Fishy Bizness OBX
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Fishy Bizness OBX

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(35 reviews)
1205 North Hwy
Manteo, NC, United States

Enjoy a fun-filled fishing adventure around the Outer Banks of North Carolina! Captain Frank Riddick has been guiding since 1996, and he loves taking people out to his favorite spots and helping them catch some big fish.

You’ll be fishing aboard a 23’ May-Craft center console that was built locally, with North Carolina’s open inshore waters and inlets in mind. The boat was refurbished in 2015, and now it has a custom sight fishing tower fitted with controls to allow the captain to spot fish far away from the boat.

A new 225 HP Evinrude outboard motor and new Garmin sounder with a side-scan sonar were also added, making the boat hard to match as a nearshore fishing machine. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle already waiting for you on board, as well as a range of artificial lures.

Stalk Speckled Trout and Red Drum in the flats or target Cobia in the Atlantic Ocean and Oregon Inlet. You’ll be throwing topwater lures, jigging, or fishing with live bait to pull up the fish of a lifetime.

You will always be fishing within sight of the beach, where you could target a range of species such as King Mackerel, Cobia, Red Drum, Speckled Trout, Bluefish, Flounder, Striped Bass, and more. All equipment and licenses are included in the price of the trip, so all you have to think about is enjoying the trip!

Get out on the beautiful waters of the Outer Banks and let your personal guide Capt Frank show you a great time fishing!

  • Fishing License
  • You Keep Catch
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Family Adventure
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1
    $330
    There’s no better way to introduce your younger anglers to fishing than taking them on one of my family-friendly fishing charters. The Outer Banks has an abundance of exciting fishing action for the entire family. Action-packed is usually key and keeping the kids reeling something in. We will be fishing where the waters are calm and the fish is easier to catch. The kids will be casting their own line and baiting their own hooks in no time. We will probably see dolphins, ospreys and other wildlife.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Family Adventure (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1
    $425
    This fishing adventure is for the younger anglers that want to learn the techniques of fishing, baiting hooks, cutting bait, casting, and so forth. Their families are welcome to fish along with them, everybody onboard gets to catch fish, it’s all about family fun.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour – Family Adventure (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $435
    Introduce your younger ones to fishing by taking them on one of Fishy Bizness's family-friendly fishing charters. The captain knows how to make fishing fun and keep everybody interested and entertained. It is usually key to have an action-packed adventure reeling something in constantly. It will keep them smiling and entertained. Your junior angler will be shown how to cast and bait hooks.
  • Private trip
    Half Day – Inshore/ AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $475
    The Regular Half Day. This trip is 4 hours and is a favorite for friends and families wanting to get out and see the waters around the Outer Banks and catch a few fish. With your group up to a max 4 persons. We will be fishing in and around Oregon Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean for Flounder, Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead, and Whiting. All as weather permits. These trips are great for whatever level of fishing experience you have.
  • Private trip
    Half Day – Inshore/PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
    $475
    This is an afternoon trip fishing in and around Oregon Inlet and the Pamlico Sounds. You'll target Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Sea Trout, Sheepshead, Flounder, Striper Sea mullet , depending on the weather. These trips are great for whatever level of fishing experience you have.
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About the Captain

Frank Riddick
Manteo, North Carolina, United States
ID & License verified
36 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since March 2016
Capt. Frank is a fully licensed US Coast Guard captain guiding these waters since 1996. He's a people person and enjoys helping them, especially children, catch fish. He specializes in fishing charters for families, and for anglers of all skill levels. "Hi my name is Frank, fishing and hunting it's just all I've ever known for recreation, and now I enjoy taking other people and showing them the joys of being outdoors."

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

May Craft (Center console) originally built in 2001, and restored in 2015. Powered by a 225HP Evinrude engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Bring your own fly rods and flys
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

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 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
89%
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Cory M.
Portsmouth, Virginia
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Lebanon, PA
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Ken F.
Penn Run, Pennsylvania
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Half day trip with captain Frank

VERIFIED   Half Day – Inshore/PM) on August 9, 2021
My sons and I had the best day with captain Frank! He made it so much fun for my boys. The big water was to rough for shark...
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Rachel H.
Norfolk, Virginia
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Junior angler trip with Captain Frank

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Family Adventure on June 9, 2021
We had a wonderful trip today with Captain Frank. He was an excellent host: highly knowledgeable, flexible and great with our...
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Karen O.
Kitty Hawk, NC
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3 hour junior angler tour with captain Frank

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Family Adventure on October 5, 2020
We had an amazing day on Fishy Bizness with captain Frank today!  Frank was extremely knowledgeable and great with my son…all...
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FAQs about Fishy Bizness OBX

Fishy Bizness OBX offers the following trips to customers:
  • $330 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Family Adventure (2 hours)
  • $425 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Family Adventure (PM) (4 hours)
  • $435 per group - 4 Hour – Family Adventure (AM) (4 hours)
  • $475 per group - Half Day – Inshore/ AM) (4 hours)
  • $475 per group - Half Day – Inshore/PM) (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Fishy Bizness OBX, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
Trips booked with Fishy Bizness OBX include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Fishing License
Fishy Bizness OBX offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
Fishy Bizness OBX offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing (Bring your own fly rods and flys)
  • Drift Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Fishy Bizness OBX include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout