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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Todd H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on April 3, 2024
Captain Mike did a ton of moving to get us on fish.ย  Had a ton of fun and Mike was great with my son and was always nice to...
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Nate B.
Massillon, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on June 5, 2023
The trip I booked with Mike was a 6hr morning trip. For how hard the bite was due to water temp, Mike was still able to put...
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Katie G.
Winston-Salem, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

AMAZING TRIP WITH MIKE.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 13, 2021
My husband and I went for our anniversary. I had never been before and my husband had not been since he was very younger. Mike...
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Sarita M.
Indiana, Pennsylvania
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 12, 2023
Captain Mike was friendly and so knowledgeable about the area and about fishing! We caught plenty of fish and he cleaned them...
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Mike B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (PM) on May 23, 2024
Had a great experience with the 3/4 day fishing trip Captain Mike kept us on fish
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