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
(204 reviews)
Manteo
Trips from US $375

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 204 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (175)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
84%
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Alex M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best trip in the outer banks

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on September 6, 2025
We booked an all day trip. The weather was perfect and the captain knew what he was doing. We caught the first fish within...
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Tonya H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on June 24, 2025
Captain John and first mate Kaylee was wonderful even though the fish were not biting as good as we would have liked. They...
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Nick C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Mahi Mania

VERIFIED   4 Hour inshore Trip (PM) on July 29, 2025
John was incredible! He gave us a front-row view of a massive pod of dolphins, followed by an exciting frenzy of mahi. What...
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Eric M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Tough Bite, fun day

VERIFIED   4 Hour inshore Trip (AM) on July 9, 2025
The bite was slow all week when we went out, but we did manage few fish in the morning.ย  Captian John put us on a ton of fish...
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Scott W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2 seasons in NC, Hunting and Fishing

VERIFIED   3 hour Midday on August 15, 2025
Captain John and his daughter were amazing on our trip. They know where the big fish live in the Outer Banks! Wish we could...
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