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.

Hey, I'm Captain Michael Rosso

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.
Anglers Choice
187
Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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Old School Fishing Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(187 reviews)
Angler's choice
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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Awesome day in Nags Head Fishing
Awesome day in Nags Head Fishing
Awesome day in Nags Head Fishing
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Joey H.
Wilkesboro, NC
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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Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (3:00 PM) MAX 6 Crew on April 21, 2022
Had a great day out with 4 kids! Mike was very knowledgeable. My kids learned a lot about fishing and the OBX. Would highly...
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Jacob A.
Philadelphia, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (7:00 AM) MAX 2 Crew on June 1, 2022
My wife caught her PB trout on this trip and we had a great time with the captain. I would highly recommend it!
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Stanislav K.
McLean, VA
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day with Capt Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (3:00 PM) MAX 2 Crew on May 29, 2022
We tried a few different spots. Didnโ€™t catch a lot but the fish were bitting. Catching sheepshead was a lot of fun.
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Juergen R.
Chubbuck, ID
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun half day trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (7:00 AM) MAX 2 Crew on March 23, 2022
We had a great time fishing in the sound with Captain Mike. I would recommend going out to fish with him.
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Randy S.
Nashville, Tennessee
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Great evening!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (3:00 PM) MAX 2 Crew on November 3, 2021
I went out at 3 pm with high winds so I didnโ€™t expect much- boy was I WRONG! We had a blast! Caught a lot with it being 5...
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