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.