
Verified
Talk about a great trip
4 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM on August 9, 20252 adults
We caught about 9 great Blues/Reds and Capt Chris got us to the exact spot, and had everything we needed to catch them, plenty of awesome hard pulls with the reds, and on the last one we landed one that was a keeper. Great trip for me and my son, and we'd definitely do it again, Mike Little
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Trip availability and prices

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2 Hour Trip – Fishing&Sunset Cruise
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
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US $300 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $750 
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 32 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (27)

Great Experience
Great Experience
Great Experience
+24

Angler rating

32
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

94%

Showing 1 - 5 of 32 reviews
Showing: 5 of 32 reviews
Jaci Fish
Jaci Fish
5.0
Verified
Sandy Bottom Charters OBX - Week of 4th of July
4 Hour Trip on June 30, 20253 adults
Cannot say enough good things about Captain Chris. He made our charter very memorable and I had a great experience with my sons. Initially we didn't have any luck fishing from drum, but Captain Chris made sure that caught plenty of fish and both of my sons caught their fill of Spanish Mackerel and blue fish. Captain Chris was positive, upbeat, and made the hole expedition enjoyable, he also gave us a great fish taco recipe, but I'm afraid you'll have to get that from the captain himself. Would highly recommend.
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Kevin Sweeney
Kevin Sweeney
5.0
Verified
Great time had by all
6 Hour Trip on August 5, 20253 adults
Went out with my brother my brother in law and my cousin all of whom had little to no experience fishing. Chris was patient and respectful with them while teaching them how to do some basic things and some more advanced techniques. Got us on some fish, and almost limited on trout, but we wanted to get out and fish for reds last hour. Great trip would recommend this charter to anybody that wants to have relaxed fun fishing.
Reported catch:
Bluefish
Speckled Trout
0
Dan Spradling
Dan Spradling
5.0
Verified
Great time
2 Hour Trip – Fishing&Sunset Cruise on July 11, 20252 adults2 children
Couldn’t have asked for a better trip. The kids got to experience catching their first sea fish. Captain Chris was friendly and knowledgeable as well as accommodating. Weather changed our original trip pushing it off a day but Captain Chris made sure the time worked out for us and still found us fish. We had a great time.
Review media 0
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Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
0
Naveen Kumar Sandhanam
Naveen Kumar Sandhanam
5.0
Verified
We booked a 2-hour boat rental for a quick fishing trip with the kids, and it turned out to be a fantastic little adventure!
2 Hour Trip – Fishing&Sunset Cruise on June 20, 20252 adults2 children
The charter boat was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped for a short inshore trip. The captain was friendly, knowledgeable, and fantastic with the kids. He helped bait hooks, untangle lines, and cheered on every catch. The kids were thrilled to catch fish on their own, and the light tackle made even small catches feel exciting.
Review media 0
Response from Captain
June 29, 2025
Thank you guys so very much. Your youngens are absolutely precious and did great catching fish. I loved their little laughs.
0
Michael Little
Michael Little
5.0
Verified
Talk about a great trip
4 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM on August 9, 20252 adults
We caught about 9 great Blues/Reds and Capt Chris got us to the exact spot, and had everything we needed to catch them, plenty of awesome hard pulls with the reds, and on the last one we landed one that was a keeper. Great trip for me and my son, and we'd definitely do it again, Mike Little
0

FAQs about Sandy Bottom Charters OBX

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
1989
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
C-Hawk
Boat type
Center console

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