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
Anglers Choice
Verified

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(399 reviews)
Angler's choice
Wanchese
 Last booking: 11 hours ago
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 399 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (348)
Blue sky and blue fish!
Blue sky and blue fish!
Riptide got it done!
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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
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Brandon S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We had a awesome trip!!

VERIFIED   NEW  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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Dietrich B.
Excellent
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Riptide got it done!

VERIFIED   NEW  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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Andrew M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Family Trip with Capt Randy

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on June 26, 2025
We met up with Capt Randy at 6am on a (really) hot day in late June 2025 for a 6 hour fishing trip. Based on the days conditions,...
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Pete K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We caught fish. Great experience!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on June 16, 2025
We explained to Capt. Randy we wanted to catch fish to eat for dinner. He delivered! We had a great time tolling and taking...
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Mark C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Overall

Fun trip

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip on June 4, 2026
We caught some sheephead, a black drum, and a couple of sting rays.ย  Slow day of fishing but Captain did his best to put us...
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