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
(386 reviews)
Wanchese
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $325

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 386 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (340)
Great experience
Great experience
Great inshore trip
+337
Angler rating
360
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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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Andrew M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
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
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Matthew R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Randy

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (Evening) on June 17, 2025
We had a wonderful trip. I booked the 2 hour trip with Captain Randy since it was the first time my daughter and wife had been...
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Wade K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hr Shark trip pm on August 13, 2025
We wanted to go shark fishing, but the fish werenโ€™t Biting.ย  Instead of catching nothing, Randy asked us if we wanted to...
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Thomas K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great inshore trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on July 30, 2025
We booked a nearshore trip but Captain Randy and mate Drake recommended we go for trout in the sound so we did and we limited...
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