Welcome to OBX Crabbing & Shrimping Charters!

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We are a full-time commercial fishing family here to give your family a real Outer Banks experience. Our trips are very hands on, lots of fun, and educational for all ages. We often see dolphin, osprey, pelicans, and all types of marine life, along with catching some fresh North Carolina seafood that you get to take with you.

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The "Untamed" video above shows the commercial aspect of our business prior to the charter season.

Wesley and I did a little fishing this afternoon. We caught a couple of undersize puppy drum, but what a beautiful afternoon. We would like to thank everyone who went out with us this past year, and say Merry Christmas to you all!
A lone white pelican. I see white pelicans about once a year, they are much larger than our brown pelicans. Their home range is the Mississippi flyway and Gulf coast. #outerbanks #obx #obxcrabbing
Wyoming family went out yesterday, on a chilly afternoon. #obxcrabbing #obx #outerbanks

Charters & Pricing

We are here to provide a real Outer Banks experience with true Outer Banks watermen. We focus on providing a great “hands on” experience and time on the water for you to enjoy with your family. If conditions are right, we may catch a lot, too.

We accept cash, credit cards, or checks. There will be a small fee for credit card processing. Please note that the mate works for tips, which provides a cleaner boat, lower prices overall, and more pleasant experience for you, so be sure to plan ahead for this. See price list for our various trips below.

Our prices are for the trip, not per person.

We offer a 4 hour trip (our most popular) for both crabbing and shrimping for $600.00. This trip gives ample time to catch crabs and shrimp.

We offer a 3 hour trip for just shrimping for $500.00

We also offer 2-hour trips for crabbing. This trip is all about catching crabs and costs $350.00

You can book a trip by email, phone call, or text. We do not take deposits, but ask for your cell number to hold the spot. We want to be able to check in with you before your trip and texting is the preferred means of communication. That said, if you have lots of questions, please don’t hesitate to call.

FAQs

WHERE IS OBX CRABBING AND SHRIMPING CHARTERS LOCATED?

We are located on Roanoke Island, across the bridge from Nags Head. The Jodie Kae is docked at the Wanchese Marina and Landing Grill, 4457 Mill Landing Rd., Wanchese NC.

WHY 6 PASSENGERS?

As with most charter vessels, we are licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard to carry a maximum of 6 passengers per charter.

WHEN IS CHARTER SEASON?

The primary charter season runs from late May through the month of October. Crabbing charters are also possible in November and December, and possibly around Easter Break.

DO WE KEEP WHAT WE CATCH?

Yes! All shrimp, crabs, & legal finfish are yours to keep.  As a general rule, we tend to have a better catch of shrimp at 6:00AM. That said, with fishing, you never know.

HOW MUCH CAN WE EXPECT TO CATCH

We want to catch more than you do, but it’s fishing and we can’t and will not guarantee a big catch. We work hard to produce, but if your goal is to catch a cooler full you may not want to go with us.

KIDS AND THE 4-HOUR TRIP

We are often asked about young kids and how they do with the 4-hour trip. As the photos show, we take lots of young kids and keep them engaged throughout the trip, so boredom is never an issue. The boat has a large deck area for them move around and a big engine box to sit on.

WHERE WILL WE FISH?

Charters take place exclusively in the waters of the Roanoke and Croatan Sounds. We do not enter the ocean.

WHO IS CAPTAIN MARC MITCHUM?

Captain Marc Mitchum has been a full time waterman since 1984. He has fished a diverse array of environments from the Gulf Stream to the sounds and estuaries surrounding Roanoke Island on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

WHAT ABOUT THE JODIE KAE?

The Jodie Kae is a 42' custom-built dead-rise work boat with a 430 horsepower Cummins diesel. She is outfitted with an enclosed toilet and shaded awning for your convenience.

WHAT IF THERE IS BAD WEATHER IN THE FORECAST?

Our number one priority is your and your family’s safety, so we will not take you out if there is any question of dangerous conditions. Many times there are thunderstorms in the general forecast that won’t affect the areas we go to. In the event of questionable conditions, we will make the call within a few hours of your scheduled time.

Contact Us

Please email, call, or text us to reserve a charter! If you have lots of questions, a call is best. We check emails nightly.

If we are unable to answer, please leave a message and we will return your call as quickly as possible.

☎ (252) 423-0421 : send a text for a faster response.

✉ memitchum@embarqmail.com : best for scheduling several weeks ahead.

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