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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Old School Fishing Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(177 reviews)
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Wanchese
 Last booking: 5 hours ago
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Trips from US $340

Fishing Reports

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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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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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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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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 177 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
98%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Caitlin R.
United States
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
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (7:00 AM) MAX 2 Crew on July 2, 2023
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Jason W.
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (7:00 AM) MAX 2 Crew on June 28, 2023
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John W.
London, KY
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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Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (3:00 PM) MAX 4 Crew on June 7, 2023
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Ellen L.
Sharptown, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (11:00 AM) MAX 2 Crew on May 1, 2023
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Kenneth S.
Alexander City, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in March

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (7:00 AM) MAX 2 Crew on March 13, 2023
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