The inshore Family Fishing Adventure is an exciting way to spend time on the water while trying to catch something for dinner!
Regardless of skill level, this trip provides a true Outer Banks angling experience. You will be casting lures and baits for seatrout, drum, and flounder and/or anchoring up at one of our sound bridges where we can add Sheepshead to our list of target species.
- Zero experience needed — the captain is a patient, well-trained instructor
- Excellent introduction to fishing for children
- No fishing license is required
- Bait and tackle is provided

Captain Gene's fishing charters depart from North Carolina public boat ramps located in Nags Head, Manteo, and Manns Harbor.
Saltwater Game Fish
- Spotted seatrout (speckled trout or specks)
- flounder
- Bluefish
- Black drum
- Striped bass (rockfish or stripers)
- Red drum
- Sheepshead
- Weakfish (grey trout)
- Spot
- Southern kingfish (sea mullet)
- Atlantic croaker
In addition to these target species, expect to pull in some recreational by catch as well.


Contact Captain Gene to book an OBX Family Fishing Adventure on the sounds surrounding our scenic barrier islands.