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Lizardfish Charters and Island Adventures
Charter operator

Lizardfish Charters and Island Adventures

Cedar Point, United States
Veteran owned
50+ reviews
Captain Rick, Captain Kristen, and their son, First Mate RJ, welcome you to Lizardfish Charters and Adventures, a family and veteran-owned business located in beautiful Stella, North Carolina. They provide a wide range of services to the areas surrounding Stella, including Swansboro, Hubert, Cedar Point, Peletier, Emerald Isle, Newport, and Morehead City. They're a small charter business with a big passion for their local waters and the fish species that inhabit them. Join them and make memories for a lifetime!
Kristen M.
Kristen M.
Captain
RJ M.
RJ M.
First mate

Charters

Rating

5.0
52 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

94%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (52)

Showing 1 – 5 of 52 reviews
  • Andrew French
    Andrew French
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Top notch!

    2 Hour Trip – Customizable Inshore • 5 adults • 1 child

    If you’re looking for a charter and these guys have an opening book with them! Richard and RJ made this experience special for us! They were great with our kids, and even went the extra mile by ending the time helping us find shark teeth! We also caught a few fish, which was a treat too because we got a lot of bites that we just couldn’t haul in. If we are back in Emerald Isle, we will be looking up Lizardfish Charters for another experience with them.

    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you for the great review! We hope to see you out on our boat again! - Capt Rick and First Mate RJ Lizardfish Charters and Island Adventures 🏝

  • Troy Newton
    Troy Newton
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    1st charter

    4 Hour Nearshore/Offshore Trip • 4 adults • 1 child

    We didn't get to go offshore as was booked and paid for which was disappointing. We were really looking forward to getting on some bigger fish as we only got to bring home 1. The crew did keep moving us. They were helpful, attentive and very knowledgeable. They also took us over to Shark Tooth Island which was fun and we saw dolphins.

    Reported catch:
    Black Seabass
    Response from Charter operator

    We are so sorry the waves were a little to big for us to go offshore that day. We hope everyone had a good time on the charter even though we had to stay inshore. We hope to see you guys again, and we can get offshore fishing next time. - Capt Rick & Kristen Lizardfish Charters and Island Adventures 🏝

  • Jennifer Hoag
    Jennifer Hoag
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Very accommodating

    6 Hour Nearshore/Offshore Trip • 3 adults • 1 child

    Had an amazing and memorable trip! Thank you soo much for everything ❤️ very flexible and accommodating!! Did everything we wished for and more!! Awesome doesn't cut it! Very educational and down to earth guy! We will definitely meet again ❤️ beautiful trip and and amazing memories ❤️

    Reported catch:
    Black Seabass
    Speckled Trout
    Scup (Porgy)
    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you for the great review! We are so glad the weather finally somewhat corporated and we were able to get offshore to get you guys some sharks like you wanted! - Capt Rick and First Mate Nick Lizardfish Charters and Island Adventures 🏝

  • Hannah Tucker
    Hannah Tucker
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fiancé loved his birthday present!

    2 Hour Trip – Customizable Inshore • 2 adults

    I booked this experience for my fiancés birthday and we were not disappointed! Captian and first mate were very knowledgeable on what spots were best to fish, identifiying the fish we caught, and they were just all around great! My fiancé caught his first shark and we were able to keep the spanish mackeral that was caught. awesome trip!

  • Caitlynn Williams
    Caitlynn Williams
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    July fishing trip

    2 Hour Trip – Customizable Inshore • 4 adults • 1 child
    Reported catch:
    Black Seabass
    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you for the great review!! - Capt Rick and Capt Kristen Lizardfish Charters and Island Adventures 🏝

Real catches shared by our community

  • Lizardfish Charters Nearshore/Offshore
    Lizardfish Charters Nearshore/OffshoreCedar Point, NC
    Angler proudly displaying a caught shark while fishing on a sunny day in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Bonnethead Shark
    Jennifer H.
    Jennifer H.
    Had an amazing and memorable trip! Thank you soo much for everything ❤️ very flexible and accommodating!! Did everything we wished for and more!! Awesome doesn't cut it! Very educational and down to earth guy! We will definitely meet again ❤️ beautiful trip and and amazing memories ❤️
  • Lizardfish Charters Inshore
    Lizardfish Charters InshoreCedar Point, NC
    Angler proudly holding a spotted Spanish mackerel aboard a fishing boat on calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Spanish Mackerel
    Hannah T.
    Hannah T.
    I booked this experience for my fiancés birthday and we were not disappointed! Captian and first mate were very knowledgeable on what spots were best to fish, identifiying the fish we caught, and they were just all around great! My fiancé caught his first shark and we were able to keep the spanish mackeral that was caught. awesome trip!
  • Lizardfish Charters Inshore
    Lizardfish Charters InshoreCedar Point, NC
    A young angler joyfully holding up a catch while fishing from a boat on a calm lake, showcasing the excitement of the fishing experience.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Black Seabass
    Zachary W.
    Zachary W.
    Rick and Scott I believe his name was were awesome. We had a lot of fun finding shark teeth hunting and overall a wonderful fishing experience. The crew was fantastic, great vibes and hospitality, super involved in and they want you to catch fish. I plan on coming back and doing another fishing trip with these guys, they were the best! Definitely recommend!
  • Lizardfish Charters Inshore
    Lizardfish Charters InshoreCedar Point, NC
    A young angler joyfully displaying her catch of two fish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a fun day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Crappie
    Jade G.
    Jade G.
    We had the best time on the Inshore Lizardfish Charter. Richard and RJ were so helpful and friendly. My kids and I had never really fished before so we just wanted to give it a shot while we were visiting NC… We got so much more than we expected from this fishing trip. We learned about the local ecology, the ICW, and about the area. They’re both so knowledgeable and genuinely happy to share their insight. We all caught lots of fish, and one of the kids caught a massive Black Drum. We stopped at an island to try to get some shark teeth and RJ had the most amazing eye for finding them! We’re so happy to have met these guys. This charter far exceeded our expectations!! Highly recommend!
  • Lizardfish Charters Nearshore/Offshore
    Lizardfish Charters Nearshore/OffshoreCedar Point, NC
    A fishing rod silhouetted against a cloudy sky over calm waters, capturing the serene atmosphere of a fishing trip.
    Steve M.
    Steve M.
    Spending the day on the local inshore channels, rivers and sounds of the Crystal Coast was a perfect way to elevate our Emerald Isle family vacation! Despite high waves that kept us from venturing deep sea offshore, Captain Rick and First Mate RJ did a perfect job with making my family feel right at home on their well-equipped boat while navigating the beautiful waters of the area. Fishing from several different spots, we pulled in a variety of great fish including sea bass, croakers, hogfish, blue fish, lizardfish, puffer fish and even a large flounder! We capped off the day with bonus time hunting shark teeth on one of the inshore islands. Captain Rick and RJ were super friendly while working very hard to make sure our group had a fantastic time! Highly recommend Lizardfish Charters Offshore!
  • Lizardfish Charters Nearshore/Offshore
    Lizardfish Charters Nearshore/OffshoreCedar Point, NC
    An angler proudly displaying a fish while seated on a boat, enjoying a day of fishing in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Stephanie S.
    Stephanie S.
    Even though I got sea sick the captain was nice enough to bring me back to shore and still took my boyfriend back out for the remainder of our time inshore.
  • Lizardfish Charters Nearshore/Offshore
    Lizardfish Charters Nearshore/OffshoreCedar Point, NC
    An angler proudly displaying a Black Sea Bass while fishing on a sunny day in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Black Seabass
    Sean N.
    Sean N.
    We had a great time fishing with the Lizardfish crew! Hope to do it again soon.
  • Lizardfish Charters Inshore
    Lizardfish Charters InshoreCedar Point, NC
    An angler proudly displaying two Black Sea Bass caught during a fishing trip on a sunny day at sea.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +4
    Black Rockfish
    Joe R.
    Joe R.
    Small group from West Virginia. Had a good time catching around 8 different species. Recommend.
  • Lizardfish Charters Inshore
    Lizardfish Charters InshoreCedar Point, NC
    A young girl joyfully holding a fish while fishing from a boat, showcasing a fun family fishing experience.
    Fish 1
    Mutton Snapper
    Kris C.
    Kris C.
    I couldn’t have asked for a better trip! I had a big ask for Capts Rick and Kristen and they absolutely hit a home run with every detail! They were safe with the kiddos, they helped the kiddos catch lots of fish and treated them with respect and overwhelming kindness. Capts Rick and Kristen were supportive of our younger and older kids alike, and they even helped the adults get some fishing time in!! I can’t wait to get out with them again!
  • Lizardfish Charters Nearshore/Offshore
    Lizardfish Charters Nearshore/OffshoreCedar Point, NC
    An angler proudly displaying a caught Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Scup (Porgy)
    Asam A.
    Asam A.
    We had a great time , well worth it and great learning experience for beginners!