Captain
Kenneth Dempsey

Member since July 2021 Hatteras, United States
Background
I am a second-generation captain that grew up in Hatteras village. My father is an inshore fishing captain, and I was raised fishing and learning from him every chance I got. My father and my 2 brothers all run charters to this day, and we use each other to help aid one another in finding and catching fish. I have fished the local waters for 30 years and worked on many big local boats until I had the money to buy my own boat.
Techniques
We most often use a cast and retrieve technique with jigs or spoons. When the weather is not fit for throwing jigs we will bait fish. We also target Spanish mackerel and that fish is caught using a trolling technique. We also sight fish for cobia and red fish. This is just as it sounds , we ride around slowly looking for fish and when we see them we cast to them using bucktails and jigs. When sight fishing , flyfishing is utilized by those who provide there own gear. It's a perfect set up for flyfishing. Most of the time the weather is going to dictate what fishing techniques we will be using for the day.

Hey, I'm Captain Kenneth Dempsey

Hatteras, United States
Background
I am a second-generation captain that grew up in Hatteras village. My father is an inshore fishing captain, and I was raised fishing and learning from him every chance I got. My father and my 2 brothers all run charters to this day, and we use each other to help aid one another in finding and catching fish. I have fished the local waters for 30 years and worked on many big local boats until I had the money to buy my own boat.
Techniques
We most often use a cast and retrieve technique with jigs or spoons. When the weather is not fit for throwing jigs we will bait fish. We also target Spanish mackerel and that fish is caught using a trolling technique. We also sight fish for cobia and red fish. This is just as it sounds , we ride around slowly looking for fish and when we see them we cast to them using bucktails and jigs. When sight fishing , flyfishing is utilized by those who provide there own gear. It's a perfect set up for flyfishing. Most of the time the weather is going to dictate what fishing techniques we will be using for the day.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(35 reviews)
Hatteras
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Matthew T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ PM (4 MAX) on July 8, 2025
Capt. Beau is an outstanding guide, he found the fish and overall made it a really fun afternoon. Would definitely book again...
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Tresa B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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EXCELLENT 100% RECOMMEND

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ PM (4 MAX) on June 29, 2025
ir was a terrific fishing trip caught 8 but lost just as many. Captain Beu was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Equipment...
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Ken R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great guy

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ AM (4 MAX) on July 8, 2025
This is a guy that is not only good with adults but amazing with kids . And he knows the area since he grew up here.
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Pamela H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Thank you

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ AM (4 MAX) on June 16, 2025
Beau was great. He worked really hard to find fish for us. My teenage granddaughters had a wonderful time. We will definitely...
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Travis P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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World Class

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ AM (4 MAX) on July 9, 2024
Spent the morning on the sound with Captain Beau. He made everyone in the boat feel comfortable immediately. He did an awesome...
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