Charter Operator
Mott Ridge Charters

Member since February 2019 Manteo, United States
Background
Captain Bud has been fishing since he was a kid. No matter the time of the year or what the weather outside looks like you can find him on the water. He loves being around people and takes pride in helping people land the catch of their dreams.
Techniques
Whichever way is more productive at the time. Casting artificials, live bait, and sight casting.

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Manteo, United States
Background
Captain Bud has been fishing since he was a kid. No matter the time of the year or what the weather outside looks like you can find him on the water. He loves being around people and takes pride in helping people land the catch of their dreams.
Techniques
Whichever way is more productive at the time. Casting artificials, live bait, and sight casting.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(142 reviews)
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Trips from US $550
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5.0 / 5
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 145 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (129)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
97%
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Ben J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic trout trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on July 10, 2025
Limited out on trout in under 3 hours! I took my two kids out and we had an absolute blast. We were originally scheduled for...
Ben J. recommends Mott Ridge Charters โ€“ Manteo
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Andrea J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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AMAZING charter!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on July 20, 2025
Mott Ridge Charters did an amazing job taking our 16 year old boys out and he sure showed them a fantastic time!ย  These memories...
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Terry A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

What a great morning

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 13, 2025
Met Cpt Hamilton at the launch at 0545. We had asked to try to catch some trout on lures, so we got an early start. Ended up...
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Derek B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip for us and our boys!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 18, 2025
We had a great time with Captain Bud!ย  Very windy morning and wind direction change which we know slows the fish bite but...
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Steve K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Highly recommend

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 16, 2025
I would definitely recommend this charter to anyone looking for a pleasurable fishing time. We did well fishing, even though...
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