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Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters – Trent Woods 

5.0
(7 reviews)
 915 Leeward Drive, Trent Woods, NC 28562, United States–
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Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters – Trent Woods 

Trent Woods, NC, United States
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23 ft
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5.0
(7 reviews)
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Book your next trip with Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters and find out what keeps anglers coming back to New Bern, NC for more. Captain Dave will be your guide, so you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Speckled Trout, Redfish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Striped Bass, Flounder, Bluefish, Tarpon, and plenty more. On these trips, it's common to drift and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle. Capt. Dave also offers fly fishing, but you will need to bring your own fly gear.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

Your fishing machine for the day is a 2025 Parker Offshore 23SE center console with a capacity for 4 fishing passengers. It comes with all the essentials. Capt. Dave has rods and reels 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! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain. Don't forget to bring bottled water, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

And that's it! Your fishing trip with Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters is just a click away.

Book your next trip with Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters and find out what keeps anglers coming back to New Bern, NC for more. Captain Dave will be your guide, so you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Speckled Trout, Redfish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Striped Bass, Flounder, Bluefish, Tarpon, and plenty more. On these trips, it's common to drift and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle. Capt. Dave also offers fly fishing, but you will need to bring your own fly gear.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

Your fishing machine for the day is a 2025 Parker Offshore 23SE center console with a capacity for 4 fishing passengers. It comes with all the essentials. Capt. Dave has rods and reels 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! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain. Don't forget to bring bottled water, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

And that's it! Your fishing trip with Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters is just a click away.

Captain Dave Hegel
Captain
Captain Dave Hegel
43 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour
What this charter offers
Fishing license
Toilet
Child friendly
Ice box
Rods, reels & tackle
What this charter offers
Fishing license
Toilet
Child friendly
Ice box
Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
3 Hour Trip - Multi Species
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 15 - Jul 31
Tarpon
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
+4
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip – Trophy Redfish/Tarpon
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Oct 20
Tarpon
Redfish
US $750
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip- Multi Species
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 15 - Jul 31
Tarpon
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
+4
US $750
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 Hour Trip – Trophy Redfish/Tarpon
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Oct 20
Tarpon
Redfish
US $900
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 Hour Trip- Multi Species
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Oct 15
Tarpon
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
+4
US $900
Entire boat: up to 3 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
7 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (13)

Reviews (7)

  • Neil Cornatzer
    Neil Cornatzer
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2021
    10 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day!

    6 Hour Trip- Multi Species on April 4, 2026 • 2 adults

    e had a great six hour trip with Captain Dave. We were able to fish back water in creeks, which were beautiful as we had never been to Oriental. Captain Dave is not just a great captain but also a great guy. My 16 yr old son and I spent the day talking sports, fishing and life with him like we had known each another for 30 years. We caught some nice trout and a 24 inch monster that my son landed. Captain Dave is a pro and will be back to fish again. Go Pirates!

  • Robert Fritz
    Robert Fritz
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Dave knows fishing, especially in this area

    6 Hour Trip- Multi Species on May 17, 2024 • 3 adults

    You'd be hard pressed to find a better guide. Captain Dave isn't your average, part-time angler. He's on the water nearly every day. Combined with his multiple decades of experience fishing in this area, Dave understands the intricacies of seasonal changes, water levels, hidden structure, and maintaining tight relationships with a team of other locals(who share tips and private fishing reports) to make sure he puts you on fish every time.

  • Bill Jones
    Bill Jones
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captian

    8 Hour Trip- Multi Species on May 25, 2025 • 3 adults

    Captain was very helpful and knowledgeable of the fishing area. Plenty of fish were caught. Fun overall trip

  • Tobin Reif
    Tobin Reif
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2020
    13 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Great Day on the Water!

    6 Hour Trip- Multi Species on November 7, 2026 • 4 adults
  • Paul Kiely
    Paul Kiely
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Hampshire, US
    Member since 2022
    4 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Fall Voyage

    3 Hour Trip - Multi Species on November 22, 2025 • 2 adults

    Great day on the water with a very knowledgeable and friendly captain and awesome boat!

  • Ted Nutz
    Ted Nutz
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain

    3 Hour Trip - Multi Species on June 25, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Very knowledgeable captain. Knew where the fish were and caught our limit. Captain Dave is very friendly and coached us inexperienced anglers like a professional. The boat and tackle were in excellent condition and clean. We would definitely recommend him to anyone.

  • Jon Matson
    Jon Matson
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    6 Hour Trip- Multi Species on April 20, 2024 • 2 adults

    We had a great trip. The captain worked hard all day making sure we had the best experience possible. We plan to book another trip soon.

FAQs about Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters – Trent Woods

Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters – Trent Woods offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Trip - Multi Species (3 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $99 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Trophy Redfish/Tarpon (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip- Multi Species (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Trophy Redfish/Tarpon (8 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip- Multi Species (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters – Trent Woods, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet PortaPotty
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters – Trent Woods include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Fishing license (North Carolina saltwater license is provided this covers 95% of the trips. At times we do fish in Inland waters in the winter & North Carolina freshwater reauired.)
Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters – Trent Woods offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (One of the East Coast magical estuaries)
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters – Trent Woods offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters – Trent Woods include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Captain Dave Hegel
Captain Dave Hegel
Trent Woods, North Carolina, United States
14 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
35 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2023
Capt. Dave grew up in his father's boat dealership in Charleston, SC. For the last 40 years, Dave worked at various outboard and boat companies and fished all over the world with famous anglers. Dave has fished Eastern NC since 1983.
Captain Dave Hegel
Captain Dave Hegel
Fully verified
14
reports
35
reviews
2023
member since
~1h
response
Capt. Dave grew up in his father's boat dealership in Charleston, SC. For the last 40 years, Dave worked at various outboard and boat companies and fished all over the world with famous anglers. Dave has fished Eastern NC since 1983.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Adult angler proudly holding a large redfish on the bow of a boat in a calm coastal waterway.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    The lack of rain has made the system different than normal. Salt “wedge” is much farther up river than normal. Bait is heavier near New Bern than the mouth of the Neuse. Rockfishing bite has been great from the Ferry up river. Slot reds are scattered in the river & bluefish are prevenent. The Sound is starting to see migration reds and summer pattern expected soon. Covering water is the key.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while seated on a boat, with a scenic water backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Northern Pike
    Neil C.
    Neil C.
    e had a great six hour trip with Captain Dave. We were able to fish back water in creeks, which were beautiful as we had never been to Oriental. Captain Dave is not just a great captain but also a great guy. My 16 yr old son and I spent the day talking sports, fishing and life with him like we had known each another for 30 years. We caught some nice trout and a 24 inch monster that my son landed. Captain Dave is a pro and will be back to fish again. Go Pirates!
  • A young angler and an adult proudly display their catch of several Bluefish on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Ted N.
    Ted N.
    Very knowledgeable captain. Knew where the fish were and caught our limit. Captain Dave is very friendly and coached us inexperienced anglers like a professional. The boat and tackle were in excellent condition and clean. We would definitely recommend him to anyone.
  • An angler proudly displaying a caught fish while seated on a boat, enjoying a day of fishing on calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Bill J.
    Bill J.
    Captain was very helpful and knowledgeable of the fishing area. Plenty of fish were caught. Fun overall trip
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catches of Speckled Trout while fishing on a sunny day in a coastal waterway.
    The spring weather has the trout fired up and moving. The “cold stun” event in the New Bern to Oriental, NC area doesn’t seem to have had devestating damagage to the population. One of the most productive early spring in years for the Neuse system. Fish have moved out of the back of creeks and are heading towards the main river. Target mid main creek areas where bait is visable on surface or sonar. Productive baits have been D.O.A. 3” white/chartreuse swimbait, Paul Brown & MRs Purple/yellow or natural colors if 2’ visibility or more. Pay attention to wind direction and the sun for best bank targets to help production efficiency. Focus on points and work from banks out to mid creek. Fish seem to be moving up to feed then back to the “ditch”. Puppy Drum & Striper catches are also a solid possibilty. Vary your reteieves and presentations if bites are slow. Some days they want it a certain way.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Striped Bass
    Robert F.
    Robert F.
    You'd be hard pressed to find a better guide. Captain Dave isn't your average, part-time angler. He's on the water nearly every day. Combined with his multiple decades of experience fishing in this area, Dave understands the intricacies of seasonal changes, water levels, hidden structure, and maintaining tight relationships with a team of other locals(who share tips and private fishing reports) to make sure he puts you on fish every time.
  • Angler proudly displaying a caught fish while aboard a boat in calm waters, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Jon M.
    Jon M.
    We had a great trip. The captain worked hard all day making sure we had the best experience possible. We plan to book another trip soon.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2025
Boat manufacturer
Parker Offshore 23SE
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
47 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
PortaPotty
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Fishing license
North Carolina saltwater license is provided this covers 95% of the trips. At times we do fish in Inland waters in the winter & North Carolina freshwater reauired.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
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
Kids allowed. Must wear USCG approved flotation device.
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 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
 American Express
 PayPal

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