Wanchese
Wanchese, NC, United States
Fishing Taxi Sportfishing is a company led by Captain Doug Sullivan, an experienced and knowledgeable angler. A 5th-generation fisherman, he has decades of experience fishing the Atlantic Ocean.
The company sails out of Wanchese Marina in Wanchese, North Carolina. It is a small fishing community with lots of captains, great spots to wet a line, and battle fish.
Fishing Taxi Sportfishing offers a variety of trips to meet your specific needs. The packages range from short nearshore fishing excursions targeting Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel to full-day Gulf Stream marathons that offer you the chance to put your skills to the test and bring home heaps of fish.
All the gear and lures you will need are provided, so just come along and enjoy a great day on the water. Join the crew aboard the ‘Fishing Taxi, a 36’ Ray Hunt boat, designed specifically for the offshore grounds. She comes powered by a pair of 315 HP Cummins engines and has plenty of fishing and seating space for up to 6 anglers.
The Fishing Taxi is outfitted with electronics, modern technologies, and a range of quality fishing equipment. She features a flybridge and a huge deck area, and there is a bathroom on board for your comfort. Everything is fully fitted out for sportfishing, with a fighting chair and outriggers installed to make your trip one to remember. All aboard!
Rating
4.6
155 reviews
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115
4
25
3
8
2
4
1
0
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.6
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (178)
+172
What anglers say
91%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
90%
Recommended
79%
Caught fish
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Liam O’Brien
5.0
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4 hour trip 10:30am
Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM) on July 18, 2025 • 2 adults
Absolutely amazing experience. First time fishing on the ocean for me and my parents and couldn’t ask for a better trip. Captain and first mate were very informative and got us right on some fish. Only thing we would change would be going out for a longer trip (again first time any of us ever did this so we didn’t know how it would be). Highly recommend for anyone wanting to have a good time with family or friends wanting an active day on the water ( definitely go for 6 hour trip at least).
Response from Captain
July 19, 2025
Thank you Liam your family is wonderful group have a wonderful summer and come see us again.
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Ethan Kepka
5.0
Verified
Our Crew Had a Great Time
Half Day Trip – Nearshore (AM) on July 2, 2025 • 6 adults
Captain Doug and first mate Robbie took us out on a 4 hour trip and immediately started catching fish. Once we were satisfied with how many fish we had we went out to try and get a shark. We didn’t hook into one but we only had the 4 hours so I would definitely recommend 6-8 hours. Captain and mate were very friendly and helpful. 10/10 great time.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
July 5, 2025
Thank you Ethan for the great review it was a great trip to have you on the boat
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Scott Lewis
5.0
Verified
Mission accomplished
Midday deep six hour on June 23, 2025 • 3 adults
Booked a 6-hour deep sea trip <24 hours before our trip. Told Captain Doug our goal was to go out deep and try and catch some table fare, he did precisely what we wanted to do - mission accomplished. His deck hand Robbie was great too, all around great trip and very hospitable, definitely recommend! Mahi-Mahi for dinner the rest of the week🫡
Reported catch:
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Thomas Reynolds
5.0
Verified
Great Time
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 19, 2025 • 3 adults
Captain Doug did a great job putting us on fish early on and kept them coming! His ability to navigate the waters made for a great ride all day.
Response from Captain
August 26, 2025
Thank you for all the kind words it was a pleasure having you on board
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Greg Scarlatoiu
5.0
Verified
Excellent Crew and Trip
8 Hour Tower Trip - 10:30 AM on August 15, 2025 • 6 adults
Both Captain Doug and the mate were terrific. They put a lot of hard work into making it a memorable day for all of us.
Response from Captain
August 18, 2025
Thank you Greg it was a wonderful thing to say and it was a pleasure having you on board.
0
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Half Day – Sound Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 10 - Sep 30
US $550
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day – Sound Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 10:30 AM
Seasonal trip May 10 - Sep 30 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $550
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Nearshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 10 - Sep 30
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 10:30 AM
Seasonal trip May 10 - Sep 30
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 10 - Sep 30
US $950
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 10:30 AM
Seasonal trip May 10 - Sep 30
US $950
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Cobia Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 18 - Jun 15
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 6 people
The am deep six hour
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 10 - Sep 30
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Midday deep six hour
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 10:30 AM
Seasonal trip May 10 - Sep 30
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 10 - Sep 30
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Tower Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 10 - Sep 30
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
AM deep 8 hour
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 10 - Sep 30
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Tower Trip - 10:30 AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 10:30 AM
Seasonal trip May 10 - Sep 30
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
The rocks
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 10 - Sep 30
US $1,900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating
4.6
155 reviews
5
115
4
25
3
8
2
4
1
0
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.6
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (178)
+172
What anglers say
91%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
90%
Recommended
79%
Caught fish
All reviews (155)
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Showing 1 – 5 of 155 reviews
Liam O’Brien
5.0
Verified
4 hour trip 10:30am
Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM) on July 18, 2025 • 2 adults
Absolutely amazing experience. First time fishing on the ocean for me and my parents and couldn’t ask for a better trip. Captain and first mate were very informative and got us right on some fish. Only thing we would change would be going out for a longer trip (again first time any of us ever did this so we didn’t know how it would be). Highly recommend for anyone wanting to have a good time with family or friends wanting an active day on the water ( definitely go for 6 hour trip at least).
Response from Captain
July 19, 2025
Thank you Liam your family is wonderful group have a wonderful summer and come see us again.
0
Ethan Kepka
5.0
Verified
Our Crew Had a Great Time
Half Day Trip – Nearshore (AM) on July 2, 2025 • 6 adults
Captain Doug and first mate Robbie took us out on a 4 hour trip and immediately started catching fish. Once we were satisfied with how many fish we had we went out to try and get a shark. We didn’t hook into one but we only had the 4 hours so I would definitely recommend 6-8 hours. Captain and mate were very friendly and helpful. 10/10 great time.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
July 5, 2025
Thank you Ethan for the great review it was a great trip to have you on the boat
0
Scott Lewis
5.0
Verified
Mission accomplished
Midday deep six hour on June 23, 2025 • 3 adults
Booked a 6-hour deep sea trip <24 hours before our trip. Told Captain Doug our goal was to go out deep and try and catch some table fare, he did precisely what we wanted to do - mission accomplished. His deck hand Robbie was great too, all around great trip and very hospitable, definitely recommend! Mahi-Mahi for dinner the rest of the week🫡
Reported catch:
0
Thomas Reynolds
5.0
Verified
Great Time
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 19, 2025 • 3 adults
Captain Doug did a great job putting us on fish early on and kept them coming! His ability to navigate the waters made for a great ride all day.
Response from Captain
August 26, 2025
Thank you for all the kind words it was a pleasure having you on board
0
Greg Scarlatoiu
5.0
Verified
Excellent Crew and Trip
8 Hour Tower Trip - 10:30 AM on August 15, 2025 • 6 adults
Both Captain Doug and the mate were terrific. They put a lot of hard work into making it a memorable day for all of us.
Response from Captain
August 18, 2025
Thank you Greg it was a wonderful thing to say and it was a pleasure having you on board.
0
FAQs about Fishing Taxi Sportfishing
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Sportfishing boatsCapacity
6 personsBoat length
36 ftYear built
1972Restored in
2022Boat manufacturer
Ray HuntBoat type
SportfishingEngine model
CumminsPowered by
2 x 315HPMax cruising speed
22 knots