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Risky Business Shrimping & Crabbing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(73 reviews)
North Bay Club Drive 1100
Manteo, NC, United States

Fun Family adventure pulling a Shrimp Net in the calm waters of the Roanoke Sound catching Shrimp and Crabs just as the local watermen do it. A hands on experience , you will help haul in and sort out the catch keeping whatever you catch that is legal to keep to take home and enjoy.  This includes Shrimp, Blue Crabs, & Fish.

  • Fishing License
  • You Keep Catch
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 hour shrimp trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 9:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Oct 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $500
    Family-friendly, On-the-Water Adventures! If you’re looking for a fun fishing activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots to catch blue crabs and trawl for shrimp the same way that the local commercial fishermen do. You’ll learn about the species caught and how to sort through the catch – and everything of legal size is yours to keep for dinner!
  • Private trip
    3 hour shrimping trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 4:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Oct 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $500
    Family-friendly, On-the-Water Adventures! If you’re looking for a fun fishing activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots to catch blue crabs and trawl for shrimp the same way that the local commercial fishermen do. You’ll learn about the species caught and how to sort through the catch – and everything of legal size is yours to keep for dinner!
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Shrimp (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $500
    Family-friendly, on-the-water adventures! If you’re looking for a fun activity for the whole family, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced crew will show your group how to pull Crab pots to catch Blue Crab and trawl for Shrimp the same way that the local commercial fishermen do. You’ll learn about the species caught and how to sort through the catch – and everything of legal size is yours to keep for dinner! You can also start this trip at 9:30 a.m.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Shrimp (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $500
    If you’re looking for a fun fishing activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. The seasoned crew will show you how to pull Crab pots to catch Blue Crab and trawl for Shrimp the same way that the local commercial fishermen do. You’ll learn about the species caught and how to sort through the catch – and everything of legal size is yours to keep for dinner! If you prefer, you can depart at 4:30 p.m. instead.
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About the Captain

Jamie Wescott
Manteo, North Carolina, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
73 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2016
Captain Jamie Wescott is an 11th generation inhabitant of the Outer Banks, North Carolina. He was born into a family of fishermen, giving him the opportunity to fish aboard all sorts of boats, including headboats, nearshore boats, and offshore Gulf Stream charter boats. Nowadays he spends his time on raising his family and fishing the nearshore areas around Oregon Inlet.

About this listing

Targeted species

Shrimp Shrimp

Boat specs

Guimond (Saltwater fishing) originally built in 2000. Powered by a 600HP Cummins engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 18 knots.

Length
45 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Calm waters in Roanoke Sound. Not in the Ocean

Fishing techniques

Trolling
We Drag a Shrimp Net behind the boat

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Ice Box

Trip includes

First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

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:

Cash
Checks

Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 73 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (39)
Awesome Family Experience!
4 hour day trip
4 hour day trip
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Catch intended fish
74%
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Dawn G.
Richmond, Virginia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Family Experience!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Shrimp (AM) on July 4, 2022
This charter is ALL about family! Amazing Captain and Crew who ensure you and your family have the most amazing time. Captain...
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Chris K.
Kingwood, WV
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip that was a great time!

VERIFIED   Shrimp Trip on September 3, 2021
Was able to book a time slot that worked with our schedule and the weather just 2 days out.  Communication with the Captain...
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MAGDALINE C.
Pittsfield, MA
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hr. Trip, june 25, 2021

VERIFIED   Shrimp Trip on June 25, 2021
We planned this trip months in advance and we are so happy we did. We were a little worried because most of the fleet from...
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Andrew A.
Kaysville, UT
Very good
4.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Good times!

VERIFIED   3 hour shrimp trip on July 26, 2022
We had a great time on the boat.  Thanks he crew was great.
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Daniel D.
Annapolis, MD
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   Shrimp Trip on August 12, 2020
Had a great time on our half day afternoon trip with Capt. Cain and First Mate Andy! They were very personable and made our...
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FAQs about Risky Business Shrimping & Crabbing

Risky Business Shrimping & Crabbing offers the following trips to customers:
  • $500 per group - 3 hour shrimp trip (3 hours)
  • $500 per group - 3 hour shrimping trip (3 hours)
  • $500 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Shrimp (AM) (3 hours)
  • $500 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Shrimp (PM) (3 hours)
When you book a trip with Risky Business Shrimping & Crabbing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Risky Business Shrimping & Crabbing include:
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
Risky Business Shrimping & Crabbing offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Calm waters in Roanoke Sound. Not in the Ocean)
Risky Business Shrimping & Crabbing offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling (We Drag a Shrimp Net behind the boat )
Top targeted fish species with Risky Business Shrimping & Crabbing include:
  • Shrimp