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About Your Trip

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

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...

About Your Trip

Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Air Conditioning

This boat has air conditioning.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 days before the trip.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours
1 Person	$725.00
2 People	$725.00
3 People	$725.00
4 People	$725.00
5 People	$725.00
6 People	$725.00
7 People (Second Boat)	$1,450.00
8 People (Second Boat)	$1,450.00
9 People (Second Boat)	$1,450.00
10 People (Second Boat)	$1,450.00
11 People (Second Boat)	$1,450.00
12 People (Second Boat)	$1,450.00

Pay 25% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Mark F.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Intense

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quality

Captain Mark was born in South Florida where he originally decided to turn his love of fishing into a career. He has over 45 years of knowledge and experience fishing charters across the East Coast and into the Bahamas. Now located in Outer Banks, North Carolina, Captain Mark and boat crew provide the best fishing found in the OBX. Whether this is your first time sportfishing or you would like to learn some new techniques,...

About Your Guide

Mark F.

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

700 lb bluefin tuna

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

Buffalo wings and fried okra

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

700 lb bluefin tuna

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

Buffalo wings and fried okra

What’s your favorite band?

Dire Straits

What’s your favorite movie?

Pirates of Carribean

What’s your favorite sports team?

Don't really do sports - too busy fishing

What’s your drink of choice?

coke

What was your last halloween costume?

Davey Jones from Pirates of the Carribean

What do you want for Christmas this year?

New reels

How did you get started guiding?

Started on the docks as a kid washing boats, then working as a mate for years and then finally to captain

What makes you different from other guides?

I have extensive experience charter fishing and my boat is one of the nicest sportfishers in the area.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Wanchese, North Carolina

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Viking
Year Built: 1990
Boat Length: 53'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Viking
Year Built: 1990
Boat Length: 53'
Engine Manufacturer: Catapillar
Total Horsepower: 2396
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: air conditioned cabin, plenty of seating, top of the line tackle and a greenstick for tuna fishing

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Air Conditioning

This boat has air conditioning.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 days before the trip.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Trolling

Everything Else to Know

All rods, reels, and tackle are included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.