Muddy Creek Adventures
Spend the day with Muddy Creek Adventures and get hooked on fishing in the Croatan, Roanoke and Pamlico Sounds of the Outer Banks. Captain James Craddock will be your guide, offering years of local experience.
These waters are known for Crab, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Bluefish, Flounder, Redfish, and more – with any luck, you'll find out for yourself! You can expect to jig, bottom fish and occasionally troll on these trips using light tackle.
If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Also remember to bring snacks to keep up those energy levels!
Your fishing machine for the day is a 24' Carolina Skiff with room for 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials a fishing machine needs.
The Charter covers rod, reels, tackle, and lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.
It's always wise to bring bottled water, sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Your trip with Muddy Creek Adventures is just a click away, so why not make it happen?
Spend the day with Muddy Creek Adventures and get hooked on fishing in the Croatan, Roanoke and Pamlico Sounds of the Outer Banks. Captain James Craddock will be your guide, offering years of local experience.
These waters are known for Crab, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Bluefish, Flounder, Redfish, and more – with any luck, you'll find out for yourself! You can expect to jig, bottom fish and occasionally troll on these trips using light tackle.
If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Also remember to bring snacks to keep up those energy levels!
Your fishing machine for the day is a 24' Carolina Skiff with room for 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials a fishing machine needs.
The Charter covers rod, reels, tackle, and lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.
It's always wise to bring bottled water, sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Your trip with Muddy Creek Adventures is just a click away, so why not make it happen?
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Steven And Susan Corbin5.0Verifiedgreat captain, relaxing cruise
2hr dolphin and sightseeing on July 9, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childi bought this trip online for my husbands birthday. he grew up on an island very similar to these surroundings. we all enjoyed sightseeing and saw a group of dolphins! a huge thank you to our Captain for his relaxed approach to our trip. Made us feel very welcome
Debbie Merritt5.0VerifiedEvening of fishing and sunsets.
3Hr Crab, Fish &Sunset Cruise on August 26, 2026 • 3 adultsWe caught Red Drum. Definitely an intimate experience of fishing for 4. Captain James was well informed and tentative to our needs. Inquired what type of fishing experience we had to accomodate our needs.
Aaron Mccullough5.0VerifiedCaptain James is fantastic
3 Hour Trip – Family Fun (AM) on June 24, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 childCaptain James took me and my two daughters crabbing and fishing. Everyone had a great time and he was great with the kids. I would highly recommend this trip to any family.
Tyler Fetters5.0VerifiedGreat trip!
3Hr Crab, Fish &Sunset Cruise on July 29, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenCaptain James was fantastic! Super patient with our kids and helped them out the whole trip! We will be back next year!
Brian Gillette5.0Verified⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2-hour crabbing early morning on July 31, 2025 • 3 adultsWe had an amazing early morning trip with Muddy Creek Adventures! I took my wife and daughter out to crab and watch dolphins, and the experience could not have been better. The directions to the meeting location were clear, and there was plenty of parking. Our captain was on time and welcoming. The boat—a comfortable center console skiff—had plenty of room for the three of us, and the bean bag chairs were a fantastic touch! We loved that there were several trip options, and the captain was incredibly accommodating in making the morning enjoyable for everyone. Highly recommend Muddy Creek Adventures for a fun, relaxing, and memorable outing on the water!
Jenny Pacheco5.0VerifiedHighly Recommend!
3Hr Crab, Fish &Sunset Cruise on June 18, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 childrenWe had an incredible fishing trip with James! He was so knowledgeable, kind, and incredibly patient with my two very talkative and excited boys. He made the experience fun and easy for all of us, and we caught lots of fish! It was truly a highlight of our vacation. If we’re ever back in the area, we’ll definitely be reaching out to James again. Highly recommend!
Morgan Kroos5.0VerifiedGreat first experience fishing OBX
3Hr Crab, Fish &Sunset Cruise on June 12, 2025 • 3 adultsGreat conversation and company with Capt James out on the water for sunset fishing. He has generations of fishing knowlege and experience. We enjoyed our evening out on the sound with him immensely, great last day of our trip. Definitely will be back!
Dennis Pirog5.0VerifiedAm fish trip
2-hour crabbing early morning on July 24, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 childrenCapt James was great. A little sight seeing, dolphin watching, catching fish ,ospreys, etc. 6 and 7 yoas had a blast. Great am in outer banks Stolat to captain James
Dustin Martinez5.0Quick trip Before Work
3 Hour Trip – Family Fun (AM) on July 20, 2024Quite the fishin trip before work! Had a blast listening to music and doing some fishing!
- Alan Wolf5.0Verified
Great Trip!
2-hour crabbing early morning on June 10, 2026 • 4 adultsCaptain James took us out to pull crab pots and then do some fishing. The crabbing was a lot of fun, and we harvested nearly a bushel of Blue Crabs with only pulling 5 pots. My 14-year-old son was able to get hands on and pull up the pots and empty them into the boat. James was very willing to teach us all aspects of fishing and crabbing in the sound. He has a long family history living and fishing on the water.
FAQs about Muddy Creek Adventures
- US $225 per group - 2hr dolphin and sightseeing (2 hours)
- US $275 per group - 2-hour crabbing afternoon (2 hours)
- US $275 per group - 2-hour crabbing early morning (2 hours)
- US $275 per group - 2-hour crabbing late afternoon (2 hours)
- US $275 per group - 2-hour crabbing mid-morning (2 hours)
- US $400 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Family Fun (AM) (3 hours)
- US $400 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Family Fun (PM) (3 hours)
- US $425 per group - 3Hr Crab, Fish &Sunset Cruise (3 hours)
- US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip- fishing & Crabbing (4 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (I have a live well I may use it if the fishing calls for it and if so we will go fishing for that first.)
- Lures
- Fishing license (I have a blanket license that covers everyone onboard.)
- Inshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Flats fishing
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Drift fishing
- Black Drum
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Crab
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Speckled Trout
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