First Light Charters

Welcome aboard First Light Charters! We love being on the water for the first light of the day with a fishing rod in hand. Captain Chris was raised in Kitty Hawk and grew up fishing, surfing, and hunting all over the Outer Banks. Whether you are on a hot bite or just taking in a new perspective of the Outer Banks, Captain Chris loves to show you a good time! Ask questions! He wants this to be a fun learning experience!

Start your fishing trip aboard a brand new 2022 24’ custom KenCraft Bay Rider. The skinny draft of a flat bottom boat helps you get into the shallow waters that many boats cannot access. Capt. Chris chooses to fish in a Bay Rider because of its stability and open fishing area. You can comfortably fish with 4 anglers on board.

The trips focus on fishing over grass flats in search of Redfish and Speckled Trout. We love fishing for Sheepshead, Black Drum, Bluefish and Sea Mullet when conditions are right. We will take you to the most productive fishing grounds with the best chance of catching fish! Locations change daily depending on your interest and weather conditions. If you’re looking to stay in sight of land and catch some dinner our trip is for you!

As parents, the crew recommends your children are 5 years old or more to come aboard. They are outfitted with youth life jackets that must be worn at all times for children under 12.

Once aboard, you are covered by an NC blanket fishing license. The crew outfits the boat with quality new Penn and Daiwa fishing rods and reels yearly. All tackle and bait are also included. Capt. Chris makes sure all you have to do is cast and reel them in!

Come get on the water with First Light Charters!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje Privado
    2 Hour Trip – Family Fun
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    2 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 12:00 PM
    Viaje de temporada Apr 1 - Nov 1
    US $350
    A 2-hour afternoon family fun trip. Want to go for a boat ride with a side of fishing or pull up to a secluded island and go for a swim? This trip is catered to relaxing, sightseeing, and having an afternoon of fun in the sun on the water while listening to some good tunes!
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Viaje Privado
    2 Hour Trip – Family Fun (Late PM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    2 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 2:30 PM
    Viaje de temporada Apr 1 - Oct 1
    US $350
    A 2-hour afternoon family fun trip. Want to go for a boat ride with a side of fishing or pull up to a secluded island and go for a swim? This trip is catered to relaxing, sightseeing, and having an afternoon of fun in the sun on the water while listening to some good tunes!
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day- 4 Hour Trip (AM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Mar 15 - Nov 15
    US $500
    Our most popular trip offered. Just enough time to try multiple locations and target multiple species. We go after a wide variety of fish depending on the conditions and what's biting. Most trips include searching for red drum, speckled trout, black drum or sheepshead. We want you to have fun and bring home supper if that's your goal. No better way to start the day than looking for fish with a coffee in hand!
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day- 4 Hour Trip (Late PM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 2:30 PM
    Viaje de temporada Apr 15 - Oct 1
    US $500
    Our latest afternoon trip we offer. You'll target a number of different species and have the captain's knowledge of what's been biting that day from his morning trip. The perfect way to spend an afternoon looking for red drum, speckled trout, black drum and sheepshead. Lets go get em!
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day- 4 Hour Trip (PM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 12:00 PM
    Viaje de temporada Mar 15 - Nov 15
    US $500
    Afternoon trips are great if you need a later start. You'll target a number of different species and have the captain's knowledge of what's been biting that day from his morning trip. The perfect way to spend an afternoon looking for red drum, speckled trout, black drum and sheepshead. Lets go get em!
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Viaje Privado
    3/4 Day- 6 Hour Trip
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    6 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Mar 15 - Nov 15
    US $700
    3/4 day fishing trips offer a wide range of options. These trips give us ample time to get away from crowds and cover lots of ground in search of multiple species. If sight casting to red drum over grass flats, jigging for speckled trout and anchoring up to wreck fish for sheepshead and black drum get you excited then this trip is for you! Lets go get em!
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
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FAQs about First Light Charters

First Light Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Family Fun (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Family Fun (Late PM) (2 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day- 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day- 4 Hour Trip (Late PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day- 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 3/4 Day- 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with First Light Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Localizador de peces
  • Vivero para la carnada
  • Nevera para la pesca

Trips booked with First Light Charters include:
  • Cañas, carretes y equipo
  • Carnada Viva (Occasionally we will catch our own bait at the start of the trip before looking for targeted species. Some days we just need extra to be successful. It’s an easy hands on process and enjoyable for everyone.)
  • Señuelos
  • Limpieza y Fileteado (fish cleaner at the dock)
  • Licencia de Pesca (Everyone on board is covered with a fishing license for the duration of the trip.)

First Light Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Pesca de Orilla
  • Pesca en Arrecife
  • Pesca de Naufragio
  • Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas

First Light Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero
  • Equipo Pesado
  • Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
  • Troleo
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Pesca con Mosca
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with First Light Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Weakfish

Sobre el Captain

Chris Mcdonald
Wanchese, Carolina del Norte, Estados Unidos
Identificación y licencia verificadas
55 Opiniones de los clientes
Tiempo de respuesta 1 hora
Miembro desde Marzo 2021
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!

Sobre este listado

Especies de Interés

Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish

Especificaciones del barco

KenCraft Bay Rider 2460 (Center console) construido en 2022. Impulsado por 150HP Yamaha 4 stroke 2022 motor, con una velocidad máxima de crucero de 35 nudos.

Longitud
24 ft
Capacidad
4 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca de Orilla
Pesca en Arrecife
Pesca de Naufragio
Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas

Técnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
Equipo Pesado
Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
Troleo
Jigging
Popping
Pesca con Mosca
Drift Fishing

Servicios

GPS
Localizador de peces
Vivero para la carnada
Nevera para la pesca

El Viaje Incluye

Cañas, carretes y equipo
Carnada Viva
Occasionally we will catch our own bait at the start of the trip before looking for targeted species. Some days we just need extra to be successful. It’s an easy hands on process and enjoyable for everyone.
Señuelos
Limpieza y Fileteado
fish cleaner at the dock
Licencia de Pesca
Everyone on board is covered with a fishing license for the duration of the trip.

Política de Cancelación

Cancelación gratis hasta 3 días antes del viaje

Los clientes pueden cancelar o modificar su reserva hasta 3 días antes de la fecha del viaje sin cargo. Si el viaje se cancela o modifica después, o en caso de no presentarse, se cobrará el 100% del depósito.

Políticas

Traslado no incluído
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Se permiten niños
Some kids that love to fish do great on 4 and 6 hour trips. Through experience I’ve found 2 hour trips are best for younger children. I recommend kids be at least 5 years of age.
Te quedas con la pesca
Se permite captura y liberación

Pago

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitán confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargará a su tarjeta de crédito un depósito del 10% para garantizar la reserva.

El saldo restante se pagará directamente al operador del charter en la fecha del viaje o antes en uno de los siguientes métodos de pago:

Efectivo
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Al pagar el saldo restante con tarjeta de crédito, habrá un cargo adicional del 3%

Wanchese Calendario de Pesca

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Opiniones de los clientes

Calificación general
Excellent
4.9 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 55 reseñas
Barco
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Fotos de clientes (66)
Fishing with Chris
Fishing with Chris
Great fishing with a great captain!
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Calificación del pescador
52
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Opinión de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
98%
Capitán amigable
100%
Recomienda este charter
98%
Apto para niños
94%
Satisfecho con el barco
100%
Atrapé lo que quería
80%
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Leonard B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Great Time with Captain Chris

VERIFICADO   NUEVO  Half Day- 4 Hour Trip (PM) on Marzo 30, 2024
Captain Chris did an awesome job teaching my wife and kids how to fish. We will be booking him again next time we’re in Nags...
Leonard B. recomienda First Light Charters
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Doug S.
Bristow, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Outstanding Half Day Trip with Captain Chris!!!

VERIFICADO   Half Day- 4 Hour Trip (AM) on Junio 30, 2023
Great experience with First Light Charters and Captain Chris. Very knowledgeable and he put us on the fish! Super nice Captain...
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Justin A.
Randolph, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Six hour fishing trip!! Excellent !

VERIFICADO   Half Day- 4 Hour Trip (AM) on Julio 12, 2023
My parents, my husband and I all took a six hour charter boat tour!! chris was so great! He did an excellent job with us and...
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Anthony M. M.
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Great trip!

VERIFICADO   Half Day- 4 Hour Trip (AM) on Mayo 3, 2023
Second time out with Chris, and just like the first trip this was great. Clean boat, plenty of gear with multiple setups for...
Anthony M. M. recomienda First Light Charters
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Matthew W.
Hagerstown, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Great fishing with a great captain!

VERIFICADO   Half Day- 4 Hour Trip (AM) on Agosto 15, 2023
First experience with my son going on a charter.  Captain Chris did a wonderful job from start to finish.  Caught our limit...
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