Tempest Sportfishing 

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

Tempest Sportfishing 

Atlantic Beach, NC, United States
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38 ft
6
5.0
(5 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, 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' Cap-N-Squid sportfishing boat that holds up to 6 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, and 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, 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' Cap-N-Squid sportfishing boat that holds up to 6 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, and 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
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
4 Hour Trip – 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
4 Hr sound and inlet PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+4
US $475
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip – 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
5 HR afternoon 1/2 day ocean
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Sailfish
Tuna (Bluefin)
Seabass (Black)
US $575
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – 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

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Rating

5.0
5 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (7)

Reviews (5)

  • Seth Proffit
    Seth Proffit
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day fishing

    4 Hour Trip – Sound/Inlet on October 9, 2026 • 3 adults

    Had a great time fishing with Captain Leonard and Nate. Capt put us on some Spanish False albacore and King mackerel. Both are very knowledgeable and had no problem educating us and answering any questions we asked. Just great people to be around and enjoyed our fishing trip. Will definitely fish with these guys again!!! Thanks again for a great day fishing.

  • Maudie Fisherwiles
    Maudie Fisherwiles
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best time EVER !

    5 HR afternoon 1/2 day ocean on September 29, 2026 • 4 adults

    We had an excellent fishing charter with Tempest! Captain Leonard and Nate were wonderful—they took their time with us and made sure we had a great day on the water. We caught alot of fish and had an amazing time ..I recommend them hands down. Book with Tempest—you won’t regret it!

  • Kara Nugen
    Kara Nugen
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Wonderful trip!

    4 Hour Trip – Sound/Inlet on August 8, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 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.

  • Larry Masiker
    Larry Masiker
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great captain

    5 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on August 3, 2026 • 5 adults

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

  • Aye Chan
    Aye Chan
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Had a great time!

    5 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on August 1, 2026 • 3 adults

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

FAQs about Tempest Sportfishing

Tempest Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $475 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Sound/Inlet (4 hours)
  • US $475 per group - 4 Hr sound and inlet PM (4 hours)
  • US $575 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (5 hours)
  • US $575 per group - 5 HR afternoon 1/2 day ocean (5 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - 8 Hour Trip – 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
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, United States
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
5 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
Leonard Rigsbee
Leonard Rigsbee
Fully verified
3
reports
5
reviews
2024
member since
~1h
response
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.
The crew
Kynan W.
Kynan W.
Captain

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bonito
Bonito
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)
Bonito
Bonito
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Real catches by this captain

  • Multiple freshly caught mackerel-like fish arranged on a wooden dock beside a bucket and washdown hose.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Seth P.
    Seth P.
    Had a great time fishing with Captain Leonard and Nate. Capt put us on some Spanish False albacore and King mackerel. Both are very knowledgeable and had no problem educating us and answering any questions we asked. Just great people to be around and enjoyed our fishing trip. Will definitely fish with these guys again!!! Thanks again for a great day fishing.
  • Multiple mackerel arranged on a wooden dock beside a bucket and boat equipment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Spanish Mackerel
    Great weather, for these guys who came down from the mountains to go wity us, had a good trip, and some bigger bites wity the king and the albacores. Was a nice trip all around.
  • A family proudly displaying their catch of Spanish Mackerel while enjoying a fishing trip on a charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Morning trip with Rameriez family in town for the Seafood Festival. Good morning trip plenty of bites
  • Multiple spotted mackerel arranged across the boat’s rear surface, with additional fish collected in a red basket.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Folks from OHIO down for a birthday trip, had a grear day fishing and weather.
  • Large catch of spotted mackerel and other fish arranged across a wooden dock.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Spanish Mackerel
    Maudie F.
    Maudie F.
    We had an excellent fishing charter with Tempest! Captain Leonard and Nate were wonderful—they took their time with us and made sure we had a great day on the water. We caught alot of fish and had an amazing time ..I recommend them hands down. Book with Tempest—you won’t regret it!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
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.
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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 25% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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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