Captain Duke Charters 

4.9/5 (545 reviews)
 8770 Oregon Inlet Road, Nags Head, NC 27959, United States

Captain Duke Charters 

Nags Head, NC, United States
38 ft
6
4.9/5 (545 reviews)

Captain Duke Charters offers family friendly trips out of Nags Head, NC. You can join Capt. Duke and his First Mate fishing the Outer Banks on any day of the week but Sunday. Come aboard for a day of fishing that is fun for all! 

You will fish aboard a 38foot new built boat with a generator offering air conditioning or heat or 110 electrical hook ups This vessel comes equipped with advanced fishing technology and all the gear you need. On board you will find a live bait well and an ice box to store your catch. A spacious cabin and a private toilet cater to your comfort. Four chairs in the cockpit provide a place to rest, while a friendly and hard working Mate will make sure your trip goes smoothly. There is room for six passengers aboard this boat and children of all ages are welcome.

While fishing with Capt. Duke you can explore the ocean sounds near Oregon Inlet or head more than 30 miles from shore. A half day trip is ideal for catching Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Spot, and many other species. A full day gives you the opportunity for deep drop fishing offshore, where you can target Seabass, Tilefish, Grouper, and more.

You will have a chance to try several different fishing techniques using rods, reels, and tackle that are provided for you. Electric reels are also available for easy fishing in deep water. You will likely be invited to join Capt. Duke on the bridge, where you can see the Captains perspective

Captain Duke Charters provides a fishing license and all the gear you need. Come prepared for a fun day on the water that you and your family will remember fondly for years to come!

Captain Duke Charters offers family friendly trips out of Nags Head, NC. You can join Capt. Duke and his First Mate fishing the Outer Banks on any day of the week but Sunday. Come aboard for a day of fishing that is fun for all! 

You will fish aboard a 38foot new built boat with a generator offering air conditioning or heat or 110 electrical hook ups This vessel comes equipped with advanced fishing technology and all the gear you need. On board you will find a live bait well and an ice box to store your catch. A spacious cabin and a private toilet cater to your comfort. Four chairs in the cockpit provide a place to rest, while a friendly and hard working Mate will make sure your trip goes smoothly. There is room for six passengers aboard this boat and children of all ages are welcome.

While fishing with Capt. Duke you can explore the ocean sounds near Oregon Inlet or head more than 30 miles from shore. A half day trip is ideal for catching Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Spot, and many other species. A full day gives you the opportunity for deep drop fishing offshore, where you can target Seabass, Tilefish, Grouper, and more.

You will have a chance to try several different fishing techniques using rods, reels, and tackle that are provided for you. Electric reels are also available for easy fishing in deep water. You will likely be invited to join Capt. Duke on the bridge, where you can see the Captains perspective

Captain Duke Charters provides a fishing license and all the gear you need. Come prepared for a fun day on the water that you and your family will remember fondly for years to come!

Duke Spencer
Captain
Duke Spencer
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Half Day Trip
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 7 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Cobia
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
+1
US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Dec 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
+3
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 7 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Amberjack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Seabass (Black)
Tilefish
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
There are 16 people looking at this charter.

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (459)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
90%
Caught fish

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Luis Rojas
Luis Rojas
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2021
4 trips
5.0
Verified
New
family vacation trip!!
Half Day Trip - 11:00 AM on August 11, 20264 adults

We had an awesome time with captain Duke! 🎣 From start to finish, the captain and his mate were fantastic. They were professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and worked hard to make sure we had a great experience. They knew exactly where to put us on the fish and kept everything running smoothly. The captain and mate made the trip fun and enjoyable for everyone, and you could tell they genuinely wanted us to have a great day on the water. We caught some great fish, made some great memories, and couldn’t have asked for a better crew. Highly recommend this charter to anyone looking for a great fishing experience in OBX. We’ll definitely be booking with them again! 🎣🔥

Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish (Tailor)
Duke Spencer
Response from Captain

Thank you so much LUIS for giving us the opportunity to take you and your group out for the afternoon to do a little boating and fishing thanks again great group of guest

Michael Hadeka
Michael Hadeka
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
The captain canceled
July 28, 2026
Trip was supposed to happen on July 28, 2026

The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

Brittany Fisher
Brittany Fisher
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
great first trip
Half Day Trip on August 11, 20264 adults2 children

We went out with captain Duke and First mate Gavin on our first ever trip on the ocean. We had smooth water and trolled - caught 25 Blues and 5 good sized spanish and lost about 10 others. We were a group of 4 adults and two kids ages 5 and 9. The kids had fun. Gavin was great about teaching them what we were using and he kept up with all the poles bending. We had two times that 4 of 5 poles hit at once. would love to go further out next time and do some fishing for some larger fish but it was a fun trip!

Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
Duke Spencer
Response from Captain

thanks you Brittany for giving us the opportunity to take you and your family out for for some time on the water and catch some fish the boys did great cranking and pulling in the fish

Ross Pedersen
Ross Pedersen
Repeat angler
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Hot on the Blues!
Half Day Trip on August 6, 20263 adults3 children

This was a great trip! We did a 4 hour inshore trip and brought home 46 Blues and Spanish Mackerel. We probably had 20 or more come off the hook and lost a couple at the boat but with that many fish nobody fretted a bit! The kids actually needed a break and went and relaxed in air conditioned cabin for a bit. Gavin was very personable, experienced, and great with everyone no matter their fishing experience. We'd book again with Captain Duke and Gavin in a heartbeat. Thank you!

Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
Duke Spencer
Response from Captain

Ross thanks you so much for letting us have the opportunity to take you and your family out for some boating on the water and catch some fish

Joshua Hunter
Joshua Hunter
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
The first mate Gavin was fantastic with my family
Half Day Trip - 11:00 AM on August 18, 20264 adults1 child

We had a family fishing trip with members that ranged from 12 years old to 70 years old. The first mate Gavin was very interactive, friendly and educational with everyone. he had a perfect feel for everyone’s experience level and how to keep them involved. I suppose it may have been easy seeing we were catching fish literally every minute or two… but everything went perfectly. I would highly recommend Captin Duke to anyone thinking of doing it.

Duke Spencer
Response from Captain

thank you Joshua for giving us the opportunity to take you and your group out for an afternoon on the water on a pretty day and catch some fish thanks

FAQs about Captain Duke Charters

Captain Duke Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip - 11:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Captain Duke Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet nice in close Head with electric flush
  • Air conditioning
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Captain Duke Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn reels)
  • Live bait (Prepped beforehand, also may be fished for on trip)
  • Lures
  • First mate (very friendly and helpful young man. been with me for 4 year)
  • Fishing license (No license needed for anyone on the trip )
Captain Duke Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (epending on the type of trip we can travel off 25 plus miles )
  • Wreck fishing
Captain Duke Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Captain Duke Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Redfish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tilefish

Your captain

Duke Spencer
Duke Spencer
Duke Spencer

Nags Head, North Carolina, United States

ID & license verified
545 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2017
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Duke is a fourth generation fisherman on the Outer Banks. He has 45 years of experience running charter vessels. Join him for the 'thrill of the catch' and an experience your family will remember for years to come.

Our Team
Gaven C.

Gaven C.

First mate

ID & license verified
545 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2017
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Duke is a fourth generation fisherman on the Outer Banks. He has 45 years of experience running charter vessels. Join him for the 'thrill of the catch' and an experience your family will remember for years to come.

Our Team
Gaven C.

Gaven C.

First mate

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Redfish
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tilefish
Tilefish
Amberjack
Amberjack
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1992
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Sunny Briggs
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
1 x 500HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
epending on the type of trip we can travel off 25 plus miles
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
nice in close Head with electric flush
Air conditioning
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn reels
Live bait
Prepped beforehand, also may be fished for on trip
Lures
First mate
very friendly and helpful young man. been with me for 4 year
Fishing license
No license needed for anyone on the trip

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Very friendly and helpful with young children
You keep catch

How you can pay

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

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 0.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Nags Head right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
CobiaCobia
FlounderFlounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)Little Tunny (False Albacore)
RedfishRedfish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TilefishTilefish

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