Tempest sportfishing 

5.0/5 (3 reviews)
 Atlantic Beach Causeway 200, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512, United States

Tempest sportfishing 

Atlantic Beach, NC, United States
38 ft
6
5.0/5 (3 reviews)

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Hoping to catch some fish in Atlantic Beach? That's what Tempest sportfishing is here for! With Captain Leonard at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

These waters are known for Bluefish (Tailor), Skipjack, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Bluefin Tuna, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Amberjack, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, Black Seabass, Blacktip Shark, and more – with any luck, you'll have tight lines in no time.

Depending on the species you’re after, you may find yourself spinning, trolling, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

Your trip begins aboard a 38' Sportfishing that holds up to 6 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience.

Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary.

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. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

Don't leave home without sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Tempest sportfishing!

Hoping to catch some fish in Atlantic Beach? That's what Tempest sportfishing is here for! With Captain Leonard at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

These waters are known for Bluefish (Tailor), Skipjack, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Bluefin Tuna, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Amberjack, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, Black Seabass, Blacktip Shark, and more – with any luck, you'll have tight lines in no time.

Depending on the species you’re after, you may find yourself spinning, trolling, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

Your trip begins aboard a 38' Sportfishing that holds up to 6 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience.

Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary.

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. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

Don't leave home without sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Tempest sportfishing!

Leonard Rigsbee
Captain
Leonard Rigsbee
42 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day, sound/inlet
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
+3
US $475
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day 5 hr inshore/nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
+3
US $575
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 hr Gamefish trolling
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
+8
US $1,150
Entire boat: up to 6 people
There are 6 people looking at this charter.

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5.0
3 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
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Kara Nugen
Kara Nugen
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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New
Wonderful trip!
Half Day, sound/inlet on August 8, 20264 adults2 children

My family and I had an incredible fishing experience. We caught lots of fish! Time flew by. Leonard and Nate were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.

Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Blacktip Shark
Leonard Rigsbee
Response from Captain

thanks Kara, enjoyed the day with you and all the family

Larry Masiker
Larry Masiker
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great captain
Half Day 5 hr inshore/nearshore on August 3, 20265 adults

Did everything in hs power to putus on fish.Friendly and courteous I highly recommend.

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Leonard Rigsbee
Response from Captain

thanks Larry, good day and looking forward to your autum trip.

Aye Chan
Aye Chan
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Had a great time!
Half Day 5 hr inshore/nearshore on August 1, 20263 adults

Captain and first mate were amazing, had a great time and will definitely recommend coming back

Leonard Rigsbee
Response from Captain

It was a pleasure meeting you guys and looking forward to your autumn trip.

FAQs about Tempest sportfishing

Tempest sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $475 per group - Half Day, sound/inlet (4 hours)
  • US $575 per group - Half Day 5 hr inshore/nearshore (5 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - 8 hr Gamefish trolling (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Tempest sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed marine toilet inside the cabin
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Outriggers
Trips booked with Tempest sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Tempest sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Tempest sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Tempest sportfishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Your captain

Leonard Rigsbee
Leonard Rigsbee
Leonard Rigsbee

Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, United States

ID & license verified
3 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2024

Capt. Leonard, AKA Cap-N-Squid, has been fishing in the crystal coast as a capt. and mate since 1980, in all forms of charter and commercial fishing. since 1998 he has also been a custom Boat builder building many of the actual boats used in the area. He has returned to the charterboat fishing industry recently and looks forward to relating to a new generation of fisherman, and reconnecting with past customers and comrades on the ocean. prioritizing family and friend groups who desire a large comfortable boat to accommodate 6 passengers with ease, and a large cabin and cockpit area to keep out of the weather, Capt. Leonard looks forward your trip with us.

Our Team
Kynan W.

Kynan W.

Captain

ID & license verified
3 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2024

Capt. Leonard, AKA Cap-N-Squid, has been fishing in the crystal coast as a capt. and mate since 1980, in all forms of charter and commercial fishing. since 1998 he has also been a custom Boat builder building many of the actual boats used in the area. He has returned to the charterboat fishing industry recently and looks forward to relating to a new generation of fisherman, and reconnecting with past customers and comrades on the ocean. prioritizing family and friend groups who desire a large comfortable boat to accommodate 6 passengers with ease, and a large cabin and cockpit area to keep out of the weather, Capt. Leonard looks forward your trip with us.

Our Team
Kynan W.

Kynan W.

Captain

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Skipjack
Skipjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Amberjack
Amberjack
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Skipjack
Skipjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Cap-N-Squid
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Isuzu
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
14 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Enclosed marine toilet inside the cabin
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Outriggers
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
Fishing license

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 PayPal

What’s biting in Atlantic Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SailfishSailfish
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)

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