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
Our Team
Kayla S.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(213 reviews)
Manteo
 7 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $325

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 213 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (175)
October fishing trip
October fishing trip
October fishing trip
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Angler rating
182
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
84%
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Nicole W.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  May 24, 2026
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Megan C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Midday on May 31, 2026
We had a great time and Captain John was very patient with our kids and answered all their questions. We caught a couple fish...
Megan C. recommends Salty Charters Dare County
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John E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour inshore Trip on October 2, 2025
I had an excellent experience with Captain John from start to finish. He was respectful, professional, and clearly very knowledgeable....
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Beth F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour inshore Trip on July 21, 2025
There isnโ€™t a way that I can effectively put into word how great of an experience it was fishing with Captain Jon. He was...
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Michael G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Rough start but ended strong

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on June 9, 2025
Wife and I booked a full day with Captain John, hoping to get out onto the ocean and hook into some bigger fish like Amberjack...
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