Fishing Charters in Manteo

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Top Species

African Pompano

Species Name: Alectis Ciliaris

Habitat: Offshore, Structures, Reef

Weight: 15 - 20 lbs.

American Yellow Perch

Species Name: Perca Flavescens

Habitat: River, Lake, Backcountry

Weight: 1 - 4 lbs.

Atlantic Bonito

Species Name: Sarda Sarda

Habitat: Nearshore, Reef

Weight: 10 - 12 lbs.

Black Drum

Species Name: Pogonias Cromis

Habitat: Brackish Waters, Onshore

Weight: 15 - 90 lbs.

Black Sea Bass

Species Name: Centropristis Striata

Habitat: Offshore, Onshore, Nearshore, Wreck, Reef

Weight: 2 - 9 lbs.

Blackfin Tuna

Species Name: Thunnus Atlanticus

Habitat: Offshore

Weight: 2 - 20 lbs.

Blacktip Shark

Species Name: Carcharhinus Limbatus

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Continental Shelves, Insular Shelves

Weight: 100 - 150 lbs.

Blue Marlin

Species Name: Makaira Nigricans

Habitat: Offshore, Open Water

Weight: 200 - 400 lbs.

Bluefin Tuna

Species Name: Thunnus Thynnus

Habitat: Offshore

Weight: 200 - 600 lbs.

Bluefish

Species Name: Pomatomus Saltatrix

Habitat: Nearshore, Onshore

Weight: 3 - 15 lbs.

Bowfin

Species Name: Amia Calva

Habitat: Lake, River

Weight: 12 - 21 lbs.

Cobia

Species Name: Rachycentron Canadum

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 10 - 80 lbs.

Crappie

Species Name: Pomoxis Nigromaculatus

Habitat: River, Lake

Weight: 0 - 5 lbs.

Gag Grouper

Species Name: Mycteroperca Microlepis

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef

Weight: 10 - 50 lbs.

Giant Seabass

Species Name: Stereolepis Gigas

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Rocky Bottom, Kelp Forests

Weight: 60 - 563 lbs.

Greater Amberjack

Species Name: Seriola dumerili

Habitat: Offshore, Reefs, Wrecks

Weight: 40 - 200 lbs.

Grey Triggerfish

Species Name: Balistes Capriscus

Habitat: Inshore, offshore

Weight: 11 - 13 lbs.

King Mackerel

Species Name: Scomberomorus Cavalla

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 10 - 20 lbs.

Largemouth Bass

Species Name: Micropterus Nigricans

Habitat: Lake, Pond, Rivers

Weight: 2 - 22 lbs.

Lesser Amberjack

Species Name: Seriola Fasciata

Habitat: Nearshore, Offshore

Weight: 8 - 12 lbs.

Little Tunny

Species Name: Euthynnus Alletteratus

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore

Weight: 5 - 15 lbs.

Longfin Yellowtail

Species Name: Seriola Rivoliana

Habitat: Offshore

Weight: 10 - 130 lbs.

Mahi Mahi or Common Dolphinfish

Species Name: Coryphaena Hippurus

Habitat: Offshore

Weight: 15 - 30 lbs.

Pinfish

Species Name: Lagodon Rhomboides

Habitat: Seagrass Flats, Mangrove Swamps, Corals rich with Barnacles

Weight: 1 - 3 lbs.

Redfish

Species Name: Sciaenops Ocellatus

Habitat: Onshore, Flats, Backcountry, Nearshore

Weight: 10 - 45 lbs.

Sea Bass

Species Name: Centropristis Striata

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 2 - 9 lbs.

Sea Trout

Species Name: Salmo Trutta

Habitat: Inshore, Nearshore, Covered River

Weight: 1 - 6 lbs.

Sheepshead

Species Name: Archosargus Probatocephalus

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 1 - 8 lbs.

Smooth Hammerhead

Species Name: Sphyrna Zygaena

Habitat: Inshore, Offshore

Weight: 185 - 880 lbs.

Southern Flounder

Species Name: Paralichthys Lethostigma

Habitat: Onshore, Inshore, Channels, Rivers

Weight: 1 - 4 lbs.

Spanish Mackerel

Species Name: Scomberomorus Maculatus

Habitat: offshore, onshore, nearshore

Weight: 8 - 120 lbs.

Spotted Weakfish

Species Name: Cynoscion Nebulosus

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Coastal River

Weight: 3 - 17 lbs.

Striped Bass

Species Name: Morone Saxatilis

Habitat: River, Lake, Onshore, Near shore

Weight: 10 - 81 lbs.

Summer Flounder

Species Name: Paralichthys Dentatus

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore

Weight: 1 - 5 lbs.

Wahoo Fish

Species Name: Acanthocybium Solandri

Habitat: Nearshore, Offshore, Reef

Weight: 15 - 184 lbs.

White Croaker

Species Name: Genyonemus Lineatus

Habitat: Nearshore, Offshore, Bays

Weight: 0 - 1 lbs.

Yellowfin Tuna

Species Name: Thunnus Albacares

Habitat: Offshore

Weight: 40 - 150 lbs.

Yellowtail Amberjack

Species Name: Seriola Lalandi

Habitat: Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 15 - 96 lbs.

John Speener

salty charters

John Speener

Knowledgeable, and accommodating to the whole group. Took us to multiple locations. Lots of fun. Highly recommend using him as your Charter Guide.

ErikBertel

July 22, 2025

John Speener

salty charters

John Speener

Captain John was committed to putting us on the fish. My boys and I had a great day targeting trout. I'd book with him again for sure!

July 17, 2025

John Speener

salty charters

John Speener

Had a great time.

May 9, 2024

John Speener

salty charters

John Speener

Went out with Captain John and his first mate Kate. Captain John did an awesome job putting us on fish. Our charter brought a dozen fish. We had a blast and will be booking again when we return to OBX.

July 19, 2023

Bud Bishop

mottridge charters

Bud Bishop

This trip exceeded expectations!  Thanks for the fun time.

August 25, 2022

John Abel

c-legs sportfishing

John Abel

Captain is awesome we had a tough day but didn’t get skunked. I’ll be back for sure redemption on my mind perfect price and my dream boat

January 1, 2022

John Abel

c-legs sportfishing

John Abel

Every trip with John on C-Legs is a great one. I’ve gone out with him several times. He is a guy that LOVES to catch fish. With his extensive fishing knowledge, he puts people on the great fish of the Gulf Stream , tuna, wahoo, mahi and more. But on the occasional slow day he can shift gears and go to his honey holes nearer to shore where black bass and other tasty fish congregate. It’s always a fun trip on this fast, immaculately maintained boat.

December 2, 2021

John Abel

c-legs sportfishing

John Abel

Great day of fishing! The guys had a terrific time. This was an awesome way to celebrate high school graduation. Captain and deckhand made this a wonderful experience and will definitely be doing this again.

October 16, 2021

John Abel

c-legs sportfishing

John Abel

John and his crew are fantastic! His passion for fishing and for people make for an awesome trip. Whether you want to go off shore and chase Tuna or Marlin or stay inland and put the smack down on some big Bull Reds, C-legs gotcha covered. Get out there and get bit with these guys, you won’t regret it!!!

August 17, 2021

John Abel

c-legs sportfishing

John Abel

Great time with John and Aaron! Genuine guys who want you to have a great experience. Highly recommended.

August 2, 2021

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