Captain
John Canning

Member since January 2019 Hatteras, United States
Background
Captain John Canning grew up fishing with his father in Barnegat Light, New Jersey. In 1993, he decided to become a captain and move to Hatteras, NC. This is still his home, and he's known as “Jersey” among local captains. In 1997, John bought his first boat called "Jerseys’ Pride." After a couple of years, he decided to go bigger and bought his first "Reliance." From 2001 to 2003, he was working on building a new custom "Reliance" in Deltaville, VA. The boat had his first charter as soon as it arrived in Hatteras, and the rest is history. Captain John loves making friends on his boats, as well as helping them catch a mixed bag of species on his trips. He especially likes taking kids out and getting them their first catch, having them see what it’s all about.

Hey, I'm Captain John Canning

Hatteras, United States
Background
Captain John Canning grew up fishing with his father in Barnegat Light, New Jersey. In 1993, he decided to become a captain and move to Hatteras, NC. This is still his home, and he's known as “Jersey” among local captains. In 1997, John bought his first boat called "Jerseys’ Pride." After a couple of years, he decided to go bigger and bought his first "Reliance." From 2001 to 2003, he was working on building a new custom "Reliance" in Deltaville, VA. The boat had his first charter as soon as it arrived in Hatteras, and the rest is history. Captain John loves making friends on his boats, as well as helping them catch a mixed bag of species on his trips. He especially likes taking kids out and getting them their first catch, having them see what it’s all about.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(42 reviews)
Hatteras
Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 42 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (49)
Crabbing
Crabbing
Crabbing
+46
Angler rating
32
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
94%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
84%
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Jonathan R.
Hamilton, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain John

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on August 23, 2019
Fishing trip was amazing! Captain John and Mate Johnie were great to us. Capt. John got us out fishing quickly and hammering...
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Rick C.
Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full Day offshore with Captain John Canning

Full Day Trip on September 29, 2018
I have been taking offshore charters at least once usually multiple times a year for over 20 years.ย  This was my first time...
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Steve W.
Dublin, Ohio
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half-day Near Shore

4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 10, 2018
What a great catch for only 1/2 day near-shore!ย  As always, Cpt John and crew were extremely friendly and willing to help...
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Addie V.
La Plata, Maryland
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall
Been fishing with Jersey for 18 years. Have never had a bad experience with him. Have caught fish every year. There is not...
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Alex C.
Farmville, Virginia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip w/ Captain John

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 1, 2019
Had a great time with Captain John at the helm and First Mate Ron.ย  Good crew, good fish, good boat, you should just book...
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