Rates customized for the exact trip you want.
WaterDog Guide Service prides itself on its versatility. With two customized boats, we can offer the best in inshore and nearshore ocean fishing. This also allows us to better customize the experience and price for all of our clients. As a full time charter service, we pride ourselves on our good customer service. That means we pride ourselves on good communication and selling the right trip. In the end, that means we don’t waste each others time and money.
The balance, minus the deposit, will paid be upon completion of the trip. For your convenience, WaterDog Guide Service has a wireless terminal and can accept all credit cards. Electronic receipts can be provided upon request.
RATES ARE FOR THE BOAT (2 anglers) WITH EACH ADDITIONAL ANGLERS INCURRING AN EXTRA CHARGE.
All Major Credit Cards Accepted
INSHORE, INLET & NEARSHORE CHARTERS 2023 RATES
INSHORE AND BACKWATERS
Inshore trips are shallow water fish in the bays, rivers and our for redfish (red drum), speckled trout, flounder, bluefish, etc. These trips are typically on my Pathfinder 19′ flats boat. These trips are for a variety of skill levels – from novice to serious fly anglers. Fly fishing for tailing red fish. Chasing drum and trout with artificials are common trips. Two anglers is preferred, three anglers is maximum.
INLET AND NEARSHORE
Inshore and nearshore trips in the Contender 28T are designed for families and larger groups who want to stay closer to shore. Our “inlet trip” is a perfect half-day trip for families with kids doing easy, fun fishing in the inlets throughout the course of the year. Half-day trips are geared primarily for spanish mackerel, bluefish and shark fishing. 3/4 Day Trips are required for nearshore wreck fishing and chasing other ocean species. I always recommended trips be for 4 or less adults but can take 5 or 6 upon request.
1/2 Day
- Rates for 2 anglers
3/4 Day
- Rates for 2 anglers
Full Day
- Rates for 2 anglers
1/2 Day
- Rates for 2 anglers
3/4 Day
- Rates for 2 anglers
Full Day
- Rates for 2 anglers
All trips require a $175 deposit
OCEAN AND OFFSHORE CHARTERS – Contender 28T 2023 Rates
NOTE – NEW Contender 28T for 2023! For the serious anglers who want to travel aways and “get to the good spots” we specialize trips to the occasion. Fishing offshore is an expensive endeavor for both the guide and the clients, so in order to offer the fairest possible situation, we customize the rate to the individual trip taking into consideration gasoline, etc.
Serious ocean trips come in two flavors – 3/4 day (long half day) and Full days.
Offshore trips are FULL DAYS ONLY and are longer than the normal full day (8-10hrs).
Serious ocean trips are often bottom fishing and trolling on the nearshore wrecks and reefs within 20 miles. Fly Fishing for amberjack. King Mackerel fishing. Cobia, etc.
Offshore is for serious bottom fishing (THE GOOD SPOTS) and trolling often outside of 20 miles.
OCEAN 3/4 (Long Half Day)
- Rates for 2 anglers.
Ocean Full Day
- Rates for 2 anglers.
OFFSHORE Full Day Only
- Rates for 3 anglers.
All trips require a $175 deposit
Gulf Stream/Bluewater Offshore, deep-dropping bottom fishing – Contender 28T – 2023 Rates
These trips are highly dependent upon weather and conditions. These are Bluewater (Gulf Stream) trips designed for fishing in the 40mile+ range. Trips can range from trolling (dolphin, wahoo, etc), deepwater bottom fishing (150’+), true deep dropping or a combination of the two.
This trip is designed and priced for 3 people. A 4 person (max) is an extra $200.
Bluewater/Gulf Stream
- Rates are for 3 anglers
All trips require a $175 deposit
Aug/Sept Pamlico/Neuse River Old Drum – Contender 28T – 2023 Rates
The Neuse River and Pamlico Sound offers world class fishing for the big Old Drum (often called “Bull”) in the late summer months. We primarily leave early in the morning to target these fish using popping corks and other artificial lures. Late August through mid September is prime time.
6hr 3/4 Day
- Rates are for 2 anglers
Full Day
- Rates are for 2 anglers
All trips require a $175 deposit
Sept/Oct/Nov False Albacore Fly Fishing – Contender 28T – 2023 Rates
The Cape Lookout false albacore fishery is famous and we have been catering to both novice and serious anglers since 2003. For prime dates, weekends, multiple boats or multiple days we encourage you to book as far in advance as possible. However, last minute dates, particularly singles, are often available.
Full Day
- Rates are for 2 anglers
All trips require a $175 deposit
DEPOSITS
We require a deposit of $175, per day, to hold your date. Deposits can be made with a credit card over the phone OR with a personal check through the mail. Checks can be made out to WaterDog Guide Service. Please inquire for our mailing address.
Deposits must be received within five days of making the reservation. If a deposit is not received in that time we reserve the right to cancel the trip without notice.
CANCELLATION POLICY
WaterDog Guide Service has an industry-standard cancellation policy of 30 days. If you decide to cancel the trip, on your own accord, within that 30 day period your deposit will be forfeited. The exception to the 30 day cancellation period is all Roanoke River trips (April and May) and any October or November booking are subject to a 60 day cancellation period. All trips cancelled within 60 days will be subject to forfeiture of deposit.
We are very fair in applying this policy.
Weather cancellations – the captain, and only the captain, reserves the right to cancel the trip due to inclement weather. Trust me – i hate fishing in horrible weather. We are very fair.
Without question, if a trip is cancelled due to weather, the will be refunded within 10 days of the date. Due to extreme weather (such as a hurricane), we reserve the right to refund the deposit within 30 days of the cancellation.
No shows will charged the full amount of the trip.
All Gift Certificates and trips purchased through charity events (for example – CCA) have an expiration date of one year from date of purchase.