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
(72 reviews)
Wanchese
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Trips from US $1,200
Ocean City
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $2,900

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 72 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (96)
We had a great day!
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
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Robert K.
Excellent
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Looking forward to the next trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on October 5, 2024
Captain Derek and Sierra were awesome. They sincerely aimed to please.ย  We caught over 40 fish, and they worked extremely...
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Michael H.
Middletown, DE
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day off shore

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on September 3, 2023
Went out right after the storm. There were some concerns with the weather, but we decided to give it a try. Had a great day...
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Pat M.
Quinton, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic Outing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore on February 22, 2023
Derek and Josh have us a great trip! He recommended changing the day and it was the right call. We caught the types of Tuna...
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George C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Family fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on June 11, 2024
The Captain (Derrick) and first mate worked hard to put us on Tuna and fill the cooler. The weather was great and the experience...
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Scott S.
Excellent
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Great Outing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on July 23, 2024
Capt. Derek and crew worked hard to put us on fish.ย  Landed several nice mahi and tuna.ย  Missed a billfish but they had us...
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