Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters – Beaufort 

 2370 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort, NC 28516, United States

Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters – Beaufort 

Beaufort, NC, United States
23 ft
4

Booked with us before? You may qualify for a Loyalty Discount. Sign in to check.

Captain Dave Hegel while attending East Carolina University in the early 1980's, worked at Sea Ox Boats in Greenville, NC. Every weekend: the Sea Ox Fishing Team, w/ 20-year-old deck mate Dave Hegel, would take customers out of Beaufort Inlet for fishing trips.  After nearly 40 years as an executive in the fishing/boating industry; Captain Dave retired to guide full time; year-round and lives on these waters. Captain Dave has decades of experience fishing with industry legends.

Based in Oriental, NC; Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters offers Beaufort, Cape Lookout, Neuse River & Pamlico Sound Charters to chase the amazing NC various species opportunities.  From; 'Fat Alberts' or false albacore @ the famed Cape Lookout 'Hook' in the fall, to Cobia & Bonita in the Spring followed by Trophy Redfish, Slot Reds, Bluefish, Trout and Striper in the amazing Neuse River & Pamlico Sound system spring to fall. ALL are fantastic light tackle fun! If your thing is to catch a shark, Captain Dave LOVES to catch shark on the reefs! You can expect to do some adjustments to what the best odds are during the day, or maybe something more specialized piques your interest in this area. Captain Dave also offers fly fishing, but you do need to bring your own fly gear.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Feel free to bring your own snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

Capt. Dave operates a 2025 23' Parker 23SE w/ T Top, center console with room for 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, as well as lures. Live bait and artificial are both used based on seasonal and species targeted.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip!

Captain Dave Hegel while attending East Carolina University in the early 1980's, worked at Sea Ox Boats in Greenville, NC. Every weekend: the Sea Ox Fishing Team, w/ 20-year-old deck mate Dave Hegel, would take customers out of Beaufort Inlet for fishing trips.  After nearly 40 years as an executive in the fishing/boating industry; Captain Dave retired to guide full time; year-round and lives on these waters. Captain Dave has decades of experience fishing with industry legends.

Based in Oriental, NC; Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters offers Beaufort, Cape Lookout, Neuse River & Pamlico Sound Charters to chase the amazing NC various species opportunities.  From; 'Fat Alberts' or false albacore @ the famed Cape Lookout 'Hook' in the fall, to Cobia & Bonita in the Spring followed by Trophy Redfish, Slot Reds, Bluefish, Trout and Striper in the amazing Neuse River & Pamlico Sound system spring to fall. ALL are fantastic light tackle fun! If your thing is to catch a shark, Captain Dave LOVES to catch shark on the reefs! You can expect to do some adjustments to what the best odds are during the day, or maybe something more specialized piques your interest in this area. Captain Dave also offers fly fishing, but you do need to bring your own fly gear.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Feel free to bring your own snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

Capt. Dave operates a 2025 23' Parker 23SE w/ T Top, center console with room for 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, as well as lures. Live bait and artificial are both used based on seasonal and species targeted.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip!

Captain Dave Hegel
Captain
Captain Dave Hegel
43 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Group Size:
Select date to see availability
July 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Loading...
Number of days
1
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Almost there...
6 Hour Trip – Bonito Blitz
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 15 - Nov 30
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
US $750
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip – False Albacore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 15 - Nov 30
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
US $750
Entire boat: 2 people
There are 2 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Loading...

FAQs about Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters – Beaufort

Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters – Beaufort offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Bonito Blitz (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $200 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – False Albacore (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters – Beaufort, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters – Beaufort include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Fishing license
Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters – Beaufort offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters – Beaufort offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters – Beaufort include:
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)

Your captain

Captain Dave Hegel
Captain Dave Hegel
Captain Dave Hegel

Beaufort, North Carolina, United States

13 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
33 Customer reviews
Member since June 2023
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Capt. Dave grew up in his father's boat dealership in Charleston, SC. For the last 40 years, Dave worked at various outboard and boat companies and fished all over the world with famous anglers. Dave has fished Eastern NC since 1983.

13 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
33 Customer reviews
Member since June 2023
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Capt. Dave grew up in his father's boat dealership in Charleston, SC. For the last 40 years, Dave worked at various outboard and boat companies and fished all over the world with famous anglers. Dave has fished Eastern NC since 1983.

The fish you can target

Skipjack
Skipjack
Cobia
Cobia
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Skipjack
Skipjack
Cobia
Cobia
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2025
Boat manufacturer
Parker
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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 included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Beaufort to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Catch and release allowed

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 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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

 PayPal

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Beaufort right now

CobiaCobia
Little Tunny (False Albacore)Little Tunny (False Albacore)

Compare similar fishing charters

Current
Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters – Beaufort
Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters – Beaufort
New
23 ft
Group size 1 - 4
1 - 4
Fish 1
Fish 2
+1
6 hour trip • 2 persons
US $750