Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! You can select a view captain's calendar and availability in the booking section of the website. If you have no preference, you will get the first available captain for the date and time you have selected. 

We offer half-day and full-day fishing trips, for inshore and nearshore fishing, and full-day trips only for offshore fishing. 

For 1/2 day morning charters, you will book for 7 AM, and your trip will last from 7 AM to 11 AM

For 1/2 day afternoon charters, you will book for 1 PM, and your trip will last from 1 PM to 5 PM

For 3/4 day charters, they are morning only, you will book for 7 AM, and your trip will last from 7 AM to 1 PM

For full day charters, they are morning only, you will book for 7 AM, and your trip will last from 7 AM to 3 PM

On inshore/nearshore fishing trips, you will be fishing very close to the shore most of the time (generally within a few hundred yards). There are occasions when fishing Nearshore were you may go a few miles off the beach into the ocean, but the farthest we are allowed to take you is 3 miles on an Inshore/Nearshore trip.

On offshore trips the captains have licenses that allow them to take you as far offshore as necessary, so going far enough to not be able to see land is very common. Most blue water trips for mahi and billfish will be between 30 to 50 miles offshore. 

It is recommended that you get to the shop about 10-15 minutes before you are scheduled to leave for your trip. This will allow time for you to get parked in the appropriate parking spot if necessary, get acquainted with your charter captain, use the bathroom, and get your gear, food, and drinks on the boat.  

Our charters include a licensed guide, fishing gear, and bait. We also have parking right beside our dock, where you will be leaving from. 

Yes. You can book charters with a shorter notice than 2 days, but to avoid scheduling conflicts, we require you to call us to get your charter booked. 

NOTE: There is no guarantee that we will have availability for a charter when you are calling to book one on short notice, however, our charter captains and staff will try everything in their power to get one booked for you. 

No, our fishing trips are suitable for both experienced and novice anglers. Our guides will provide instruction and assistance as needed.

Our charter captains are legally allowed to take 6 people fishing. However, for every person over 3, there is an additional $50 charge. You can book for 4 people with no issues. If you have more than 4 people, we recommend you call us at 252-240-3474 to guarantee we can make accommodations for you. 

Note: There are some cases where we cannot accommodate more than 4 people on one boat. 

The boat captains will supply everything you need to fish... with that being said that does not include food/water, proper attire and sunscreen.

Of course, bringing kids is okay! We love sharing our love for the outdoors with the youth! We recommend that you bring your child a Coast Guard-approved life jacket if they are under the age of 13 because they will be required to wear it throughout the entire duration of the trip.

We can provide life jackets for people under the age of 13. We recommend you bring your own so the child is more comfortable. 

Yes, you can bring adult beverages, however no glass and no liquor of any sort allowed. 

No you are not required to keep the fish that you catch. If you do plan to keep the fishing that you catch please be sure to bring a cooler or something to transport your catch in. 

On our Inshore/Nearshore boats, there is no restroom on board. However, you can use the restroom on the boat if it's an emergency. There are buckets on board, and if possible, we will try and get you to a restroom on shore.   

On offshore trips it will depend on what boat you book. If you book the cheaper center console boats they will not have a restroom but if you book a sport fishing boat they will have one. 

No, our charter captains are fully prepared to prep/clean your catch for you. 

You will pay the remainder of your balance after you finish the trip by coming inside the shop and paying at the register. You can also leave tips for the charter captain as well.

We take cash and card. 

NOTE: we do not accept American Express 

No, you are not required to tip your charter captain, however its is recommended that you tip them if you trip goes well and you enjoy your time. The average tip is generally 15%-20% of the total cost of the trip.