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Monday 6am - 9pm Tuesday 6am - 9pm Wednesday 6am - 9pm Thursday 6am - 9pm Friday 6am - 9pm Saturday 6am - 9pm Sunday 6am - 9pm

OBX Crabbing

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We sail out of Wanchese Harbor to provide locals and visitors alike an unforgettable experience fishing the sounds for shrimp and crab aboard the 42' fishing vessel "Jodie Kae".

12/18/2024

Foggy this morning

12/16/2024

Slick calm this morning, perfect for picking up a load of crabpots.

12/10/2024

Unfortunately the water has gotten too cold for the crabs to pots. Picking some pots up in thick fog.

12/09/2024

It's been cold here, but we are going out and bait up our pots. With some warmer weather coming maybe the crabs will be hungry.

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from Wanchese on the Outer Banks.

11/27/2024

We took a family from Minnesota out late yesterday afternoon. This young man baited all the pots and sorted through the crabs.

11/25/2024

Monday morning commute to work

11/19/2024

Heading out to work.

11/14/2024

Heading out to work, we have a big blow coming tomorrow that will keep us all tied to the dock.

11/11/2024

Plenty of crabs

11/08/2024

11/07/2024

Going to work on a beautiful morning

11/03/2024

These two girls shook the pots and sorted all the crabs on our afternoon trip yesterday.

11/02/2024

Family from Florida enjoying the crabbing on a blustery morning.

10/31/2024

Loaded

10/29/2024

Beautiful fall morning on the Outer Banks

10/19/2024

Family from Utah out for a crabbing trip this morning

10/18/2024

Kids from Minnesota with a good catch of blue crab, along with lots of fun.

Address

4457 Mill Landing Road
Wanchese, NC
27981

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 9pm
Tuesday	6am - 9pm
Wednesday	6am - 9pm
Thursday	6am - 9pm
Friday	6am - 9pm
Saturday	6am - 9pm
Sunday	6am - 9pm

Telephone

(252) 423-0421

Website

http://www.obxcrabbing.com/

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Videos

Unfortunately the water has gotten too cold for the crabs to pots. Picking some pots up in thick fog.

Heading out to work, we have a big blow coming tomorrow that will keep us all tied to the dock.

Shrimping on a very windy morning

Lots of birds to feed this morning

Ayden teaching the kids about blue crab

Catching a few shrimp, more sqalls to the northwest.

Slick calm Monday morning, great way to start our week.

Ending up our week with another squall to the west of us. It's been a cooler calm day, a nice change from the heat and wind.

Family enjoying a beautiful morning. We waited for the squall to move out, and it's been a nice cool morning.

Breezing up

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Our Story

WHERE IS OBX CRABBING AND SH*****NG 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 Memorial Day weekend through the month of October. Crabbing charters are also possible during the spring months.

DO WE KEEP WHAT WE CATCH?

Yes! All shrimp, crabs, & legal finfish are yours to keep.

HOW MUCH CAN WE EXPECT TO CATCH?

We usually have a good catch of crabs on our trips; sh*****ng, however, is far less predictable, and the catch will vary depending on both season and time of day.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE 2 HOUR TRIP & THE 4 HOUR TRIP?

In short, the 4-hour trip means more time on the water, and therefore more catch. Some parties have been concerned that their younger children may become bored on the longer trip, but this has yet to occur. There is plenty of activity to keep everyone’s interest for the duration of the 4 hour trip, but the 2 hour trip is available for those who prefer it.

WHERE WILL WE FISH?

Charters take place exclusively in the calm waters of the Roanoke Sound. We do not enter the ocean at all.

WHO IS CAPTAIN MARC MITCHUM?

Captain Marc Mitchum is a full-time waterman with over 35 years of experience fishing 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.