2025 Wanchese Fishing Charters Guide

Choose from a variety of fishing trips on Big Bull Charters.

A full service fishing marina and ship's store. 

Charter boat fishing on the glorious Outer Banks.

Experience unmatchable sportfishing on the Outer Banks! The Outer Banks, also referred as ‘the Billfish Capital of the World’, offers some of the world’s finest OBX sportfishing and the most preferred game fish. Treat yourself to an on the water experience by reeling in yellowfin tuna, dolphin (mahi-mahi), wahoo, marlin, sailfish and bluefin tuna.

OBX Crabbing & Shrimping Charters is a full-time commercial fishing family here to give your family a real Outer Banks experience. Their trips are very hands on, lots of fun, and educational for all ages. Guests often see dolphin, osprey, pelicans, and all types of marine life, along with catching some fresh North Carolina seafood.

Spend a day with family and friends on the beautiful Croatan Sound as Captain John Silver takes you to his backyard fishing grounds. You'll catch shrimp and crabs and create memories that will last a lifetime. Plus, you get to keep what you catch! Somerset Charters offers specialized private two, three, or four-hour inshore crabbing and shrimping charters on the Miss Somerset II, a 36-foot Evans deadrise that can accommodate up to six passengers. The boat has all USCG-required safety equipment and gear and offers a shade canopy and a Bluetooth stereo. Captain Silver provides top-of-the-line gear and all fishing licenses and welcomes families and children. A crabbing and shrimping trip should be on your list of must-do’s for your Outer Banks vacation — the scenery is amazing, it's a hands-on activity and, most importantly, it's fun!