Tim Johnson
Captain

Tim Johnson

Emerald Isle, United States
100+ reviews
Capt. Tim has been fishing all of his life and loves to see the joy on peoples faces when they catch a fish. He is always happy to teach clients how to do everything and create long-lasting memories and useful skills for them. Capt. Tim is never in a hurry to get groups off the boat as soon as possible. If he doesn't have a booked trip afterward and they are having a good time, he will gladly stay longer on the boat.

Charter

Rating

4.7
189 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.7
Captain & Crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

90%
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
93%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
66%
Caught fish

All reviews (189)

Showing 1 – 5 of 189 reviews
  • Richard Popovic
    Richard Popovic
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    4.3
    Verified

    wrong time of year

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 1 adult

    I would not book again in May. No fault of anyone, but fishing was not great and I kept hearing "It's too early"

  • Robert Parrish
    Robert Parrish
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Tim is great!

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 3 adults

    I booked this trip to learn more about the area, where/how/when to fish it and just to overall catch some fish. Captain Tim delivered on all of the above! My two adult kids and I had an absolute blast. Although we didn’t catch a ton, we learned a LOT! Captain Tim is super patient, truly knowledgeable and an all around great guy. Beautiful day, great boat and Captain… who could’ve asked for more? I’m already looking forward to the next time we can run out and use some of our new found knowledge to slay ‘em!

    Reported catch:
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    So Glad y’all had a Great Time and Learned the waters and Techniques to CATCH FISH!!! See y’all soon!!!! Captain Tim Johnson

  • Gordon Williford
    Gordon Williford
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2021
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip with Captain Tim

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 4 adults

    Cannot say enough about Captain Tim and his boat. He is extremely knowledgable of the area and knows when to stay and when to move to keep up with the tides. His boat is the cleanest boat I have ever been on and he has all the tackel and rods that you need in great shape. If you are looking for a captain who not only works hard to get you to catch fish but also shares so much knowledge to make you more successful. If you are in the Emerald Isle area you should totally go with Tim for your fishing adventure.

    Reported catch:
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Speckled Trout
    Flounder
    Response from Captain

    Hope to see y’all again!!! Captain Tim Johnson

  • Doug Mchaney
    Doug Mchaney
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    We took a half day trip with Captain Tim.

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 4 adults

    We had a great time fishing and a completely enjoyable time on the water. Captain Tim had us on fish from the first place we stopped until our trip was over. He has great knowledge of the area and tidal fishing. We’re coming back in the fall and plan to take another trip with Captain Tim.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Response from Captain

    See y’all again soon!!!! Captain Tim Johnson

  • James Ashley
    James Ashley
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Shark day!

    Half Day Trip (PM) • 3 adults

    We were easy. Just cruising and listening to captain Tim’s jokes would have been enough. Speeding around the isle and feeling the salt on our faces raised it a notch. Sitting patiently while Captain Tim explained how to pay attention to the water and read the signals took it another level up. Feeling the inner peace from quietly listening to the water lapping at the side of the boat while also hearing the faint sound of the surf in the distance took it even higher. Coming up alongside dolphins playing in the sound made us feel like this was a perfect day. And then … catching four foot long sharks in different locations, one after another — there aren’t even words for what that felt like. Captain Tim promises fun — we got much, much more.

    Response from Captain

    Y’all were a Great Group!!!! See y’all next time!!! Captain Tim!!!

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    Great day on the water!
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    Captain Tim is great!
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    Captain Tim is the best!
    Doug T.
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