All Charters · Pirates Cove · Manteo, NC

Three ways to fish the Banks.

Inshore, nearshore, and Gulf Stream offshore programs — all private, all up to 6 anglers, all out of Pirates Cove.

01 Programs

All charters, one page.

Every trip is a private charter for up to 6 guests. Fishing license, rods, reels, tackle, lures, fuel, and first mate are included. You’re welcome to keep your catch (as regulations allow).

02 Inshore

Half-day Inshore.

A focused half day on the protected water around Manteo and the Outer Banks sounds. Family-friendly, beginner-friendly, and a good fit if you want a calmer trip without the long offshore run.

Target species: redfish, bluefish, Spanish mackerel.

Morning or afternoon
$750
Up to 6 guests · half-day

Departures available morning or afternoon. Same boat, same crew.

Book Inshore
03 Nearshore

3/4 Day Nearshore.

Bigger water, bigger fish, without the full Gulf Stream run. Built for groups that want serious action with a shorter day. Great middle-ground for first-time offshore anglers.

Target species: cobia, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, tilefish.

Three-quarter day
$1,150
Up to 6 guests · 3/4 day

Includes fishing license, tackle, bait, lures, fuel, and first mate.

Book Nearshore
04 Offshore

Full Day Gulf Stream.

The signature trip. A full day chasing pelagics in the Gulf Stream — the bluewater run that built the Outer Banks reputation. Trolling, live-baiting, and chunking depending on what’s biting.

Target species: mahi mahi, wahoo, sailfish, blue & white marlin, yellowfin / bluefin / bigeye tuna.

Full Day · Gulf Stream
$2,700
Up to 6 guests · full day

The boat is rigged for serious offshore work — flybridge, fighting chair and belt, full electronics.

Book Gulf Stream
05 Included

What’s in the price.

You bring a hat and a cooler. We bring the rest.

01

Fishing license

NC saltwater fishing license is covered for every angler on the boat — one less thing to worry about.

02

Tackle & bait

Rods, reels, tackle, lures, and bait. Hands-on instruction for first-timers; quick pacing for experienced anglers.

03

Crew & fuel

Captain plus a first mate, fuel costs, and a private boat for your group only.

06 The Boat

Built for a long day at sea.

Everything you’d expect on a serious sportfishing boat — and a few comforts you wouldn’t.

On the bridge

Flybridge, GPS, full electronics, fighting chair, fighting belt, life jackets.

Below & aboard

Air conditioning, head, cable TV, Bluetooth music, Wi-Fi.

For your group

Private experience, kid-friendly, you-catch-it-you-keep-it (regulations permitting).

Ready to set the hook? Let’s get you on the water.