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.
150
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Hatterascal Charter Fishing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(150 reviews)
Hatteras
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $555

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 150 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (99)
Hatterascal
Wonderful trip
Wonderful trip
+96
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
92%
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Pamela B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Loved!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on May 14, 2025
We had a great time .. highly recommend
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Mark A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing trip on the Hatterascal

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 27, 2024
We had a great half day on the water with Capt. Tom, we caught a good amount of Spanish Mackerel. Capt. Tom was excellent with...
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John Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Knowledgable, experienced and great captain,

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 26, 2024
We went on a half day charter with Captain Tom and all six of us had a great time. The weather wasnโ€™t the greatest but the...
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Caleb N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip even though we didn't have much luck

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 16, 2024
Captain Tom is a great man with a lot of knowledge and fun stories to share. We didnโ€™t catch many fish but it was not for...
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Adam B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 13, 2024
Even if we didnโ€™t catch fish, I still would have enjoyed the experience of being out on a boat on a beautiful day.ย  I would...
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