Captain
Chris Mcdonald

Member since March 2021 Wanchese, United States
Background
I grew up on the Outer Banks fishing, surfing, and hunting. Taking advantage of what the ocean or the sound has to offer is a daily endeavor living here! Running a full time fishing charter has always been a dream of mine and I will give 110% to make sure everyone has a great time!
Techniques
I love drift fishing in productive shallow water with light tackle for red drum and speckled trout. It allows you to cover a big space and increase your chances of finding fish. I have many methods that suit new and experienced anglers alike for success and most importantly a good time!

Hey, I'm Captain Chris Mcdonald

Wanchese, Verenigde Staten
Background
I grew up on the Outer Banks fishing, surfing, and hunting. Taking advantage of what the ocean or the sound has to offer is a daily endeavor living here! Running a full time fishing charter has always been a dream of mine and I will give 110% to make sure everyone has a great time!
Techniques
I love drift fishing in productive shallow water with light tackle for red drum and speckled trout. It allows you to cover a big space and increase your chances of finding fish. I have many methods that suit new and experienced anglers alike for success and most importantly a good time!
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My Charter Listing

First Light Charters

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(72 beoordelingen)
Wanchese
 Directe bevestiging
Trips vanaf US $350

Fishing Reports

Best trout fishing in years!
Best trout fishing in years!
Mei 27, 2024 Wanchese
Recap from a stellar past week of fishing. Success was high and the fun factor was through the roof! Still some of the best trout fishing Ive ever experienced! Beginners and avid anglers alike shared in the great light tackle action on tap right now! Biggest fish of the week was a citation 26โ€ speckled trout! The fish are hungry and waiting on you! Come book a trip! Lets go get em!
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Action packed fishing!
Action packed fishing!
Mei 26, 2024 Wanchese
Fishing is incredible right now! We caught trout, bluefish and spanish mackerel on both trips yesterday! Action from the first stop to the last! Come get in on some epic fishing!
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As good as it gets trout fishing!
As good as it gets trout fishing!
Mei 12, 2024 Wanchese
Our speckled trout population is as healthy as its ever been. Both morning and afternoon trips were action packed with impressive fishing! Every size trout from 14โ€ to 26โ€. Both groups kept what they wanted to eat and we had a great haul. Morning and afternoon trips both landed a citation trout. Excellent time to come and catch some speckled trout, red drum or bluefish! Book a trip!
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Epic fishing last week!
Epic fishing last week!
Mei 5, 2024 Wanchese
We started off the day casting topwater poppers to big bluefish. After we had our fill and the sun popped out we went and found some hungry schools of red drum. Casting spoons into multiple schools of over 100 fish. The great variety continues and we are having good success for speckled trout, bluefish and red drum regulary. It should only get better from here! May is one of the best months of the year to fish in the Outer Banks!
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April-May trout fishing is on fire!
April-May trout fishing is on fire!
Mei 2, 2024 Wanchese
Trout fishing has been exceptional since April this year! Some of the best trout fishing Iโ€™ve ever seen in the sound. The population is extremely healthy! Has been common to catch trout over 18-20โ€ any given day. Come catch some and enjoy some fresh fish tacos!
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We will book again!
We will book again!
We will book again!
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July fishing trip

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (AM) op Juli 24, 2025
Captain Chris was awesome & my family had a great experience celebrating my sonโ€™s 10th birthday!ย  He was patient with my...
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Great trip

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (PM) op Augustus 15, 2025
Local captain, worked hard to make sure my 5 year old got on the fish, overall great experience, happy to support local business...
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Always a great time

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (AM) op Augustus 31, 2025
Chris is such a great guide. Always putting us on the fish. Itโ€™s our second time this year and many more to come. Couldnโ€™t...
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Andrew L.
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We will book again!

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (PM) op Oktober 3, 2025
Captain Chris was great!ย  Worked with us to reschedule due to bad weather and was great with my son who continues to ask if...
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Great morning in rough waters!

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (AM) op September 21, 2025
We had a rough start and some rough winds but the captian made sure we caught fish! had a great time and would recomend!
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