Captain
John Speener

Member since December 2021 Manteo, United States
Background
Fishing is something that Captain John has done his entire life and is something he's very good at. Join him aboard and have a memorable time chasing fish and enjoying the water in one of the most productive hotspots in the country.
Techniques
Cast and reel

Hey, I'm Captain John Speener

Manteo, United States
Background
Fishing is something that Captain John has done his entire life and is something he's very good at. Join him aboard and have a memorable time chasing fish and enjoying the water in one of the most productive hotspots in the country.
Techniques
Cast and reel
Anglers Choice
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Our Team
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Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(148 reviews)
Angler's choice
Manteo
 Last booking: 3 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $375

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 148 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (126)
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Angler rating
125
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
84%
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Jason M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Family Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour inshore Trip (AM) on July 23, 2024
Had a great day on the water with Salty Fishing Charters. Our booked Captain was feeling under the weather so his relief...
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Michael B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Overflowed the cooler

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on May 16, 2025
Captain John was absolutely fantastic we had a blast and found the fish all day long. We are actually booking another trip...
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Leslie D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captain with lots of patience

VERIFIED   4 Hour inshore Trip (AM) on April 26, 2025
We carried two very inquisitive teenage boys on Captain Johnโ€™s boat and I think they asked 1000 questions. I asked a few...
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Saira J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great first time experience!

VERIFIED   3 hour Mid Day on June 28, 2024
This was our first time going charter boat fishing and we had an amazing time.ย  We didnโ€™t fastball as much as we hoped but...
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Nicholas S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Went above and Beyond! Will book with again!

VERIFIED   4 Hour inshore Trip (PM) on June 18, 2024
Fishing was slow so Captain John took us to multiple spots, and when they started hitting at the end of our our scheduled time...
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