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
390
Reviews
16
Fishing Reports
Verified

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Riptide Charters

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
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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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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Chad M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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HIGHLY RECOMMEND RIPTIDE!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on June 18, 2025
Captain Randy put us on and near fish! Caught reds and trout in our morning 4 hour charter!ย  My two boys (10 & 16) loved it!!
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Chris B.
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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Found the fish

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on August 7, 2025
On a bad wind and tough outlook, we moved around till we found the fish. Great charter
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Michael W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on July 29, 2025
Had a great trip- a slow start but capt Randy found the spot and we limited out - fun day!
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Jeff M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on July 10, 2025
Terrific 1st time on water for my nephew the whole party had a great experience
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Wesley H.
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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VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on September 26, 2025
capt. randy was great to fish with. highly recommend.
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