Captain
Michael Rosso

Member since September 2021 Wanchese, United States
Background
Captain Michael started Old School Fishing Charters in 2004, a year after he earned his USCG Certified Captain's License. He got it so he could earn money during the summers off from his teaching position in Currituck County Schools. Captain Michael has retired from teaching and has now combined his two passions – teaching and fishing, by running a fishing charter boat.

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Wanchese, United States
Background
Captain Michael started Old School Fishing Charters in 2004, a year after he earned his USCG Certified Captain's License. He got it so he could earn money during the summers off from his teaching position in Currituck County Schools. Captain Michael has retired from teaching and has now combined his two passions – teaching and fishing, by running a fishing charter boat.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(192 reviews)
Angler's choice
Wanchese
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $350

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 192 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Janice H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip MAX 2 Crew on June 1, 2026
We are first timers visiting OBX, I was looking to book a fishing trip to gift my boyfriend for his birthday. After searching...
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Tia N.
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
Overall

Fun day on the water

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (3:00 PM) MAX 2 Crew on May 8, 2026
Booked with Captain Mike as a gift for my boyfriendโ€™s birthday. Captain Mike was great, tried many spots to put us on fish....
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Richard C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great trip out with Captain Michael

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip MAX 2 Crew - 11:00 AM on April 3, 2026
Had a great afternoon out with Capt Michael - a very friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating person indeed. Boat was well...
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Ryan C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Mike was a ton of fun!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip MAX 2 Crew - 11:00 AM on June 22, 2025
We of course chose the deathly of hot days to go which did impact our catches, but Mike kept us moving around and trying different...
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John M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Citation sheepshead

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip MAX 2 Crew on August 24, 2025
Fishing with Captain Mike on an overcast day, caught so some bait fish and headed out to the old bridge for trout fishing.ย ...
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