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Book your charter with Swan Point Charters / Capt. Jeffrey when you want the full fishing experience including education on the surrounding local fishing opportunities. He is well versed not only on what is available at that time of the season, but also will put you on the hot spots to make it a successful trip.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book your charter with Swan Point Charters / Capt. Jeffrey when you want the full fishing experience including education on the surrounding local fishing opportunities. He is well versed not only on what is available at that time of the season, but also will put you on the hot spots to make it a successful trip.
Swan Point Charters
Swan Point Charters
If available book with Family Time Fishing Charters you won’t be disappointed. They are very knowledgable, they communicate well and client satisfaction are their priority!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If available book with Family Time Fishing Charters you won’t be disappointed. They are very knowledgable, they communicate well and client satisfaction are their priority!
Family Time Fishing Charters
Family Time Fishing Charters
We've fished with Capt Bud of Mott Ridge Charters for 4 years now. Every trip has been great even in tough fishing conditions. Great boat and Capt Bud knows where the fish are. Friendly and personable, he will see to it that your trip is a success. 5 stars isn't enough. Looking forward to 2026
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We've fished with Capt Bud of Mott Ridge Charters for 4 years now. Every trip has been great even in tough fishing conditions. Great boat and Capt Bud knows where the fish are. Friendly and personable, he will see to it that your trip is a success. 5 stars isn't enough. Looking forward to 2026
Mott Ridge Charters – Manteo
Mott Ridge Charters – Manteo
If you are a family with young children, or if you don't want to be bothered with ocean waves, but want delicious fish, inland fishing is the way to go, and hit it early morning.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you are a family with young children, or if you don't want to be bothered with ocean waves, but want delicious fish, inland fishing is the way to go, and hit it early morning.
NC Inshore Fishing Charters
NC Inshore Fishing Charters
Be flexible. The guides are experts on the fishing conditions and the species of fish in the area. Let the guide use their knowledge and experience to match the conditions and techniques with the fish you’re going after and enjoy the ride.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be flexible. The guides are experts on the fishing conditions and the species of fish in the area. Let the guide use their knowledge and experience to match the conditions and techniques with the fish you’re going after and enjoy the ride.
Spring Tide Guide Service
Spring Tide Guide Service
Variety of fish species available in the area this time of year. Boat and crew very flexible and knowledgeable adapting to these different species as the day goes on depending on the bite. We had success while other boats in the area had some struggles getting fish, would recommend and rebook myself in the future.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Variety of fish species available in the area this time of year. Boat and crew very flexible and knowledgeable adapting to these different species as the day goes on depending on the bite. We had success while other boats in the area had some struggles getting fish, would recommend and rebook myself in the future.
Clearlyhooked Fishing Charters
Clearlyhooked Fishing Charters
Lots of Red Drum around all year round...fun to catch and good eating. Certain times of the year you can catch beautiful speckled trout. There is also a lot of black drum, sheepshead and flounder around. Its a good spot.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Lots of Red Drum around all year round...fun to catch and good eating. Certain times of the year you can catch beautiful speckled trout. There is also a lot of black drum, sheepshead and flounder around. Its a good spot.
Fishin' The Flats Charters
Fishin' The Flats Charters
Not a lot was biting according the various captains on the radio but we got pretty lucky.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Not a lot was biting according the various captains on the radio but we got pretty lucky.
Southern Run Fishing Charters
Southern Run Fishing Charters
Take motion sickness medicine a day before the trip and day of. You'll enjoy the trip a lot more.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Take motion sickness medicine a day before the trip and day of. You'll enjoy the trip a lot more.
Musicman Charters Sportfishing
Musicman Charters Sportfishing
Fishing is still good with a good captain however it is not the best time of the year to fish and does narrow the options down on what you can catch
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fishing is still good with a good captain however it is not the best time of the year to fish and does narrow the options down on what you can catch
Leverdrag Charters
Leverdrag Charters
Weather factors in immensely. People will do what they can to get you on fish but ultimately the weather dictates all
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Weather factors in immensely. People will do what they can to get you on fish but ultimately the weather dictates all
Fish Advisor - Wanchese
Fish Advisor - Wanchese
Don’t give up on the fish… if u have a line in the water u have a chance regardless of the weather ??
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Don’t give up on the fish… if u have a line in the water u have a chance regardless of the weather ??
Tail Chasers Obx
Tail Chasers Obx
We booked this trip with our kids, who were first time fishers. They lived the trip and want to know when to go again.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We booked this trip with our kids, who were first time fishers. They lived the trip and want to know when to go again.
South End Adventures
South End Adventures
LISTEN TO YOUR CAPTAIN. HE FISHES THE AREA DAILY AND HAS CONSERVATIONS WITH OTHERS TO MAKE IT THE BEST DAY POSSIBLE
Excellent
5.0 / 5
LISTEN TO YOUR CAPTAIN. HE FISHES THE AREA DAILY AND HAS CONSERVATIONS WITH OTHERS TO MAKE IT THE BEST DAY POSSIBLE
Young Co. Guide Service – 22'
Young Co. Guide Service – 22'
Buddy as a captain and his crew help remind you why fishing is such a loved & cherished sport and hobby.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Buddy as a captain and his crew help remind you why fishing is such a loved & cherished sport and hobby.
Capt BC Sportfishing
Capt BC Sportfishing
Be patient, if you go with captain Bud with Mott Fishing Charter he will put you on fish!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be patient, if you go with captain Bud with Mott Fishing Charter he will put you on fish!
Mott Ridge Charters – Manteo
Mott Ridge Charters – Manteo
I’d recommend using Bonehead Charter, they will teach you, if you need it. Crew is super easy going.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I’d recommend using Bonehead Charter, they will teach you, if you need it. Crew is super easy going.
Bonehead Charters
Bonehead Charters
For near shore fishing, this boat was ideal. Had an internal seating area to keep us out of the short rain storm we experienced at sea!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
For near shore fishing, this boat was ideal. Had an internal seating area to keep us out of the short rain storm we experienced at sea!
Gal-O-Mine
Gal-O-Mine
Be sure to book a AM trip. The timing is perfect, the breeze is refreshing, and by the time the charter is done, it’s perfect timing to grab lunch at a nearby restaurant.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be sure to book a AM trip. The timing is perfect, the breeze is refreshing, and by the time the charter is done, it’s perfect timing to grab lunch at a nearby restaurant.
Leverdrag Charters
Leverdrag Charters
Your targeted species might not be hitting on a given day so be prepared for the Captains to change to different species. We were going for Blues and Black Drum but ended up having to switch to Spanish Makerel.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Your targeted species might not be hitting on a given day so be prepared for the Captains to change to different species. We were going for Blues and Black Drum but ended up having to switch to Spanish Makerel.
Reel Thang Charters OBX
Reel Thang Charters OBX