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!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(80 reviews)
Wanchese
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 80 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (97)
March fishing trip
We had a great day!
We had a blast with Captain Derek & his mate Kenny.
+94
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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William S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Mahi frenzy

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on May 23, 2026
A slow start to the day and what seemed like for most if not all the marina. Derek masterfully read all conditions and brought...
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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
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Amazing trip on the Back N' Black

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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Monford W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain and mate work hard for you.

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on May 19, 2026
We only caught a few sea bass, sea Robbinโ€™s, and 6 Cobia of which 2 were keepers. But Captain Derek and Stephon really exhausted...
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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   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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Theresa S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on May 22, 2026
my sons and i went on the trip and had a good time. both the captain mate took care of any we needed. They were very friendly....
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