Half Day Trip (AM)

4 hour trip, starts at 6:30 AM
by Captain Duke Charters
Nags Head
4.8/5 (479 reviews)

About the trip

Come aboard for half a day and catch Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, Flounder, Spot, Trout, Croakers, Red Drum, Puppy Drum, and more. All gear and a fishing license are provided. The trip length is 4 hours.

Available trips

Private trip
Half Day Trip (11 AM)

4 hour trip,
starts at 11:00 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $700

Private trip
Half Day Trip (1 PM)

4 hour trip,
starts at 1:00 PM

Price for 2 persons

US $700

Private trip
3/4 Day Trip

6 hour trip,
starts at 6:00 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $1,100

Private trip
Full Day Trip

8 hour trip,
starts at 6:30 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $1,500

About the charter captain

Duke Spencer

Nags Head, North Carolina, United States

ID & license verified
479 Customer reviews
Response time 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

Which fish you can target

Bluefish
Bluefish
Cobia
Cobia
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)

Boat specs

Boat Image
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

Customer reviews

Trip Reviews (202)
Charter Reviews (479)

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 202 reviews

Photos & videos by reviewers (175)

Great day with family on the water.
Great day with family on the water.
Great day with family on the water.
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Todd A.
Todd A.
5.0/5

Half Day Trip (AM) on July 12, 2025

Highly recommend Capt’n Duke and Gaven!

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We had a great time with Capt’n Duke and Gaven today. This is the first time we’ve chartered a boat for fishing in OBX, and we’ll definitely be back in the future. It was a great time fishing with more black sea bass than we could handle. Seeing a sea turtle, shark, and massive pod of dolphins was icing on the cake. The kids and kids at heart all had a great time.

We had a great time with Capt’n Duke and Gaven today. This is the first time we’ve chartered a boat for fishing in OBX, and we’ll definitely be back in the future. It was a great time fishing with more black sea bass than we could handle. Seeing a sea turtle, shark, and massive pod of dolphins was icing on the cake. The kids and kids at heart all had a great time.  

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Adam T.
Adam T.
5.0/5

Half Day Trip (AM) on July 23, 2025

Rough water

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The ocean was pretty rough the morning we went out, so we decided not to leave the sound. The first mate Gavin was great! we have two adults and 4 children on this trip and he did great with them. Captain Duke did an awesome job keeping our rods in the water as long as possible everyone caught fish it was a great experience.

The ocean was pretty rough the morning we went out, so we decided not to leave the sound. The first mate Gavin was great! we have two adults and 4 children on this trip and he did great with them. Captain Duke did an awesome job keeping our rods in the water as long as possible everyone caught fish it was a great experience.  

 Adam T. recommends Captain Duke Charters
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Replied on July 25, 2025
thanks so much we really enjoyed having your group fish with us

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

nice in close Head with electric flush

Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge

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.

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.

US $700

Private trip

Half Day Trip (AM)

4 hour trip, starts at 6:30 AM

Price for group of 6 persons 

US $700


Trip price

US $700

Free cancellation before August 1.

You won' t be charged yet

Available trips