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Terry Payne
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Terry Payne

Tyner, United States
Angler's choice
250+ reviews
For me, fishing is the tranquility of being on the water, quality time spent with family and friends, the satisfaction of mastering a skill that requires discipline and patience, and so much more. It's the challenge of finding fish, and discovering what it takes to catch fish in all types of weather. It's the hunt for big fish, and the exhilaration of reeling one in. I have been fishing the waters of Northeastern North Carolina and Southeastern Virginia for over 35 years. I don't wait for fish to come to me; I go to where the fish are. I strive to provide each customer with a positive and memorable fishing experience

Charters

Rating

5.0
498 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (498)

Showingย 1 โ€“ 5ย ofย 498ย reviews
  • Will Campion
    Will Campion
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great captain, even better person.

    Half Day Trip - 7:00 AM โ€ข 2 adults

    Captain Terry was amazing in every way. he had told me ahead of time that fishing hadnโ€™t been great, and asked if my friend and i would be interested in shrimping. I said sure. Not only did he teach us how shrimping works, we actually caught a pretty good amount of shrimp. Then, we decided to try our luck at fishing and we caught 30+ speckled sea trout. hereโ€™s the real kicker however. my friend and I werenโ€™t able to rent a car for out trip so we had been ubering everywhere. Including, to stumpy point. When Terry heard about this he was upset, and decided to drive us all the way back to our hotel. Sorry for the rambling, but seriously, Terry is one of the best people youโ€™ll ever meet.

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Will !โค๏ธ

  • Justin Clarke
    Justin Clarke
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great morning with Captain Terry!

    Half Day Trip - 7:00 AM โ€ข 2 adults

    Captain Terry did not disappoint! My father and I both caught our limit of keeper red drum, and then stayed busy catching lots of rowdy sting ray! Capt Terry made the fishing super easy for us. When we weren't catching fishing we were busy laughing at Terry's stories and sharing our own. The wind picked up at the end of our half day trip, and Terry was very cautious and alert getting us home safely. We can see why Captain Terry has so many repeat customers! We can't wait to book him again and will definitely recommend Captain Terry to everyone! Thanks for the great memories, Terry! We are following your recipe and our red drum are cooking right now! Tight lines, buddy!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Justin! I hope you enjoy the fish โ€ฆ

  • Kimberly Flanary
    Kimberly Flanary
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Had an Awesome Time

    Half Day Trip โ€ข 2 adults

    Terry was great! But most of all very patience with us (me). I can be a bit impatient but I never lost faith in Terry finding us the fish. With a little communication with others we found them amd all 4 rods were hit at the same time. It was awesome. He was very personable and funny! We all had a great time. We caught 8 keepers, lost several good ones and had to throw back a few but still enough for a good meal! Thanks Terry! Best wishes to you! If we ever get to do it again you will be the first person we'll call! ๐ŸŸ๐ŸŸ๐ŸŸ๐ŸŸ๐ŸŸ๐ŸŸ๐ŸŸ๐ŸŸ๐ŸŸ

    Reported catch:
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Kimberly โค๏ธ

  • John Campbell
    John Campbell
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    The fishing trip of a lifetime!

    Half Day Trip โ€ข 4 adults โ€ข 1 child

    Captain Terry is awesome! My family and I, including our two teenagers, had a fantastic fishing trip with him. Heโ€™s extremely knowledgeable, professional, and so much fun. Even if we hadnโ€™t caught all the fish that we did, I think he still would have made it fun and memorable for us. We caught a 49 inch red drum, 30 inch bull shark, three stingrays, and countless trout, croaker, and pin fish. He made sure our kids had a blast and were safe and learned a lot. We will definitely make fishing trips with Captain Terry a tradition for our family vacations in the Outer Banks!

    Response from Captain

    Thank you John ! โค๏ธ Cant wait till next time

  • Kris Heffner
    Kris Heffner
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day with Captain Terry!

    Half Day Trip - 7:00 AM โ€ข 4 adults

    Captain Terry was professional and fun! From the moment we booked our trip, he was organized with his communication and extremely honest. The weather conditions were questionable the original date we booked and Captain Terry went out of his way to accomodate us for another day. We had the best time, we caught lots of fish, learned alot and had many laughs. We are excited to come back again for vacation and when we do, we will be sure to use Captain Terry again!! Thank you Captain Terry, you are a gem!!๐Ÿ โค๏ธ

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Kris โค๏ธ

Real catches shared by our community

  • OBX Inshore Fishing Excursions
    OBX Inshore Fishing ExcursionsManteo, NC
    Adult angler holding a large spotted seatrout aboard a boat on open coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Speckled Trout
    Isreal G.
    Isreal G.
    Captain Terry was the best put us on fish from first to last cast.
  • OBX Inshore Fishing Excursions
    OBX Inshore Fishing ExcursionsManteo, NC
    Young angler proudly holding a large redfish aboard a center-console fishing boat in open water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Tim C.
    Tim C.
    Terry was a great guide. The kids had a blast and said it was amazing. It was late in the season but we still caught a good eating sized Red. Definitely recommend.
  • OBX Inshore Fishing Excursions
    OBX Inshore Fishing ExcursionsManteo, NC
    Young anglers pose with a large redfish on a family fishing trip aboard a center-console boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Matt H.
    Matt H.
    We started out pretty slow but Capt Terry took us to another spot where we got on the spotted trout and caught redfish and some stingrays.
  • OBX Inshore Fishing Excursions
    OBX Inshore Fishing ExcursionsManteo, NC
    Adult angler holding a freshly caught fish aboard a boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Weakfish
    Kris H.
    Kris H.
    Captain Terry was professional and fun! From the moment we booked our trip, he was organized with his communication and extremely honest. The weather conditions were questionable the original date we booked and Captain Terry went out of his way to accomodate us for another day. We had the best time, we caught lots of fish, learned alot and had many laughs. We are excited to come back again for vacation and when we do, we will be sure to use Captain Terry again!! Thank you Captain Terry, you are a gem!!๐Ÿ โค๏ธ
  • OBX Inshore Fishing Excursions
    OBX Inshore Fishing ExcursionsManteo, NC
    Adult angler proudly holding a large redfish on a fishing boat, with calm coastal water in the background.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Michaele S.
    Michaele S.
  • OBX Inshore Fishing Excursions
    OBX Inshore Fishing ExcursionsManteo, NC
    A cooler filled with various fish species, including Spanish Mackerel, stored on a fishing boat after a successful outing.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Suzy S.
    Suzy S.
    We had a great time with Terry! We caught plenty of fish and he made the experience very fun!
  • OBX Inshore Fishing Excursions
    OBX Inshore Fishing ExcursionsManteo, NC
    Adult and young angler proudly display a large redfish aboard a shallow-water fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Finally a few keeper size Drum showing up .
  • OBX Inshore Fishing Excursions
    OBX Inshore Fishing ExcursionsManteo, NC
    Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Its that timw of year when the big drum bite normally just gets better and better โ€ฆ
  • OBX Inshore Fishing Excursions
    OBX Inshore Fishing ExcursionsManteo, NC
    Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful catch in a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Chris J.
    Chris J.
  • OBX Inshore Fishing Excursions
    OBX Inshore Fishing ExcursionsManteo, NC
    A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while aboard a boat in a sunny fishing environment.
    Brendon S.
    Brendon S.
    Terry was a great captain that was very friendly! he truly did everything he could so we could have the best experience and we did!

What's biting with OBX Inshore Fishing Excursions in Manteo

It's getting colder, but the fishing remains red hot. Explore the shallow waters near the shoreline of Manteo and go after some nationwide favorite game and table fish, from Redfish to Flounder.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Adult and young angler proudly display a large redfish aboard a shallow-water fishing boat.

Keeper Drum Finally Showing Up

Sep 16, 2026ย โ€ขย Manteo
Finally a few keeper size Drum showing up .
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A proud angler holding a large Redfish while sitting on the boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Big Drum Bite Heating Up

Sep 14, 2026ย โ€ขย Manteo
Its that timw of year when the big drum bite normally just gets better and better โ€ฆ
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A group of three anglers proudly displaying their catch of multiple Black Drum on a sunny day at the dock.

Black Drum

Jun 25, 2025ย โ€ขย Manteo
As long as the weather allows us yo get to them the Black Drum fishing will be incredible
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An angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Multiple species of nice size !

May 29, 2025ย โ€ขย Manteo
Great trips today with two types of trout and a monster Drum !
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Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while standing on a boat in a coastal fishing environment.

Not thick but theres still a few around

May 20, 2025ย โ€ขย Manteo
Old Drum !
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Angler proudly displaying a caught fish while on a boat in open waters, showcasing a sunny day fishing experience.

Gray trout , Red Drum , Croakers

May 15, 2025ย โ€ขย Manteo
Perfect weather conditions today made it easy to put thos couple on fish โ€ฆ
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