Nags Head
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US $1,000
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Patriot Sportfishing
Nags Head, United States
Federal waters
10+ reviews
With 37 years of experience, Patriot Sportfishing is prepared to show you the best of these waters, whether you're trolling, bottom fishing, or using a more specialized technique. Among their favorite fish to target are Yellowfin Tuna and Mahi Mahi. Come aboard The Patriot, a well-maintained 55' Paul Mann offshore fishing machine, recently restored to the highest standards. Customers often walk away with a cooler full of fish and high praise for the captain's and crew's knowledge of the local waters.
Mitch M.
Captain
Charter
Rating
4.9
14 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (10)
All reviews (14)
Showing 1 – 5 of 14 reviews
Jason Pryor5.0VerifiedAmazing day on the water!
Full Day Trip – Offshore • 5 adultsCaptain Mitch and 1st mate Caden made everything look easy. Heavy swells were no issue with some that were very inexperienced offshore. We were on fish all day with no down time. Easiest return and processing of catch with very fast turnaround. Can’t wait to go back out!
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Response from Charter operatorThank you so much! glad you enjoyed it as much as we did! hope to see you back soon!!
Tyrel Allaire4.7VerifiedGreat Trip because of a great crew!
Full Day Trip – Offshore • 6 adultsGreat trip, captain was knowledgeable and first mate was amazing. We caught our limit on Blue Line Tilefish, a large amount of Mahi-Mahi and a Bonita. Only downside was generator feeding air conditioning wasn’t working at time so it got a little warm.
Langdon Macdonald5.0Verifiedwe really enjoyed our trip. we caught a lot of fish. The fitst mate was very busy and handled all our needs. The captain put us in the right spots for catching lots of fish.
Full Day Trip – Offshore • 6 adults
Arthur ToehlkeRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFishing with Mitch
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William GrubbRepeat angler5.0VerifiedWonderful Experience
Full Day Trip – Offshore • 6 adultsI have often heard from people that taking a fishing charter is too expensive. It's not the expense but your experience once you're out on the open water. Captain Mitch and First Mate Bradon provide you with that experience. Captain Mitch provided my family with first-class service. First Mate Bradon took his time to explain every aspect of the equipment and what it was used for. Along the trip, you get to know these two men and have nothing but respect for them. If you are looking for a great time and a truly wonderful experience I would highly recommend the Patriot and its crew, you will not be disappointed. From my Family to yours Thank you for everything. William Grubb
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What's biting with Patriot Sportfishing in Nags Head
This is the top month for giant 'Smoker' King Mackerel, so get your stand-up gear ready and prepare for some arm-melting action. Too stressful? Stay inshore and catch Red Drum and Striped Bass instead.
Top catches for November
Fishing reports
Mahi and Blackfin Bite All Day
Oct 1, 2026 • Nags Head
Enjoyed a beautiful day of fishing with Seth Friend, his brother and niece! Mahi and Blackfin kept us busy all day long! Hope they enjoyed it as much as we did! So nice to get back out after last week’s storm. #tunafishing #mahi #patriot #obxcharterfishing #offshorefishing
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Day of the Dolphin
Jun 9, 2026 • Nags Head
It was a little sporty out there yesterday, but we managed to grab a nice catch of dolphin! Thanks to Frank Murphy and his friends from Virginia for fishing with us! Please come back soon! Still have some days left in June and more to choose from in July! give us a call! We’d love to take you out! #dolphinfishing #fishobx #obxcharterfishing #patriot #obxvacation
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Hopeful we are trending UP!
Jun 7, 2026 • Nags Head
It was great to finally see the fish show up for us! Thanks to the LF Jenning group for fishing with us. We enjoyed spending the day with you! #obxvacation #obxcharterfishing #obxlife #obxcharters #yellowfintuna
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Mahi Madness!
May 28, 2026 • Nags Head
Days of Dolphin! Here’s some pictures for ya…We’ve really enjoyed the week so far. The dolphin bite has been very rewarding. Nothing like fresh dolphin for Taco Tuesday…and our Wednesday charter had similar results! We added a couple of fun videos too. The first video, our anglers put together and the second one is today’s ride out! Stay tuned for the catch! #patriot #gulfstreamfishing #obxvacation #dolphinfishing #obxnc
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Catchin’ up on whats been catchin’!
Jun 30, 2025 • Nags Head
May and June had mixed results but overall, the Tuna Bite and dolphin bite were pretty strong! Here are some pictures of the highlights from the last two months. Hope to see you out there soon!!
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It’s Not Always Glamorous!
Mar 2, 2025 • Nags Head
There’s a lot that goes into running a charter boat business. But always at the forefront is maintaining and improving the boat - aesthetics and performance are always top goals and mean everything to putting together a fantastic fishing season. This year, there’s a lot of little things and one big thing (more about that later). You saw what was happening outside last week, so this week, I’ll show you a few of the interior maintenance and improvements we are making. Special thanks to Rick Moore for the 1000 hr maintenance he completed on our Cat C-18. He always does a great job. We’re also making improvements in the head area of the boat The floor is being glassed and The shower is being gutted to make way for a tackle locker for storage. The Patriot was made to be a fishing boat so showers can wait til you get to the docks! Enjoy the pics and share with a friend! We are now booking for the 2025 season!
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