Riptide Charters
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If you are looking for a trip of a lifetime, RipTide Charters is for you! They are a top-notch family-friendly charter service that puts you in the action located in Wanchese, NC. Captain Randy has over 12 years of professional experience offshore, nearshore, and inshore and is extremely knowledgeable about the area. He grew up on the outer banks and has countless tricks up his sleeve to make sure you will have a catch to take home with you.
You will be in good hands whether you are a beginner or a pro. They are not your ordinary charter boat. They go the extra mile to include you in every aspect of the trip.
Wanchese is a fisherman's paradise. It is surrounded by flats, marshes, and all kinds of fish habitats. The Pamlico sound is nearby and the Atlantic Ocean is right around the corner. So that provides you with more fishing time and less riding time.
The Mako 25' center console with a 300 HP Evinrude engine will have no problem taking up to 5 guests, wherever your trip might lead. From the ocean to the flats, this boat is well equipped and fully maintained. It has 2 depth finders, a flybridge, live well, standard safety equipment, and ice boxes. There's all the gear you will need to land that fish of a lifetime.
Depending on the season and fish biting, you'll encounter the likes of Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Sheepshead, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, and Striped Bass.
When you step aboard, you will be greeted by Captain Randy and his first mate. You will be provided rods, bait, tackle, and drinks.. No need to worry about your fishing license, it's been taking care of. The boat will be sanitized before every trip.
Join Riptide Charters and let the adventure begin!
If you are looking for a trip of a lifetime, RipTide Charters is for you! They are a top-notch family-friendly charter service that puts you in the action located in Wanchese, NC. Captain Randy has over 12 years of professional experience offshore, nearshore, and inshore and is extremely knowledgeable about the area. He grew up on the outer banks and has countless tricks up his sleeve to make sure you will have a catch to take home with you.
You will be in good hands whether you are a beginner or a pro. They are not your ordinary charter boat. They go the extra mile to include you in every aspect of the trip.
Wanchese is a fisherman's paradise. It is surrounded by flats, marshes, and all kinds of fish habitats. The Pamlico sound is nearby and the Atlantic Ocean is right around the corner. So that provides you with more fishing time and less riding time.
The Mako 25' center console with a 300 HP Evinrude engine will have no problem taking up to 5 guests, wherever your trip might lead. From the ocean to the flats, this boat is well equipped and fully maintained. It has 2 depth finders, a flybridge, live well, standard safety equipment, and ice boxes. There's all the gear you will need to land that fish of a lifetime.
Depending on the season and fish biting, you'll encounter the likes of Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Sheepshead, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, and Striped Bass.
When you step aboard, you will be greeted by Captain Randy and his first mate. You will be provided rods, bait, tackle, and drinks.. No need to worry about your fishing license, it's been taking care of. The boat will be sanitized before every trip.
Join Riptide Charters and let the adventure begin!
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Brandon Simpson5.0VerifiedWe had a awesome trip!!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on May 21, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 childWe had an awesome trip yesterday! I took my 5-year old son with me, and the captain was extremely accommodating and patient the entire trip. We spent the day trolling for Spanish mackerel and ended up catching both Spanish and bluefish. The action stayed steady, the weather was great, and most importantly, my son had an absolute blast. Seeing how excited he was every time a rod went off made the whole trip great. You can tell the captain truly appreciate the business and care about giving people a good experience. I’d definitely recommend this charter.
Dietrich Bamberger5.0VerifiedRiptide got it done!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on May 21, 2026 • 4 adultsCaptain Randy got us on the Drum. We moved several times till we found the fish and then it was all hands on deck. The whole family got in the action with my wife complaining her arms hurt from hauling in the big one! Thanks Randy, that was a great day spent with a very happy and satisfied group!
Skip (francis) Rasfeld5.0VerifiedNice half day inshore trip
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on June 17, 2026 • 5 adultsThe fishing was a bit slow but we did catch about 6 stingrays and a bluefish. Captain Randy was professional, and did everything he could to make the trip a success.
Kirsten Price5.0VerifiedBlue sky and blue fish!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on June 11, 2026 • 5 adultsOur family had a great trip, we caught a good chunk of blue fish and had fun pulling in sting rays. Captain and first mate were super friendly and knowledgeable. Good family fun.
Jason Coile5.0Verifiedcaught a limit of jacks
6 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on July 2, 2026 • 2 adultscaptain and son were great hosts. very knowledgeable of the area. 16 miles offshore out of wanchese NC. great fishing and beautiful water
Brandyn Wismer5.0VerifiedJuly fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on July 8, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child
Andrew MastRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Family Trip with Capt Randy
6 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on June 26, 2025 • 4 adultsWe met up with Capt Randy at 6am on a (really) hot day in late June 2025 for a 6 hour fishing trip. Based on the days conditions, Capt Randy recommended a run out to a reef for bottom fishing. We road about 45-50 mins out to the reef on a very calm ocean day. On our out to the reef, we spotted a sea turtle and got a cobia on a lucky cast. Capt Randy trained us on the reef fishing techniques and we caught many fish! Black Seabass, Triggerfish, and Sea Robin Fish. Many fish we had to toss back, but we did keep a handful. Wonderful day for a family of 4 (14yo, 16yo) on a six hour trip.
Peter KaltenbaughRepeat angler5.0VerifiedWe caught fish. Great experience!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on June 16, 2025 • 5 adultsWe explained to Capt. Randy we wanted to catch fish to eat for dinner. He delivered! We had a great time tolling and taking turns catching and yes even missing a few. Capt. Randy was easy to work with and everyone caught fish. He showed us how to bring them in and remove them and to the ice chest they went. Really super fun. Not our first trip out fishing in the Ocean but the best ever. Capt. Randy is patient and laidback so kids would have a good time. Everything was in great working order, boat clean and ready to go when we arrived. We were very pleased. Thank you Captain Randy.
Matthew Romanishin5.0VerifiedCaptain Randy
2 Hour Trip (Evening) on June 17, 2025 • 3 adultsWe had a wonderful trip. I booked the 2 hour trip with Captain Randy since it was the first time my daughter and wife had been fishing in the bay/ocean. We each caught fish, the captain was knowledgeable, friendly, down to earth, helped bait all fishing poles, and given the wait time to have our fish cleaned he did it for us. We of course gave him a nice tip. Highly recommend this trip if you have children who have never been fishing in the bay/ocean. We will be booking a longer trip with captain Randy the next time.
Wes Mckenen5.0VerifiedHit our limit
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on August 28, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 childThis is my first time booking a charter, my son and I have recently taken to fishing and are still very much beginners lol. I went with Riptide for a midday 4 hour trip and had a blast, I definitely recommend Capt. Randy he's super knowledgeable and experienced, he's down to earth and easy to chat with. He explained the process every step of the way and answer all of my questions and there was a lot, I genuinely learned a ton, and will be booking again.
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We had an awesome trip yesterday! I took my 5-year old son with me, and the captain was extremely accommodating and patient the entire trip. We spent the day trolling for Spanish mackerel and ended up catching both Spanish and bluefish. The action stayed steady, the weather was great, and most importantly, my son had an absolute blast. Seeing how excited he was every time a rod went off made the whole trip great. You can tell the captain truly appreciate the business and care about giving people a good experience. I’d definitely recommend this charter.
Captain Randy got us on the Drum. We moved several times till we found the fish and then it was all hands on deck. The whole family got in the action with my wife complaining her arms hurt from hauling in the big one! Thanks Randy, that was a great day spent with a very happy and satisfied group!
Randy was a great guy! Our trip for Wednesday was cancelled with another guy, so I contacted Randy for a Friday trip.. Randy proved to be a really good guy who was also disappointed with the low yield. It was a new adventure for me, as I’ve never tried this type of fishing. Randy taught me how to cast, so there’s that! I’d recommend on a better day!
Perfect trip (2hrs) for families with smaller kids. Caught lots of smaller fish and some large sting rays. Highly recommend this for younger kids, 2 hours was perfect. Crew was great and took great care of baiting and unhooking fish.
We caught some sheephead, a black drum, and a couple of sting rays. Slow day of fishing but Captain did his best to put us on the fish and showed us fishing technique for catching sheephead. We will definitely book with them again in the future.
