Search
Ricky Caton
Captain

Ricky Caton

Hatteras, United States
50+ reviews
I started fishing because my grandfather was a commercial fisherman and I used to go with him. As soon as I graduated from high school, I moved to Hatteras Island, NC and started mating. I have fished from the Maryland, VA, line to South Carolina, as well as Florida, and in the Bahamas. I fished offshore as a mate for some of the icons of the Offshore Fishing Industry out of Oregon Inlet, NC. Tony Tillett, Buddy Cannady, and John Bayliss were 3 of the truly notable ones.

Charter

Rating

4.8
54 reviews
4.7
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (54)

Showing 1 – 5 of 54 reviews
  • Cj Angello
    Cj Angello
    us
    New York, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Couldnt have been better

    The Inlet Adventure 1/2 day Trip am • 6 adults

    Fantastic trip today with my family of 5 and Capt Ricky and First Mate Jeff. These guys are seasoned professionals and did one hell of a job putting us on a full (1/2) dsy of fish. Rods were moving all day with bites. Had several triples and quadruples. Boated 39 fish in total. Boat was comfortable and my family wore smiles all day long.

  • Travis Wills
    Travis Wills
    us
    Kentucky, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Spanish Mackeral in the cooler!

    1/2 day– Happy Crabber pm • 2 adults

    we had a great time. blessed with beautiful weather and a knowledgeable captain willing to go to where the fish were biting. would definitely recommend! great for first timers and seasons fishers as well.

    Reported catch:
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Dale Barge
    Dale Barge
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun Family trip

    1/2 day– Happy Crabber pm • 6 adults • 1 child

    Great Captain and Crew. Explained everything perfectly and made sure the kids all caught fish!!

    Reported catch:
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Stan Smentkowski
    Stan Smentkowski
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    •
    Member since 2022
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    August fishing trip

    Half Day Trip – Happy Crabber (AM) • 6 adults
  • Peter Johns
    Peter Johns
    us
    Maryland, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Ricky

    1/2 day– Happy Crabber pm • 6 adults
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Peter ...come see us next year

Real catches shared by our community

  • Free Agent Sport Fishing
    Free Agent Sport FishingHatteras, NC
    Couldnt have been better
    Cj A.
    Cj A.
  • Free Agent Sport Fishing
    Free Agent Sport FishingHatteras, NC
    Spanish Mackeral in the cooler!
    Travis W.
    Travis W.
  • Free Agent Sport Fishing
    Free Agent Sport FishingHatteras, NC
    Fishing with Ricky
    Kelly M.
    Kelly M.
  • Free Agent Sport Fishing
    Free Agent Sport FishingHatteras, NC
    Great Trip
    Bryan C.
    Bryan C.
  • Free Agent Sport Fishing
    Free Agent Sport FishingHatteras, NC
    June fishing trip
    Laura D.
    Laura D.
  • Free Agent Sport Fishing
    Free Agent Sport FishingHatteras, NC
    Happy Crabber trip = Happy Kids!
    Kathleen S.
    Kathleen S.
  • Free Agent Sport Fishing
    Free Agent Sport FishingHatteras, NC
    Half-day in-shore trip...
    Carroll H.
    Carroll H.
  • Free Agent Sport Fishing
    Free Agent Sport FishingHatteras, NC
    May fishing trip
    Nicholas C.
    Nicholas C.
  • Free Agent Sport Fishing
    Free Agent Sport FishingHatteras, NC
    3/4 day bottom fishing
    Tim B.
    Tim B.
  • Free Agent Sport Fishing
    Free Agent Sport FishingHatteras, NC
    Fishing with Ricky
    Thomas R.
    Thomas R.

What's biting with Free Agent Sport Fishing in Hatteras

Hatteras offshore fishing in September is still great for Billfish, especially White Marlin, who stick around well into the start of fall. You will also find plenty of Blackfin Tuna and a year-round inshore fishery.

Top catches for September

Fishing reports

Plenty of OPEN DATES in September

Sep 1, 2026 • Hatteras
The summer winds down and the heat backs off as the crowds thin out. Come on down to GOD'S COUNNTRY and relax and go fishing .Give Fish Booker a call
Show more
Two anglers proudly posing beside a catch board displaying various fish, including Mackerel and Snapper, at a marina.

Aug.18 all day trip

Aug 18, 2026 • Hatteras
Caught some live bait in the morning and went wreck fishing ...caught 1 nice Almaco Jack and released several under sized Amberjacks. Tried bottom fishing and it was horrible ...caught 1 Triggerfish a a bunch of under sized Seabass. Switched over to trolling and caught a few King Mackerel and False Albacores
Show more
A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Spanish Mackerel on a catch board at the marina, showcasing a successful day of fishing.

Aug.12 am 1/2 day "Inlet Adventure"

Aug 12, 2026 • Hatteras
Once again due to a rough Ocean we spent the morning trolling in the deep water channels in the backwaters of Pamlico Sound and caught some Bluefish & Spanish Mackerel
Show more
A family proudly displays their catch of several Bluefish on a catch board after a successful fishing trip.

Aug.11 am 1/2 day "Inlet Adventure"

Aug 11, 2026 • Hatteras
Due to a rough Ocean we spent the morning trolling in the deep water channels in the backwaters of Pamlico Sound and caught some Bluefish & Spanish Mackerel
Show more
A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of several fish on a board at the marina, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Aug.10 1/2 day am "Inlet Adventure"

Aug 10, 2026 • Hatteras
Spent the morning in the calm deep water back channels of Pamlico Sound picking at the Blue Fish & Spanish Mackerel
Show more

8/ 5 pm and 6 am "Inlet Adventure Trip"

Aug 5, 2026 • Hatteras
August 5 pm "Inlet Adventure Trip" We started out in the deep water channels back in Pamlico Sound. Caught a couple small Bluefish and got a call from one of my Buds and we picked up and ran 6 miles to the "MEAT"....Hammered the Bluefish trolling August 6 am "Inlet Adventure Trip" Well to make a long story short fishing was very slow this morning. We caught a a few small Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel...but it was a pretty morning on the water
Show more