Captain
Riley Adkins

Member since August 2023 Ocean Isle Beach, United States
Background
Here at Salt Fever, we provide private and custom fishing charters that are specifically catered to each one of our clients. We offer premium fishing experiences on top-of-the-line Freeman Boatworks vessels and we use the most up-to-date tackle and equipment provided to us by Okuma Fishing. Our crew is very experienced and capable of handling everything, from the most experienced anglers to families who have never been offshore!

Hey, I'm Captain Riley Adkins

Ocean Isle Beach, United States
Background
Here at Salt Fever, we provide private and custom fishing charters that are specifically catered to each one of our clients. We offer premium fishing experiences on top-of-the-line Freeman Boatworks vessels and we use the most up-to-date tackle and equipment provided to us by Okuma Fishing. Our crew is very experienced and capable of handling everything, from the most experienced anglers to families who have never been offshore!
Anglers Choice
Our Team
Anthony W.
Captain
JoJo H.
First mate
Riley A.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(28 reviews)
Angler's choice
Ocean Isle Beach
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 29 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (46)
Captain Anthony Put Us on the Fish!
Captain Anthony Put Us on the Fish!
Captain Anthony Put Us on the Fish!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Carson H.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  August 6, 2026
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Shawn K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Outstanding Trip with Captain Anthony & First Mate Jake

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on June 22, 2026
We had an incredible 6-hour offshore trip aboard the Salt Fever, a 42-foot Freeman, and couldnโ€™t have asked for a better...
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Jason S.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Anthony Put Us on the Fish!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on July 1, 2026
We had an outstanding experience from start to finish! We caught tons of fish, and Captain Anthony and his deckhand were absolutely...
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Donald V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on July 29, 2026
Had a great time. Caught lots of Seabass, Snapper that we unfortunately had to throw back and two gag groupers. Great time...
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Jarvis B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

By far our best trip EVER!!! We were on fish all day!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on July 2, 2026
Captain Anthony and first mate Joe were outstanding! Great personalities and they put us on fish all day. Caught some Cobia,...
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