George Ingram
Captain

George Ingram

Wanchese, United States
Federal waters
25+ reviews
With many years of fishing experience, Capt. George is prepared to show you the best of these waters whether you're bottom fishing, light tackle, trolling, or using a more specialized technique. Among his favorite fish to target are Bluefish and King Mackeral. Customers often walk away with a cooler full of fish and high praise for George's knowledge of the local waters.

Charter

Rating

4.9
44 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (44)

Showing 1 – 5 of 44 reviews
  • Willa Dvorchak
    Willa Dvorchak
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    If you want fish go with Captain George!

    3/4 Day Intermediate Trip (6 hr) • 3 adults

    Ridiculous!!! We caught too many fish!! Hahaaa best time ever! 40+ Spanish Mackerel 6 bluefish! Spot on the moment we got on board. Captain George knows exactly where to go and first mate Will was on top of the lines all day. I had booked a more expensive intermediate charter and when I got there Captain George knew there weren’t any fish out there and offered a less expensive inshore charter. He’s a true gem, saves you money AND gets you on fish! Couldn’t ask for anything better!!! 50lbs of fish at weigh in for a 6hr charter :)

    Reported catch:
    Spanish Mackerel
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much for trusting us with your fishing experience! You all were a great group and a lot of fun! We had some crazy weather this week, and you never know how it will affect fishing, but it turned out terrific. So glad you had fun with us, and we look forward to fishing with you again and again!

  • Jeremy Watson
    Jeremy Watson
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Good fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (Mid- Day) • 4 adults

    The four hour trip was a good choice for the group. Everyone caught fish. Our group only had one person that has ever been deep sea fishing. I wasn’t sure if they could reel the bigger fish in. We did catch some small sharks that was big enough. The Captain and 1st mate were excellent. If your looking to book a family fishing trip that everyone can reel in fish the 4 hour trip is perfect. I enjoyed the boat so much Im going to book a longer trip in the spring for tuna.

    Reported catch:
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Response from Captain

    Hi Jeremy, we’re so glad that you all had a great time on your charter! This is a perfect trip because everyone gets a chance to reel in some fish, but without having to go all day offshore.  We had a good time with your group, and hope to fish with you again in the near future! 

  • Rebecca Griffee
    Rebecca Griffee
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Kids had a blast!

    6 Hour Nearshore (AM) • 5 adults • 2 children

    We had a great 6 hr near shore trip! The mate Will was awesome with our kids (5yr and 7yr) and seemed to have as much fun as they did. Captain George let the kids go sit up top with him while we were trolling and they loved that. We caught a lot of fish and then the guys even switched up the gear to try for a shark after my son asked and we managed to get one right in time before heading in! We also loved getting to see Bodie Lighthouse and some pretty views while out on the boat.

    Reported catch:
    Spanish Mackerel
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Response from Captain

    This is what it is all about. We are so happy that the kids had such a great time. It is our goal to help create fun memories, and hopefully future fishing enthusiasts! It was our pleasure to charter with your family, and look forward to doing it again the next time you visit the OBX!

  • Erica Oliver
    Erica Oliver
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    great trip!

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 6 adults • 1 child

    this was an amazing trip! the moment the lines went in it started off strong with Albacore being caught then the mackeral wouldnt stop and then ended with catching several more albacore. our 4hr trip ended up only being 3hrs but thats only bc I had two kiddos who couldnt hang any longer but by that time we caught our limit anyways! I’d def recommend this trip!!

    Reported catch:
    Spanish Mackerel
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Response from Captain

    So glad your family had a good time this morning! Y’all definitely had a fantastic haul. We hope the kids made some fun memories and will want to try their hand at it again one day. Look us up the next time you are in town!

  • Sean Early
    Sean Early
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    These guys are legit

    6 Hour Nearshore (AM) • 6 adults • 2 children

    With the minimal margin in review variances, I looked at the photos from this crews past recent trips and went off the smiles and fish in the photos. These guys know what they are doing and put us on fish right away. They were fantastic with the kids and the trip was excellent. We will be back again to charter our next off-shore trip with them.

    Reported catch:
    Spanish Mackerel
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Dogfish
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Sean for sharing your fishing experience with us! We truly try our best to provide our groups with a fun, memorable time. We take the trust our customers are giving us very seriously. When we hear the kids enjoyed it we know we did our job right! We look forward to fishing with you all again!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Instigator Sportfishing
    Instigator SportfishingWanchese, NC
    great trip!
    Erica O.
    Erica O.
  • Instigator Sportfishing
    Instigator SportfishingWanchese, NC
    Great tip, great crew. caught more and bigger fish than ober boats returning that afternoon.
    Patrick O.
    Patrick O.
  • Instigator Sportfishing
    Instigator SportfishingWanchese, NC
    These guys are legit
    Sean E.
    Sean E.
  • Instigator Sportfishing
    Instigator SportfishingWanchese, NC
    Kids had a blast!
    Rebecca G.
    Rebecca G.
  • Instigator Sportfishing
    Instigator SportfishingWanchese, NC
    If you want to catch too many fish, this is the charter for you
    Steven P.
    Steven P.
  • Instigator Sportfishing
    Instigator SportfishingWanchese, NC
    If you want fish go with Captain George!
    Willa D.
    Willa D.
  • Instigator Sportfishing
    Instigator SportfishingWanchese, NC
    Awesome Trip!!!
    Jeffrey A.
    Jeffrey A.
  • Instigator Sportfishing
    Instigator SportfishingWanchese, NC
    Kids loved it
    Michael L.
    Michael L.
  • Instigator Sportfishing
    Instigator SportfishingWanchese, NC
    Great day of fishing!
    Weston P.
    Weston P.
  • Instigator Sportfishing
    Instigator SportfishingWanchese, NC
    Instigator for the win!
    David C.
    David C.

What's biting with Instigator Sportfishing in Wanchese

Trout are well and truly back, as are Red Drum inshore. However, when the weather's fine, nothing beats the Tuna action offshore! Head out to the Gulf Stream and get your fill of these monsters!

Top catches for October

Fishing reports

A family group proudly displays their catch of the day, featuring several fish including a shark, on a dock after a successful fishing trip.

Fun Fishing Nearshore

Aug 19, 2026 • Wanchese
The past week has been a blast nearshore! Great catches of spanish mackeral, bluefish and atlantic sharp nose sharks. Lots of great customers and tons of lasting memories made. Weather this week is looking great - come make some memories with us. Capt. George
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A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of flounder and other fish on a dock after a successful fishing trip.

Fun times on the Instigator

Jul 31, 2026 • Wanchese
We have been having some really nice catches the last few days. Spanish mackeral, bluefish, moonfish and some sharks. The sharks are most popular on our Extended half day Intermediate trip. We have a few spots open next week - book today before we fill up. See you soon!
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A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of multiple fish on a dock after a successful fishing trip.

Last Few Days Have Been Great!

Jul 29, 2026 • Wanchese
The past few days, our 4 hr nearshore trips have been catching lots of spanish mackeral and bluefish. Our 6 hr internediate has been catching spanish mackeral, false albacore, king mackeral
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A couple proudly poses on the dock with a large catch of fish, neatly arranged on a board after a successful fishing trip.

Nonstop, action, both trips today

Jul 21, 2026 • Wanchese
We had another great group this afternoon on one of our extended six hour nearshore trips. The fish just kept biting, as you can see by the photo. The Spanish mackerel and bluefish are here. Now is the time.
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A group of three anglers proudly displaying their catch of multiple fish on a dock after a successful fishing trip.

Great Extended Nearshore/Great Group!

Jul 21, 2026 • Wanchese
Incredible morning with an incredible family. Spanish mackerel fishing was continuous throughout the whole trip. Now is the time to get out there and get your share. See you soon.
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A young boy proudly holds a fish alongside an adult on a fishing boat, showcasing their catch during a fun day on the water.

Fun Times Nearshore

Jul 15, 2026 • Wanchese
We had a great day nearshore today - lots of memories made on the Instigator with Capt. George and Will.
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