Captain
Michael Willis

Member since May 2017 Morehead City, United States
Background
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.

Hey, I'm Captain Michael Willis

Morehead City, United States
Background
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.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(41 reviews)
Morehead City
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
Morehead City
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 42 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (31)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Zachary D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A fun morning slinging toowater

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 13, 2024
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...
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Leland M.
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 (PM) on June 19, 2024
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...
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Joshua E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 30, 2024
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.
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DOUGLAS K.
FOSTER FALLS, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Just what we wanted!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 15, 2021
Captain Mike asked us what we wanted to catch.  As my wife had never caught a redfish I wanted to concentrate on her catching...
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Jerry B.
Lawrenceville, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day on the river

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 24, 2021
Captain Mike worked hard to find us fish. You can’t make them bite, but he did find them. We caught a monster bull red &...
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