Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters Customer Reviews

We didn’t catch any fish but Capt Dave didn’t give up. It was a tough day but the family had fun

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Captain DavidReplied on June 22, 2026

Owen Son, Thank you! You are not counting toad fish and rays? Haha, tough day for sure but great crew!!! Thanks Again!

Another great day on the water with Captain Dave despite some tough fishing conditions. He did a great job in educating us and keeping our crew engaged. Looking forward to future trips with him. Highly recommended.

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Captain DavidReplied on June 18, 2026

Herb Schmidt, Thank you! It was a grind! I so apirevuate you guys; such a great crew! 

Great time with captain David . He is a great guide. We caught the limit for red drum.

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Captain DavidReplied on June 14, 2026

Roger Walden, Thank you! You folks were awesome. Looking forward to our next trip. ☠️🏴‍☠️🎣 Capt Dave

Captain Dave was knowledgeable, energetic and determined to find us some fish, and he came through with flying colors.We caught our share of redfish, trout, and blue fish, and ended the day with a nice sized striper. Dave worked diligently to keep the rods ready, and he and his boat were in great shape and highly organized. I would recommend him highly and look forward to going on another adventure with him down the road.

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Captain DavidReplied on May 25, 2026

Stan Honeycutt, Thank you! You folks were awesome. Looking forward to our next trip. i had an ball!!! ☠️🏴‍☠️🎣

My son and I met Capt Dave at the Bridgeton Ramp just north of New Bern due to the weather conditions and where the fish were projected to be. For the first half of the trip, it was overcast with a slight breeze and spotty light rain, and the second half was just rainy. Capt Dave took us to the railroad trestle, and we fished around the pylons. We got a few hits, and my son caught two stripers. We were one day past the season, so we had to throw them back. We also got a couple of big blue hits, but weren't able to set the hook. We tried another area for blues around the Trent River bridge and another area for red drum. Given the drought (water salinity) and generally poor weather conditions (cool temperature and rain), the fish were just not interested in anything we were offering. Capt Dave really tried to get us fish by trying different places and different lures, but some days the fish just aren't interested. I guess that's why it's called fishing and not catching! Capt Dave did a great job, and we've decided to come back another time.

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Captain DavidReplied on May 3, 2026

It was my pleasure and really enjoyed both of you! ☠️🏴‍☠️🎣

My son and I met Capt Dave at the Bridgeton Ramp just north of New Bern due to the weather conditions and where the fish were projected to be. For the first half of the trip, it was overcast with a slight breeze and spotty light rain, and the second half was just rainy. Capt Dave took us to the railroad trestle, and we fished around the pylons. We got a few hits, and my son caught two stripers. We were one day past the season, so we had to throw them back. We also got a couple of big blue hits, but weren't able to set the hook. We tried another area for blues around the Trent River bridge and another area for red drum. Given the drought (water salinity) and generally poor weather conditions (cool temperature and rain), the fish were just not interested in anything we were offering. Capt Dave really tried to get us fish by trying different places and different lures, but some days the fish just aren't interested. I guess that's why it's called fishing and not catching! Capt Dave did a great job, and we've decided to come back another time.

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Captain DavidReplied on May 3, 2026

Stanley Stasiewicz, Thank you! You folks were awesome. Looking forward to our next trip. i was impressed how fast you guys got the hang of pitching! 🏴‍☠️☠️🎣

we targeted stripers today and that was exactly what we caught got over a dozen in the boat and lose just as many as always Capt. Dave found the fish and we landed them he always does his research, and it never disappoints if you want to enjoy a great day catching fish try out Pamlico Pirates Charter you will not be disappointed.

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Captain DavidReplied on May 2, 2026

Paul Engelholm, Thank you! Anybody that likes Marshall Tucker is welcome anytyime! As akways; you were a pleasure! ☠️🏴‍☠️🎣

It was a tough day fishing but we had a fantastic time. 3 of us fishing just as hard as we could. Bites were slow and although not the captain Dave's fault, he wanted it make it right for us as clients. He offered to take us on another trip at no extra expense. Talk about a class act!!! I don't know if any other captains would offer to do this but it is greatly appreciated! We'll get em next trip. A trip with great fellowship and new friendships made!!! Captain Dave is great man!!

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Captain DavidReplied on April 13, 2026

Scott Barbour, Thank you! Great crew that took a tough day on the chin! Had a great time.

Dave

Had a great day with Capt. Dave!

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Captain DavidReplied on March 19, 2026

Too kind! Thank you! 🏴‍☠️☠️🎣

Myself and two other family members took a charter with Captain Dave earlier today. It was a brisk morning but Captain Dave was there ready to go with a warm welcome. We got out to the first spot and instantly started getting hits. Captain Dave was ready with all the gear you could imagine. He was a great guy to talk to and even if we got skunked I’d tell anybody looking for a charter to go straight to Captain Dave. We caught more fish than we could count and had a blast. I would recommend Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters to anybody looking for a great captain with endless knowledge of the area. Thank you Captain Dave.

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Captain DavidReplied on February 8, 2026

Chad Coughlin, Thank you! You folks were awesome. Looking forward to our next trip.

Just finished our trout fishing charter. Captain Dave was awesome. Put us on lots of fish. He was very well versed on the area and a very interesting person. The fishing was a bonus. We really enjoyed our time with Dave and we can’t wait to redfish with him this summer. Thanks for a wonderful day.

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Captain DavidReplied on April 2, 2026

Tom ONeil, Thank you! You folks were awesome. Looking forward to our next trip.☠️🏴‍☠️🎣

We were able to go out with Capt Dave for false Albies and man did we have a good time! He is a great captain that communicated throughout the whole process and was able to put us on some great fish. We will definitely be booking with him again.

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Captain DavidReplied on November 3, 2025

Ethan Brock, Thank you! You guys where a great crew & I enjoyed the trip! Great Anglers! ☠️🏴‍☠️🎣