Join Cutawhiskie Charters, based in Wanchese, North Carolina, and together you will explore the sound, marsh flats, inlets, and Atlantic Ocean on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, one of the best fishing areas on the East Coast. Let Captain Clay McPherson guide you to all of his favorite hot spots in the area.

Charters are aboard the ‘Sandy Anna’, a first class 26’ Center Console Mako that is equipped with a 250 Yamaha 4 stroke, top of the line Furuno GPS Navigation and Digital Imaging Fishfinder electronics, and multimedia system. It also features a flybridge, fighting chair, live bait tank, ice box, and all fishing tackle.

Cutawhiskie Charters will have you tackling a wide variety of fish species that this area is blessed with, such as Trout, Flounder, Red Drum, Sheephead, Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, and more, and all within an entertaining and laid back environment. The crew cater to both novice and seasoned anglers and are family friendly, so bring the kids along for a fun day on the water! All trips include fishing gear and tackle, bait, and licenses.

If you have a certain species of fish you wish to target, or are just looking to catch whatever is the biggest and biting the best, Captain Clay will make sure you have the best opportunity to target your desired fish, and are comfortable on board the vessel.

Please feel free to bring your drinks and snacks as these are not included.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Inshore (11AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Sep 15
    $300
    Light tackle family fun!! 2 hours of fishing near or around Oregon Inlet. Trips depart at 5:00am, 8:00am, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 5:00pm. All trips include bait, tackle, licenses, and a lot of laughs!
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Inshore (2PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Sep 15
    $300
    Light tackle family fun!! 2 hours of fishing near or around Oregon Inlet. Trips depart at 5:00am, 8:00am, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 5:00pm. All trips include bait, tackle, licenses, and a lot of laughs!
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Inshore (5AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Sep 15
    $300
    Light tackle family fun!! 2 hours of fishing near or around Oregon Inlet. Trips depart at 5:00am, 8:00am, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 5:00pm. All trips include bait, tackle, licenses, and a lot of laughs!
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Inshore (5PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Sep 15
    $300
    Light tackle family fun!! 2 hours of fishing near or around Oregon Inlet. Trips depart at 5:00am, 8:00am, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 5:00pm. All trips include bait, tackle, licenses, and a lot of laughs!
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Inshore (8AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Sep 15
    $300
    Light tackle family fun!! 2 hours of fishing near or around Oregon Inlet. Trips depart at 5:00am, 8:00am, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 5:00pm. All trips include bait, tackle, licenses, and a lot of laughs!
  • Private trip
    KID Funday
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    $300
    Basically a trip designed for kids and having fun!!! Boat ride to sand island, then searching and finding hermit crabs, fish, and cool sea shells!!! We can also rake for clams... What kid doesn’t like to swim!!!! Picnic lunch and walks on untouched beaches!!!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore (11AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Sep 15
    $425
    Light tackle family fun!! 4 hours of fishing near or around Oregon Inlet. Trips depart at 6:30am, 11:00am, and 3:30pm. All trips include bait, tackle, licenses, and a lot of laughs!
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore (3:30PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Sep 15
    $425
    Light tackle family fun!! 4 hours of fishing near or around Oregon Inlet. Trips depart at 6:30am, 11:00am, and 3:30pm. All trips include bait, tackle, licenses, and a lot of laughs!
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore (6:30AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Sep 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $425
    Light tackle family fun!! 4 hours of fishing near or around Oregon Inlet. Trips depart at 6:30am, 11:00am, and 3:30pm. All trips include bait, tackle, licenses, and a lot of laughs! And hopefully a box full of fish!!!!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (11AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Sep 15
    $500
    Sight casting for Cobia and Drum, as well as trolling for Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel. Trips depart at 6:30am, 11:00am, and 3:30pm. All trips include bait, tackle, licenses, and a lot of laughs!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (3:30PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Sep 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $500
    Sight casting for Cobia and Drum, as well as trolling for Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel. Trips depart at 6:30am, 11:00am, and 3:30pm. All trips include bait, tackle, licenses, and a lot of laughs!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (6:30AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Sep 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $500
    Sight casting for Cobia and Drum, as well as trolling for Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel. Trips depart at 6:30am, 11:00am, and 3:30pm. All trips include bait, tackle, licenses, and a lot of laughs!
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Inshore (1PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Sep 15
    $575
    Bottom fishing for Flounder, Trout, Drum and multiple other species. Cobia and big Reds may also be targeted! Trips depart at 6:00am, and 1:00pm. All trips include bait, tackle, licenses, and a lot of laughs!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Inshore (6AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Sep 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $575
    Bottom fishing for Flounder, Trout, Drum and multiple other species. Cobia and big Reds may also be targeted! Trips depart at 6:00am, and 1:00pm. All trips include bait, tackle, licenses, and a lot of laughs! Hopefully a box full of fish too!!!
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Dogfish
    Dogfish
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Sep 15
    $700
    Sight casting for Cobia and big Drum, trolling for Blues and Spanish, and wreck fishing for Wahoo and Mahi Mahi. Trips depart at 6:00 a.m. All trips include bait, tackle, licenses, and a lot of laughs!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Nearshore (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Sep 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $700
    Sight casting for Cobia and big Drum, trolling for Blue and Spanish, and bridge fishing for Sheepshead, Black Seabass and Triggerfish. Trips depart at 1:00 p.m. All trips include bait, tackle, licenses, and a lot of laughs!! Hopefully a box full of fish too!!!
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – All Day Adventure
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $1,250
    This trip literally does it all! From dolphin watching to ocean fishing to Bay Sound fishing all in one day. This trip is designed for rhe avid fisherman that wants to do it all and out some time in!!!
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FAQs about **Cutawhiskie Charters** #1

**Cutawhiskie Charters** #1 offers the following trips to customers:
  • $300 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Inshore (11AM) (2 hours)
  • $300 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Inshore (2PM) (2 hours)
  • $300 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Inshore (5AM) (2 hours)
  • $300 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Inshore (5PM) (2 hours)
  • $300 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Inshore (8AM) (2 hours)
  • $300 per group - KID Funday (2 hours)
  • $425 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (11AM) (4 hours)
  • $425 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (3:30PM) (4 hours)
  • $425 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (6:30AM) (4 hours)
  • $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (11AM) (4 hours)
  • $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (3:30PM) (4 hours)
  • $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (6:30AM) (4 hours)
  • $575 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (1PM) (6 hours)
  • $575 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (6AM) (6 hours)
  • $700 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) (6 hours)
  • $700 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Nearshore (PM) (6 hours)
  • $1,250 per group - 10 Hour Trip – All Day Adventure (10 hours)

When you book a trip with **Cutawhiskie Charters** #1, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with **Cutawhiskie Charters** #1 include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

**Cutawhiskie Charters** #1 offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

**Cutawhiskie Charters** #1 offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Bowfishing
  • Handline
  • Spearfishing
  • Flounder Gigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with **Cutawhiskie Charters** #1 include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout

About the Captain

Clay McPherson
Manteo, North Carolina, United States
10 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
282 Customer reviews
Response time 3 hours
Member since May 2016
Captain Clay has always loved fishing, no matter if it is in fresh or salt water. He keeps his charters low stress and full of fun, and is very safety conscious. He loves to teach both kids and adults how to improve their skills, and is very patient with all levels of angler. More than anything, he loves being out on the water and seeing everyone with a smile on their face.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Cobia Cobia

Boat specs

Mako (Center console) originally built in 1979, and restored in 2017. Powered by a 250HP 2017 Yamaha 4 Stroke engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 38 knots.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Bowfishing
Handline
Spearfishing
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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

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
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 282 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (302)
6hr Cobia with Capt Clay McPherson
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Catch intended fish
81%
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Christopher O.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  May 29, 2023
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Jeane D.
Waterbury, CT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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KidFUN Day

VERIFIED   KID Funday on June 29, 2022
Fantastic adventure! The 1st Mate onboard was awesome, he took my two boys helped them fish. Helped them find all sorts of...
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Grant T.
Charleston, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Plan on using these guys again next year

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore (11AM) on June 14, 2022
My 8 year old son is autistic and has never been out on a boat. I wasn’t sure how things would go with him.  These guys...
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Chris K.
Montrose, IA
Excellent
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Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Clay

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on June 9, 2022
Had an Awesome day with Captain Clay and his 1st Mate Nick on the water! He had us on Redfish 30 minutes into the trip and...
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Nicole R.
Kitty Hawk, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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Evening fishing trip with Clay

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Inshore (5PM) on June 7, 2022
We did a 2 hour evening fishing trip with Captain Clay and Nick.  They took us to a spot they know and love and set the boys...
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