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Caylin Burrell
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Caylin Burrell

Washington, United States
10+ reviews
Being outdoors has always been a passion of Captain Caylin's. After fishing the rivers and tributaries of Virginia and North Carolina with his dad as a kid, he went on to become a fishing guide. He developed a love for pursuing that “big one” that stories are made of. While the catch is always an important bonus, the time spent with family and friends, making memories, laughing, and enjoying time away from the world is what it's all about. Captain Caylin became a fishing guide 10 years ago to help people achieve just that. There's something magical about watching the sunrise over a fog-covered stream, river, or lake that makes a person feel alive.

Charters

Rating

4.6
14 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.6
Captain & Crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

All reviews (14)

Showing 1 – 5 of 14 reviews
  • Errin Gibbons
    Errin Gibbons
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fireline

    Trip for Errin • 4 adults

    Had a good trip would have like to have caught more fish. Captain tried

    Response from Captain

    thanks for coming out

  • Kurt O'connor
    Kurt O'connor
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    3.3
    Verified

    Didn’t catch anything - 6 hours

    5 Hr – Inshore Fishing • 2 adults

    Overall we have had better experiences. Our first reservation was cancelled 2 weeks before our trip from quite a distance. We booked another boat and captain that was more expensive and longer excursion. We caught some bait fish at the beginning but caught no fish in 6 hours. We didn’t know if we used the wrong bait or wrong spots. For the price we felt like some kind of discount was probably realistic for catching no fish. Also, the captain only took cash or Venmo which fortunately I had although the site said we could use Visa or Mastercard. It was very disappointing for my teenage son who had been looking forward to this trip for months!

    Response from Captain

    first let me say thanks for the opportunity and im sorry it worked out the way it did. however i think some context is important here. I recommended we fish a different area. I expressed my concern on where you wanted to go out of and that it would be tough. you didn’t want to drive the additional 30 min. by boat it would have been an hour. i was on time, ready with a clean boat. the trip turned out exactly as I expressed it would even with my best effort. east wind low tide water temp 86 dirty water.

  • Paul Johnston
    Paul Johnston
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    4.7
    Verified

    That's Why They Call It Fishing

    4 Hour – Shad Fishing Adventure • 3 adults

    Good trip, fishing not so great. I have fished this spot on the Roanoke for both shad and Rockfish for over 30 years. I have had great days and then some like we had yesterday. Good news is we caught 1 shad, and it was by the one in our group who had never even seen a shad in his life. Kind of made the trip! That day was the ONLY day we could go on this trip and we tried even though the conditions did not look promising. River had risen 10 feet overnight so visibility was poor with a lot of mud and debris, current was strong, and temperature was in the 30's. Captain Burrell, in my opinion, did everything right. We fished all the good spots in the main river channel, the little river, and even above the falls where the water levels were lower but the rocks are treacherous and you really have to know the river to avoid damage to your motor. I recommend Captain Burrell and I would like to give him another shot when the striped bass are back in Weldon.

  • Lanny Dixon
    Lanny Dixon
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect day

    5 Hour – Inshore Trip • 3 adults

    The weather, the boat, the Captain and the cooperative fish made for a memorable day for the three of us. Captain Caylin put us on the fish within 30 minutes of leaving the dock. The action was consistent and the cooler had plenty of tasty black drum. We continued our hunt for different species. Live shrimp made for lots tugs and bait stealing pin fish. A stop on the way back for fresh shrimp at the market and we were grateful Captain cleaned our catch. Wonderful scenic fishery.

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
    Speckled Trout
  • Chris Hagan
    Chris Hagan
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day in the water

    5 Hr – Inshore Fishing • 2 adults

    We had a great day on the water caught a lot of different types of fish. Captain Caylin was knowledgeable and was great working with my son. I would definitely book again.

    Response from Captain

    was a pleasure having you all aboard. your son was great and will be an amazing fisherman! looking forward to the next trip.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Fireline Fishing Charters
    Fireline Fishing ChartersWashington, NC
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Sheepshead caught while fishing on a boat.
    Fish 1
    Sheepshead
    Wayers hot but the bottom still produces
  • Fireline Fishing Charters
    Fireline Fishing ChartersWashington, NC
    A family proudly displaying their catch of Redfish while enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Errin G.
    Errin G.
    Had a good trip would have like to have caught more fish. Captain tried
  • Fireline Fishing – Roanoke River
    Fireline Fishing – Roanoke RiverWeldon, NC
    Scenic freshwater river or lake view with calm reflective water, wooded banks, and low morning sunlight; no boat, anglers, or catch visible.
    Fish 1
    American Shad
    Paul J.
    Paul J.
    Good trip, fishing not so great. I have fished this spot on the Roanoke for both shad and Rockfish for over 30 years. I have had great days and then some like we had yesterday. Good news is we caught 1 shad, and it was by the one in our group who had never even seen a shad in his life. Kind of made the trip! That day was the ONLY day we could go on this trip and we tried even though the conditions did not look promising. River had risen 10 feet overnight so visibility was poor with a lot of mud and debris, current was strong, and temperature was in the 30's. Captain Burrell, in my opinion, did everything right. We fished all the good spots in the main river channel, the little river, and even above the falls where the water levels were lower but the rocks are treacherous and you really have to know the river to avoid damage to your motor. I recommend Captain Burrell and I would like to give him another shot when the striped bass are back in Weldon.
  • Neuse River Inshore Charter
    Neuse River Inshore CharterNew Bern, NC
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Black Drum while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Lanny D.
    Lanny D.
    The weather, the boat, the Captain and the cooperative fish made for a memorable day for the three of us. Captain Caylin put us on the fish within 30 minutes of leaving the dock. The action was consistent and the cooler had plenty of tasty black drum. We continued our hunt for different species. Live shrimp made for lots tugs and bait stealing pin fish. A stop on the way back for fresh shrimp at the market and we were grateful Captain cleaned our catch. Wonderful scenic fishery.
  • Fireline Fishing Charters
    Fireline Fishing ChartersWashington, NC
    Adult angler reeling from the deck of a fishing boat on a freshwater lake beneath a cloudy sky.
    Kim S.
    Kim S.
    Captain was amazing , very knowledgeable. Great boat and equipment . Wonderful time and highly recommend .

What's biting with Neuse River Inshore Charter in New Bern

Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, and Black Drum rule the river again. With colder temperatures, nearshore fishing slows down.

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A young angler proudly displaying a large Sheepshead caught while fishing on a boat.

Big sheep

Jul 7, 2026 • Washington
Wayers hot but the bottom still produces
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