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!
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My Charter Listing

First Light Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(64 reviews)
Wanchese
 Last booking: 10 hours ago
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Trips from US $350

Fishing Reports

Best trout fishing in years!
Best trout fishing in years!
May 27, 2024 Wanchese
Recap from a stellar past week of fishing. Success was high and the fun factor was through the roof! Still some of the best trout fishing Ive ever experienced! Beginners and avid anglers alike shared in the great light tackle action on tap right now! Biggest fish of the week was a citation 26” speckled trout! The fish are hungry and waiting on you! Come book a trip! Lets go get em!
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Action packed fishing!
Action packed fishing!
May 26, 2024 Wanchese
Fishing is incredible right now! We caught trout, bluefish and spanish mackerel on both trips yesterday! Action from the first stop to the last! Come get in on some epic fishing!
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As good as it gets trout fishing!
As good as it gets trout fishing!
May 12, 2024 Wanchese
Our speckled trout population is as healthy as its ever been. Both morning and afternoon trips were action packed with impressive fishing! Every size trout from 14” to 26”. Both groups kept what they wanted to eat and we had a great haul. Morning and afternoon trips both landed a citation trout. Excellent time to come and catch some speckled trout, red drum or bluefish! Book a trip!
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Epic fishing last week!
Epic fishing last week!
May 5, 2024 Wanchese
We started off the day casting topwater poppers to big bluefish. After we had our fill and the sun popped out we went and found some hungry schools of red drum. Casting spoons into multiple schools of over 100 fish. The great variety continues and we are having good success for speckled trout, bluefish and red drum regulary. It should only get better from here! May is one of the best months of the year to fish in the Outer Banks!
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April-May trout fishing is on fire!
April-May trout fishing is on fire!
May 2, 2024 Wanchese
Trout fishing has been exceptional since April this year! Some of the best trout fishing I’ve ever seen in the sound. The population is extremely healthy! Has been common to catch trout over 18-20” any given day. Come catch some and enjoy some fresh fish tacos!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 64 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
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Kenneth A.
Lawrenceburg, KY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 HR Trip with First Light and Captain Chris

VERIFIED   3/4 Day- 6 Hour Trip on July 8, 2023
Had a good trip, well planned and hit good spots. Weather was good, we hit several places that would not have been possible...
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Jacob S.
South Hill, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Perfect Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day- 4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 22, 2021
Fishing with Captain Chris could not be more perfect. He put us on the fish, explained about the locations and structures,...
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Jon D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Chris

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Family Fun on May 4, 2024
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David B.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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6hr morning trip with Captain Chris

VERIFIED   3/4 Day- 6 Hour Trip on May 2, 2021
My two boys and I went out with Captain Chris in strike of catching a bunch of fish. Captain Chris worked really hard to put...
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Evan K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Great morning out

VERIFIED   Half Day- 4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 29, 2023
We caught specks and reds, and Captain Chris was super knowledgeable and put us where we needed to be. Would definitely go...
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