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Doug Sullivan
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Doug Sullivan

Wanchese, United States
Federal waters
100+ reviews
Welcome traditional family business the Sullivan family is 6 Generations deep in boat captains and seven generations deep in boat builders Captain Bob Sullivan ran the taxi for over a decade then his son Doug Sullivan ran the taxi for six seasons Together with their knowledgeable Years of fishing to hook and excite you and give you the trip of a lifetime. We are part of the family business we love taking people fishing and we hope to put our names on World Records cuz you just never know when you're going to catch that fish that can do that. Although no one can positively assure you that you will catch a world record under your name we will fish like we have one already and trying to break the record!

Charter

Rating

4.8
129 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

91%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
94%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
77%
Caught fish

All reviews (129)

Showing 1 – 5 of 129 reviews
  • Jonathan Burgess
    Jonathan Burgess
    us
    New Hampshire, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome boys fishing trip!

    Tower Trip (AM) • 6 adults • 3 children

    Six of us sailed with Captain Doug and First Mate Robbie today - 3 boys aged 8-12, two dads and grandpa. We let them know ahead of time we wanted to catch Mahi and Amberjack, and they worked hard to make sure we were not disappointed. We ended up landing not only a few AJs and a bunch of Mahi, but also scored some false tuna, a Barjack and even a Barracuda. We even saw a sea turtle by the tower which the boys loved. It was a beautiful day out on the water and the crew was excellent. Highly recomend for anyone looking for a knowledgable crew and a great day of fun in beautiful OBX. We'll be back!

    Reported catch:
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Response from Captain

    thank you so much for the kind words Jonathan and I am so happy with what you are doing with your kids they will grow up to be great men have a great vacation see you next time

  • Brian Koss
    Brian Koss
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience

    6 Hour Trip - Nearshore (Later AM) • 4 adults • 2 children

    1st time on a fishing trip with my family. Captain Doug was accommodating during the booking process and welcomed us while we boarded. There was a TV with dvd's for the kids while we motored to the fishing area. The big beanbag chair was very comfortable. My boys had a blast and we caught lots of Spanish mackerel. We started at 6 am and added the 2 hour extension later (Captain Doug is patient and flexible). Unfortunately I got seasick so we cut our trip short. A great experience overall and one my family will always remember. Shout out to Rob the 1st mate , he is experienced and capable and hard working. One suggestion to the inexperienced, bring earplugs.

    Reported catch:
    Spanish Mackerel
    Response from Captain

    thank you for the kind words Brian it was a pleasure

  • Beth Mapow
    Beth Mapow
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best first fishing trip!

    6 Hour deep Trip (Later AM) • 6 adults • 1 child

    Our family had a great time fishing with Captain Doug and First Mate Robbie! In our group, two of us had some experience with fishing while the rest of the group had none. Robbie told us exactly what to do and we went home with enough fish to stock the freezer! Our 7-year-old left saying fishing was his favorite part of vacation. Really a great trip, I highly recommend them to anyone looking to fish in OBX.

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Response from Captain

    thank you for your kind words Beth it was an absolute pleasure taking you fishing

  • Anthony Mauer
    Anthony Mauer
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Family Fishing Trip

    4 Hour Trip - Nearshore (AM) • 6 adults • 1 child

    Went out for a four hour morning fishing trip with family (four kids, 12-16) and had a great time. Caught just over 40 fish (mostly bluefish, Spanish mackerel, and Atlantic moonfish). Captain and mate were great and made us comfortable and welcome from the first, ‘hello’. Would highly recommend No Sweat Sportsfishing to anyone looking to have a great morning, or day, on the water.

    Response from Captain

    thank you so much for your kind words it's not always that you meet a group that you feel like you've known forever. I am so happy you had a good time and we look to see you again till then God bless and stay safe.

  • Mitchell Allen
    Mitchell Allen
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great first experience

    6 Hour deep Trip (AM) • 6 adults

    Captain Doug and first mate Robby were great! My family and I had a great time for our first trip. We didnt get into some fish until toward the end but they was doing everything they could to find the fish. We caught a tuna and 3 mahi. I recommend these guys whether your experienced or first time. They are very patient with the customers but have high expectations for themselves.

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Response from Captain

    Mitchell thank you so much for your kind words. and believe me we want to catch fish more than you do that's the reason we do this for a living have a great vacation and see you next time.

Real catches shared by our community

  • No Sweat Sportsfishing
    No Sweat SportsfishingWanchese, NC
    Adult angler standing aboard a fishing charter boat with rod holders, seating, and a fighting chair visible on the open deck.
    Gary B.
    Gary B.
    boat was great, Capt. Doug was great. first Mate Robby was great. a marlin grabbed a tuna, and the fight was on only to have the Marlin lose the battle right at the boat. tough fight!
  • No Sweat Sportsfishing
    No Sweat SportsfishingWanchese, NC
    Angler proudly displaying a large Wahoo at the dock after a successful offshore fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Joe T.
    Joe T.
    Caught Mahi, almaco jacks & a 38lb Wahoo.
  • No Sweat Sportsfishing
    No Sweat SportsfishingWanchese, NC
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of various fish on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Jacob N.
    Jacob N.
    we were scheduled to go out on a Saturday but the weather did not cooperate. the captain and first mate did an excellent job making sure we still enjoyed fishing in the sound. we even had other captains that were jealous of how much we were catching. it was an awesome day and got to make some great memories thank you and we will see yall again
  • No Sweat Sportsfishing
    No Sweat SportsfishingWanchese, NC
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch on a dock, featuring a variety of fish including Amberjack and Snapper after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Bill Y.
    Bill Y.
    Capt. was diligent in finding us fish. When they hit, the action was fast and furious. We kept 12 black fin tuna.
  • No Sweat Sportsfishing
    No Sweat SportsfishingWanchese, NC
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of various fish on the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Richard L.
    Richard L.
    Captain Sullivan and mate Robbie went the extra mile for us. Very comfortable boat and very attentive crew. Can’t wait to do it again on our next visit to OBX!
  • No Sweat Sportsfishing
    No Sweat SportsfishingWanchese, NC
    A group of five anglers proudly pose on the dock with their catch of various fish neatly arranged on the wooden planks after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Had a wonderful group today. They booked us for a 6-hour near shore and we were able to give him some fishing real in. Unfortunately did not get the king Michael we lost two at the back of the boat but they were on the hook. Absolutely gorgeous day with a west southwest wind they didn't Rock the boat too much September is smoking hot and the fish are all over.
  • No Sweat Sportsfishing
    No Sweat SportsfishingWanchese, NC
    A family poses proudly on the dock with their catch of Mahi Mahi, neatly arranged on the wooden planks after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Beth M.
    Beth M.
    Our family had a great time fishing with Captain Doug and First Mate Robbie! In our group, two of us had some experience with fishing while the rest of the group had none. Robbie told us exactly what to do and we went home with enough fish to stock the freezer! Our 7-year-old left saying fishing was his favorite part of vacation. Really a great trip, I highly recommend them to anyone looking to fish in OBX.
  • No Sweat Sportsfishing
    No Sweat SportsfishingWanchese, NC
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of fish neatly arranged on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Tiffany E.
    Tiffany E.
    Great day out on the water! Captain and Crew were both attentive and genuinely fun to be around. They made the trip enjoyable from start to finish, and even sent pictures afterward. We caught 90+—an awesome outing!
  • No Sweat Sportsfishing
    No Sweat SportsfishingWanchese, NC
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of fish neatly arranged on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    This is the second year I've had this wonderful family go fishing with me and luckily they keep saying happy and keep coming back. I always say if they can leave with a smile on their face I've done my job. Spanish mackerel and blue fish fishing or heating up it was a absolutely wonderful day today on the water a five mile an hour Southwest wind the ocean was flat and not brutally hot this morning. We ended up getting into a good batch of Spanish mackerel and after other boats joined us in the fishing slow down we moved further down the beach and got into a wonderful batch of bluefish. All together 65 Spanish mackerel 35 bluefish and six very happy people. They said they had 22 people at home so they got plenty of fish to feed them.
  • No Sweat Sportsfishing
    No Sweat SportsfishingWanchese, NC
    A cheerful group of four poses on the deck of a charter boat named 'No Surrender' at the marina, showcasing a sunny day on the water.
    Nancy H.
    Nancy H.
    Capt Doug and Mate Dillon made our trip one of the best trips ever taken. Our friends that accompanied us had never been on a trip like this one and cannot stop talking about it! We will definitely be coming back next year. We caught Spanish mackerel .

What's biting with No Sweat Sportsfishing in Wanchese

While many may want to stay close to shore during November to try to fill the boat with Drum, Trout, and Bass, there's still plenty going on offshore, where the Tuna bite is in its prime!

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

A group of five anglers proudly pose on the dock with their catch of various fish neatly arranged on the wooden planks after a successful fishing trip.

West Virginia on the ocean

Sep 10, 2026 • Wanchese
Had a wonderful group today. They booked us for a 6-hour near shore and we were able to give him some fishing real in. Unfortunately did not get the king Michael we lost two at the back of the boat but they were on the hook. Absolutely gorgeous day with a west southwest wind they didn't Rock the boat too much September is smoking hot and the fish are all over.
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A group of anglers posing on the deck of a charter boat, showcasing a vibrant fishing environment at the marina.

Family vacay

Aug 31, 2026 • Wanchese
This is the second year I've had this wonderful family go fishing with me and luckily they keep saying happy and keep coming back. I always say if they can leave with a smile on their face I've done my job. Spanish mackerel and blue fish fishing or heating up it was a absolutely wonderful day today on the water a five mile an hour Southwest wind the ocean was flat and not brutally hot this morning. We ended up getting into a good batch of Spanish mackerel and after other boats joined us in the fishing slow down we moved further down the beach and got into a wonderful batch of bluefish. All together 65 Spanish mackerel 35 bluefish and six very happy people. They said they had 22 people at home so they got plenty of fish to feed them.
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A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of various fish, including a large King Mackerel, neatly arranged on a dock after a successful fishing trip.

The good family

Aug 26, 2026 • Wanchese
Had a group today that his wife had booked the trip. Gorgeous day ocean was very nice fish were not being very happy or helpful. So we went a little bit further away than anybody else for a 6-hour trip and we're able to find the birds and for the next hour we caught 60 Spanish mackerel just as hard is you could go. On the troll back home we went out deeper and were able to pick up a king mackerel turned out to be a wonderful 6-hour near shore.
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A family poses proudly by their catch of fish displayed on a dock after a successful fishing trip.

Good day for fishing

Aug 14, 2026 • Wanchese
Had a group today that has never done much fishing. And with a beautiful day and calm Waters we were able to find the fish.
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A young angler proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi at the dock, surrounded by smaller catches after a successful fishing trip.

A great 6-hour deep trip

Aug 12, 2026 • Wanchese
Customers were really wanting to catch a mahi and luckily we were able to locate and find a few on a gorgeous day with the water nice and calm.
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A family poses on the dock in front of a large fishing boat, showcasing the boat's exterior and preparing for a fishing adventure.

Three of a kind

Jun 25, 2026 • Wanchese
We had a gentleman in his two sons on the boat today for a 6-hour date. The ocean was absolutely gorgeous but things didn't quite go the way we want it. The first fight we had was a runaway King that got off the hook before we could get into the the second king we got turned out to be a citation 35 pounder really nice fish. The third bite we had beautiful mahi that after the mate gaffing illegal just enough to get off and the hook popped out of his mouth at the same time although I don't think he's going to be swimming very far. The board fight we got was an alcohol. It was a great day you just have to remember when you go deep the ride between bikes is a little longer than if you were close to the beach but the payoff is awesome. Great day
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