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
388
Reviews
16
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Riptide Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(388 reviews)
Wanchese
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Trips from US $325

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 388 reviews
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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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Great experience
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Angler rating
361
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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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Benjamin W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time with RipTide Charters!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on September 18, 2024
Took a 4 hour trip with my two daughters (11/9) and had a great time. Captain took us out and within 15 minutes were catching...
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Deborah B.
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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Captain Randy is the best!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on June 9, 2025
This is our 4th year with Rip Tide Charters and every year has been a blast! We have always caught enough fish for dinner!...
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William W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Early season bluefish

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on April 28, 2025
Capt. Took me and my son out.ย  We hooked into quite a few bluefish.ย  Captain was extremely knowlegeable.ย  Boat was veey...
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John H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Randy

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on April 25, 2025
My son and I had a great trip. We caught fish all morning. Capt. Randy is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Will definitely...
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Jason R.
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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Fishing with Randy

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on August 18, 2025
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