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.
173
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Hatterascal Charter Fishing

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 173 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (117)
Amazing fishing trip!
Amazing fishing trip!
Amazing fishing trip!
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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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Wade M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Above and beyond

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 25, 2025
Cpt. To.my worked hard to find and catch fish for us. He was a great choice for our kidsโ€™ first fishing trip. We will definitely...
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Chad M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Tommy is the best

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 6, 2025
Captain Tommy does everything he can to put you on the fish. Heโ€™s a very nice person professional and makes sure youโ€™re...
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Thomas M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Tommy is great

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 6, 2025
The boat was immaculate. Tommy was patient with the boys and adults. He worked and worked until we were on fish.
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William S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Only captian I will go out with

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 4, 2025
Feel like Tommy is a friend now .Great guy! Great personality and truly knows his stuff!ย  Second time out with him and he...
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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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