In Debt Charters
Charter operator

In Debt Charters

Nags Head, United States
100+ reviews
Captain Christopher welcomes you to Nags Head for a fun day of fishing. Among his favorite fish to target are Bluefish, Cobia, Redfish, and many more. Come explore North Carolina's inshore as well as offshore waters and make beautiful memories with your family and friends.
Gavin D.
Gavin D.
First mate
Chris D.
Chris D.
Captain

Charter

Rating

4.9
141 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

99%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (141)

Showing 1 – 5 of 141 reviews
  • Joshua Haines
    Joshua Haines
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Exceeded expectations

    2 hr trip morning • 3 adults

    I highly recommend booking a charter with In Debt Charters. You could tell captain Chris was in love with fishing and providing a memorable experience for us. We had an absolute blast on the trip, learned some fishing techniques new to us, and enjoyed hearing the fishing stories he told us of his own experience. Hands down, would book him again!

    Reported catch:
    Flounder
  • Emily Smith
    Emily Smith
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect fishing trip with our kids

    2hr 23' Bullsbay 2hr 5-7 pm trip • 4 adults • 1 child

    This trip really exceeded our expectations. Chris was so great with our kids and finding an area for them to stay busy catching lots of fish. You can’t beat the personal attention that our kids got for fishing instruction and how to use the equipment. Chris was extremely personable and pleasant and it was all around a fabulous trip. Also the westher and the spot were beautiful. So glad we did this!!!! Thank you!

    Response from Charter operator

    Emily, had a great time your family, great kids, they really made the trip for me, enjoyed watching them learn and catch fish. thank you for the review

  • Wil Lyons
    Wil Lyons
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    First time family fishing

    2hr 23' Bullsbay 2hr 5-7 pm trip • 4 adults • 2 children

    We have never fished before in our lives. We showed up at the dock and were greeted by our guide. He was very kind and patient. He explained how to cast and he put the bait on our hooks. We were all able to catch, and by our choice, release a bunch of fish. The fact that the kids want to come back next year says it all. I highy recommend it!

    Response from Charter operator

    Wil, thank you for the review, had s great time with you and the family!

  • Brittany Barnum
    Brittany Barnum
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Wonderful experience!

    2hr 23' Bullsbay 2hr 5-7 pm trip • 4 adults • 2 children

    We had so much fun on our fishing trip. Chris was amazing with our boys! It got super windy, so we didn't think we'd have much luck, but tucked into the sound out of the worst of the wind. We ended up catching pin fish, croakers, grunts, trout, and even a flounder. Great way to end our vacation. 10/10 recommend In Debt Charters!

    Response from Charter operator

    Brittany, thank you for the review, with the wind conditions, i an so grateful that we were able to catch a wide variety of fish. I had a great time with y’all, it was a very enjoyable trip! Thank you for booking with me!

  • Alexander Dunn
    Alexander Dunn
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Chris is the man!!!

    3hr trip available morning • 2 adults

    My wife and I had a great morning either Chris. We handcuffed him a bit because one of us is prone to seasickness but he was understand and accommodating. We managed to land a few fish and missed a couple of big ones, not Chris’ fault. Will definitely book again. Don’t bring bananas on board!

Real catches shared by our community

  • In Debt Charters
    In Debt ChartersNags Head, NC
    Exceeded expectations
    Joshua H.
    Joshua H.
  • In Debt Charters
    In Debt ChartersNags Head, NC
    Chris is the man!!!
    Alexander D.
    Alexander D.
  • In Debt Charters
    In Debt ChartersNags Head, NC
    So flexible. Will definitely please all you expect.
    Linwood S.
    Linwood S.
  • In Debt Charters
    In Debt ChartersNags Head, NC
    lots of fun!
    Zack T.
    Zack T.
  • In Debt Charters
    In Debt ChartersNags Head, NC
    B’s best trip to date!
    Jacob B.
    Jacob B.
  • In Debt Charters
    In Debt ChartersNags Head, NC
    made my son’s day
    John C.
    John C.
  • In Debt Charters
    In Debt ChartersNags Head, NC
    Birthday Trip for Boyfriend
    Shelby S.
    Shelby S.
  • In Debt Charters
    In Debt ChartersNags Head, NC
    Wonderful experience!
    Brittany B.
    Brittany B.
  • In Debt Charters
    In Debt ChartersNags Head, NC
    Great Family Outing
    Carrie R.
    Carrie R.
  • In Debt Charters
    In Debt ChartersNags Head, NC
    Worth every penny!
    Rachael L.
    Rachael L.

What's biting with In Debt Charters in Nags Head

The big crowds and busy beaches of summer are over, but there's still plenty going on on the water. The first few Bluefin are showing up offshore, while huge Red Drum swarm the sounds.

Top catches for October

Fishing reports

Two anglers proudly displaying a Sheepshead caught while fishing on a boat in open waters.

Afternoon spades

Jul 31, 2025 • Nags Head
Water was so calm that we were able to run to a closer wreck, spades were hungry and eating well!
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A young angler is holding a small fish while fishing on a boat, showcasing the excitement of the catch in open waters.

Spade day

Jul 31, 2025 • Nags Head
Lots of fish to be had, started of with Black Sea Bass, it was a slow bite. We moved and found a schooll of Spade Fish and Jacks, it was game on! They kept some and threw small one back, went home with a pretty nice haul of fish
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A young angler proudly displaying a large Black Drum caught during a fishing trip, with a scenic backdrop of water and sky.

Convict caught for attempted bait theft!

Jul 24, 2025 • Nags Head
Tried fishing for some speckled trout this morning, had a few small bites, no catches. Moved and dropped some baits, few skates at first, then the big boy showed up 24” sheepshead and spiny blowtoad.
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A proud angler displaying a freshly caught fish while fishing offshore, showcasing a sunny day on the water.

Mixed bag

Jun 26, 2025 • Nags Head
Started trip with a hook up on scalloped hammerhead, moved to a different location, catch a bunch of Black Sea Bass and a trigger. Moved again to catch something different. Bass followed us, with a sheepshead and a few grunts
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A shark is seen breaking the surface while being reeled in during a fishing trip in clear waters.

Hammer time

Jun 26, 2025 • Nags Head
Strated out on a troll, not much going on, happen to a shark swimming by, so we gave it a try, 5 scalloped hammerheads and 1 look down(moon fish) on light tackle, pretty cool to see!
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Angler proudly displaying a large Black Grouper while fishing offshore, showcasing a sunny day on the water.

One for the Books

Jun 24, 2025 • Nags Head
Started right away with 3 sharks within the first 15 minutes, then it eas game on! Caught lots of Sea Bass with a mix of Triggers and a sheepshead. We moved and same results, only this time is was a big school of TriggerFish, it was fast and furious, with lots of nice fish! We had a total of 5-6 sharks, ran out of bait, 4lbs of shrimp, box of squid and cut bait, just one of those days and it was an awesome one!
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