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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Daniel T.
Summerfield, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 14, 2023
Although it was an overcast, rainy day, Captain Michael did an excellent job finding the fish. We also had lively conversation....
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Shawna M.
Newtonville, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day CATCHING trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 20, 2023
Best fishing trip ever for my 63 year old brother.ย  He couldnโ€™t keep up with the amount of fish biting so Captain Mike jumped...
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Andrew J.
Raleigh, 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 With Captain Mike

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on September 10, 2022
If you are looking for a great experience with a wonderful guide Captain Mike is your man! Captain Mike was amazing with his...
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Jeff W.
Canton, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall
This was our second trip with Capt. Mike and it was an enjoyable morning.ย  Fishing was lean but Capt. Mike worked hard to...
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Joe D. J.
Youngsville, NC
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Rough day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 18, 2021
First let me say we all had a great time on the boat. Capt. Mike did all he could to try to find the fish. They were just not...
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