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.
167
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Hatterascal Charter Fishing

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 167 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (113)
Fishing with Thomas
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Angler rating
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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
93%
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Tanya B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 15, 2025
Captain Thomas gave us such a great experience! It was pretty windy and the waves were higher so we had to stay in the sound...
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Alex N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect catch

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 15, 2025
We benefited from Captain Tommyโ€™s experience - you should too!
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Mindy S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Tommy was Great

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 14, 2025
The weather wasnโ€™t so great and the sea was rough but we still had a great time. The captain is amazing with kiddos! Would...
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Keri B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Thomas

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on July 3, 2025
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Justin G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Thomas

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 1, 2025
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