Michael Willis
Captain

Michael Willis

Morehead City, United States
25+ reviews
Captain Michael has been on the water ever since he was a little boy. Fishing with his family has always been something to look forward to, and he made sure he took every chance he had to get on a boat. Over the years, he realized his true calling was to be a captain, so he started his own business in order to share that love and passion with like minded anglers. Michael loves topwater fishing for Trout.

Charters

Rating

4.9
43 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
91%
Caught fish

All reviews (43)

Showing 15 of 43 reviews
  • Lloyd Godwin
    Lloyd Godwin
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2021
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Shallow water

    Half Day Trip1 adult

    Caught some solid trout on topwater... captain knows the area over 20 years in the area born as raised

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
  • Zachary Domire
    Zachary Domire
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2022
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    A fun morning slinging toowater

    Half Day Trip2 adults

    The fishing was a bit slow overall. We had a few blow-ups but not much to show for it. However we stuck with long enough for me to run into a 48 inch drum. An awesome top water catch.

  • Leland Mclennan
    Leland Mclennan
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    Half day - 1:00 PM2 adults

    Great trip. Fishing was slow but we did catch a few fish, red fish and trout. Captain Willis did a great job at getting us on fish even though it was slow

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
  • Dougs Camo
    Dougs Camo
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Just what we wanted!

    3/4 Day Trip2 adults

    Captain Mike asked us what we wanted to catch. As my wife had never caught a redfish I wanted to concentrate on her catching these wonderful fish. Captain Mike put us on good sized reds almost immediately. She was shocked and thrilled by the fish! I must admit I was thrilled for her as well! A bonus for me was my landing a 27 3/4 inch speckled trout which qualified as a North Carolina citation! Captain Mike was knowledgeable, polite, and very patient. I don't believe I can recommend him more and trust me you won't be disappointed! 5 stars for boat, equipment, knowledge, and manners. Now my wife wants to come back for another charter with Captain Mike again next year!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
  • Joshua M Elrod
    Joshua M Elrod
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip

    3/4 Day Trip4 adults

    Mike is great and worked his tail off to put us on fish. Came away with some bucket list fish. Would recommend him to everyone.

    Reported catch:
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Redfish
    Black Drum

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