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What anglers said about fishing in Outer Banks

Keep an open mind to what the wind and the tides give you! Trust your captain.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Keep an open mind to what the wind and the tides give you! Trust your captain.
Sounds Good Charters
Sounds Good Charters
We took the morning trip. Definitely recommend going early due to the heat.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We took the morning trip. Definitely recommend going early due to the heat.
Fish-N-Fool Charters
Fish-N-Fool Charters
Bring lots of sunscreen and water. We had amazingly clear water that we could see the bottom in 20’+ depths
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring lots of sunscreen and water. We had amazingly clear water that we could see the bottom in 20’+ depths
Poacher  Sportfishing Charters
Poacher Sportfishing Charters
Awesome captain and first mate. Boat was first rate and we had an amazing experience. Would highly recommend and definitely worth the money. Plan for extra money for the fish cleaning cause you are going to catch fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Awesome captain and first mate. Boat was first rate and we had an amazing experience. Would highly recommend and definitely worth the money. Plan for extra money for the fish cleaning cause you are going to catch fish.
Poacher  Sportfishing Charters
Poacher Sportfishing Charters
Absolutely. There’s just something damn near mystical about fishing in Hatteras. It’s unlike any place in the world I reckon. The hatteras natives are damn good people.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Absolutely. There’s just something damn near mystical about fishing in Hatteras. It’s unlike any place in the world I reckon. The hatteras natives are damn good people.
Bonehead Charters
Bonehead Charters
Pay attention to any fishing trips. Big boats make the water choppy. Bring your sea legs
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Pay attention to any fishing trips. Big boats make the water choppy. Bring your sea legs
His Fin Charter
His Fin Charter
I would watch the weather and fish when it’s a little cooler. I like fishing anytime, but hot weather is testy regardless of whether you’re fishing or on the beach trying to relax. Hatteras is still a great spot.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I would watch the weather and fish when it’s a little cooler. I like fishing anytime, but hot weather is testy regardless of whether you’re fishing or on the beach trying to relax. Hatteras is still a great spot.
Fish Hatteras
Fish Hatteras
To let you know fishing is fishing. You can find the fish but can’t make the bite. The weather was a big factor on this trip. Over a 100 degree end of the fishing trip, humid and hardly any wind.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
To let you know fishing is fishing. You can find the fish but can’t make the bite. The weather was a big factor on this trip. Over a 100 degree end of the fishing trip, humid and hardly any wind.
Waymaker Charters - Gratitude (22' Pontoon)
Waymaker Charters - Gratitude (22' Pontoon)
There’s a lot of sharks out there. Be prepared to reel quickly and lose some to the sharks.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
There’s a lot of sharks out there. Be prepared to reel quickly and lose some to the sharks.
Carly A Sportfishing
Carly A Sportfishing
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
Sit back and enjoy even if you’re not catching fish you may be seeing dolphin
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Sit back and enjoy even if you’re not catching fish you may be seeing dolphin
Outer Banks Outdoors-Salt Grit – 37' Topaz
Outer Banks Outdoors-Salt Grit – 37' Topaz
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
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
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
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
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
Choosing a seasoned captain, like Capt tom- whose family has been on the water of Hatteras for over 200 years was key! Get a Capt who can navigate the shoals and waters, but also getting you on the fish. We have a six-year-old so we did half day starting at noon. Next time we will probably take the early trip and spend a second after the day enjoying the nearby beach.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Choosing a seasoned captain, like Capt tom- whose family has been on the water of Hatteras for over 200 years was key! Get a Capt who can navigate the shoals and waters, but also getting you on the fish. We have a six-year-old so we did half day starting at noon. Next time we will probably take the early trip and spend a second after the day enjoying the nearby beach.
Hatterascal Charter Fishing
Hatterascal Charter Fishing
I've done a couple of inshore trips and they've always been productive. Keep in mind that your captain can't control the fishing, some days are better than others. Also the weather plays a factor on what is bitting.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
I've done a couple of inshore trips and they've always been productive. Keep in mind that your captain can't control the fishing, some days are better than others. Also the weather plays a factor on what is bitting.
Reel Thang Charters OBX
Reel Thang Charters OBX