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
379
Reviews
16
Fishing Reports
Verified

My Charter Listing

Riptide Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(379 reviews)
Wanchese
 Last booking: 3 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $325

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 379 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (338)
Great inshore trip
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
+335
Angler rating
353
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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
Overall

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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Ivy W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Randy

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on May 2, 2025
Wind was up all morning. Captain did his best. We had a great time. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a top notch Captain.
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Mark Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Randy

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on August 29, 2024
Had a great time fishing with Captain Randy! He was very knowledgeable and put as on the fish right away, did a great job keeping...
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Carine J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun time for all

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on August 19, 2024
Captain Randy was very professional and looked after any of our fishing needs.ย  He was communicative with others of his craft...
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Timothy S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on July 22, 2025
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