Captain
Randy Thornton

Member since March 2021 Wanchese, United States
Background
After growing up on the Outer Banks, my passion for fishing started young. I spent my young years chasing fish up and down the beaches, sounds, and backwaters with my dad creating memories that have lasted a lifetime. I knew I wanted to give others the same opportunity so I got my Captain license. I captained Offshore, charters for over 10 years however that didn't stop me from fishing Nearshore and Inshore as often as I could. Now I enjoy taking my 2 kids and my clients and their families to create memories of their own to last a lifetime.
Techniques
Jigging,Trolling,Casting

Hey, I'm Captain Randy Thornton

Wanchese, United States
Background
After growing up on the Outer Banks, my passion for fishing started young. I spent my young years chasing fish up and down the beaches, sounds, and backwaters with my dad creating memories that have lasted a lifetime. I knew I wanted to give others the same opportunity so I got my Captain license. I captained Offshore, charters for over 10 years however that didn't stop me from fishing Nearshore and Inshore as often as I could. Now I enjoy taking my 2 kids and my clients and their families to create memories of their own to last a lifetime.
Techniques
Jigging,Trolling,Casting

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(411 reviews)
Wanchese
 Last booking: 4 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 411 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (354)
July fishing trip
Good trip!
caught a limit of jacks
+351
Angler rating
383
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Brandon S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We had a awesome trip!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on May 21, 2026
We had an awesome trip yesterday! I took my 5-year old son with me, and the captain was extremely accommodating and patient...
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Brian S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Greta short trip for families with younger kids

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Trip (Evening) on August 6, 2026
Perfect trip (2hrs) for families with smaller kids. Caught lots of smaller fish and some large sting rays. Highly recommend...
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Paul B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great captain and crew

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on July 28, 2026
The captain put us on the fish ! And his mate (his son ) was very good I was impressed with his skills at a young age, and...
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Dietrich B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Riptide got it done!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on May 21, 2026
Captain Randy got us on the Drum. We moved several times till we found the fish and then it was all hands on deck. The whole...
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Wes M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Hit our limit

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on August 28, 2025
This is my first time booking a charter, my son and I have recently taken to fishing and are still very much beginners lol....
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