Captain
Aaron Beatson

Member since January 2017 Wanchese, United States
Background
I was raised in VA Beach, VA. As a youngster, I fished around lakes and the ocean. This area would be the location where my love for water took place. Maybe not the time when I was 5 and my dad threw me in the ocean, by my ankles, to teach me to swim. It didn't take long to get a bodyboard and a surfboard under my arm. Having 2 older brothers really helped when going on fishing adventures early in life. We came up with all kinds of reasons to leave the house and go surfing or fishing. It wasn't long till we started heading south, to the uncrowded beaches of the Outer Banks of NC. This is where I live now, with my 2 daughters Lily and Maddy, along with my wonderful wife Erin. My two older brothers live nearby and we have 7 children between the three of us to enjoy raising here on the beach. After learning the local ways of fishing techniques, I became passionate about taking friends fishing at different times of the year. I received my Captain's license soon after and never looked back!
Techniques
We light tackle fish for trout, flounder, reds or drum, blues, spanish, mahi, cobia and more! Sight casting in our tower for cobia is our preferred way to spend our summer days. We also offer clamming trips for anyone with little children that wanna come join the fun on a 1/2 or 3/4 day trip.

Hey, I'm Captain Aaron Beatson

Wanchese, United States
Background
I was raised in VA Beach, VA. As a youngster, I fished around lakes and the ocean. This area would be the location where my love for water took place. Maybe not the time when I was 5 and my dad threw me in the ocean, by my ankles, to teach me to swim. It didn't take long to get a bodyboard and a surfboard under my arm. Having 2 older brothers really helped when going on fishing adventures early in life. We came up with all kinds of reasons to leave the house and go surfing or fishing. It wasn't long till we started heading south, to the uncrowded beaches of the Outer Banks of NC. This is where I live now, with my 2 daughters Lily and Maddy, along with my wonderful wife Erin. My two older brothers live nearby and we have 7 children between the three of us to enjoy raising here on the beach. After learning the local ways of fishing techniques, I became passionate about taking friends fishing at different times of the year. I received my Captain's license soon after and never looked back!
Techniques
We light tackle fish for trout, flounder, reds or drum, blues, spanish, mahi, cobia and more! Sight casting in our tower for cobia is our preferred way to spend our summer days. We also offer clamming trips for anyone with little children that wanna come join the fun on a 1/2 or 3/4 day trip.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(26 reviews)
Wanchese
Trips from US $350

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 26 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (21)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
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100%
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Jarrett J.
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 Aaron

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on October 16, 2025
I canโ€™t say enough good things about our trip with Captain Aaron and Ross From start to finish, everything was top-notch....
Jarrett J. recommends Carolina Sunrise / Cobiakiller
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Ben R.
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 Aaron

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on October 23, 2025
Ben R. recommends Carolina Sunrise / Cobiakiller
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Michael N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 17, 2025
Really enjoyed the outing!
Michael N. recommends Carolina Sunrise / Cobiakiller
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Gerri C.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The day was super hot but Captain Aaron was cool

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 21, 2017
Had a great half day on the Carolina Sunrise/Cobiakiller. Captain Aaron was so patient with a not-so-together grandmother,...
Gerri C. recommends Carolina Sunrise / Cobiakiller
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Donald B.
Waterford, Michigan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Sea Trout Waiting

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 21, 2017
Captain Aaron Beatson is an extremely professional guide with a ton of fishing knowledge that allows him to guide year round,...
Donald B. recommends Carolina Sunrise / Cobiakiller
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