Release
Excellent Year Round Fishing off World Famous Hatteras Island on the Outer Banks of North Carolina
General Information
Many people try to gauge their success by the number of fish caught but there are many things that go into a successful charter experience. How you are treated, how much you learn, angler participation, attitude of the crew, catching your specific target species, enjoying and watching all the other sea life offshore (pelagic birds, turtles, porpoises, whales, sharks, and other things) all go into making an enjoyable trip. The Captain and crew of the Release are going to make every effort to make sure these things happen along with hard fishing. I especially enjoy family charters with children who love to fish or who are fishing for the first time. I invite you to come to Hatteras anytime of the year and enjoy some of this great fishing that I love.
Location
Hatteras Village is on the southern end of the Hatteras Island approximately 60 miles from Whalebone Junction at South Nags Head. The RELEASE is docked at Hatteras Harbor Marina, Hwy 12 in Hatteras Village.
General Directions from Virginia
Take Hwy 168 South to Hwy 158 East.
Travel through Nags Head and take a left on Hwy 12 South at Whalebone Junction.
Approximately 1 hour from Whalebone.
General Direction from Western North Carolina
Take Hwy 64 East at Rocky Mount and travel to Manteo and on to Whalebone Junction.
Take a right turn on Hwy 12 South at Whalebone Junction.
Approximately 1 hour from Whalebone.
Rates for 2024 Season
$2,205.00 per day (credit card customers)
$2,100.00 per day (check and cash customers)
$500.00 deposit required within two weeks of booking the trip
Balance due on your fishing day
Refund Policy
Trips are cancelled only by the Captain due to windy conditions and rough seas.
No advanced refunds.
All refunds based on Captain's discretion.
Options also include rescheduling.
Tipping the Mate
Not required, but customary
15 - 20% of the cost of the trip
(I feel that my mates are excellent but I want to know if you are not pleased.)
Departure Time
Typical Day
6:00AM - 4:00 PM
Charter Size
Number of people - 6. (US Coast Guard Regulation)
Kids are always welcome, but please consider the weather before bringing small children.
Bait, Tackle, Ice and Fishing License
Provided
Fish Cleaning Services
Available at the dock.
Price varies but well worth the price.
What to Bring
Coolers, of course, to take home your catch
Eats and drinks
Sunscreen, sunglasses (polarized is best), hat
Clothing - wear layers to change with the temperature
Rain gear if seas are rough or forecast calls for rain
Camera
Motion sickness medication
Captain Rom Whitaker PO Box 150 Hatteras, North Carolina 27943 Docked at Hatteras Harbor Phone 252-986-1031 & 252-216-6106