WANCHESE BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Sight‑Casting from the Carolina Blue: Inlet Runs and Quiet Backwaters out of Wanchese
A concise guide to half‑ to full‑day charters aboard the 25' Carolina Blue, outlining what to expect when fishing the inlet, backwaters, sounds and (on longer trips) the ocean.
Sight‑Casting from the Carolina Blue: Inlet Runs and Quiet Backwaters out of Wanchese.
Sail aboard the Carolina Blue, a wide 25' Carolina‑style center console operated out of Wanchese for inshore and offshore fishing. Trips range from half days to extended full days and are tailored around inlet, backwater and ocean water to find red drum, trout, mackerel and other local targets.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A roomy 25' Carolina‑style center console built for sight‑casting
The Carolina Blue is a spacious 25' Carolina‑style center console with a tower that’s useful for sight casting, a 225 HP four‑stroke engine on a hydraulic scissor bracket for shallow water work, plus a live well and generous fish box and storage.
Diverse inshore and offshore targets
Trips commonly target puppy (red) drum, spotted trout, sheepshead, bottom fish, Spanish mackerel and blues inshore and bigger ocean species such as large red drum, sea bass, triggers, cobia and albacore on appropriate trips.
Flexible half‑ to full‑day charters for up to four people
Charters are offered in half (4‑hour), 3/4 (6‑hour), full (8‑hour) and extended full (10‑hour) day formats and accommodate up to four passengers of all ages.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Expect a practical, fishing‑first outing aboard a comfortable center console: the boat moves easily from inlet to backwater or, on longer trips, out to ocean grounds. The captain will judge conditions and fishing opportunity—adjusting the plan for tide, wind and recent weather—and will brief you with a current fishing report before you head out.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this charter suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring food, drinks, jackets, sunglasses and sunscreen; have payment ready if not paid online. The captain accepts cash or credit card (a 3% processing fee applies to card payments).
Final payment can be made to the captain if not paid in full online; gratuity for the captain is not included—tipping of 15–20% is customary.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is gratuity included in the charter price?
No. Gratuity for the captain is not included; it is customary to tip 15–20%.
What is the policy for cancellations due to weather?
Cancellations due to weather are governed by the operator’s policy; please refer to the cancellation policy before booking.
Are the species or catch quantities guaranteed?
No. Certain types of fish, their quantities and their locations are not guaranteed—many variables (weather, tide, wind, recent storms) affect success and the captain will provide a current fishing report.
Will a half‑day charter go into the ocean?
The Carolina Blue is scheduled to fish inshore around the inlet, backwater and ocean, but it typically does not go into the ocean on a half‑day trip.
Who operates the Southern Run charter and where is it based?
The Southern Run is operated by Kitty Hawk Kites out of Wanchese, North Carolina.