Roanoke Sportfishing
Roanoke Sportfishing
Welcome to Roanoke Sportfishing - your next Outer Banks Offshore adventure! With Captain Elliott at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.
*Now advertising NEARSHORE trips*
Depending on the season, you might hook Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Bluefin Tuna, Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and anything else that bites. Captain Elliott aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you're after!
Your adventure begins aboard the 'Roanoke', a 50-foot sportfisher built by legendary local boat builder and charter boat Captain, Sheldon Midgette. It has air conditioning, three fighting chairs, and all the essentials of a true fishing machine. There's a toilet on board for your convenience and she holds up to 6 passengers.
Capt. Elliott has rods and reels for you, along with lures and bait. The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.
A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. A 20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.
Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome!
A few important items to bring include a hat, sunglasses, towels, and sunscreen. You'll want to bring a cooler with food and drinks to keep you fueled throughout your charter!
Join Roanoke Sportfishing for the trip of a lifetime, book now!
Welcome to Roanoke Sportfishing - your next Outer Banks Offshore adventure! With Captain Elliott at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.
*Now advertising NEARSHORE trips*
Depending on the season, you might hook Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Bluefin Tuna, Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and anything else that bites. Captain Elliott aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you're after!
Your adventure begins aboard the 'Roanoke', a 50-foot sportfisher built by legendary local boat builder and charter boat Captain, Sheldon Midgette. It has air conditioning, three fighting chairs, and all the essentials of a true fishing machine. There's a toilet on board for your convenience and she holds up to 6 passengers.
Capt. Elliott has rods and reels for you, along with lures and bait. The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.
A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. A 20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.
Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome!
A few important items to bring include a hat, sunglasses, towels, and sunscreen. You'll want to bring a cooler with food and drinks to keep you fueled throughout your charter!
Join Roanoke Sportfishing for the trip of a lifetime, book now!
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We had a wonderful time onboard. Although we skunked out in the Cobia we still managed to catch 22 Spanish Mackerel and 2 Blue Fish. Our day started with a once in a lifetime experience traveling through the world famed Oregon Inlet. We were on fish as soon as we dropped the lines in the water and 1st Mate Wyatt was knowledgeable and walked is through what to look for when hooked and how to bring the fish aboard. He also gave us insight to the history of winter duck hunting in the area and some ecosystem challenges happening at the local beaches. This will be a treasured memory for the entire family. I’d highly recomend Captain Elliott, 1st mate Wyatt, and the Roanoke for any fishing charters, you won’t be disappointed.
Perfect — that detail will make the review stand out. Here’s the updated version with your catch list added in: --- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ From start to finish, my experience with Roanoke Sportfishing was excellent. The booking process through FishingBooker was smooth, and the directions to the boat were clear and easy to follow. Parking was convenient, and finding the dock was no problem at all. Captain Elliott was professional, welcoming, and made the whole trip enjoyable. He made sure we were comfortable, explained everything clearly, and knew exactly where to take us for the best fishing opportunities. His knowledge of the area and dedication to making sure everyone had a great time really stood out. We ended up catching a great variety of fish — barracuda, bonita, mahi, tuna, and Spanish mackerel — which made the trip even more exciting. The boat was well kept, the gear was ready to go, and the entire experience felt organized and stress-free. Whether you’re an experienced angler or just looking for a fun day on the water, I would highly recommend booking with Roanoke Sportfishing. I’ll definitely be coming back the next time I’m in the Outer Banks!
We didnt go out to the towers, but the Captain put us on some awesome Amberjack early, and got some Albacore tot top it off. So grateful to see these boys catch the biggest fish they’ve ever caught! First mate was extremely helpful and personable, and we all had a great time!
Had to delay the trip a couple of days due to some pending weather. Captain Elliot and Mate Wyatt were awesome to deal with, very communicative and a lot of fun on the boat. Was a great trip and we will surely go out on Roanoke Sportfishing again!
The trip was excellent. Captain Elliot knew were the fish were and we all caught our limit of MAHI MAHI. The first mate keep the lines going out as we were reeling them in. It was the first time fishing in the ocean for most of us and the crew was patient with us. I HIGHLY recommend the Roanoke and captian Elliot.
FAQs about Roanoke Sportfishing
- US $775 per group - Half Day – Nearshore (4 hours)
- US $775 per group - Half Day – Nearshore - 10:30 AM (4 hours)
- US $1,050 per group - 6 Hour – Nearshore (6 hours)
- US $1,050 per group - 6 Hour – Nearshore - 12:30 PM (6 hours)
- US $1,350 per group - 6 Hour Tower Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,350 per group - 6 Hour Tower Trip - 12:30 PM (6 hours)
- US $1,600 per group - Full day cobia (8 hours)
- US $2,000 per group - Full day shark fishing (8 hours)
- US $2,500 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (12 hours)
- Toilet Enclosed head with flushing toilet for privacy and comfort.
- Air conditioning
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia system
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (if applicable)
- Lures
- First mate (Customary tip is 20% for the first mate. Our first mate will be on board for all trips.)
- Fishing license (All guests are covered under our blanket license.)
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Kite fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (White)
- Sailfish
- Tuna (Bigeye)
- Tuna (Blackfin)
- Tuna (Bluefin)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Your captain
Wanchese, North Carolina, United States
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Capt. Elliott Ambrose grew up fishing the Roanoke River slightly inland of the Outer Banks. He spent his days learning everything about every species he could. That passion led him to the ocean where he took a job as a mate out of Oregon Inlet. From then on, he spent all of his time fishing Inshore, Nearshore and Offshore. He has been a Captain for the last 10 years and now, an owner-operator. Capt. Elliott's experience and enthusiasm come together to give you the trip of a lifetime!
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How cancellations work
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Wanchese right now
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
Sailfish
Tuna (Bigeye)
Tuna (Blackfin)
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
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