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
(179 reviews)
Angler's choice
Wanchese
 Last booking: 3 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 179 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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Walden A.
Waldorf, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Evening trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (3:00 PM) MAX 4 Crew on October 25, 2021
Captain Mike was excellent.ย  Very knowledgeable of fishing in the sound.ย  Ensured we all caught fish and had an enjoyable...
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Elizabeth M.
East Bend, NC
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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The tugs the drug!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (7:00 AM) MAX 2 Crew on November 13, 2021
Captain Mike showed us a good time.ย  We would recommend him to anyone! The McKnightโ€™s
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Rebecca S.
Annapolis, Maryland
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hour trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (3:00 PM) MAX 6 Crew on November 12, 2021
We had a good time, caught plenty of fish and Captain Mike was a fun captain.
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Michael B.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   Half Day Winter 2 person max 8 AM on December 26, 2023
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Nathan H.
United States
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip/ 4 Hours/Party of 2 on June 8, 2023
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