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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Reviews
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Old School Fishing Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(187 reviews)
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Wanchese
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $340

Fishing Reports

Fall Fishing is Outstanding
Fall Fishing is Outstanding
Oct 25, 2025 Wanchese
As the temperature is cool the fishing bite is heating up! If it changes in temperature are triggering fish, migrations, and feeding. We have been catching a wide variety of fish, including trout, sheepshead, flounder, striped bass, redfish, and more. Last year, we caught fish well into the winter time. This year, we hope to do the same! Letโ€™s go fishing!
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Super Summer Season of Fishing
Super Summer Season of Fishing
Aug 15, 2025 Wanchese
The summer is flying by and weโ€™ve had a great season thus far! The speckled sea trout fishing has been exceptional and steady. Weโ€™re also catching flounder, red fish, blue fish, sheepโ€™s head, and an assortment of other species. Book a trip to get in on the action!
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Peak Season for Trout Is Here
Peak Season for Trout Is Here
Jul 12, 2025 Wanchese
The Speckled Trout are here in vast numbers. We have been catching limits on daily basis and it appears this bite is endless. Once the limit has been put on ice we have been having some success with Reds and Sheepshead when the conditions allow. Book a trip and plan for a fish fry now!
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Speckled Sea Trout Season Is Here!
Speckled Sea Trout Season Is Here!
Jun 29, 2025 Wanchese
I have lots of openings in July and speckled trout season opens on July 1! We have already been catching a a great deal of them each trip and now we can feast on them as well! Book a trip now and put your grub on!
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Red Drum Bite Getting Hot
Red Drum Bite Getting Hot
Jun 24, 2025 Wanchese
Some recent trips have produced some real nice red fish!
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Temps are Hot, So is Fishing
Temps are Hot, So is Fishing
Jun 19, 2025 Wanchese
Lots of fish and lots of fun and its not even officially Summer yet. We have been catching all sorts of fish, including trout, flounder, sea mullet, sheepโ€™s head, as well as black drum. We have had to stand out, fisherman catch citation Sheepshead this year already of 8 1/2 pounds and 9 pounds!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 187 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Alan B.
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Great Morning

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (7:00 AM) MAX 2 Crew on May 20, 2025
The fish bite was slow, but Captain Mike put in the effort to get us on several different types of fish. Very knowledgeable...
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Robert G.
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Great fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (7:00 AM) MAX 2 Crew on October 18, 2025
Capt. Mike took care of me. put me on the fish. highly recommended
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Matt M.
Excellent
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Great Trip! Would recommend this Capt!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (11:00 AM) MAX 2 Crew on May 27, 2025
Capt Mike put us into fish the whole time.ย  He is very knowledgeable of the fishing conditions and what baits to use.ย  It...
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Kyle H.
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Great charter!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (11:00 AM) MAX 2 Crew on August 13, 2025
Captain Mike is so knowledgeable and fun to fish with! We had a great trip learning about the area and fishing in general....
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Bryan C.
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Inshore Slam!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (11:00 AM) MAX 2 Crew on July 23, 2025
Went out solo with Captain Mike and had an incredible experience.ย  I learned some new techniques and had success on the water.ย ...
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