Captain
Thomas Merrill

Member since March 2020 Hatteras, United States
Background
Captain Tommy has been working on the water since 1980 and has been running charter trips since 1999. He didn't have much choice in terms of his career as his great grandfather and his grandfather were all into fishing! He loves working with new people and showing them the ropes. Nothing makes him happier than when a beginner catches a fish for themselves after listening to his advice.

Hey, I'm Captain Thomas Merrill

Hatteras, United States
Background
Captain Tommy has been working on the water since 1980 and has been running charter trips since 1999. He didn't have much choice in terms of his career as his great grandfather and his grandfather were all into fishing! He loves working with new people and showing them the ropes. Nothing makes him happier than when a beginner catches a fish for themselves after listening to his advice.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(195 reviews)
Hatteras
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Trips from US $555

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 195 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (145)
Unforgettable Day on the Water with Captain Tommy!
Unforgettable Day on the Water with Captain Tommy!
Unforgettable Day on the Water with Captain Tommy!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
94%
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Wyatt E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome,amazing experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 30, 2025
This was my wifeโ€™s and Iโ€™s first time doing a private charter and captain Tommy was very knowledgeable about the waters...
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Brittany C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Unforgettable Day on the Water with Captain Tommy!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 11, 2025
We had an amazing day fishing aboard the Hatterascal with Captain Tommy. He was extremely knowledgeable, shared great conversation...
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Dan C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

โ€œI smell fish, get ready!!โ€

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 13, 2025
Captain Tom said โ€œI smell fish, get ready.โ€ a minute later all four rods hit hard! He put us on the fish and kept us on...
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Nathan P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Tommy and the Hatterascal is awesome!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 6, 2025
We had a great afternoon on the water and brought in a huge catch.ย  Tommy works hard to make everything fun and relaxing.ย ...
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Jordan R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great half day charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 5, 2025
We were a grouop of 4 dads that got a hall pass to go fish for a bit. Capt. Tommy had us on the Bluefish and Spanish Mackeral...
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