Captain
David Ward

Member since April 2018 Kitty Hawk, United States
Background
Captain Dave Ward is not only a professional guide with almost four decades of experience. He is also an enthusiastic angler who never stops mastering the cast. Dave has dozens of local tournament wins and enjoys sharing his wealth of knowledge with whoever steps aboard. He specializes in fishing for Bass.

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Kitty Hawk, United States
Background
Captain Dave Ward is not only a professional guide with almost four decades of experience. He is also an enthusiastic angler who never stops mastering the cast. Dave has dozens of local tournament wins and enjoys sharing his wealth of knowledge with whoever steps aboard. He specializes in fishing for Bass.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(90 reviews)
Kitty Hawk
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $225

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 90 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (118)
Fun time on the water
Great Day!
Great Day!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Frank G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 29, 2025
Captain Dave was absolutely awesome. Kind man, that was more happy to help me and my 11yr old get on the fish. Dave was absolutely...
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James K.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Fun time on the water

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on August 29, 2025
David was a great charter, me and my girlfriend came down from pa for the weekend and wanted to catch some fish and we did....
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Larry L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Trip of a LIFETIME!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 11, 2024
Iโ€™ve been fishing for over 30 years and this trip with David was what you dream about as an avid fisherman. David put my...
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Andrew N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on August 6, 2025
Friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient!ย  When it says 6a.m. to 10 a.m., you fish until 10a.m., not back at your car at 10!ย ...
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Brian B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 24, 2025
It was a very cool experience navigating the backwaters of the north river. We caught fish all morning. Captain David Ward...
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