Poacher Sportfishing Charters

Poacher Sportfishing specializes in inshore fishing trips around the waters of Outer Banks.  Whether you are a seasoned angler, or a novice fisherman, there is room for you aboard Captain Devin’s boat. Capt Devin guided a crew to the STATE RECORD striped bass in 2011 tipping the scales at 64lbs and still holds the record today.

Captain Devin has been fishing his whole lifeand has been a licensed Capt for38 years .and has been running charters out of Oregon inlet on his boat Poacher for the past31 years, a well seasoned veteran of the area.Having fished professionally in Africa,Mexico,,Costa Rica,,Bahamas,Virgin Islands Panama and South FL. But grew up fishing as a deckhand here at Oregon Inlet in Nags Headand knows how to put you on fish. He and his first mate will welcome you aboard 42’ Bruno boat made for ocean sport fishing. Up to six anglers can come along, and in summer months, it’s ideal for kids.

Captain Devin runs shorter trips that kids enjoy, as it gives them a chance to see how fishing works, how fish bite, and how drag screams. The boat is equipped with a flybridge, cabin, bathroom tuna tower sunshade 4 chairs and all required safety equipment, a live bait well, and an ice box.

We fish in the ocean along the beaches and sounds and up to 20 miles out depending on half days or allday trips. You could encounter cobia,spanish mackerel false albacores bluefish red drum sharks sea bass triggerfish and more.

While fishing you may troll, drift, cast, bottom fish,we are equipped for whatever it takes. The boat is loaded with a full range of fishing equipment Families will have a great time catching a variety of species, and can store their catch in the ice box, and later have a tasty family The first mate will help out so that you have an enjoyable day on the water. Bring sunscreen,  a camera, take some snacks and drinks, alcohol iis not a problem to bring along.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    Just booked! Last booked: 7 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $650
    Rise and shine! Captain Devin will take you out on the water to go after some nice fish. If you have kids, bring them along, they're just going to love it. You'll set out just before 7:00 a.m. and come back around 11:30 p.m. The captain will supply you with rods, reels, tackle, and live bait. Bring sunscreen, a cap, take snacks and drinks, and enjoy!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    US $650
    If you want to give your kids a trip to remember, why not take them fishing with Captain Devin? He and his first mate will make your outing memorable. The gear will wait for you onboard, and you'll get lures and live bait. Kids love this trip - it's just the right time, it's fast and fun. The boat is comfortable and lets you fish with precision. Summer time may be the best time to take your little ones out, grab snacks, drinks, sun protection and come along.
  • Private trip
    6 hour morning trip
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $950
    Leave the dock early before it gets hot. Pull out at 6:00 return at 12:00. A 6 hour trip allows me at times to run further and adds more fishing time in the zone than regular half day trips. On these trips we split up the time. At first we just try to get some fish in the box then we try to catch some larger on the next half of the trip.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $1,450
    If you're a serious fisherman, this full day trip is the one for you. You'll go fishing inshore for a whole day. The captain and first mate will accommodate you and your fellow anglers, and you will have eight and a half hours to yourselves to catch the likes of Kingfish, Redfish, Striped Bass. The gear is on the boat, along with lures and live bait. Bring snacks and drinks, and come along.
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FAQs about Poacher Sportfishing Charters

Poacher Sportfishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 6 hour morning trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,450 per group - Full Day Trip - Inshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Poacher Sportfishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Poacher Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Poacher Sportfishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Poacher Sportfishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Poacher Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Meet the Captain

Devin Cage
Nags Head, North Carolina, United States
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Member since May 2017
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Captain Devin grew up fishing the Outer Banks of NC. He has also fished professionally all over the world, Africa, Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico, Bahamas just to name a few places. Since 1993, he's been running inshore trips on his charter boat Poacher out of Oregon Inlet Fishing Center. I've fished my whole life and still get excited from a bite whether it's a Spanish mackerel or a large cobia. I especially enjoy the families I take with small children seeing them running to the rods in a good bite!

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Bruno (Sportfishing) originally built in 1980. Powered by a 450HP 450 cummins engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 18 knots.

Length
42 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

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

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Recent fishing reports

3 more weeks until the season start!
3 more weeks until the season start!
March 9, 2024
Working on tackle and painting on the boat right now but only 3 more weeks until we get back in ghe ocean! Thank the lord, I’m over this cold wet weather and ready to wet a line. Getting calls daily now and the bookings are picking up. If u want to fish oceanside inshore we’re the boat for you, wreck troll,sight cast,bottom fish,live bait ,shark fish i do it all through out the summer. If u have any questions about a trip just message and ask. Thanks Devin n
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Taking bookings now. Open April 1st
Taking bookings now. Open April 1st
February 25, 2024
Im ready to get back at it! Ill start running chaters on April 1 so let’s roll! Most all of my charters take place in the ocean out of Oregon inlet in nags head. Here are some more pictures from last season. Thanks Devin
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Open for charter on  April 1st
Open for charter on April 1st
February 19, 2024
Heres some photos from this past summer. We land most all of the inshore species at time from red drum and cobias to blues and Spanish,amberjacks and sharks, sea bass and triggerfish to albacore’s and kings. Just depends on the day and time of season. Tyes of fish change monthly as the water temp changes. Let’s roll
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 351 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (381)
Awesome October Adventure
Awesome October Adventure
Awesome October Adventure
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Angler rating
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Awesome October Adventure

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 26, 2023
We were in Nags Head with the kids for my upcoming birthday. I wanted to make a memorable trip and decided to book a 4-hour...
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4 hour trip with Captain Devin

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 23, 2023
Our 4 trip with Captain Devin was a blast. I didn’t think he would be so accommodating and have us so many different techniques...
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Mark C.
Charlotte, North Carolina
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Great Day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 7, 2023
Always good to go out on the Proacher,  last week seas were especially calm. We caught some ” Ribbon Fish” ,
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Amanda C.
Lafayette, Louisiana
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One of a Kind Experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 11, 2023
We had an excellent time on this trip. Captain Devin was knowledgeable and kept us on fish from the jump. His first mate Spencer...
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Fishing with Devin

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 3, 2023
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