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.
176
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Hatterascal Charter Fishing

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 176 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (119)
Great trip
Great trip
Amazing fishing trip!
+116
Angler rating
162
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
94%
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Dovie T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Cadillac fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on July 10, 2025
Enjoyed an afternoon fishing with Captain Thomas. Efforts, guidance and assistance was taken to make sure all on board caught...
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Suzanne K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wonderful trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 23, 2025
Had the afternoon 1/2 day with Tommy. He is a very nice man and fun to be with.ย  He is a hard worker and really wanted us...
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Mat M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on August 4, 2025
We had booked this trip last minute and it was such a great choice. He knew where to go and when. We were some of the few to...
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Bob B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on July 18, 2025
We had a slow start , but captain Tom didnโ€™t give up and kept us moving. We ended up with a bunch of fish !!
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Robert J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July 26 2025 AM trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 26, 2025
Captain Thomas was great with my son, put us on the fish first thing, had a blast highly recommend!
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