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Poacher Sportfishing

Nags Head, United States
Angler's choice
500+ reviews
Captain Devin grew up fishing the Outer Banks of NC. He has also fished professionally all over the world, Africa, Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico, Bahamas just to name a few places. Since 1993, he's been running inshore trips on his charter boat Poacher out of Oregon Inlet Fishing Center. I've fished my whole life and still get excited from a bite whether it's a Spanish mackerel or a large cobia. I especially enjoy the families I take with small children seeing them running to the rods in a good bite!

Charter

Rating

4.9
535 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (535)

Showing 1 – 5 of 535 reviews
  • Jim Gephart
    Jim Gephart
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
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    Member since 2023
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    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    It doesn't get better than this!

    Full Day Trip - Ocean Side • 3 adults

    I've been fishing all my life and this was among the best fishing outings ever! The captain and mate put us on fish and were extremely helpful. Rods, baits, and lures were constantly being changed as we moved locations. I can't tll yo how may ties we had doubles and triples going with no tangled lined and smooth teamwork and communication. Just as we were throwing in the towel and told the captain that we had more fish than we'd hoped for and were just plain tired from all the work, he managed to put me on a big bull red that shattered my personal best. When all was said and done, we had 182 lbs of fish for the fish cleaning crew! So many albacore! We will definitely be back!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    +1
  • Joe Pollhein
    Joe Pollhein
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
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    Member since 2024
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    What a great day!

    6 Hour Morning Trip - Ocean Side • 5 adults

    Had the best time with Captain Devon and First Mate Spencer! We started catching blues right out of the channel and then went on to catch Spanish Mackerel, False Albacore, and Atlantic Sharpnose Sharks! I think the catch weighed in at over 213 pounds! This team is great at not only catching what they target, but also treating the fishing party with respect and patience, something a lot of charters could learn to be better at! Thanks for a great day!

    Reported catch:
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Brayden Robbins
    Brayden Robbins
    us
    Virginia, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    best trip so far

    Half Day Trip • 6 adults

    I told captain Devin I wanted to catch some bigger fish than what I usually caught in the sound with other fishing boats. He told me that there were some big bluefish biting a good ways out so we went out 8 miles off shore. With Devin captaining the boat Spencer the deck hand helped all of us get our rods and reels out into the water and continuously helped us with the fish that we caught. Devin put us on the fish and we ended up with our limit on bluefish. After we hit the limit on bluefish we decided to start fishing for albacore and mackerel while on the way back to the dock. Only ended up with one mackerel but it was an amazing fishing trip. 10/10 recommend captain Devin and his deck hand Spencer. Best trip so far we had a Total of 24 fish between 3 people.

    Reported catch:
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Joseph Shoemaker
    Joseph Shoemaker
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
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    Member since 2022
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    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Constant Action

    Half Day Trip - 6:30 AM • 4 adults

    As soon as we got to the fishing spot it was one after another Bluefish. Then we moved to try and catch some Spanish and were successful. After that we went and caught a nice shark and ended the day trolling back to the inlet catching a few more spanish and blues. Couldn’t ask for a better experience. First mate Spencer was awesome. Highly recommend.

    Reported catch:
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
  • Jeff Copes
    Jeff Copes
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Amazing fishing trip!

    Half Day Trip • 6 adults • 4 children

    Captain Devon and First Mate Spencer have a wealth of experience and are super friendly. Spencer kept all rods baited and untangled like a machine while helping our group of six… non stop. The 84 pounds of fish (minimum) we caught included 8 sharks! When we returned to the marina, Devon and Spencer put the fish lined up on the dock, and took group photos. The cleaning crew whisked away the fish to be cleaned and filleted. One is able to purchase coolers and ice at the marina. A fabulous time was had by all!

    Reported catch:
    Spanish Mackerel
    Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
    Bluefish (Tailor)

Real catches shared by our community

  • Poacher Sportfishing Charters
    Poacher Sportfishing ChartersNags Head, NC
    highlight of our vacation!!
    Justin H.
    Justin H.
  • Poacher Sportfishing Charters
    Poacher Sportfishing ChartersNags Head, NC
    Great trip!
    Shannon P.
    Shannon P.
  • Poacher Sportfishing Charters
    Poacher Sportfishing ChartersNags Head, NC
    one the best trips!
    Kyle F.
    Kyle F.
  • Poacher Sportfishing Charters
    Poacher Sportfishing ChartersNags Head, NC
    What a great day!
    Joe P.
    Joe P.
  • Poacher Sportfishing Charters
    Poacher Sportfishing ChartersNags Head, NC
    It doesn't get better than this!
    Jim G.
    Jim G.
  • Poacher Sportfishing Charters
    Poacher Sportfishing ChartersNags Head, NC
    More than worth it.
    Michael D.
    Michael D.
  • Poacher Sportfishing Charters
    Poacher Sportfishing ChartersNags Head, NC
    Amazing trip
    Tania M.
    Tania M.
  • Poacher Sportfishing Charters
    Poacher Sportfishing ChartersNags Head, NC
    Constant Action
    Joseph S.
    Joseph S.
  • Poacher Sportfishing Charters
    Poacher Sportfishing ChartersNags Head, NC
    Great day on the water
    Robert V.
    Robert V.
  • Poacher Sportfishing Charters
    Poacher Sportfishing ChartersNags Head, NC
    great trip
    Mike T.
    Mike T.

What's biting with Poacher Sportfishing Charters in Nags Head

The weather's cooling, but inshore fishing is rock solid. Red and Black Drum, Trout, and Spanish Mackerel can all be caught on a half day trip. Otherwise, stay out all day to battle Billfish offshore.

Top catches for September

Fishing reports

Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Mahi Mahi while fishing on a charter boat.

Big Blues, Snapper, Spanish Mackerel Bit

Sep 9, 2026 • Nags Head
The bite continues into Sept. big blues snapper blues spanish mackerel sharks and false albacores are all being taken daily. Really looks good with all the bait around and the Weather forecast coming up. Lets go i have some openings. Thanks Devin
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Anglers actively reeling in a fish while enjoying a day on the water, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.

Albacore, Spanish Mackerel & Bluefish Bi

Sep 1, 2026 • Nags Head
We have crushed the fish the last 7 week!False albacores spanish mackerel bluefish sharks to name a few. Loads if bait every where you go.. weather forecast looks good throughout this week. Let’s go while its good! Thanks Devin
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Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Mahi Mahi and Bonito while fishing offshore.

Bluefish, Snappers, Mackerel Action

Aug 24, 2026 • Nags Head
These pics are just from the last 4 days! Great weather and great fishing has been coming iur way. Big bluefish snapper blues spanish mackerel false albacores sharks and a big red drum! It has been off the chart action. Weather forecast looks good for next 7 days. Lets go. Thanks Devin
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Three anglers actively fishing on a charter boat, with one person casting while others prepare for their turn.

Albacore, Blues & Spanish Bite Strong

Aug 21, 2026 • Nags Head
Fale albacores have started to show for their September October feeding. Loads of bluefish in all sizes. Spanish are biting well. Sharks still around. A few drum nit many.
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A young angler proudly displaying a large fish aboard a boat, enjoying a day of fishing on the open water.

Blues, Spanish Mackerel & Sharks Action

Aug 17, 2026 • Nags Head
Blues Spanish sharks moonfish and a couple amberjacks on all day trips. Great blues and Spanish mackerel fishing the last 2 days. Late Aug can be excellent action.
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Angler proudly displaying a large fish on the deck of a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Great start to Aug!!

Aug 6, 2026 • Nags Head
August has started off with a bang! Big red drum showed up out in the ocean. Plenty if coastal sharks have been around. Blues and Spanish aling the beaches. Ive landeda few amberjack on 6 hour and all day trips along with somesea bassand triggerfish. False albacores usually start to show mid Aug. they are great sport. Open dates available.
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