Live Bait Fishing Charters In Wanchese

Get ready to explore the inshore and nearshore waters off of Hatteras, NC with Captain Aaron! This trip is perfect for those looking to tackle the classic North Carolina inshore sportfish—Redfish, Spotted Trout, Black Drum, and Flounder—as well as some hard-fighting nearshore species such as Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, and King Mackerel. This trip is a perfect opportunity to practice your cast and retrieve with a variety of different lures and baits. In particular, Cobia are perfect sightcasting fish, because they like to hang out near the water's surface, and are as fun to catch as they are delicious to eat. You'll get off the dock aboard your guide's 24' KenCraft—an ideal type of vessel for fishing everything from flats to estuaries to nearshore structure. Captain Aaron will come prepared with everything you need for a great day, including top-of-the-line rods, reels, bait, and tackle. He's an expert in these waters and will do everything he can to get you hooked up on a personal best! Bring along proper clothing, sunscreen, and a pair of polarized sunglasses to maximize your time on the water. Read More

A Nearshore adventure consists of a few more options like fishing the Chesapeake Bay or from the Bay Bridge Tunnel to the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay for species like Striped Bass(Rockfish), Flounder, Croaker, Spot, Red Drum, Cobia, Sheepshead, Spadefish and Shark. Another charter destination we head to is the Chesapeake Light Tower (14 miles from Rudee Inlet), where you will fish for Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Sheepshead, Cobia, Flounder and Spadefish. Spadefish is a great fight pound for pound on light tackle. Another option available is to stop at some of the nearshore wrecks located along the Virginia Beach coastline up to 25 miles from Rudee Inlet. There you will be targeting Black Sea Bass, Spadefish, Flounder, Triggerfish, Tautog, and Shark. These are great trips to fill up your cooler after a long day on the water — you may even get a chance to see other marine life such as dolphins, whales and sea turtles. Come out and enjoy all the beautiful coastal waters that Virginia Beach has to offer with Captain Kevin and crew. Read More

The weather is beautiful, the fish are biting, and Captain Mike and his crew are ready to have you aboard for an unforgettable Gulf Stream Fishing experience. Fishing the waters of the Outer Banks can be VERY fruitful, but there is more than one reason to go with an experienced captain who has fished these waters firsthand for over 3 decades like Captain Mike! The Hatteras Blue is a very wide & stable 48’ Carolina Sport Fisherman built by Buddy Harris. She is built like a tank, USCG approved and outfitted with an air-conditioned cabin, a comfortable head, and the most up-to-date electronics and safety equipment. ​Captain Mike keeps his boat fully equipped with custom big game tackle, a big game fighting chair, fish finders, Japanese green stick, standing belts, and endless tackle and bait. He carries all the necessary tools to make sure your day of fishing is as lucrative and productive as possible! Captain Mike runs a family-friendly boat and all anglers are welcome, from beginners to experts! Every day is different, you never know what you will catch! So, be sure to bring your food & drink (coolers welcome), sunscreen, cameras, towels, etc, etc, because this is going to be one of those days you won't soon forget. Read More

If you're looking for the perfect combination of drag-screaming action, beautiful scenery, and calm waters, then this trip is meant for you. North Carolina's Outer Banks is a widely known as world-renowned fishing destination, but its vast, interconnected network of protected inshore sounds is sometimes overlooked. This inshore environment is ideal for hooking up a record fish, whether you're chasing a personal best Redfish, or a variety of other species, including Speckled Trout, Flounder, Striped Bass, Black Drum, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Sheepshead, Cobia, Tarpon, and more. On this trip, you'll employ several different techniques, from casting artificial lures to jigging the bottom to live-baiting. Captain Jerry is a true expert fisherman who has fished all over the world, from the Bahamas to Belize and back, and knows exactly how to put you in the best position to catch prizewinners. On the day of the trip, you'll get off the dock aboard Captain Jerry's 25' Parker center console. This is the perfect type of boat for fishing the inshore waters off of Hatteras, with a bow that's made to cut through the chop and a comfortable cabin area. Plus, she's powered by a 250 HP Suzuki engine, so you'll be on the fish in no time. Bring along a pair of polarized sunglasses, a hat, proper clothing, and sunscreen to maximize your experience on the water! Read More

If been reeling in some empty lures lately, it's time to mix things up! Captain Grey is an expert when it comes to fishing off of Swan Quarter, NC, and knows how to consistently put his clients on fish. Whether you're chasing big Redfish or going after Speckled Trout, you'll have a blast casting and retrieving in these clear waters. There's a reason that Redfish are America's most popular saltwater sportfish! They're great fighters, get big quickly, and taste terrific on the grill, fried, or in about a thousand other ways. On this trip, you'll be throwing a variety of baits and lures under popping corks to draw bites. When that fish is on, get ready! Redfish make great runs and are an exciting challenge for anglers of all levels. Captain Grey runs his trips aboard a 23' Coastal Flats flats boat that's ideal for fishing shallow inshore water. Here, the grass attracts crabs, shrimp, and other prey for big Reds, making it a perfect place to catch a record. This boat also sports a Suzuki 140 HP outboard, an Ipilot Trolling Motor, a 8′ Power Pole Blade, Garmin 7 flush mounted and a Simrad 7, and multiple live wells. Read More

This is a 8-9-hour trip that will have us anywhere from 20-30 miles offshore working depths from 180-350 foot. The primary targets will change depending on the season and your desires, but Tilefish, Seabass, Kingfish, Amberjack are the main targets with some suprises always lurking down there. This will have you doing the fishing, we will be fishing dead bait, live bait as well as jigging. This is a fun trip, you get to sleep in a little later and be back home in time for an afternoon siesta before frying up those tasty bottom fish you just caught. On the day of the trip, you'll go aboard Captain John's 28' Carolina Classic sportfisher. Captain John says it best himself: "She is known for 2 things, a serious offshore sportfishing vessel with one HELLOVA ride, and a little something to keep mama happy. Weighing in at over twice most boats here size (16,000lb), coupled with a 24-degree deadrise means she keeps that sexy bottom in the water, not bouncing off of it. How do we push that, with the most reliable name in the diesel market…CUMMINS. With twin 330hp Cummins diesels she sports a cruising speed of 27kts, making a short ride to even the offshore grounds. 2nd…Mac Privott didn’t forget to add a few comforts when he designed this boat. Heating/AC, fully electric head, fridge and microwave, as well as a little space down below to recuperate after fighting that monster. The boat is decked out with the latest in electronics, a full SIMRAD suite from 4G Radar down to Chirp sounders for finding those monsters that lurk in the deep. When it comes to gear, she is decked with the latest from Okuma, Penn and Shimano to handle anything from flounder and croaker to the offshore big boys that haunt your dreams and will test your metal. But most importantly, the boat is loaded with good times." To make the most of the day, make sure to bring the essentials: Polarized Sunglasses, Hat, Weather-Appropriate Clothing, Sunscreen, and a Camera! Don't forget your Fishing License either—you can't get on the water without one. Read More