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Weldon Striper Fishing 

4.8
(20 reviews)
 Rockfish Drive, Weldon, NC 27890, United States–
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Weldon Striper Fishing 

Weldon, NC, United States
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24 ft
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4.8
(20 reviews)
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Fingeance Sportfishing is dedicated to Roanoke river fishing where the fish are plentiful and the nature is wild. This is where they will take you. Just because it's winter doesn't mean you can't warm yourself up on some great Striper and Shad fishing! The Catfishing is great too in the Roanoke, and it will fill your coolers up!

The charter is operated by Captain Joey VanDyke who is not your usual captain. With a 4-year college degree in Aquaculture and AG Science, and years of fishing experience under his belt, he will show you a great time on the water and teach you about the marine life.

You will be fishing aboard his 24' Carolina skiff performance fishing boat, powered by a 150 HP Honda engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots. This speedy boat is wide enough for 4 people who can all ride and fish in comfort. It contains the latest electronics being restored in 2015, and all the safety equipment you'll need.

Capt. Joey will take you fishing on the infamous Roanoke River for wintertime school-sized Stripers on light tackle. You can catch multiple numbers as they migrate up the Roanoke River to their traditional spawning grounds.

You can also do winter Shad fishing charters on fly rods and light tackle as they migrate up the local rivers to spawn, too. Other species in the river include Crappie, Yellow Perch and Catfish.

What are you waiting for? Join Fingeance Sportfishing today and have your winter fishing adventure!

Fingeance Sportfishing is dedicated to Roanoke river fishing where the fish are plentiful and the nature is wild. This is where they will take you. Just because it's winter doesn't mean you can't warm yourself up on some great Striper and Shad fishing! The Catfishing is great too in the Roanoke, and it will fill your coolers up!

The charter is operated by Captain Joey VanDyke who is not your usual captain. With a 4-year college degree in Aquaculture and AG Science, and years of fishing experience under his belt, he will show you a great time on the water and teach you about the marine life.

You will be fishing aboard his 24' Carolina skiff performance fishing boat, powered by a 150 HP Honda engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots. This speedy boat is wide enough for 4 people who can all ride and fish in comfort. It contains the latest electronics being restored in 2015, and all the safety equipment you'll need.

Capt. Joey will take you fishing on the infamous Roanoke River for wintertime school-sized Stripers on light tackle. You can catch multiple numbers as they migrate up the Roanoke River to their traditional spawning grounds.

You can also do winter Shad fishing charters on fly rods and light tackle as they migrate up the local rivers to spawn, too. Other species in the river include Crappie, Yellow Perch and Catfish.

What are you waiting for? Join Fingeance Sportfishing today and have your winter fishing adventure!

Joey VanDyke
Captain
Joey VanDyke
36 years of experience
responds within an hour
Popular features
Live bait
You keep catch
Child friendly
Ice box
Rods, reels & tackle
Popular features
Live bait
You keep catch
Child friendly
Ice box
Rods, reels & tackle

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Shad fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 15 - Apr 6
Bass (Striped)
Bass (Largemouth)
Catfish
American Shad
+1
US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip – Weldon Striper (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:45 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - May 17
Bass (Striped)
Catfish
American Shad
Perch (White)
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Trip – Weldon Strip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - May 17
Bass (Striped)
Bass (Largemouth)
Catfish
American Shad
+1
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.8
20 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (16)

Reviews (20)

  • Gary Miller
    Gary Miller
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    4.0
    Verified

    caught lots of stripers

    5 Hour Trip – Weldon Striper (AM) on May 2, 2026 • 3 adults

    Was rainy and unusually cold for first of May, and the river was low, but the captain continuously put us on fish. Caught plenty of stripers plus a few catfish and a spotted bass. Overall, was a fun outing in spite of the conditions.

  • John Carlin
    John Carlin
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent Experience

    5 Hour Trip – Weldon Strip (PM) on March 23, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Captain Joey VanDyke was great. He was ready to go before we got there. He is familuar with the river and knows where the hot spots are. He was very patient with the kids and always ready to untangle a line. Always answered any questions they had. Hope to fish with captain Joey again.

  • Brady Anderson
    Brady Anderson
    Repeat angler
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Joey

    5 Hour Trip – Weldon Striper (AM) on April 12, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child
  • Ricky Whitfield
    Ricky Whitfield
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Welton striper fishing

    5 Hour Trip – Weldon Striper (AM) on April 29, 2023 • 4 adults

    Enjoyed a half day trip with Joey. The captain worked hard putting us on fish.

  • Elizabeth Zinn
    Elizabeth Zinn
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day with Capt Joey VanDyke

    5 Hour Trip – Weldon Strip (PM) on April 10, 2021 • 3 adults

    Our first fishing trip will bring us back. Weather, Boat, fishing and Captain were perfect.

  • Gerald Bartos
    Gerald Bartos
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Catp.

    5 Hour Trip – Weldon Strip (PM) on May 16, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Could not have had a better experience considering the very low water levels. Caught a variety of fish and most importantly my grandson had a blast!

  • Shamus Flower
    Shamus Flower
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    great afternoon!

    5 Hour Trip – Weldon Strip (PM) on April 10, 2026 • 2 adults

    Great afternoon with Captain Joey on the river. He put us on the fish while other charters seemed to be struggling.

  • Robert Overbaugh
    Robert Overbaugh
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great 5 hour striped bass fishing trip with Captain Joey VanDyke

    5 Hour Trip – Weldon Striper (AM) on May 11, 2025 • 1 adult

    I really enjoyed my 5 hour striped bass fishing trip with Captain Joey VanDyke. We started the morning fishing live bait in the rapids which provided non-stop action. Since I was mainly focused on fly fishing, we then moved downstream a bit and had a great time catching stripers using clousers with a 10 weight and 350 grain sinking line. I really appreciated all of Captain Joey’s advice and knowledge about this fishery. He is very experienced and knowledgeable on tactics for catching these stripers on the fly rod, artificial lures and live bait. I would definitely recommend Captain Joey VanDyke and hope I will have a chance to fish with him again.

  • Ray Casteen
    Ray Casteen
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    4.7
    Verified

    April fishing trip

    5 Hour Trip – Weldon Strip (PM) on April 26, 2025 • 4 adults
  • Curtis Mortis
    Curtis Mortis
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    1/2 day trip with Captain Joey

    5 Hour Trip – Weldon Striper (AM) on April 4, 2023 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Captain Joey was great with my 5 year old Grandson he was very easy to talk to and was very helpful. Joey runs a great boat and his trip is great. I will definitely book again next year

FAQs about Weldon Striper Fishing

Weldon Striper Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Shad fishing (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Weldon Strip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Weldon Striper (AM) (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Weldon Striper Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box Able to store your catch and seperate for your drin
Trips booked with Weldon Striper Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (All light tackle)
  • Live bait (Can be provided)
  • Lures (Zman)
  • Fly fishing equipment (All rods and appropriate lines on the boat )
Weldon Striper Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (We primarily run charters out of weldon NC pending water levels and fishing conditions if not I will notify you.)
  • Lake fishing (Roanoke rapids lake)
Weldon Striper Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Weldon Striper Fishing include:
  • American Shad
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Catfish
  • Crappie
  • Gar
  • Perch (White)
  • Perch (Yellow)

Your captain

Joey VanDyke
Joey VanDyke
Weldon, North Carolina, United States
34 Fishing Reports
21 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2016
Captain Joey VanDyke has been fishing since he was just a little boy, his love for the water formed his full-time occupation of fishing for a living. He started his career fishing in 1985 mating on offshore boats and continued through the summers until he graduated college and turned it to full-time year-round fishing. He fishes the rivers and the salt waters and knows exactly where to go to find fish. He is a calm and patient person who loves taking kids out and teaching them about the fisheries and how to preserve them. Captain Joey prides himself in knowing and learning all about fish by studying their feeding habits, habitats, growth cycles, and life cycles.
Our Team
Joey V.
Joey V.
Captain
Joey VanDyke
Joey VanDyke
34
reports
21
reviews
2016
member since
~1h
response
Captain Joey VanDyke has been fishing since he was just a little boy, his love for the water formed his full-time occupation of fishing for a living. He started his career fishing in 1985 mating on offshore boats and continued through the summers until he graduated college and turned it to full-time year-round fishing. He fishes the rivers and the salt waters and knows exactly where to go to find fish. He is a calm and patient person who loves taking kids out and teaching them about the fisheries and how to preserve them. Captain Joey prides himself in knowing and learning all about fish by studying their feeding habits, habitats, growth cycles, and life cycles.
The crew
Joey V.
Joey V.
Captain

The fish you can target

American Shad
American Shad
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Crappie
Crappie
Gar
Gar
White Perch
White Perch
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
American Shad
American Shad
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Crappie
Crappie
Gar
Gar

Real catches by this captain

  • Striped bass displayed with a fish gripper over a wooded river beside a small fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Striped Bass
    Gary M.
    Gary M.
    Was rainy and unusually cold for first of May, and the river was low, but the captain continuously put us on fish. Caught plenty of stripers plus a few catfish and a spotted bass. Overall, was a fun outing in spite of the conditions.
  • A young angler and an adult proudly displaying their striped bass catch while fishing on a boat.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Good fishing on the Roanoke!! Seems like the stripers is starting to do their thing up here on the river for their spring spawn looks like real good numbers are coming up now and we'll be waiting here for him we do have some availability if you'd like to reserve give us a try thank you!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a striped bass while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    We are finishing up shad trips and getting ready to switch over to full on striper. The small male stripers are showing up and getting set up for the big females to come up the river when it rises. It's gonna be a good year on the river!!!
  • A cooler filled with live bait fish, showcasing the preparation for a fishing trip.
    Our bait person just contacted us and our bait gets delivered from south Carolina and cost is going up. Unfortunately , I'd recommend getting on the books within the week before I have to raise my prices! I'm sorry but I can't eat this major cost of bait and fuel but so much. I've held steady for a few years on the price but I am no longer gonna be able to hold a steady price. $15 a dozen isn't cheap when you carry 10 dozen per trip on boat. If cost go down I will drop the cost of the trip as long as everyone understands. Thank you
  • An angler proudly displaying a freshly caught fish while enjoying a day on the water.
    We will be fishing for shad through April 5th then we will be switching over to the grand finale of striper on the Roanoke river! This is where the fun is and begins every year and we look forward to it we do have some availabilities if you like to reserve your day and get on our calendar!
  • Angler proudly displaying three freshly caught fish while fishing on a calm river, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    White Bass
    Yesterday was better than today after the front came thru. This morning we were battling ice in the rod guides and very picky fish. Every day is different and thankful to see them all! Thank you guys!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large striped bass while fishing on a sunny day, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    We have some availability April through May for striper fishing this year with a size of fish quality and quantity looking like it's going to be a great year up on the Roanoke river! We're waiting right now for the river to Roz with the floodwaters so if you would like to get in our trip go ahead and book now as soon as you can to get us get on the calendar!
  • Angler proudly displaying a freshly caught fish while on a river fishing trip, showcasing a relaxed atmosphere.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    We will be catching shad on the Roanoke River coming up in March fly fishing and casting along the river for these great little fighters! Along with shad we will start out fishing for some striper and catfish down rivers as they show up!
  • An angler proudly displaying a striped bass while fishing from a boat in a serene freshwater environment.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    We are still on good numbers of stripers! And it's only getting better as a striper's move on up the river to spawn. Next few weeks ought to be excellent as more and more fish show up! We have some availability and would love to take you fishing.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass while fishing on a calm river, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Tomorrow morning just opened up april 19 i can do a discounted charter for tomorrow cause i had a cancellation and i kept the deposit. So if your looking for a great opportunity get up with me! Thank you

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
1998
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Carolina Skiff
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Honda
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
Able to store your catch and seperate for your drin
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
All light tackle
Live bait
Can be provided
Lures
Zman
Fly fishing equipment
All rods and appropriate lines on the boat

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No age limit
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

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
 PayPal
 Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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