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
(72 reviews)
Wanchese
 Last booking: 1 day ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 72 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (77)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
85%
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Ryan S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Kids First Saltwater Fishing Experience

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Family Fun (Late PM) on June 21, 2025
Captain Chris worked really hard to put us on fish and keep my 10 and 6 year old boys busy. He was great with the kids and...
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Rachel O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Quick but fun 2 hour trip

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Family Fun on July 14, 2025
We had a great time with Captain Chris, despite only catching a stingray. We even got our teenager to smile! This tour was...
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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 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 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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Dale T.
Midland Park, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great half day, highly recommended!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 15, 2022
We had a great 4 hour trip inshore with Captain Chris.ย  Two adults, two kids 11 and 12 - the Captain could not have been more...
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