Captain
Josef Himes

Member since May 2025 Emerald Isle, United States
Background
Operating a 25' Maycraft Skiff, Capt. Josef ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Emerald Isle, North Carolina. This area is known for Redfish,Sheepshead and Black Drum and you'll get to catch them using bottom fishing, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Techniques
Structure and ledges!

Hey, I'm Captain Josef Himes

Emerald Isle, United States
Background
Operating a 25' Maycraft Skiff, Capt. Josef ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Emerald Isle, North Carolina. This area is known for Redfish,Sheepshead and Black Drum and you'll get to catch them using bottom fishing, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Techniques
Structure and ledges!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(7 reviews)
Emerald Isle
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Trips from US $300

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (9)
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Appropriate for children
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Logan B.
Excellent
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Amazing Experience

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on October 24, 2025
Captain Josef did an amazing job. Not only did we catch a wide variety of fish, he also gave lots of interesting information...
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Nick M.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Capt. Big Joe was AWESOME!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on July 23, 2025
He fit is on short notice.ย  He worked real hard so my son could catch nice fish.ย  Would definitely recommend Big Joe again.ย ...
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Jo M.
Swansboro, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic trip with captain Josef

June 19, 2025
My trip with Captain Josef was spectacular! He is an extraordinary fisherman and is incredibly knowledgeable. He was willing...
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Peter K.
Hampstead, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Evening trip with Cpt Joesph

Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on June 11, 2025
Had a blast fishing with Joesph, he really knows his stuff and grew up on the water. Always catch fish and have a good time...
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Robert W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome Trip

VERIFIED   3 hour panfish/kids fishing on August 30, 2025
Josef put us on the fish. He was great with my 6 year old son.ย  Kept the three of us busy reeling in fish. Book him,
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