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
(403 reviews)
Wanchese
 6 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 403 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (352)
caught a limit of jacks
Nice half day inshore trip
Nice half day inshore trip
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Angler rating
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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
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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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Francis ". R.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Nice half day inshore trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on June 17, 2026
The fishing was a bit slow but we did catch about 6 stingrays and a bluefish. Captain Randy was professional,ย  and did everything...
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Kirsten P.
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
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Blue sky and blue fish!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on June 11, 2026
Our family had a great trip, we caught a good chunk of blue fish and had fun pulling in sting rays. Captain and first mate...
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Jason C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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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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Caught a limit of jacks

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on July 2, 2026
captain and son were great hosts. very knowledgeable of the area. 16 miles offshore out of wanchese NC. great fishing and beautiful...
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Dietrich B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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