Captain
Charles Foreman

Member since June 2023 Manteo, United States
Background
Capt. Charles runs trips out of Manteo aboard a 63’ Varnum. These waters are known for Mackerel and Trout and he will show you how to catch them. With excellent knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Hey, I'm Captain Charles Foreman

Manteo, United States
Background
Capt. Charles runs trips out of Manteo aboard a 63’ Varnum. These waters are known for Mackerel and Trout and he will show you how to catch them. With excellent knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
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Excellent
4.6 / 5
(144 reviews)
Manteo
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Trips from US $49

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 144 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (123)
Fishing with Charles
Family Trip
Great Fishing Trip
+120
Angler rating
106
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
82%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
68%
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Maranda B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Wasn't what we were expecting

VERIFIED   Half Day (8am-1pm) โ€“ Mon - Sat on June 4, 2025
We knew fishing would be in the sound, not deep sea, but didnโ€™t realize it would be focused on more shallow water, where...
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Rick R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

FISH ON!!

VERIFIED   Half Day (8am-1pm) โ€“ Mon - Sat on August 5, 2025
The Reilly family mustโ€™ve said those two words over 20 times. What fun we had enjoying all the scenery as we headed to our...
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Nick D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Family Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day (8am-1pm) โ€“ Mon - Sat on July 29, 2025
We took 13 family members ranging from 4 to 70 years old. We all caught at least 1 fish. The captain knew it was a hot day,...
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Joshua W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good time

VERIFIED   Half Day (8am-1pm) โ€“ Mon - Sat on June 19, 2025
It was a great time. Even thou I didnโ€™t catch a fish we had a few people get one. Just the boat ride to the spots was great....
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William H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Crystal Dawn ๐Ÿ‘

VERIFIED   Half Day (8am-1pm) โ€“ Mon - Sat on May 27, 2025
Very friendly Captain and Crew. They were very informative about the Outer Banks. We didnโ€™t catch much fish but the water...
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