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 Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(70 reviews)
Angler's choice
Wanchese
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $1,200
Just added to our fleet
Ocean City
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Trips from US $2,900

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
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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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George S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A great fishing experience!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on June 7, 2025
Captain Derek and Mate Kenny were friendly, professional and efficient in enabling all six of us to have a great trip. We caught...
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Christopher B.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Team

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on May 20, 2025
Booked day before after our other booking cancelled on us. It was awesome that Derek and Kenny could make it work. They made...
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David P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Crew

VERIFIED   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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Andrea B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Another excellent trip!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on July 8, 2025
Our second trip out on Back nโ€™ Black and another day of catching fish! As always Derrick and his crew took great care of...
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Shane M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Outer Banks Opportunity

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on October 12, 2024
Had a great day on the water chasing all sorts of fish.ย  Capt. Derek did an excellent job making the trip comfortable and...
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