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)
October fishing trip
October fishing trip
October fishing trip
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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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Hunter B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

VERIFIED   4 Hour inshore Trip (AM) on July 31, 2025
Captain John Speener was awesome! Him and his daughter did a great job taking care of our 5 person group! Put us all over the...
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Albert O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain my Captain

VERIFIED   3 hour Midday on June 29, 2025
Captain John was great, good conversation, safe boating, a lot of effort to find fish, even though it was hot and fish were...
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Wesley S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Cpt. John is phenomenal

VERIFIED   4 Hour inshore Trip (AM) on September 18, 2025
Cpt. John is super in every way. we caught a few fish and he tried everything he could to find us fish while being a great...
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Kathryn H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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VERIFIED   4 Hour Midday on August 17, 2025
Captain John has a great personality, and we caught our fish limit.ย  Despite a hurricane off the coast he put us on the meat.ย ...
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Chel S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We loved it!

VERIFIED   4 Hour inshore Trip (PM) on August 13, 2025
Captain John & first mate Katie were amazing! They are laid back, patient, great commutators. They are happy to teach & answer...
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