Waterdog Guide Service 

5.0/5 (10 reviews)
 508 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512, United States

Waterdog Guide Service 

Atlantic Beach, NC, United States
19 ft
3
5.0/5 (10 reviews)

Waterdog Guide Service welcomes you aboard for a day of great fishing, combing the inlets and shallow bays for top inshore species like Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Jacks, Bluefish, and more. All this while enjoying and learning about this beautiful part of the world.

You will be spending the day aboard Captain Tom Roller's 19' Pathfinder flats boat. The vessel was built in 2010 and has tons of deck space, allowing groups of three anglers to enjoy fishing without fighting each other for elbow room. The vessel also boasts a top speed of 50 knots, getting you to the best spots before you even realize you have left the dock!

The vessel is equipped with GPS and fishfinder to sound out the murky waters beneath your feet, a trolling motor to stalk silently through the shallows, and a live bait tank to tempt in even the fussiest of fish. The boat is specifically designed for getting into the skinniest of waters, meaning no fish is ever out of reach.

Trips range from four to eight hours, each tailored to suit your wishes. Captain Tom is happy to welcome anglers of any age or experience level aboard, and will talk you through all the techniques he has developed over his long career as a guide. You will be provided with quality light and fly tackle and while Captain Tom specializes in using lures, he will happily provide you with bait is that is more your style.

So whether you are after a short morning catching Trout with the kids, or a full day battling big Bull Reds in search of a personal record-breaker, you can trust Captain Tom to take you to the best spots around and to always have a trick up his sleeve if the bite drops off.

Waterdog Guide Service welcomes you aboard for a day of great fishing, combing the inlets and shallow bays for top inshore species like Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Jacks, Bluefish, and more. All this while enjoying and learning about this beautiful part of the world.

You will be spending the day aboard Captain Tom Roller's 19' Pathfinder flats boat. The vessel was built in 2010 and has tons of deck space, allowing groups of three anglers to enjoy fishing without fighting each other for elbow room. The vessel also boasts a top speed of 50 knots, getting you to the best spots before you even realize you have left the dock!

The vessel is equipped with GPS and fishfinder to sound out the murky waters beneath your feet, a trolling motor to stalk silently through the shallows, and a live bait tank to tempt in even the fussiest of fish. The boat is specifically designed for getting into the skinniest of waters, meaning no fish is ever out of reach.

Trips range from four to eight hours, each tailored to suit your wishes. Captain Tom is happy to welcome anglers of any age or experience level aboard, and will talk you through all the techniques he has developed over his long career as a guide. You will be provided with quality light and fly tackle and while Captain Tom specializes in using lures, he will happily provide you with bait is that is more your style.

So whether you are after a short morning catching Trout with the kids, or a full day battling big Bull Reds in search of a personal record-breaker, you can trust Captain Tom to take you to the best spots around and to always have a trick up his sleeve if the bite drops off.

Tom Roller
Captain
Tom Roller
24 years of experience
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $800
Entire boat: 2 people

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5.0
10 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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John Robbins
John Robbins
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Great time!
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 12, 20242 adults

First impression of our guide Capt.Tom from phone call the night before was positive. He had a game plan and I that next morning it was put into play. Lures was the choice I had asked for and lures I did. The reds didn't want to join in on that plan but did manage a couple of decent fights. However, Capt.Tom changed spots and tactics and went for the bluefish who came out to play. My wife had come for the boat ride and really enjoyed the action. I had wanted a catch and release fishing trip and Tom obliged. Great job Capt.Tom!

John Stemple
John Stemple
us
Fairmont, WV, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Half day trip with captain Tom
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 29, 20223 adults

Captain Tom was very nice to our group of 3 he called the day before to confirm meeting location, and to see what he could do to make our trip better for us. The whole experience was great, Captain Tom was able to get us on a group of Red fish, and he was knowledgeable on what baits to use, where to cast to get in the groups of fish and how many we were allowed to keep. Very nice guy, he took his time and was very hands on with making sure we all had Bait on our hooks, and even showed us some good techniques with some of the baits to increase our chances of catching fish. Would definitely recommend captain Tom.

Ryan Fender
Ryan Fender
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2019
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
Full Day Trip on June 30, 20223 adults

Cpt. Tom was great and put us on the fish. We caught reds, blues, spanish, trout, flounder, shark, lizard and croaker. I would recommend Cpt. Tom to anyone.

Chris Grubb
Chris Grubb
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Half day trip with Capt Tom
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 26, 20223 adults

Very good experience with a knowledgeable fishing captain. Very patient, good instructions during fishing, put us on some fish.

Richard Holcomb
Richard Holcomb
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2025
The captain canceled
October 21, 2025
Trip was supposed to happen on October 21, 2025

The charter operator canceled 11 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

FAQs about Waterdog Guide Service

Waterdog Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Waterdog Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Waterdog Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
  • Fly fishing equipment
Waterdog Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
Waterdog Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Waterdog Guide Service include:
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Tom Roller
Tom Roller
Tom Roller

Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, United States

18 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since September 2017

As a lifelong outdoorsman, I am drawn to the water through my love not just of the outdoors, but for the conservation of our natural resources, and my philosophy that guides are teachers and stewards. Simply put, I am a guide because I want to share my love of the ocean and estuaries with others.

18 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since September 2017

As a lifelong outdoorsman, I am drawn to the water through my love not just of the outdoors, but for the conservation of our natural resources, and my philosophy that guides are teachers and stewards. Simply put, I am a guide because I want to share my love of the ocean and estuaries with others.

The fish you can target

Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Redfish
Redfish

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
19 ft
Year built
2010
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 60 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 60 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

 Checks

What’s biting in Atlantic Beach right now

Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
CobiaCobia
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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