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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Drew M.
Crozier, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip and captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 30, 2023
Captain Mike is a true native son. Very knowledgeable and accommodating. Knows the area like the back of his hand. We had a...
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An W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fun and well worth the money!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 28, 2023
This was our first experience out on a charter boat. Captain Mike was knowledgeable, engaging, and was so willing to share...
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Brian Z.
Hampstead, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Daly trip with captain Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 4, 2023
We had a great day. Wind was nit cooperatng early but eventually came around. Captain Mike took his time and helped out some...
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Wyatt K.
Bradenton, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Crappy weather, GREAT fishing

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (PM) on March 28, 2021
Cpt Mike was able to do what others cannot. One of the worst days of weather where you can still fish, cpt mike was able to...
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Tanya P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Experience of a Lifetime

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 3, 2023
Captain Mike was amazing!ย  We had such a fun time.ย  He not only put us on the fish he also was so knowledgeable about the...
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