Captain
Michael Oppegaard

Member since January 2018 Topsail Beach, United States
Background
Captain Michael Oppegaard comes from a fishing family. His grandparents owned a “fish camp” on Lea Island (Old Topsail) before WWII so the family ties started before the island was even developed. Michael’s grandfather expanded the Sound Pier only three years after he purchased it in 1963. The family ran it successfully for four decades. So saying that Michael grew up with a fishing pole in his hand would be an understatement!
Techniques
Light tackle, Fly Fishing

Hey, I'm Captain Michael Oppegaard

Topsail Beach, United States
Background
Captain Michael Oppegaard comes from a fishing family. His grandparents owned a “fish camp” on Lea Island (Old Topsail) before WWII so the family ties started before the island was even developed. Michael’s grandfather expanded the Sound Pier only three years after he purchased it in 1963. The family ran it successfully for four decades. So saying that Michael grew up with a fishing pole in his hand would be an understatement!
Techniques
Light tackle, Fly Fishing
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Native Son Guide Service

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(211 reviews)
Topsail Beach
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Fishing Reports

Less crowds, Clear water
Less crowds, Clear water
Feb 14, 2022 Topsail Beach
The crowds have thinned this time of year and the water is crystal clear. Now is the time to sight fish for redfish. For something different there is always Stripers on the Cape Fear. Don't let the weather keep you inside. This is my favorite time of year for technical fishing.
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Winter fishing.
Winter fishing.
Dec 26, 2020 Topsail Beach
I know that Christmas has passed and few, if any, think about fishing. For the brave souls out there who are willing to put on some warm clothes it is a great time. The crowds have thinned out and the fish will still cooperate with the patient angler. Come enjoy a day on the water, relax with the slower pace of winter.
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Fishing is as hot as the weather
Fishing is as hot as the weather
Jul 23, 2020 Topsail Beach
The temperature is hot but the fishing has been good. Spanish, kings, blues and flounder have been off the beach. Inshore the red drum have been biting with aome regularity and should do better as we get closer to the fall
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Summer fishing a starting to heat up.
Summer fishing a starting to heat up.
Jun 1, 2019 Topsail Beach
Now is the time to think about mackerel off the beach and drum amd flounder inshore
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Unreal Trout bite
Unreal Trout bite
Oct 22, 2018 Topsail Beach
The teout bite has been on fire the past week. Book a trip and enjoy the gorgeous fall weather
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Summer Time Spanish
Summer Time Spanish
Jun 21, 2018 Topsail Beach
Nowis the time to take your kid fishing.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 211 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great fishing trip!!
Great fishing trip!!
Great fishing trip!!
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Jeff H.
Alexandria, VA
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great time a very knowledgeable captain.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 2, 2020
Had a great half day trip with my teenage son and his friend. Mike was knowledgeable about all things fishing and local to...
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Tony W.
Charlotte, NC
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5.0 / 5
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Full day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 22, 2019
Mike suggested a day earlier as weather getting worse and he had a free slot. Some time off shore and then behind the islands....
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Sam L.
Chatham, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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11 year old sons first charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 8, 2021
Great experience. Will definitely do again.
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Michael S.
Royal Oak, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning flounder trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 18, 2020
Thanks Captain Mike for the great time fishing yesterday jigging for flounder was a blast. The Spanish mixed in was a bonus....
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Richard S.
Evans City, PA
Excellent
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Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 18, 2020
Great time, good fishing, was on fish from the start, kids had a great experience, our second trip with Native Sons charter,...
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