Captain
Bobby Smith

Member since May 2017 Nags Head, United States
Background
Capt. Bobby Smith has proudly operated out of Oregon Inlet for 38 years. He began at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center pumping gas before climbing his way up the ladder to Captain, eventually building one of the marina's quality fishing businesses. Captain Bobby is joined by his mate Russell who has also fished out of Oregon Inlet for over 20 years. Together they will guide you to the fish you've always dreamed of!

Hey, I'm Captain Bobby Smith

Nags Head, United States
Background
Capt. Bobby Smith has proudly operated out of Oregon Inlet for 38 years. He began at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center pumping gas before climbing his way up the ladder to Captain, eventually building one of the marina's quality fishing businesses. Captain Bobby is joined by his mate Russell who has also fished out of Oregon Inlet for over 20 years. Together they will guide you to the fish you've always dreamed of!
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(277 reviews)
Angler's choice
Nags Head
 Last booking: 11 hours ago
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Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 277 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (218)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
86%
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Mark M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Incredible trip!?

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on August 4, 2026
Caught a ton of mackerel, blue fish and many sharks. Captain Bobby and his crew mate were incredible and accommodating....
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Ulises M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

First time fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - 11:00 AM on June 13, 2026
I canโ€™t recommend Fish n Fool enough. We had let the captain and mate know that we had some people in our group that had...
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Alicia S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Sunday

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore on August 9, 2026
Fishing today with Bobby and Cole was amazing! I have 2 boys that love excitement and excitement was what we got! I have fished...
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Cristina A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Would go again next year

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on August 11, 2026
Even though they said it was a slow day we felt like we got a decent amount of fish. We had a great time. the skipper was great...
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Misty W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Highlight of our beach trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on August 5, 2026
This was a great 4 hour fishing charter.ย  We caught some blue fish.ย  Then moved out to the deeper water and caught some Atlantic...
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