About Your Guide

Clay Mcpherson

Outfitter

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Captain Clay has grown up exploring the waters of North Carolina's Outer Banks, helping anglers experience everything from shallow-water sight fishing to exciting nearshore adventures. Whether you're introducing your kids to their first fish or chasing trophy redfish and king mackerel, he tailors every trip to your group's experience level and fishing goals.

Fishing aboard a comfortable 22' Key West bay boat, Captain Clay combines local knowledge, modern electronics, and a patient, hands-on approach to create memorable days on the water. His passion for both fishing and the outdoors shines through on every trip, making him a great choice for families, first-time anglers, and experienced fishermen alike.

About Your Guide

Clay Mcpherson

Outfitter

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

762 blue marlin

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Fried fish and shrimp with potatoes mac n cheese and broccoli

What’s your favorite band?

Lynyrd Skynyrd

What’s your favorite movie?

Top gun

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

762 blue marlin

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Fried fish and shrimp with potatoes mac n cheese and broccoli

What’s your favorite band?

Lynyrd Skynyrd

What’s your favorite movie?

Top gun

What’s your drink of choice?

Crown n coke

What was your last halloween costume?

Scary clown

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Peace and happiness

How did you get started guiding?

A good friend of mine talked me into it 27 years ago

What makes you different from other guides?

You’re going to remember who you fished with 5 to 20 years from now

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Above C Level Adventures Trips

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Inshore Fishing in Wanchese

OBX Inshore Fishing Trip

100% (2) Managed by Clay

22 ft 1 - 4 People From $550

Nearshore Fishing in Wanchese

OBX Nearshore Fishing Trip

100% (2) Managed by Clay

22 ft 1 - 4 People From $550

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Recent Reviews of Above C Level Adventures

5.0

based on 2 reviews

Jean-francois

Verified Review

Great fishing and boating trip with a lot of fishes, great music, a lot of fun and great memories!!!😎🤩🤘🏻. Thank you Clay for this wonderful experience and for your happiness!

Jean-francois

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Great fishing and boating trip with a lot of fishes, great music, a lot of fun and great memories!!!😎🤩🤘🏻. Thank you Clay for this wonderful experience and for your happiness!

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Jason

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Jason

Verified Review

I’d highly recommend Captain Clay for an inshore fishing trip! We booked a two-hour outing, and from start to finish, Captain Clay was personable, knowledgeable, and experienced.

He was right on time and even called ahead to confirm our reservation, which was a nice touch. Since this was our first time fishing inshore, we opted for the shorter two-hour trip. Captain Clay is more accustomed to half- and full-day trips, but he never made us feel rushed. In fact, he offered to extend our time if we wanted and ultimately gave us an additional 20 minutes on the water.

It was clear that he genuinely wanted us to have a great experience. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, professional, and personable captain, I’d definitely recommend Captain Clay!

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