Damn Good Manteo Fishing Charters

Spend the day exploring the nearshore waters off of Wanchese, North Carolina with Captain Randy, a top-tier guide with more than a decade of experience fishing the Outer Banks. These waters offer something for everyone, from great Redfish closer in, to big Mackerel and Cobia further out! You'll pursue these fish with several different techniques, including sight casting with light tackle and trolling with the heavy-duty stuff. Get ready for a true multi-species adventure with exciting opportunities for both newbies and experienced anglers. Expect to spend the first portion of the trip heading out to Captain Randy's prime spots, which include nearshore structure and wrecks, which provide the perfect habitat for many fish species. On the day of the trip, you'll head out aboard Captain Randy's 25' Mako center console, a versatile boat that's perfect for nearshore fishing. It's fully equipped with all the right gear, including GPS, fishfinder, live well, and comfortable seats and cabin area. He'll bring along all of the necessary equipment, including rods, reels, bait, and tackle. Just remember your Polarized Sunglasses, Hat, Weather-Appropriate Clothing, and you'll be good to go! Read More

Nearshore fishing charters are a great way to experience high-quality sportfishing in the Outer Banks while staying close to shore. The crew can accommodate any skill level or fishing style. Depending on the fishing season, you can expect to run into several tasty fish like Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and False Albacore. One of the largest nearshore boats available, the 53' Viking Sportfish is nothing like you have ever experienced before. Great fishing trip for younger children. Read More

Get ready to explore the inshore waters of North Carolina's Outer Banks with Captain Austin! This trip is perfect for those looking to tackle the classic North Carolina inshore sportfish—Redfish, Spotted Trout, Black Drum, and Flounder—while also enjoying the beautiful scenery. This trip is a perfect opportunity to practice your cast and retrieve with a variety of different lures and bait. You'll get to test out jigging, top-water retrieves, and some bottom fishing while you try Captain Austin's best spots and "honey holes". You'll get off the dock aboard your guide's 22' KenCraft Bay Rider—the ideal type of vessel for fishing everything from flats to estuaries to inshore structure. With a rigorously-maintained 4-stroke, 115 HP Yamaha motor, you'll be on the fish and hooking up in no time! Captain Austin will come prepared with everything you need for a great day, including 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

Those looking for the ultimate experience should book our charter. Anglers, beginner or pro, can look forward to an entire day of adventure in the OBX 30 to 40 miles offshore. Whether we are trolling, kite fishing, or using the "green stick", the action is incredible. There is nothing like seeing tuna come out of the water and hit the bait! On this trip, we catch tuna, mahi, wahoo, and billfish. Read More

If you're hoping to hook up on personal best fish while enjoying the beautiful scenery off of North Carolina's legendary Outer Banks, you've come to the right place. Captain Hunter has fished these waters for nearly twenty years, and is an expert angler and top-tier guide. Regardless of your own experience level, he'll make sure that you get exactly what you came for and step back onto the dock with a smile on your face—and with some luck, a stringer of fish for dinner. On this trip, you'll focus on the inshore waters, hunting for Sheepshead, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum, and other species. Practice your casts and your fighting stamina, as some of these fish can really bring it—especially for kids! On the day of the trip, you'll head out aboard Captain Hunter's beautiful 20' Carolina skiff, the perfect boat for fishing inshore waters, flats, and shallows with plenty of room to cast. Get ready for a day filled with great fish, beautiful views, and lots of good family memories. Captain Hunter will bring everything you need for a perfect day, including rods, reels, bait, and tackle. To maximize your experience on the water, remember a pair of polarized sunglasses, weather-appropriate clothing, a hat, and sunscreen. Read More

Spend the day exploring the flats, marshes, and inshore waters off of Wanchese, North Carolina with Captain Randy, a top-tier guide with more than a decade of experience fishing the Outer Banks. These waters offer something for everyone, from champion Redfish tailing on the flats, to Mackerel and Cobia further out. You'll pursue these fish with several different techniques, including sight casting with light tackle and jigging. Get ready for a true multi-species adventure with exciting opportunities for both newbies and experienced anglers. Expect to spend the first portion of the trip heading out to the prime fishing spots, which range from Captain Randy's secret honey-holes in the flats to deeper-water structures and wrecks. On the day of the trip, you'll head out aboard Captain Randy's 25' Mako center console, a versatile boat that's perfect for both inshore and nearshore fishing. It's fully equipped with all the right gear, including GPS, fishfinder, live well, and comfortable seats and cabin area. He'll bring alone all of the necessary equipment, including rods, reels, bait, and tackle. Just remember your Polarized Sunglasses, Hat, Weather-Appropriate Clothing, and you'll be good to go! Read More