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
249
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Fish-N-Fool Charters

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(249 reviews)
Angler's choice
Nags Head
 Last booking: 19 hours ago
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Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 249 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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The Captain Delivered
The Captain Delivered
Great Trip!!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
84%
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Stephen D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Dsy

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 11, 2025
Captain Smith and mate Sean did a wonderful job getting us fish and teaching my seven year-old grandson the art of deep water...
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Tom W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Good charter. Unfortunately bad timing.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 21, 2025
Bob and Zoe were great. Boat was in great shape. Unfortunately, we came at a time with high winds and didnโ€™t catch anything...
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Terry W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 1, 2025
Will highly recommended to everyone!
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Artsie B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Not Many Fish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 27, 2025
Went on our trip after a near hurricane hit this area.ย  Not many fish - wished we could have tried for different varieties...
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Thomas H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 23, 2025
Great day on the water with the Fish N Fool
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