Pirate's Cove Charters

Pirate's Cove Marina is the home of the World's finest and most experienced charter fleet. 16 boats are available for Gulf Stream charter; 4 boats accommodate nearshore fishing trips, and 1 boat is for Inlet only, 4 people maximum. All other boats are based on a maximum of six people. Make-up parties may be right up your alley if you have a smaller group. The make-up system is available for all types of charters.

Several of our offshore and nearshore boats offer fullday Rockfish trips this winter; call for availability and pricing.

Offshore

5:30am - approximately 4:30 or 5pm
30-50 miles in the Gulf Stream for tuna, dolphin, wahoo, and marlin

     
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A Salt Weapon

Dennis Endee

CAPT. DENNIS ENDEE has over 20 years of offshore fishing experience, fishing NC waters the past 15 years and winter fishing in Mexico. He takes you where the Big Fish are! A SALT WEAPON is a 54’ PAUL MANN Custom Carolina Sportsfisher AS FEATURED ON ESPN AND OLN (now versus). Total remodel in 2007. Boat equipped for comfort cruising at 30 knots and a true all weather fishing machine!

April 16-Dec 31
$1750.00 Cash or Check
$1800.00 Credit Card

Mar 1-Apr 15-Bluefin Tuna
$1950.00 Cash or Check
$1950.00 Credit Card

 
   
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Carly A

Jon Weiss

The new CARLY A is a 2002 56' Johnson Boat Works Carolina custom Sportfisherman.  Cruising at 30 knots, with top notch electronics - including Sat phone.  She will get you to the offshore fishing grounds swiftly and safely.  Inside you will find all of the comforts of a luxury condo with 3 staterooms, 2 full baths, full galley and flat screen TV.  With an 18' beam, the cockpit is huge, all business and outfitted with tournament grade tackle and a Release Marine fighting chair. We primarily troll a general bait spread that targets tuna, mahi, white marlin and blue marlin.  This boat was born to fish and is rigged and ready to take you on your offshore adventure!

5 AM - 5 PM
$1750.00 Cash or Check
$1800.00 Credit Card

 
   
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Canyon Runner 60'

CAPT. MARK DEBLASIO

2009 60' Ritchie Howell Sportfisher cruises at 32 knots through anything.  She has a huge teak cockpit with mezzanine seating, three staterooms and two full bathrooms, a full galley with sub-zero refrigeration, granite countertops, microwave and huge dinette. Two couches in the salon and 4 flat screen TV's finish off the interior. Satellite TV and satellite radio on surround sound stereo.  Your crew will cook up your fresh fish in our cockpit grill while you are still on the troll.

5:30 AM - 5:00 PM
$1850.00 Cash or Check
$1900.00 Credit Card

March 1 - April 15 Bluefin
$1950.00 Cash or Check
$1950.00 Credit Card

 
   
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Canyon Runner 48'

Joe Miele

The CANYON RUNNER 48 is a 48' Viking Yacht which cruises at 26-27 knots.  It offers a huge salon , 2 staterooms, 2 bedrooms with SAT TV .  The boat is equipped with custom rods and Penn Internation Reels and all of the electronics to get you out to the fish!

5:30 AM - 5:00 PM
$1750.00 Cash or Check
$1800.00 Credit Card


Cash or Check
Credit Card

 
     
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Country Girl

Allan Foreman

CAPT. ALLAN FOREMAN has nearly four decades of offshore experience and holds a masters license with unlimited tonnage. He operates the Crystal Dawn & the Country Girl out of Pirate’s Cove. The COUNTRY GIRL, a 57’ CANNADY, was custom built by his father-in-law, local legend Capt. Buddy Cannady and the only charter boat in the fleet Coast Guard licensed to take more than six passengers on a charter.

5am-5pm
$1750.00 Cash or Check
$1800.00 Credit Card

 
     
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First Crack

Barry Sawyer

CAPT. BARRY SAWYER was born and raised on the Outer Banks and began charter fishing as a teenager.  He bought his first boat in 1990 and has a proven track record with 30 years of successful offshore fishing. FIRST CRACK is a 57’ CANNADY custom Carolina Sportfisher built in 2003 and equipped with the latest electronics and tackle.  Enjoy a memorable bluewater sportfishing adventure in comfort aboard the FIRST CRACK.

5am-5pm
$1750.00 Cash or Check
$1800.00 Credit Card

 
     
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Haphazard

Will Ross

CAPT. WILL ROSS has 20 years of commercial and charter fishing experiences with an excellent tournament record. He enjoys fishing and will share his knowledge with his customers. HAPHAZARD is a 60’ HOLTON with anoversized cockpit with 3 fighting chairs, a luxurious galley, flat screen satellite TV’s, and state of the art electronics. She cruises up to 30 knots to get you offshore quickly to the big game fish.

5am-5pm
$1900.00 Cash or Check
$1960.00 Credit Card

 
   
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Hog Wild

Jim Horning

CAPT. JIM HORNING is still as passionate about Sport Fishing as he was 27 years ago, when he started the career of his dreams. You are guaranteed a trip of a lifetime with Jim. The HOG WILD is a 55’ Carolina Sport Fisher crafted by Paul Mann and designed for a  comfortable, successful day of offshore fishing.

5am-5pm
$1750.00 Cash or Check
$1800.00 Credit Card

 
   
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Marlin Gull

Kenny Midgett

CAPT. KENNY MIDGETT has been fishing offshore since he was 14 years old, and has been a captain for the last 5 years.  MARLIN GULL is a 55’ Sport Fisher built by Capt. Buddy Cannady with a 1000 HP 3412 CAT that pushes her at a smooth 25 knot cruising speed. She is equipped with the latest electronics, microwave, TV, vcr, icemaker, heat and air conditioning, cd player.

5am-5pm
$1750.00 Cash or Check
$1800.00 Credit Card

 
   
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Sushi Sportsfishing

Capt. Charley Pereira

Sushi is a 58' Ritchie Howell Sportfisher with 2,000 hp that cruises at 32 knots and tops out over 40 knots.  Loaded with the latest electronics and tackle from fly rods to unlimited class trolling gear, we offer fishermen and women of all ages a wide variety of angling opportunities.  Your comfort is assured with air condition, heat, TV, satellite radio, kitchen and bathroom. Capt. Charley Pereira has fished offshore since 1971 and has fished the Outer Banks of NC since 1990. Our goal is to give our anglers a very memorable day onboard the Sushi, as we strive for excellence and we always welcome and encourage angler participation.

5 AM - 5 PM
$1900.00 Cash or Check
$1960.00 Credit Card

 
     
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Obsession

Jeff Ross

After 15 years as a marine biologist, CAPT. JEFF ROSS, owner of the F/V OBSESSION, has operated a fulltime charterboat in the gulf stream and Outer Banks since 1995. The OBSESSION is a 55’ custom “Carolina style” sportfisher, the last and largest custom built charter boats by Capt. Sheldon Midgette. She has state of the art electronics, a large salon, giant tuna chair and 2 additional fighting chairs.

5am-5pm
$1750.00 Cash or Check
$1800.00 Credit Card

March 10 - April 15 Bluefin
$1950.00 Cash or Check
$1950.00 Credit Card

 
     
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Samanna

Huck Harris

CAPT. HUCK HARRIS has been a licensed Capt. for over 25 years and is one of the longest running charter boat captains at Pirate’s Cove. He wants his charter groups to feel like they’ve had a great fishing experience. SAMANNA is a 53’ GWALTNEY Carolina Sport Fisher that was completely upgraded in 2007. You’ll have all the comforts you need in the salon and all of the state of the art electronics to help you get the big fish!

5am-5pm
1750.00 Cash or Check
1800.00 Credit Card

 
     
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Sea Toy

Bull Tolson

CAPT. BULL TOLSON is a native to the Outer Banks with a family history deeply ingrained in local fishing. At 18 years old, he became a US Coast Guard Licensed Captain. Since then tournaments have been his specialty with several winnings along the East Coast. The SEA TOY is a 59’ SPENCER built in 2008 with a unique hull design for the smoothest of rides on the waves. It is also equipped with the latest electronics.

5am-5pm
$1900.00 Cash or Check
$1960.00 Credit Card

 
     
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Sandra D

Keith Baer

CAPT. KEITH BAER is a Coast Guard Certified Captain and has been fishing the east coast US waters and the Bahamas for the past 25 years.  Captain Baer has a passion for deep sea fishing and enjoys working with both novice and professional anglers.  The SANDRA D is a 52' Buddy Davis Sportfisher powered by a pair of Mann's, 1100 horsepower that comfortably push her at 28 - 30 knots.  She is a great rough weather boat designed to fish the waters of the Outer Banks. Sandra D has been totally remodeled in 2010 with state of the art electronics, luxury interiors and the best tackle available. 

5am - 5pm
$1850.00 Cash or Check
$1910.00 Credit Card

7am-4pm Giant Bluefin
$1950.00 Cash or Check
$2015.00 Credit Card

 
     
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Spray

Harold Smith

CAPT. HAROLD SMITH has over 40 years of boat handling and fishing experience and he is very accomodating.The SPRAY is a 61’ GUTHRIE fully equipped custom Sportfisher built by legendary Master Boat Builders in Harkers Island, NC. The boat has the latest in electronics and infared imaging for foggy weather in addition to a luxurious salon with satellite TV.

5am-5pm
$1750.00 Cash or Check
$1800.00 Credit Card

 

Nearshore Fleet

Full Day: 6am - 4pm | 3/4 Day: 6am - 12pm or 11am - 5pm | Half Day: 6am - 10:30am or 12:30pm - 5pm
From the sound up to 15 miles off of the beach for striped bass, amberjack, blue fish, spanish mackeral, cobia, and drum.

   
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Fishing Taxi

Bobby Sullivan

CAPT. BOBBY SULLIVAN has been fishing the Outer Banks waters for 26 years. This experienced Capt. will take your party out where the fish are biting and help you load up on the big catch. The FISHING TAXI is a 33’ Ray Hunt with 36’ twin diesels, all modern electronics, 3 chairs, microwave and TV. The Fishing Taxi offers ½ day inlet trips for bluefish, Spanish mackerel and cobia. In fall ½ and full days for striper fishing.

6am-4pm
$950.00 Cash or Check
$980.00 Credit Card

6am-12pm or 11am-5pm
$750.00 Cash or Check
$775.00 Credit Card

6-10:30am or 12:30-5pm
$475.00 Cash or Check
$500.00 Credit Card

 
     
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Marauder

Troy Crane

CAPT. TROY CRANE has been fishing the waters of VA and NC his whole life. He has a wide variety of knowledge and experience in wreck fishing, offshore deep drop fishing and live bait fishing. The MARAUDER IS A 35’ Bertram Sport Fisher, powered by a pair of Cummins Diesel QSB electronic 380 hp engines making her a fast, quiet, smoke free fishing platform equipped with heat and a/c, XM Stereo, TV and microwave.

6am-4pm
$950.00 Cash or Check
$980.00 Credit Card

6am-12pm or 11am-5pm
$750.00 Cash or Check
$775.00 Credit Card

6-10:30am or 12:30-5pm
$475.00 Cash or Check
$500.00 Credit Card

 
     
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Sea Hunter

George Munden

CAPT. GEORGE MUNDEN is widely known as one of the most knowledgeable skippers around providing families and serious anglers with the best Outer Banks fishing experiences for the last 30 years. SEA HUNTER is a comfortable, well equipped 35’ Sportfisher with a cruising speed of 24 knots. She is equipped with the finest tackle, state-of-the-art navigation equipment and a friendly, professional crew.

6am-4pm
$950.00 Cash or Check
$980.00 Credit Card

6am-12pm or 11am-5pm
$750.00 Cash or Check
$775.00 Credit Card

6am-10:30am or 12:30-5pm
$475.00 Cash or Check
$500.00 Credit Card

 
     
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Fistful

Karl Helmkamp

CAPT. KARL HELMKAMP has been fishing the ocean and waterways of Northeastern North Carolina since childhood. Born and raised in this area, he is intimately familiar with the species he pursues.  His experience spans from the backwaters of the sound to the far reaches of the gulf stream. He strives to make every trip the adventure of a lifetime.  The FISTFUL is a comfortable, totally customized 32 foot Topaz Sportfisher.  She was completely remodeled in 2010, is powered by twin diesels, has heat and a/c, a private head (bathroom), large fishing cockpit and all the latest electronics.  A variety of trips are available year round. 

6am - 4pm
$950.00 Cash or Check
$980.00 Credit Card

6am- 12pm or 11am - 5pm
$750.00 Cash or Check
$775.00 Credit Card

6am-10:30am or 12:30pm- 5pm
$475.00 Cash or Check
$500.00 Credit Card

 

Inlet Fleet

Full Day: 7am - 3pm | Half Day: 7am - 11am or 12pm - 4pm
Roanoke sound-outside of Oregon Inlet for trout, flounder, blue fish, and striped bass.

     
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T-Time

Toby Russ

CAPT. TOBY RUSS has lived on the Outer Banks since 1995 when he graduated from East Carolina University. He has worked in the charter fishing industry on the Outer Banks for seven years. The T-TIME is a 21-foot Carolina-built center console outboard designed to fish the inshore and nearshore safely and comfortably. The boat is equipped with GPS, fish finder, VHF radio and cellular telephone as well as a 32 gallon livewell.

7am-3pm
$600.00 Cash or Check
$625.00 Credit Card

7am-11am or 12:30pm-4pm
$350.00 Cash or Check
$375.00 Credit Card

7am-11pm or 12pm-4pm
$325.00 Cash or Check
$340.00 Credit Card