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.
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My Charter Listing

Backwater Adventures

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(85 reviews)
Kitty Hawk
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $225

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 85 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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David S.
Excellent
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Overall

Great Guide

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 15, 2025
Dave is very knowledgeable about the river and took us to the hotspots.
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Jeff P.
Excellent
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Captain Dave was gracious, patient and a wonderful captain. Definitely do it again.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 30, 2024
Captain Dave took great care to help my young grandson learn how to fish.  Within a short time he was casting away and loved...
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Jeffrey D.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Beautiful winter day not much

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 19, 2025
Captain keeps well equipped, clean and stocked boat. He is very helpful with gear and technique.
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Jason G.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Capt. Dave is great!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on October 15, 2024
It was a tough day for fish but he put us on them! His knowledge of the waters put us on multiple species. Top notch boat...
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John M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good fishing Better Captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 4, 2024
We had a lot of fun with David. He was very knowledgeable and a fun guy to be around. I’d book him again. Highly recommended!
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