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John Speener

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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

151

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My Charter Listing

Salty Charters Dare County

4.8 / 5

(151 reviews)

4.8 / 5

(151 reviews)

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Manteo • 23 ft • 6 persons

Last booking: 1 hour ago

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Trips from US $375

Fishing Reports

43 inc Red Drum

Jun 10, 2025 Manteo

The wind was blowing and the drum where hungry! Congrats to Michael on the beautiful 43 inch red drum! Man what a blast!

49 inch Red Drum

May 21, 2025 Manteo

What a fight Michael had with this 49 inch Red Drum

Plenty of trout

Jul 6, 2024 Manteo

The trout is an abundance in the sound at this time. Also starting to get a few schools a red fish which can be a lot of fun to catch.

Trout bite

Jun 14, 2024 Manteo

It was a slower bite today but still had a blast and was able to get on a few

The Fish are Back!

May 13, 2023 Manteo

It’s been a lot of fun getting on the fish. Its great seeing the fish come back this time of year.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8 / 5

out of 5 stars from 151 reviews

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Boat

4.8 / 5

Crew

4.8 / 5

Experience

4.7 / 5

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Angler rating

5 stars		128
4 stars		17
3 stars		4
2 stars		1
1 star		1

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	88%
Friendly captain
	99%
Recommend this charter
	94%
Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Caught fish
	84%

Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Caught fish
	84%

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Kurt B.

Dakota, IL

3.7 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

4.0 / 5

Crew

3.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED 4 Hour inshore Trip (AM) on November 10, 2022

Kurt B.

Dakota, IL

3.7 / 5

Nov 10, 2022

4 Hour inshore Trip (AM)

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Nathon K.

Southport, IN

3.0 / 5

Experience:

3.0 / 5

Boat

3.0 / 5

Crew

3.0 / 5

Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED 4 Hour inshore Trip (AM) on June 29, 2023

Nathon K.

Southport, IN

3.0 / 5

Jun 29, 2023

4 Hour inshore Trip (AM)

June fishing trip

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Tim S.

3.3 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

3.0 / 5

Crew

3.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED 4 Hour inshore Trip (AM) on October 25, 2022

Tim S.

3.3 / 5

Oct 25, 2022

4 Hour inshore Trip (AM)

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Robert O.

3.0 / 5

Experience:

3.0 / 5

Boat

3.0 / 5

Crew

3.0 / 5

Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED 4 Hour inshore Trip (PM) on August 8, 2022

Robert O.

3.0 / 5

Aug 8, 2022

4 Hour inshore Trip (PM)

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Mike V.

White Hall, WV

2.0 / 5

Experience:

2.0 / 5

Boat

2.0 / 5

Crew

2.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED 4 Hour inshore Trip (PM) on September 28, 2022

Mike V.

White Hall, WV

2.0 / 5

Sep 28, 2022

4 Hour inshore Trip (PM)

Afternoon trip. Captain wasn’t prepared with the right bait. Told us there was fishing all around us. We couldn’t catch them. Brought home 1 fish. I’ve Taken charters before and never came home empty handed.

Afternoon trip. Captain wasn’t prepared with the right bait. Told us there was fishing all around us. We couldn’t...

Mike V. does not recommend Salty Charters Dare County

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John Speener (The Captain)

Replied on September 29, 2022

Sorry you felt that way. I took you to some top producing spots where we catch a lot of fish everyday. We where definitely using the right bait but unfortunately we had a shift in wind and the water temperature dropped 6 degrees in one day. Unfortunately this made the fish not wanting to bite. I was definitely prepared I had all of the rods I needed, all the bait I needed, and all the fuel I needed. There was no part of the trip that was not prepped . Every now and again you get a strong weather... More

John Speener (The Captain)

Replied on September 29, 2022

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