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.
184
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Hatterascal Charter Fishing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(184 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 184 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (125)
Amazing trip
Amazing trip
It was great!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
94%
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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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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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Matt W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captain and Great Boat

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 12, 2025
Captain Tommy was excellent. We saw tons of fish and caught more than enough for dinner. Added bonus we saw a few dolphins...
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Christina B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Hatterascal

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 20, 2025
Captin Tommy is the best….went to extra lengths to make sure we had a good time and caught some fish…..he is super knowledgeable...
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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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