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!

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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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My Charter Listing

Crystal Dawn Fishing and Cruises

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
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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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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JASON M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great crew. Beautiful day.

VERIFIED   Half Day (8am-1pm) โ€“ Mon - Sat on June 9, 2025
Everything about this fishing trip was great except the fish were not biting. Not many of us caught fish. Not sure 10 fish...
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Melody B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome captain & crew

VERIFIED   Half Day (8am-1pm) โ€“ Mon - Sat on June 4, 2025
We really enjoyed our outing. Captain crew did an awesome job of trying to find fishing areas for us.ย  A few people cut fish,...
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Jordan S.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 26, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Donald D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day (8am-1pm) โ€“ Mon - Sat on July 8, 2025
Worth your time!!
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Brandi J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day (8am-1pm) โ€“ Mon - Sat on August 30, 2025
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