West Bay Outfitters
Charter operator

West Bay Outfitters

Cedar Island, United States
10+ reviews
Captain Roman is a life long commercial fisherman, charter captain, and retired Coast Guard Officer. He specializes in deep-sea bottom fishing, trolling, and jigging.

Charter

Rating

5.0
12 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (12)

Showing 15 of 12 reviews
  • James Kostich
    James Kostich
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    “It’s taking line”

    5 Hour Trip4 adults

    This was our second trip with Roman. We had a blast. Caught tons of fish and my daughter even caught an Atlantic Sharpnose Shark. While I’m super jealous I didn’t get a shark. Seeing the excitement on my daughter’s face was well worth it. Roman is a ton of fun and this man knows how to find fish. I highly recommend booking with him and we will be back to fish with him again.

    Reported catch:
    Black Seabass
    Gray Triggerfish
  • Tony Elrod
    Tony Elrod
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Building Low

    5 Hour Trip3 adults

    Roman let me know that there was a Low pressure depression was trying to form and that it would be best to get out a day ahead of schedule, We were able to put our whole trip together, Squeeze around the storms and catch some fish. Great experience, Just wish they cleaned the catch as that can be a pain for some on vacation that don’t plan ahead to clean fish.

    Response from Charter operator

    Excellent clients & a super fun fishing trip. My fish cleaner was on vacation in West Texas, but will be available for subsequent trips!

  • James Kostich
    James Kostich
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Pounded fish 🐠

    5 Hour Trip4 adults

    Roman was an absolute blast and got us on fish immediately. The weather was not ideal and we had some areas of rough water and we still managed to just hammer the fish. Everywhere we went, we were on fish. If the bites slowed down. We moved. We weren’t fishing dead water. I highly recommend Roman as a fishing guide if you’re in the area. Very friendly, experienced and knowledgeable. Couldn’t have had a better guide.

    Reported catch:
    Black Seabass
    Gray Triggerfish
  • Danielle Langley
    Danielle Langley
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Roman is the BEST!

    5 Hour Trip2 adults

    Roman went out of his way to make our charter happen. I will forever be grateful to him for taking great care of the guys! Ms. Violet was awesome too!

  • Peter Uhlir
    Peter Uhlir
    us
    Frederick, MD, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Unfortunately we couldn't go out, but..

    5 Hour Trip2 adults

    I had scheduled a half day trip about a week ago, and unfortunately, due to a back door cold front we were unable to go out. The reason why I am doing a review at all is because of the actions of the captain. He made me aware that there might be a weather problem on Friday on Wednesday, and also told me on Thursday. We decided we were going to see if we could go, leaning on a hope that the wind would blow more north than northeast. I showed up at 6:20 for our 6:30 departure at Cedar Island, and the captain was there, and told me that we couldn't go because of the wind but gave me several options in which we could, which are: a. Go out on Saturday ( I sadly couldn't do this because I had to work) b, Go to Harkers Island and fish for Spanish Mackeral in Beaufort Inlet. (I didn't want to do this because I booked the trip for wreck species and not for mackeral which I have already caught from the shore on this trip) So, unfortunately, we were unable to go out. The reason why I am rating this captain 5 stars is: 1. He was extremely communicative and professional. 2. He could have left a message on my voicemail saying the trip was cancelled, and not been at the launch site at our launch time. I probably wouldn't have received it because my cell service is spotty in Eastern North Carolina. 3. He gave me several options in which we could go out, but unfortunately these were options I couldn't or didn't want to do. 4. He remained professional despite the fact that we couldn't go out. I felt it important to write a review, because things don't always work out, and because Roman was so great with his attitude towards everything that I wanted to give him support for his buisness even though we couldn't go out. I am sure that had we been able to do the wreck fishing trip, I would have had a great time. Please consider going on a trip with Roman. I am sure you will have a fantastic experience. Peter Uhlir Teacher Daniel Morgan Middle School, Winchester Virginia

Real catches shared by our community

  • West Bay Outfitters
    West Bay OutfittersCedar Island, NC
    “It’s taking line”
    James K.
    James K.
  • West Bay Outfitters
    West Bay OutfittersCedar Island, NC
    Roman is the BEST!
    Danielle L.
    Danielle L.
  • West Bay Outfitters
    West Bay OutfittersCedar Island, NC
    Ocean fishing off Cedar Island
    Danielle L.
    Danielle L.
  • West Bay Outfitters
    West Bay OutfittersCedar Island, NC
    Just an awesome time
    Kimberly R.
    Kimberly R.
  • West Bay Outfitters
    West Bay OutfittersCedar Island, NC
    6 hrs with Captain Roman
    Bobby C.
    Bobby C.
  • West Bay Outfitters
    West Bay OutfittersCedar Island, NC
    Half Day Trip
    Crystal P.
    Crystal P.
  • West Bay Outfitters
    West Bay OutfittersCedar Island, NC
    Fishing with Roman
    David B.
    David B.
  • West Bay Outfitters
    West Bay OutfittersCedar Island, NC
    September fishing trip
    Douglas S.
    Douglas S.