Sandy Bottom Charters OBX
Sandy Bottom Charters OBX
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?
Customer reviews
- Lines go in within about 5 minutes of departing the dock, delivering quick bites and strong fishing momentum.
- Kid-friendly approach with light tackle and hands-on support, including help with baiting hooks and untangling lines to keep young anglers engaged.
- Wide species versatility and adaptive strategy, with catches including trout, bluefish, red drum, ribbon fish (nearly 20 pounds at times), and Spanish mackerel.
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (27)
+24Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
94%
- Lines go in within about 5 minutes of departing the dock, delivering quick bites and strong fishing momentum.
- Kid-friendly approach with light tackle and hands-on support, including help with baiting hooks and untangling lines to keep young anglers engaged.
- Wide species versatility and adaptive strategy, with catches including trout, bluefish, red drum, ribbon fish (nearly 20 pounds at times), and Spanish mackerel.
Jun 30, 2025
4 Hour Trip
Sandy Bottom Charters OBX - Week of 4th of July
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.
Cannot say enough good things about Captain Chris. He made our charter very memorable and I had a great experience with my sons....
Aug 5, 2025
6 Hour Trip
Great time had by all
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.
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...
Jul 11, 2025
2 Hour Trip – Fishing&Sunset Cruise
Great time
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.
Couldn’t have asked for a better trip. The kids got to experience catching their first sea fish. Captain Chris was friendly and...
Jun 20, 2025
2 Hour Trip – Fishing&Sunset Cruise
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!
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.
The charter boat was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped for a short inshore trip. The captain was friendly, knowledgeable,...
Captain replied
Jun 9, 2025
4 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM
Fun adventure
We recently embarked on a charter with Captain Chris. I was looking for a captain that was both very experienced/knowledgeable and a good with kids. He exceeded our expectations, we caught some sizeable fish, he answered the boys’ various questions and was very engaging- he even took us to see dolphins…we all had a great adventure!
We recently embarked on a charter with Captain Chris. I was looking for a captain that was both very experienced/knowledgeable...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (27)
+24Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
94%
- Lines go in within about 5 minutes of departing the dock, delivering quick bites and strong fishing momentum.
- Kid-friendly approach with light tackle and hands-on support, including help with baiting hooks and untangling lines to keep young anglers engaged.
- Wide species versatility and adaptive strategy, with catches including trout, bluefish, red drum, ribbon fish (nearly 20 pounds at times), and Spanish mackerel.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Sandy Bottom Charters OBX - Week of 4th of July
4 Hour Trip on June 30, 2025
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.
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....
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great time had by all
6 Hour Trip on August 5, 2025
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.
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.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great time
2 Hour Trip – Fishing&Sunset Cruise on July 11, 2025
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.
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.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
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, 2025
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.
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.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fun adventure
4 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM on June 9, 2025
We recently embarked on a charter with Captain Chris. I was looking for a captain that was both very experienced/knowledgeable and a good with kids. He exceeded our expectations, we caught some sizeable fish, he answered the boys’ various questions and was very engaging- he even took us to see dolphins…we all had a great adventure!
We recently embarked on a charter with Captain Chris. I was looking for a captain that was both very experienced/knowledgeable and a good with kids. He exceeded our expectations, we caught some sizeable fish, he answered the boys’ various questions and was very engaging- he even took us to see dolphins…we all had a great adventure!
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