Captain
Chris Mcdonald

Member since March 2021 Wanchese, United States
Background
I grew up on the Outer Banks fishing, surfing, and hunting. Taking advantage of what the ocean or the sound has to offer is a daily endeavor living here! Running a full time fishing charter has always been a dream of mine and I will give 110% to make sure everyone has a great time!
Techniques
I love drift fishing in productive shallow water with light tackle for red drum and speckled trout. It allows you to cover a big space and increase your chances of finding fish. I have many methods that suit new and experienced anglers alike for success and most importantly a good time!

Hey, I'm Captain Chris Mcdonald

Wanchese, United States
Background
I grew up on the Outer Banks fishing, surfing, and hunting. Taking advantage of what the ocean or the sound has to offer is a daily endeavor living here! Running a full time fishing charter has always been a dream of mine and I will give 110% to make sure everyone has a great time!
Techniques
I love drift fishing in productive shallow water with light tackle for red drum and speckled trout. It allows you to cover a big space and increase your chances of finding fish. I have many methods that suit new and experienced anglers alike for success and most importantly a good time!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(64 reviews)
Wanchese
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 64 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (73)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
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Jonathan H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Chris brings in the fish!

VERIFIED   Half Day- 4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 5, 2024
My son and I went out with Chris fishing for Red Drum. When we couldnโ€™t get a bite we switched over for Speckled Trout and...
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Anthony M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

How you know you got a great captain

VERIFIED   Half Day- 4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 19, 2024
Itโ€™s a clean (spotless), well equipped boat and you have been on the water less than 30 minutes and other captains are calling...
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Samantha B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic experience

VERIFIED   Special 2 hour trip for Samantha Baskin on October 15, 2024
Chris was so sweet and perfect as a captain. If we werenโ€™t catching fishing in one spot we were moving to another. He even...
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Ryan B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip with the family!

VERIFIED   Half Day- 4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 19, 2024
We had a great trip with Captain Chris on a 4 hour trip in the sound! He kept working until he put us on the fish. My wife...
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Billy G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Stop Scrolling and Pick First Light Charters!

VERIFIED   Half Day- 4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 25, 2024
Capt Chris is a very knowledgeable and successful fisherman and will go to any lengths to find the fish for you! Very spacious...
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