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Ricky Caton
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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
55 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
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (55)

Showing 1 – 5 of 55 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
  • Gavin Byrne
    Gavin Byrne
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Knowledgeable captain, great spots!

    All Day Inshore Trolling/Drifting • 3 adults

    This guy knows his stuff. Got fresh bait and took us over multiple spots. Made the full day trip worth every penny.

    Reported catch:
    Amberjack
    Black Seabass
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • 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

Real catches shared by our community

  • Free Agent Sport Fishing
    Free Agent Sport FishingHatteras, NC
    Side view of the Free Agent charter boat underway in coastal waters, featuring an elevated tuna tower, multiple fishing rods, and several anglers onboard.
    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
  • Free Agent Sport Fishing
    Free Agent Sport FishingHatteras, NC
    Two anglers proudly posing beside a catch board displaying various fish, including Mackerel and Snapper, at a marina.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Spanish Mackerel
    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
  • Free Agent Sport Fishing
    Free Agent Sport FishingHatteras, NC
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Spanish Mackerel on a catch board at the marina, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    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
  • Free Agent Sport Fishing
    Free Agent Sport FishingHatteras, NC
    A family proudly displays their catch of several Bluefish on a catch board after a successful fishing trip.
    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
  • Free Agent Sport Fishing
    Free Agent Sport FishingHatteras, NC
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of several fish on a board at the marina, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Spent the morning in the calm deep water back channels of Pamlico Sound picking at the Blue Fish & Spanish Mackerel
  • Free Agent Sport Fishing
    Free Agent Sport FishingHatteras, NC
    Group of anglers displaying a large Spanish mackerel catch on a dockside fish board beside a charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    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
  • Free Agent Sport Fishing
    Free Agent Sport FishingHatteras, NC
    Sportfishing charter boat cruising offshore, shown from the side and stern with a tall tuna tower, outriggers, and an individual visible aboard.
    Have the whole week open for fun family calm water 1/2 day trips....Give Fish Booker a call
  • Free Agent Sport Fishing
    Free Agent Sport FishingHatteras, NC
    Close-up portrait of a young child indoors with no visible fishing activity, catch, or boat.
    Well to make a long story short....the fishing was very slow. We caught 1 Amberjack,1 King Mackerel,1 Triggerfish,1 False Albacore 1 small dolphin and some undersized throw back Vermillion Snappers and Seabass....pitiful
  • Free Agent Sport Fishing
    Free Agent Sport FishingHatteras, NC
    A family proudly displays their catch of Bluefish on a catch board at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Spent the entire trip back in Pamlico Sound trolling catching a few Spanish Mackerel and did well on the Bluefish
  • Free Agent Sport Fishing
    Free Agent Sport FishingHatteras, NC
    A young boy poses with a peace sign next to a display of multiple Blue Fish laid out on the dock, while a teenager relaxes nearby.
    Spent the morning running all over the Ocean & Pamlico Sound trying to find some fish. Finally found a few Bluefish in the final hour

What's biting with Free Agent Sport Fishing in Hatteras

The King Mackerel are still biting anything you throw their way, and you will have no trouble pulling in your limit. The first big Bluefin are starting to show up offshore, spiking adrenaline all over town.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Side view of the Free Agent charter boat underway in coastal waters, featuring an elevated tuna tower, multiple fishing rods, and several anglers onboard.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Group of anglers displaying a large Spanish mackerel catch on a dockside fish board beside a charter boat.

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