WANCHESE FISHING FIELD GUIDE
An 8‑Hour Inshore-to‑Nearshore Chase out of Wanchese
A private, 8-hour charter for up to four anglers that runs from protected sound fishing to nearshore ocean grounds, with bait, tackle and licenses provided and a restroom aboard.
An 8‑Hour Inshore-to‑Nearshore Chase out of Wanchese.
This full-day private charter from Wanchese runs eight hours and shifts with the weather between calmer sound waters and the nearshore ocean, offering a wide variety of target species from cobia and drum to large tunas and billfish; the 33' open fisherman has room for a party of four and includes an onboard restroom.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Tuna, Mahi and Billfish — Big‑water Targets Available
The trip can produce a wide mix of species: inshore targets like cobia and drum and nearshore catches that can include Yellowfin and Bigeye tuna, mahi‑mahi, and billfish.
A Spacious 33' Open Fisherman with Onboard Facilities
The operator runs a 33' open fisherman with plenty of room for your group and a restroom aboard, configured for a day of casting, jigging, and trolling.
Sound or Sea — The Day Adjusts to Weather
Depending on conditions the captain may keep the trip in the sound or push out to nearshore grounds, giving anglers flexibility in strategy and target species.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
An eight‑hour private outing that moves with the weather: mornings can be spent working flats and channels in the sound before, if conditions allow, making a run to nearshore grounds where trolling and live‑bait techniques target larger pelagics; the day is set up for a single group of up to four anglers aboard a roomy 33' boat with facilities.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this charter suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The charter provides all bait, tackle, and required licenses.
This is a private full‑day charter offered at a base rate of $1,100 for up to four anglers; there is no separate fuel charge.
The vessel is a 33' open fisherman with plenty of room for your group and a restroom aboard.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the charter?
This is an eight‑hour full‑day private charter.
How many people can join?
The private charter is for up to four anglers.
Are children allowed?
All ages are welcome on this trip.
What equipment and paperwork do I need to bring?
You do not need to bring bait, tackle, or licenses — the operator provides them.
Will there be a restroom aboard?
Yes — the vessel includes a restroom onboard.
Where will we fish?
Depending on the weather, the charter may fish in the sound or head out to nearshore ocean waters.
Are there extra fuel charges?
There is no fuel charge for this charter.