Captain
James Byrd

Member since March 2018 Wanchese, United States
Background
Captain James Byrd is a true North Carolina local, having grown up in the Outer Banks area. He's spent his childhood fishing and then proceeded to make his life about fishing as well. He has over two decades of angling under his tackle belt, with 15 years of that being a licensed captain. His greatly enjoys being able to take people out on the water and show them the best fishing experience they've ever had in their life!
Techniques
Bottom fishing and trolling the ocean waters is my preferred type of fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain James Byrd

Wanchese, United States
Background
Captain James Byrd is a true North Carolina local, having grown up in the Outer Banks area. He's spent his childhood fishing and then proceeded to make his life about fishing as well. He has over two decades of angling under his tackle belt, with 15 years of that being a licensed captain. His greatly enjoys being able to take people out on the water and show them the best fishing experience they've ever had in their life!
Techniques
Bottom fishing and trolling the ocean waters is my preferred type of fishing.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(144 reviews)
Wanchese
 Last booking: 2 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 144 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (121)
April fishing trip
April fishing trip
2024 fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
83%
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Angie T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (10:30AM) on April 5, 2025
It was a warm windy morning with not much biting, but Captian James and FM Jerod were awesome. They were friendly, knowledgeable,...
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Angelica R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Day!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (PM) on June 24, 2024
We had so much fun being out on the water. Captain James and Mate Nick were very easy to get along with and answered all our...
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Krista P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 3, 2024
I grew up deep sea fishing and wanted my boys to experience it as wellโ€ฆ It was a slow day of fishing but the captain and...
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Robin R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full Day - 8hrs of fun!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 9, 2024
First family charter.ย  Couldnโ€™t wait for it! Enjoyed every minute of it.ย  Canโ€™t wait to go back out.ย  Captain and First...
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Robert M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2024 fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (10:30AM) on August 22, 2024
Had a great Day fishing!!! Hitman was awesome. We would go again!!!๐Ÿฆˆ๐Ÿฆˆ๐Ÿฆˆ๐Ÿฆˆ๐Ÿฆˆ๐Ÿฆˆ๐Ÿฆˆ๐Ÿฆˆ๐Ÿฆˆ๐Ÿฆˆ๐Ÿฆˆ.
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