Captain
Derek Nelson

Member since December 2022 Wanchese, United States
Background
Capt. Derek runs trips out of Wanchese aboard a 53’ Custom Carolina boat. These waters are known for Billfish and Tuna, and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're bottom fishing or trolling. With excellent knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water. From being featured in Men’s Health Magazine to tournament wins totaling $2mil+, you and your group will be in good hands!

Hey, I'm Captain Derek Nelson

Wanchese, United States
Background
Capt. Derek runs trips out of Wanchese aboard a 53’ Custom Carolina boat. These waters are known for Billfish and Tuna, and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're bottom fishing or trolling. With excellent knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water. From being featured in Men’s Health Magazine to tournament wins totaling $2mil+, you and your group will be in good hands!
Our Team
Kenny K.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(70 reviews)
Angler's choice
Wanchese
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 70 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (95)
We had a blast with Captain Derek & his mate Kenny.
We had a blast with Captain Derek & his mate Kenny.
We had a blast with Captain Derek & his mate Kenny.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Michael L.
Chicago, Illinois
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing trip on the Back N' Black

NEW  Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on July 10, 2025
ย  ย  I canโ€™t say enough about the crew and the boat, we had an amazing time!ย  Capt. Kenny Nelson and 1st Mate Kenny Koci...
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Dustin G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

FANTASTIC

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on June 20, 2025
Idk could give them 100 stars it wouldnโ€™t be enough, after scheduling months ago with a diff charter that canceled 7 pm yesterday...
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Scott B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good times Graduation trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on May 24, 2025
Took my son out with Derek again for his graduation trip. Before we could get the full spread in the water we had a double...
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Trenton S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We had a blast with Captain Derek & his mate Kenny.

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on July 14, 2025
Me, my father in law and his nephew had a great time with this crew!ย  Derek had no problem putting us on fish when it started...
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David P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Crew

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on June 18, 2025
Derek and the crew were great. We went on a day of rough seas and little action but they persevered and we came home with a...
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