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Zach Vann
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Zach Vann

Hatteras, United States
100+ reviews
Captain Zach has a passion for fishing and loves to spend every day on the water. He's a great guide and teacher, so anglers of all skill levels are welcome to join him.

Charter

Rating

4.9
155 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
91%
Caught fish

All reviews (155)

Showing 1 – 5 of 155 reviews
  • Matthew Ward
    Matthew Ward
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Catch a bunch of fish!!!

    1/2 day Morning Fishing Trip • 4 adults • 1 child

    Spanish Mackerel and Blues, lot of action and fun.

    Reported catch:
    Spanish Mackerel
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Response from Captain

    thanks so much!!

  • Jacob Campbell
    Jacob Campbell
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Zach is the man.

    1/2 day Morning Fishing Trip • 4 adults

    We had a great 4 hour trip with captain Zach. We went down a man early due to motion sickness, and had to run all the way back to the dock to drop him off to buy a Shirley Temple at the restaurant in the marina. We lost some time, but captain Zach still put us on an incredible Spanish mackerel bite - we landed 43 in total! Since we lost some time, Zach stayed out with us beyond our normal time and tried his best to locate some cobia and reds even though we were limited to areas close to shore. Near the end of the trip, Zach spotted a pod of dolphins and raced over to them so that we could get up close and personal with them - they were right next to our boat. We had a phenominal trip, and I will definitely book with him again the next time we hit the OBX. Next time, I'll book a full day trip and we'll get after some monsters off shore :)

    Reported catch:
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Steve Korinek
    Steve Korinek
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Epic Day!

    3/4 day fishing trip • 4 adults

    Our trip by Guide Captain Zach was amazing. We caught trophy size fish for 4 hours straight. My daughter, son and I caught 40+ fish. None were smaller than 30 pounds. Sizes ranged from 35” to 45” inches. And, 3 were 50”! A 50 inch fish is 50 pounds. Zach's boat, gear, and experience is top notch! We will book again!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Response from Captain

    Thanks again guys!!

  • Jodell Hyldahl
    Jodell Hyldahl
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing trip in August

    3/4 day fishing trip • 4 adults
  • Thomas Beauduy
    Thomas Beauduy
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2019
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Zach

    1/2 day Morning Fishing Trip • 3 adults

Real catches shared by our community

  • Red Finn Charters
    Red Finn ChartersHatteras, NC
    Two anglers showcase a fish catch on a waterfront dock, with numerous additional fish arranged on the dock and stored in a basket beside the charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Madison H.
    Madison H.
    Captain was super attentive and moved us around when fish weren’t biting so we could hook as many as possible. Good conversation, great boat, amazing trip!
  • Red Finn Charters
    Red Finn ChartersHatteras, NC
    Three anglers proudly pose with a large catch of fish displayed on the dock after an inshore fishing trip with Red Finn Charters.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Jacob C.
    Jacob C.
    We had a great 4 hour trip with captain Zach. We went down a man early due to motion sickness, and had to run all the way back to the dock to drop him off to buy a Shirley Temple at the restaurant in the marina. We lost some time, but captain Zach still put us on an incredible Spanish mackerel bite - we landed 43 in total! Since we lost some time, Zach stayed out with us beyond our normal time and tried his best to locate some cobia and reds even though we were limited to areas close to shore. Near the end of the trip, Zach spotted a pod of dolphins and raced over to them so that we could get up close and personal with them - they were right next to our boat. We had a phenominal trip, and I will definitely book with him again the next time we hit the OBX. Next time, I'll book a full day trip and we'll get after some monsters off shore :)
  • Red Finn Charters
    Red Finn ChartersHatteras, NC
    An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while aboard a fishing charter, with a clear blue sky and water in the background.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Steve K.
    Steve K.
    Our trip by Guide Captain Zach was amazing. We caught trophy size fish for 4 hours straight. My daughter, son and I caught 40+ fish. None were smaller than 30 pounds. Sizes ranged from 35” to 45” inches. And, 3 were 50”! A 50 inch fish is 50 pounds. Zach's boat, gear, and experience is top notch! We will book again!
  • Red Finn Charters
    Red Finn ChartersHatteras, NC
    A collection of several Bluefish laid out on a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Matthew M.
    Matthew M.
    We had a great time with Zach. Not sure if it was the hurricanes on the east coast or what but apparently it was a slow day for fishing, so it took us a bit to find the fish. But the whole time you could tell Zach was determined to find them. Then all of a sudden it was a frenzy and we caught 7 blue fish which came out to 48lbs of fish. It was awesome! Definitely will be going back to fish with Zach and highly recommend him.
  • Red Finn Charters
    Red Finn ChartersHatteras, NC
    Group of adult anglers posing beside a large display of multiple inshore and nearshore fish arranged on a wooden dock at a coastal charter marina.
    Fish 1
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    James F.
    James F.
    Zach knew the spots and we caught our limit of blue fish! Big blue fish!! What a terrific experience!!
  • Red Finn Charters
    Red Finn ChartersHatteras, NC
    Multiple fish arranged on a wooden dock beside the Red Finn Charters boat, with a green catch basket and cooler visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    James M.
    James M.
    Great fishing. Great captain caught good amount of fish.
  • Red Finn Charters
    Red Finn ChartersHatteras, NC
    Three adult anglers pose behind a large display of freshly caught inshore and nearshore fish, including long slender fish, arranged on a wooden dock beside the charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Spanish Mackerel
    Gary H.
    Gary H.
    Captain Zach knows where the fish are and doesn’t mess around. If there’s fish in the area he will get you on them. Ended up with 100 lbs of fish for 3 guys in 3 hours.
  • Red Finn Charters
    Red Finn ChartersHatteras, NC
    Sunset over calm coastal water viewed from the partial bow of a boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Jim H.
    Jim H.
    Zach is great guy and worked with us around bad weather. When we did get out we immediately caught fish! When we limited out, Zach took us to a wreck that he recently found and we got our limit of sheephead there! We’re three old guys that have been fishing all of our lives but we were like 12 year old kids having a blast yanking in fish after fish. I would definitely recommend Zach’s charter service!
  • Red Finn Charters
    Red Finn ChartersHatteras, NC
    Young angler aboard a fishing boat beside a cooler filled with multiple iced fish, with open water in the background.
    Fish 1
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Eric B.
    Eric B.
    We caught more bluefish that we could eat. Zach did a great job hunting the fish and directing our casts. My 12 year old son had a blast.
  • Red Finn Charters
    Red Finn ChartersHatteras, NC
    Two adult anglers pose beside multiple silver fish neatly arranged on a wooden dock at Red Finn Charters, with the charter boat and waterfront building in the background.
    Fish 1
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Michael S.
    Michael S.
    Zach is clearly good at what he does. Got us into fish and continue to make the best of our experience.

What's biting with Red Finn Charters in Hatteras

The King Mackerel are still biting anything you throw their way, and you will have no trouble pulling in your limit. The first big Bluefin are starting to show up offshore, spiking adrenaline all over town.

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