Fish Advisor - Wanchese 

4.7/5 (83 reviews)
 4457 Mill Landing Road, Wanchese, NC 27981, United States

Fish Advisor - Wanchese 

Wanchese, NC, United States
34 ft
6
4.7/5 (83 reviews)

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Wanchese has a fish with your name on it, so let Capt. Matt and the Fish Advisor help you catch it! With Captain Matt at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.

These waters are home to, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, wahoo, sailfish, sharks and more if conditions are right. These species are all dependent on the trip that you choose.

You'll target your catch by spinning, trolling, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Your day begins aboard a 34' Center console with room for 6 passengers. It has outriggers, all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience.

Capt. Matt has rods and reels for you.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, just show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

It's always wise to bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Beer is the only alcohol allowed.

And that's it! Your fishing trip with Fish Advisor is just a click away.

Wanchese has a fish with your name on it, so let Capt. Matt and the Fish Advisor help you catch it! With Captain Matt at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.

These waters are home to, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, wahoo, sailfish, sharks and more if conditions are right. These species are all dependent on the trip that you choose.

You'll target your catch by spinning, trolling, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Your day begins aboard a 34' Center console with room for 6 passengers. It has outriggers, all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience.

Capt. Matt has rods and reels for you.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, just show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

It's always wise to bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Beer is the only alcohol allowed.

And that's it! Your fishing trip with Fish Advisor is just a click away.

Matthew Fann
Captain
Matthew Fann
32 years of experience
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3 Hour Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 11:30 AM)
Seasonal trip
Jun 6 - Sep 30
Black Drum
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Mid day 3hr near shore (pm)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 1
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
+3
US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Inshore Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 11:30 AM)
Seasonal trip
Jun 6 - Oct 1
Black Drum
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half day near shore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 7 - Oct 1
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
+3
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half day near shore mid day
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 11:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 7 - Oct 1
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
+4
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half day near shore (later start)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 7 - Oct 1
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
+5
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Early start 5hr near shore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 1
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
+5
US $775
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Mid day 5hr near shore (noon)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 1
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
+4
US $775
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Inshore Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 6 - Sep 23
Black Drum
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
US $899
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip - Inshore/Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 6 - Sep 23
Barracuda (Great)
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+5
US $1,175
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

4.7
83 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (90)

What anglers say

83%
Great experience
87%
Family friendly
92%
Friendly captain
96%
Good boat
92%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (83)

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Cyndy Huber
Cyndy Huber
us
South Dakota, US
Member since 2026
4.3
Verified
New
Here's to Captain Matt!
Half day near shore on August 18, 20263 adults

We had an excursion booked for August 18, 2026. Decided on 7am thinking we would beat the heat of the day. That really did not work😊! We caught some Spanish Mackerel soon after we left...fun! Then came the heat...'feels like' temp of 106 degrees and no wind...quite unbearable! Captain Matt however made this trip very enjoyable regardless of ability to catch a lot of fish. He even took us out a little farther to try for a shark or two...swear it was even to hot for the fish! We were able to see a number of dolphins although Captain Matt mentioned he tries to steer clear of them. They are 'fishing' also! I would rate Captain Matt as a very fun, kind and competent Captain and would recommend him to anyone. Thanks Captain for this experience!

Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Matthew Fann
Response from Captain

Cindy, thanks for your kind words and recommendation! it certainly has been extra hot lately and even the early trips are subject to the heat if there isn't a breeze. thanks again and I do hope you all enjoyed your fish dinner. 😊 regards, Capt Matt

Timothy Maul
Timothy Maul
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Captain Matt saves the day
Mid day 5hr near shore (noon) on July 23, 20262 adults1 child

After a week of poor weather and surf fishing, we braved the elements with Captain Matt. He had extra rain gear, which was a HUUUUGEEE help. We had a successful day, with 8 Blues reeled in...three more escaped to be caught another day! This made my 10yo son's day. He can't wait to go out on a boat trip again. Captain Matt provided good tunes to keep our soggy spirits up between bites, and was so friendly throughout the trip. Thank you Captain Matt!

Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Matthew Fann
Response from Captain

Timothy, thank you for a great review and for being adventurous! huge rain and lightning didn't stop you guys one bit! kudos for sticking it out. have a blessed fish dinner and a safe return back home and till next time, Capt Matt

Andrew Bailey
Andrew Bailey
us
Washington D.C., US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Freaking Captain!
Mid day 5hr near shore (noon) on June 4, 20262 adults

Captain Matt is a great captain. He’s accessible and stayed in touch throughout the booking up to the trip. He’ll help you out anyway he can. He pays attention to what you want and tries his best to get it for you. I knew it was going to be rough, but was in a time crunch. He gave me an out, but I went anyway. He handled the boat exceptionally well and got us some fish. In short, he knows what the hell he’s doing and I trust him. Great captain.

Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
Matthew Fann
Response from Captain

Andrew, I'm speechless! thank you for such a compliment! I appreciate what you've said and your patience with the conditions. OBX weather can be tricky at times however made it easy for me. thanks again, Capt Matt

Derinda Patton
Derinda Patton
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Captain Matt made sure we had a good time
Sunset fishing quick trip on July 28, 20264 adults2 children

We did the evening fishing trip. Captain Matt was so good with my grandsons. We caught several and he cleaned them for us so quickly when we got back. We would definitely book with Captain Matt again!

Matthew Fann
Response from Captain

Derinda, thank you kindly for such a great review! your grandsons were a blast to fish with and I'm sure the OBX will have left a good impression on them for their future. Enjoy the rest of your vacation! blessings, Capt Matt

Tim Jacobs
Tim Jacobs
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2021
6 trips
5.0
Verified
Great time found a few despite the weather
Mid day 5hr near shore (noon) on September 30, 20252 adults

We had a great time with Captain Matt. The weather was an obstacle as it was pretty rough and windy, but Matt was very upfront with expectations and we were game for a good day on the water. It took us a while to get a bite but the sights were worth it. We had a good time talking with Matt and it was an experience being in some rougher weather. Would we have liked to catch some more fish? Sure, but we would happily go out with Captain Matt again. Great guy and a fun day. Thanks for everything Matt.

Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Matthew Fann
Response from Captain

Tim, that's an awesome review! I really appreciate that you were understanding about the adverse conditions, yet you were adventurous enough to give it a try. we made the best of otherwise ugly conditions and although the fishing wasn't all that good, the company was! Thanks again for spending the day with me! regards, Capt Matt

FAQs about Fish Advisor - Wanchese

Fish Advisor - Wanchese offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Half Day Trip (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Half Day Trip - 11:30 AM (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Mid day 3hr near shore (pm) (3 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Inshore Trip (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Inshore Trip - 11:30 AM (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half day near shore (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half day near shore (later start) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half day near shore mid day (4 hours)
  • US $775 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Early start 5hr near shore (5 hours)
  • US $775 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Mid day 5hr near shore (noon) (5 hours)
  • US $899 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Inshore Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,175 per group - Full Day Trip - Inshore/Nearshore (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Fish Advisor - Wanchese, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet The 34' Avanti offers a full side bathroom (head) that is private with a headroom of 6'2'. Full size toilet and holding tank onboard.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Fish Advisor - Wanchese include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Fishing license (I cover all license requirements as per state and federal regulations. There is no need to bring additional licenses. )
Fish Advisor - Wanchese offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing (Within 1-3 miles)
  • Offshore fishing (Our typical distance offshore ranges from 1 to 10m)
  • Wreck fishing
Fish Advisor - Wanchese offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Fish Advisor - Wanchese include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Shark (Tiger)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Matthew Fann
Matthew Fann
Matthew Fann

Wanchese, North Carolina, United States

27 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
207 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2024

I've been an active crew member onboard some very successful charter operations in South Florida, as well as the outer Banks of NC. I was raised in the sport fishing industry from a very young age and have followed my father's footsteps. I originally started as a 'boat wash kid' where I tried to get my foot in the door in the industry. It's a rough neck industry for a young kid but I pushed my way through and eventually became a 2nd mate, first mate and after 15 years as a mate, I set a course for sea school where I would graduate with a 100 ton masters credential. I have been blessed and privileged to learn under some very well known captains who were very demanding and I feel that pressure helped me to become the captain I am today. As a captain and owner I have made honesty my highest aim. That's my personal policy and I stand by it. Now that I've climbed the ladder to the helm of my own boat, I get to teach people from all walks of life about fishing, boating and the marine world! Thanks for reading and let's go fishing!

27 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
207 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2024

I've been an active crew member onboard some very successful charter operations in South Florida, as well as the outer Banks of NC. I was raised in the sport fishing industry from a very young age and have followed my father's footsteps. I originally started as a 'boat wash kid' where I tried to get my foot in the door in the industry. It's a rough neck industry for a young kid but I pushed my way through and eventually became a 2nd mate, first mate and after 15 years as a mate, I set a course for sea school where I would graduate with a 100 ton masters credential. I have been blessed and privileged to learn under some very well known captains who were very demanding and I feel that pressure helped me to become the captain I am today. As a captain and owner I have made honesty my highest aim. That's my personal policy and I stand by it. Now that I've climbed the ladder to the helm of my own boat, I get to teach people from all walks of life about fishing, boating and the marine world! Thanks for reading and let's go fishing!

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Tiger Shark
Tiger Shark
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

  • Fishing with Matthew
    Frank T.
    Frank T.
  • great trip
    Chris I.
    Chris I.
  • had a great time thanks for the trip
    Nate M.
    Nate M.
  • Fishing with Matthew
    Rebecca C.
    Rebecca C.
  • Great experience
    Troy W.
    Troy W.
  • First time out- can’t wait to go back
    Jon W.
    Jon W.
  • Great Time!
    Ted S.
    Ted S.
  • Great trip
    Shady S.
    Shady S.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
34 ft
Year built
2006
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Avanti
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Within 1-3 miles
Offshore Fishing
Our typical distance offshore ranges from 1 to 10m
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
The 34' Avanti offers a full side bathroom (head) that is private with a headroom of 6'2'. Full size toilet and holding tank onboard.
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Fishing license
I cover all license requirements as per state and federal regulations. There is no need to bring additional licenses.

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.

No alcohol
Beer only.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
If you prefer to release the fish that's ok too!

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Wanchese right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SailfishSailfish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
WahooWahoo

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