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

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(211 reviews)
Topsail Beach
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Trips from US $550

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 211 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (157)
Great fishing trip!!
Great fishing trip!!
Great fishing trip!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
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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Phillip W.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6hr trip - Great time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 31, 2023
This was our first time booking a private fishing trip. Captain Mike was fantastic.ย  He know the area well and knows his fish....
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Jeffrey F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Outstanding experience thanks to a top notch Captain!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on October 26, 2023
Captain Mike is a great guy with a vast amount of knowledge. He put us on the trout and if we werenโ€™t catching, he would...
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Jeff P.
Fort Mill, South Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 Day Trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 10, 2023
Having grown up in a New England fishing family I can tell you that Capt. Mike is the real thing. Capt. Mikes instincts to...
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Steve M.
Hillsborough, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 day trip - afternoon

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (PM) on April 13, 2023
My son and I took a fantastic trip fishing under the guidance of Capt. Mike.ย  Everything was ready when we got there, and...
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James L.
Mount Gilead, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day trip with Cpt Mike

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on April 6, 2023
The Wife and I had a great time,ย  Bite started out slow but Cpt Mike put us on the fish , when he did the bite was steady,...
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