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
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(390 reviews)
Angler's choice
Wanchese
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Trips from US $325

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 390 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (341)
Hit our limit
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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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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   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
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5.0 / 5
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Great inshore trip

VERIFIED   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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Adam H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water๐Ÿป๐Ÿป

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on June 20, 2025
Captain Randy and Teresa were awesome! Very laid back and put us on some fish. My 9 year old daughter caught a nice red drum...
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Daniel M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Capt Randy put us on lots of fish

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on June 3, 2025
The day started off chasing big Blues in the back followed by a trip out to a reef where we caught lots of Black Sea Bass,...
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Jill E.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Bring drinks

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (PM) on August 25, 2025
Randy had let me know in advance that fishing was not ideal due to the hurricane that had blown through prior that week, but...
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