About Pirates Cove Marina:

At A Glance

• Visit us on the web at:
  www.fishpiratescove.com
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• Address: 2000 Sailfish Dr. Manteo 27954 Click for map
• Phone: 1-800-367-4728
• Latitude: 35.894308
• Longitude: -75.644388
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Pirate’s Cove Marina is a protected, deep water, full service marina with 195 slips and a charter fleet of 21 sport fish boats for offshore, nearshore and inlet fishing. It is one of the largest world class marinas on the East Coast with a high level of experienced charter sport fishing captains and crew.

We offer:
  * A fuel dock for non-ethanol gas and diesel
  * Slips with in-slip fueling
  * Private fish cleaning houses
  * Showers
  * Ship’s Store for light provisioning
  * 5 Fishing Tournaments held annually
  * Courtesy van during operation hours

Pirate’s Cove Marina is approximately eight miles inside and north of Oregon Inlet via a deep water, well marked channel. The fixed bridge clearance of the Manteo/Nags Head causeway is 65 feet at mean high tide.

Boat & Captain:

Offshore Fleet

A Salt Weapon - Captain Dennis Endee Canyon Runner - Captain Mark DeBlasio Canyon Runner 48 - Captain Joe Miele Carly A - Captain Eddie Huffman Country Girl - Captain Al Foreman First Crack - Captain Barry Sawyer Haphazard - Captain Will Ross Hog Wild - Captain Jim Horning Marlin Gull - Captain Ritchie Howell Obsession - Captain Jeff Ross Samanna - Captain Huck Harris Sandra D - Captain Keith Baer Sea Toy - Captain Bull Tolson Spray - Captain Harold Smith Sushi Sportfishing - Captain Charley Pereira

Neashore & Inlet Fleet

Fishing Taxi - Captain Bobby Sullivan Fistful - Captain Karl Helmkamp Marauder - Captain Troy Crane Sea Hunter - Captain George Munden T-Time - Captain Toby Russ

Charters:

Offshore Charters

Gulf Stream Charters - There are 17 boats available Go 30 - 50 miles offshore in the Gulf Stream for Marlin, Tuna, Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo, and more! Up to 6 people only. $1,800.00 (Cash/Check discount offered!) Call for information about Country Girl, vessel licensed for more than 6 passengers!

Nearshore Charters

Nearshore Fleet - From the sound up to 15 miles off of the beach for striped bass, amberjack, blue fish, spanish mackeral, cobia, and drum. 1/2 day, 3/4 day & Full Day trips offered. Up to 6 people only.

Inlet Charter

Inlet Fleet - Roanoke sound-outside of Oregon Inlet for trout, flounder, blue fish, and striped bass. Half Day, 3/4 Day & Full Day Trips Offered. Up to 4 people only.

Fish We Catch:

Blue Marlin

The most established marlin fisheries are found along the eastern seaboard and the Gulf Coast of the US, The Bahamas and several other Caribbean Islands, Venzuela, Brazil and Bermuda. Because of their relative rarity, beauty and sporting qualities, marlin are considered one of the most prestigious catches a recreational fisherman can make. Males rarely exceed 350 lbs in weight and females commonly weigh over 1200 lbs. The body is blue-black on top with a silvery white underside. They can rapidly change color and usually appear bright blue when hunting. The bill is long and stout.

White Marlin

The White Marlin is smaller than many other billfish and are found in the Atlantic Ocean. It is a migratory fish that migrates within the seas only. The body is dark blue above and silvery white below, with brown spots on the sides of the white portion. The average White Marlin length is 110 in and maximum weight is approximately 180 lb. The most common range is from 51-83 inches in length.

Sailfish

The Atlantic sailfish is a metallic blue fish with a large sail-like dorsal fin, long and pointed bill. It is darker on the upperparts and lighter on the sides with bluish vertical bars along the flanks; the underparts are silvery white. Tests estimated that they were capable of short sprints of 37 to 55 kilometres per hour. Atlantic sailfish hunt schooling fishes, such as sardines, anchovies and mackerel although they also feed on crustaceans and cephalopods. The Atlantic Sailfish is related to the Marlin.

Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi)

Mahi-mahi are blue-water, open ocean, highly migratory schooling fish found in tropical and subtropical waters. They are swift and acrobatic game fish with striking colors being golden with irridescent greens and blues. Catches average 15-29 lb and any mahi-mahi over 40 lbs. is exceptional. Males are larger than females. They are also known as dorado or dolphin fish.

Big Eye Tuna

The bigeye tuna is an important food fish and highly sought after recreational game fish. In Hawaiian, it is one of two species known as ‘ahi; the other is yellowfin tuna. Bigeye tuna are found in the open waters of all tropical and temperate oceans, but not the Mediterranean Sea. Bigeye tuna vary up to 98 inches in length. Maximum weight probably exceeds 400 pounds with the all-tackle angling record standing at 392 pounds . They are large, deep-bodied, streamlined fish with large heads and eyes. The pectoral fins are very long. Bigeye tuna often spend prolonged periods diving deep below the surface during the daytime, sometimes as deep as 1,600 ft and have been tracked entering water as cold as 41 ° F.

Fishing Report:

What a rainy day in Pirate's Cove today!! Even with the gloomy weather conditions our charter fleet brought in lots of yellowfin tuna, and mahi! Our nearshore charter fleet had some spanish mackerel and bluefish too!! If you want to book a charter please call the office at 252-473-3906 or our toll free number 1-800-367-4728!

Great fishing day at Pirate's Cove Marina! Loads of tuna and good amounts of dolphin caught! One of our boats caught a Big-Eye Tuna!! Fishing is really good you can always book your trip online 24 hours a day 7 days a week by clicking Charters above. Working on some make-up trips call us if you are available 252-473-3906 or the toll free number 1-800-367-4728!

We had reports of great spanish mackeral fishing this morning from one of our nearshore captains. Book with us today for trout, bluefish, mackeral and more nearshore and tuna, dolphin and marlin offshore!! 252-473-3906

Due to weather all the boats stayed in but tomorrow we have a few offshore and nearshore trips! In addition we have two boats, the Goin' Deep and the Sea Toy, competing in the Hatteras Village Tournament! Good luck boys! We are hoping for a successful fishing day tomorrow for both our offshore and nearshore fleets! Call today to book a trip at 252-473-3906 or our toll free number 1-800-367-4728.

Our offshore boats had a very successful day, bringing in nearly A THOUSAND pounds of fish today!!! There were some beautiful tuna and picturesque dolphin. We are putting together makeup trips now so call us today at 252-473-3906, or 1-800-367-4728 to reel in a few fish of your own!

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mom's out there! We only had one boat offshore today and they got hooked up with some very nice Bigeye Tuna. Three anglers fishing on the Obsession earned citations for their efforts today. Brenda Moyer reeled in a 137 pound Bigeye, Randy Hanzlik caught a 162 pounder and Brent Nase's weighed in at 181 pounds! All three earned citations for their catches. Give us a call to book your charter today...800-367-4728. Makeup charters available this week!

Another great day for the Pirate's Cove Charter Fleet! The weather is beautiful, and looks to be continuing through the week. Fish Cleaning tickets came in with total weights over 400 lbs! Most of the boats had limits of Gaffer Dolphin with a few Bailers tossed in. They all came back with their fish boxes full of Yellowfin Tuna. A few White Marlin releases were reported. One of the private boats reported a Blue Marlin release. Our nearshore fleet reported a nice catch of Bluefish today, and reported the Cobia are moving in.

The fleet returned to the docks with a nice catch today. Many of the boats were in early with limits of Yellowfin Tuna; others had a mix of Gaffer Dolphin and Yellowfin Tuna. The weather looks great for the weekend, and the fishing is excellent! Give us a call to book your charter…800-367-4728.

Our boats came in early today due to rough weather. They all caught Mahi Mahi.

Things are looking up on Tuesday! There were reports of EXCELLENT trout fishing in the sounds. We had one offshore boat go out today and they returned with a box of mostly gaffer dolphin and one tuna! Its looking like tomorrow is going to be another beautiful day here on the Outer Banks with temperatures in the upper 70's and calm winds. Happy fishing!

All of our boats stayed safe in the marina today with 20-25 knot winds offshore, but there are a few planning on going out tomorrow so we are hoping for a great catch on Tuesday! Don't forget the Fishing Tackle Flea Market under the Pavilion THIS SATURDAY, May 12 from 7-10am, you may be able to find a last minute Mother's Day gift!

Excellent fishing to report today! The offshore boats returned to the docks with 8-14 Yellowfin Tuna and 20-45 Gaffer Dolphin, each. Total weighs range from about 500-700 pounds of fish per boat! A Sailfish was also released today. In Nearshore fishing the boats were enjoying non-stop action catching small Bluefish again today! Give us a call to book your charter today…800-367-4728!

Today was a great day for all of our boats! The Mahi Mahi bite was on fire, filling everyone's fish boxes to the brim! Nice Gaffers and good sized bailers were reported. A few of the boats hit a bait ball on the way in, putting some good sized Yellowfin Tuna in the cockpit as well. Days like today are the reason to go fishing with one of the best at Pirate's Cove Marina! Give us a call to book your next offshore adventure! After a slow start to the season, the nearshore guys are finally in the meat! Water temperatures have warmed up and the Bluefish are biting. The action was hot with all rods bent. Half day trips are still available this week. Grab the family and go fishing, call us to book your charter...800-367-4728! Great new Spring & Summer fahions in the Ship's Store, including Tommy Bahama for men & women, Pelagic boardshorts, Guy Harvey t-shirts and a great selection of the latest sunglass styles from Costa del Mar. Stop by and watch the fleet come in!

Today was a great day for all of our boats! The Mahi Mahi bite was on fire, filling everyone's fish boxes to the brim! Nice Gaffers and good sized bailers were reported. A few of the boats hit a bait ball on the way in, putting some good sized Yellowfin Tuna in the cockpit as well. Days like today are the reason to go fishing with one of the best at Pirate's Cove Marina! Give us a call to book your next offshore adventure!

We did not have any boats out today. Tomorrow's (FRIDAY) weather looks absolutely beautiful - slick calm seas and warm air! We have a lot of boats out, and are hoping for a great catch! Come on down to the docks at Pirate's Cove Marina at 5 PM to check out the catch of the day! We're still looking for people for a make up on Saturday! Give us a call if you are available! (5/5/12) The FISHING TACKLE FLEA MARKET is next Saturday May 12, 2012. If you haven't signed up for a booth yet, be sure to do so ASAP! Just $30.00 to sell your overstock on Fishing Tackle, Marine Equipment, Rods, Reels, Hunting Gear, Boat Accessories, Boats, and so much more! The FISHING TACKLE FLEA MARKET opens at 7 AM and is FREE ADMISSION!

One of our private boats went out today, and had a nice catch of yellowfin & gaffer dolphin!

None of our charter boats went out today. Check back Friday for an offshore report! We are looking to fill a few make up trips for the following dates, please contact us as soon as possible if you are available. MAKEUP TRIPS ARE FOR PEOPLE WHO CANNOT MAKE UP A FULL GROUP OF 6 FOR A FISHING TRIP. IF YOU ARE ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE, PLEASE CONTACT US! May 5, 2012, need 4-5 May 11,2012, need 4-5 May 12, 2012, need 4-5 Thanks!

Our nearshore boys enjoyed some friendly competition amongst themselves with a great group of guys and brought in a pile of bluefish! As for offshore, we had one boat out today that caught 8 30-40lb yellowfin tuna and about 20 5-15lb dolphin. Looking for a gift for someone special or want to treat yourself? Don't miss our Fishing Tackle Flea Market on May 12 from 7 to 10 am in the Pavilion. While the vendors vary, you could potentially find anything from fishing tackle, marine equipment and hunting gear and accesories to nautical decor, and maybe even a boat or golf cart! If you're interested in participating in the flea market for $30/booth, email us today at heather@fishpiratescove.com. Call today to make your fishing dreams come true! 1-800-395-1907

The fish are starting to bite! We had one boat out today and they came back with 3 tuna, a dozen dolphin and a 56 pound citation wahoo!! Tomorrow is going to be a BEAUTIFUL day in the upper 70's, here's to hoping the fishing come out to catch a few rays! Stay tuned for tomorrow's report, we have several boats that will be setting their lines out in the morning. Call 800-367-4728 today to book your next trip with Pirates Cove Marina!

The Yellowfin Tuna bite was on fire today! We had one boat come in with a limit of nice sized Yellowfin, a few Mahi and a Blackfin Tuna. The rest of the fleet did well also, with 6-10 Yellowfin each as well scattered Gaffer Dolphin! The fishing has been great lately, and it is a good time to get your next offshore adventure scheduled! Tight Lines! We're always putting together Make Up Trips, when you don't have a party of six, please submit a makeup form online, send us an email, give us a call, or just come on in to sign up. We only accept Make Up Trip submissions within 7 days of your availability, and require a Credit Card to be on our list. The FISHING TACKLE FLEA MARKET will be held MAY 12, 2012! Fishing Tackle, Marine Equipment, Rods, Reels, Hunting Gear and more! If you're looking to sell your overstock of fishing or hunting related surplus, please give us a call or send an email to Heather@fishpiratescove.com Booths are only $30.00 and come with an 8 foot table and chair. Make some money on your new/used surplus! 7 AM - 10 AM in The Pavilion at Pirate's Cove Marina!

Today was a great day in the gulf stream for our charter boats. All of our boats came back with about 30 Mahi Mahi per boat, with a good mix of bailers and gaffers. Each of the boats also had a decent catch of Yellowfin Tuna. We're always putting together Make Up Trips, when you don't have a party of six, please submit a makeup form online, send us an email, give us a call, or just come on in to sign up. We only accept Make Up Trip submissions within 7 days of your availability, and require a Credit Card to be on our list. The FISHING TACKLE FLEA MARKET will be held MAY 12, 2012! Fishing Tackle, Marine Equipment, Rods, Reels, Hunting Gear and more! If you're looking to sell your overstock of fishing or hunting related surplus, please give us a call or send an email to Heather@fishpiratescove.com Booths are only $30.00 and come with an 8 foot table and chair. Make some money on your new/used surplus! 7 AM - 10 AM in The Pavilion at Pirate's Cove Marina!

We had two boats in the fleet out today. Both came back with a nice catch of Gaffer Dolphin! It's a great time to start planning your next offshore or nearshore adventure! Give us a call or book online! 252-473-3906

Today was a beautiful day at Pirates Cove Marina, but stormy weather is on the horizon for the next couple of days! With weather changes, the fishing usually changes and today was no exception. After good Yellowfin and Bigeye Tuna fishing yesterday, today was a little different. Some of the offshore fleet came home with nice catches of Dolphin of all sizes. Some of the others had limits of Tilefish, while others came in with a mix of both. A citation size Wahoo, weighing in at 50 pounds was caught on the Haphazard by Gregory Nachman of Rockville, VA. And, finally one boat did get lucky and find the Yellowfin Tuna, they had a mix of Yellowfin, Dolphin and Tilefish. Nearshore was a little slow with just a few dogfish caught. Give us a call to book your charter today…800-367-4728.

Today was a great day for all of our fleet who went fishing! Congratulations to Jimmy Badagliacco & Michael Waring of Haphazard on their 187 LB and 220 LB Big Eye Tuna! Congratulations to Jeffrey Brown of First Crack on his 139 LB Big Eye! There were also nice catches of Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, and a few nice sized Gaffer Dolphin! The summer catch is moving in! Come on down to Pirate's Cove Marina for your next experience of a lifetime Offshore with one of the world class Pirate's Cove Charter Boats! We're open year round 7 days a week!

We had one boat out today bringing a nice catch of 9 Dolphin back to the docks this afternoon.

After a busy couple of weeks, this week at Pirate's Cove is a little slower with the schools back in session. We had one Near Shore trip today. They caught and released a few Black Sea Bass. No offshore charters today. Give us a call to book your charter today...800-367-4728!

It was a beautiful spring day on the Outer Banks, and the fish are biting! The Offshore fleet had a good day with Yellowfin Tuna being the main ingredient today. Highlights for the day included a fight on a Fifty for a big Bluefin Tuna on the Sandra D. The fish made over a dozen runs, but they finally got it to the boat. At about 95” it was too big to keep, but it makes for a great fish story! The Obsession reported a “Meatfish” Grand Slam, bringing in about a dozen Yellowfin Tuna, a Wahoo and a couple of Dolphin. The other boats had about 150-350 pounds each, all Yellowfin Tuna. It looks like a beautiful week ahead, give us a call to book your charter….800-367-4728! New items arriving daily in the Ship’s Store!

Fishing was incredible for the entire fleet today. All of the boats got into the Yellowfin Tuna today, each bringing between 10 - 20 to the dock. A few boats also had a a few Wahoo, including A-Salt-Weapon's Colleen with a citation 61" Wahoo! Congratulations! Country Girl had a nice sized Gaffer Dolphin today as well. The weather is beautiful and it is a great time to come to Pirate's Cove Marina for your next offshore, nearshore or inshore excursion. Charters can be booked online 24/7 -- got to fishpiratescove.com and click Charters! Tight Lines!

Today was a good day of fishing for the fleet. Each boat brought back a nice catch of Yellowfin Tuna. One boat had a nice gaffer Dolphin as well. We have a lot of boats out tomorrow, so come on down to the Marina around 5 PM, get a cold drink and a Pirate's Cove Tee and then check out the catch of the day!

We only had one boat offshore today, which came back with 18 Yellowfin Tuna and also had a 300 LB Bluefin Tuna release! Fishing is great, it's a good time to book your next offshore, nearshore, or inlet excursion! Give us a call or book online!

Offshore fishing provided a mixed bag today. The Pirate’s Cove fleet found the Tilefish again today, and several nice Wahoo and a few Yellowfin Tuna rounded out the mix. Nearshore fishing was still a little slow with dogfish being caught and released. Give us a call to book your charter today…800-367-4728, or book online!

What a difference a day makes! Expectations were high after yesterday’s Yellowfin tuna frenzy. With a change to west winds today, the water was very different with a lot of current. Yellowfin were in short supply, but limits of Grey Tilefish were landed by most. There were a few highlights today. Fourteen year old, Daniel Kennedy, fishing on the Obsession released a 400 pound Blue Marlin for a citation, it was his first Blue Marlin, and it put on a show, jumping about 20 times! They also landed a dolphin fish and a couple of tuna. A very nice Mako shark was landed on the Country Girl. One boat fished Nearshore today. The water is still a little cool for good action, but the group today had a great time catching Skates and Blow toads! Give us a call to book your charter today…800-367-4728.

The winds have finally settled down and the fishing is excellent! The offshore guys all had limits of Yellowfin Tuna today. Mako sharks were in the area as well and a few were landed. Everyone came away happy and tired! The action was fast and furious with sharks trying to get a bite of tuna for themselves! Nearshore and inlet fishing is still a little slow, but the warm water is on the way! I need one or three to fill a make-up charter for Tuesday. Give us a call to book your charter…800-367-4728. Great new t-shirt designs have arrived in the Ship’s Store. New designs for men, women, youth, toddler and infants!

Call now to go fishing tomorrow. I have 3 people already and I need 1,2 or 3 more. The trip is for offshore with a cost of $300-$450/person depending on how many total. 1-800-367-4728!

Call now to go fishing tomorrow. I have 3 people already and I need 1,2 or 3 more. The trip is for offshore with a cost of $300-$450/person depending on how many total. 1-800-367-4728!

We only had a few boats out today, coming back with a few nice sized Yellowfin and a Bluefin Tuna. Come on down to Pirate's Cove Marina around 5 PM to check out the daily catch! We're looking for people to fill a makeup on Sunday and Monday offshore - give us a call or send us an email! Thanks!

The fleet did well again today with limits of yellowfin tuna and scattered dolphin. The fishing is good and now is the time to go! Give us a call or book online! 252-473-3906

It was too windy and rough for the offshore charters to go out today. On the soundside the T-time reported good Speckled Trout fishing! The weather looks better for Tuesday! I need 2 more to fill a make-up trip for offshore on Tuesday, April 3rd. Give us a call or stop by to sign-up...800-367-4728.

It was an awesome day for the Pirate's Cove Charter Fleet! There were 3 Bluefin Tuna caught and a bunch of Yellowfin Tuna. Great day for everyone! Makeup trips are running this week, as many people are on Spring Break Vacation in the Outer Banks! Give us a call or submit a form online!

Limits of Yellowfin covered the dock today, with a few Gaffer Dolphin as well! There was one Bluefin Tuna released today. CONGRATULATIONS TO PETER on the A Salt Weapon with the first reported BLUE MARLIN release of 2012 at Pirate's Cove Marina! They reported the fish to be about 400 LBS. Good Job Peter!!! We would also like to welcome the entire fleet back from Mexico. NOW is a great time to go on your next fishing trip of a lifetime. Give us a call or book online to schedule your next fishing trip! 252.473.3906.

Each boat in the fleet reported catching and releasing a handful of Bluefin Tuna each. Each boat also brought one Bluefin to the dock, ranging between 63" - 70".

Today was another great day fishing out of Pirate's Cove Marina. The yellowfin were biting, bringing a whole bunch back to the dock! There were a few released Bluefin Tuna, and a couple on the dock as well. One wahoo was caught as well. It is a great time to go fishing, and make up charters are running. Give us a call to book your next fishing trip! 252-473-3906 info@fishpiratescove.com fishpiratescove.com

Meatfish Slams on the dock! There were two big Bluefin brought to the dock, as well as a few nice sized dolphin and one wahoo. It's a great time to go fishing. 1.800.367.4728 / 252.473.3906 fishpiratescove.com

Today was a great day. Nice sized yellowfin and wahoo were brought to the dock. The bluefin were all over 80" and released offshore.

We had a couple boats out today, returning with a healthy catch of Yellowfin Tuna. The bluefin were all releases today, and we also had a Big Eye Tuna laid on the dock!

The bite continues to be good for the Giant Bluefin Tuna. And, the weather is absolutely beautiful today, especially for the last full day of winter! Offshore conditions were nice today. Several Yellowfin Tuna were brought in and 2 nice Bluefin Tuna were landed. Give us a call today to book your charter….800-367-4728.

With thick fog rolling in early last night, the boats returned to the docks before dark today. We have just a handful of charters out today; however, the fishing was exciting! One boat reported Yellowfin Tuna, a 68” Bluefin Tuna and 4 released Bluefin Tuna. They were using light tackle and broke off about 15 more! Two others reported a 65” Bluefin Tuna “keeper” and 3 releases of larger fish, too big to keep! Give us a call to book your charter today…800-367-4728! Lots of new arrivals in the Ship’s Store including new Tommy Bahama men’s and ladies!

We had about 15 boats out today, private and charter. The charter fleet did really well, bringing about half a dozen Bluefin to the dock. A mix of yellowfin were also brought home. It was a pretty exciting day on the docks, so come on down around 5 PM to check out the catch of the day!

Come on down to the docks around 5 PM today! We have seven boats in the fleet out today! Stop in the Ship's Store & grab a cold drink, a Pirate's Cove Koozie, and a brand new t-shirt while you're here! Tight Lines Anglers!

The entire fleet came back with a Bluefin Tuna each! There were also a few yellowfin caught today as well. Another proven beautiful day on the water for the Pirate's Cove Marina Charter Fleet! Come down to the docks around 5 PM to check out the fresh catch & enjoy the weather. Don't forget to stop by the Ship's Store first to get a cool drink and a Pirate's Cove Koozie to keep it cool.

Come on down to the docks this afternoon around 5 PM to check out the fresh catch! Stop by the Ship's Store first for a cool drink in a Pirate's Cove Koozie!

Today was a good day for all of the fleet! We had 4 Bluefin Tuna on the dock this afternoon. There were a few Yellowfin Tuna, as well as a nice Gaffer Dolphin. The weather looks good for the weekend, so come on down to the docks around 5 PM to check out the catch! Trips are still available for the weekend, so give us a call tomorrow to book your Bluefin adventure!

Though a pretty day on the water and on land, the bite was a bit slower. A handful of Bluefin releases, a nice wahoo and a nice dolphin were caught today. Nearshore fleet also had a nice day, with a good catch of dogfish around the sound.

Today was another great day of fishing out of Pirate's Cove Marina. There were a few Bluefin caught today! We had two trophy Bluefins, a 87" Trophy weighing 290 lbs dressed and a 83" 278 lb Trophy dressed. We are looking to fill a make up trip for Friday or Saturday. Give us a call or submit a makeup form online by clicking charters above. 252.473.3906.

It was a beautiful day on the ocean. The boats were hunting for the Big Bluefin Tuna today. One big tuna came to the docks, weighing in just under 200 pounds. The boats did pick-up a few Yellowfin and a couple of nice Dolphin. Book your charter today…800-367-4728! Make-up opportunities available if you do not have a full group, call to inquire.

After a few windy days, it was a great day of fishing offshore. Limits of Yellowfin Tuna were plentiful today. Several Bluefin Tuna were brought in and few more were released. The action is RED HOT, and the forecast is favorable this week to kick! To book your charter call us at 800-367-4728 or book online.

Canyon Runner had their Trophy catch of the year with a 85" Bluefin, a 63" Bluefin, and a few Yellowfin. A Salt Weapon had a 63" Bluefin Tuna and a few Yellowfin.

A Salt Weapon & Canyon Runner had a nice day today! Both brought home 63" Bluefin Tuna and a few Yellowfin Tuna a piece. A Salt Weapon released 15 Bluefin & Canyon Runner released 13! We are looking for a group for either Friday or Saturday to fill up a Make Up Trip -- give us a call or submit the make up form online by clicking Charters above! Help us get a trip together so you can bring home some TUNA!!!!!!!!! 252-473-3906 | info@fishpiratescove.com .

Today was a great day out on the water for the fleet. We had 4 boats out, First Crack had 16 Yellowfin and a handful of dolphin, Carly A had a nice catch of Yellowfin and a few dolphin as well. A-Salt Weapon came in with a Bluefin and some yellowfin, and Canyon Runner had 72" Bluefin and a yellowfin. There was a total of 40 Yellowfin laid on the dock today!

Sunday was a great catch for First Crack - with a 312 pound Bluefin, a 131 pound Bluefin, 5 Yellowfin Tuna & 3 Dolphin! Congratulations First Crack & crew!

We had a handful of private boats out today. A few Bluefin were reported, and one Trophy Bluefin as well! There was one report of a wahoo caught as well. Bluefin are here, so come on down to Pirate's Cove Marina for a great trip on the water! Give us a call or even book online!

A gorgeous day on land & sea brought Yellowfin aboard both First Crack and Spray. First Crack had 9 and Spray had 1. A few private boats went a bit north today to Corolla Light and brought home their limit of Striper (ROCKFISH)!!!! YES! THEY ARE FINALLY HERE! Give us a call to set up your next offshore / rockfish / nearshore / inlet adventure! Book online 24/7 by clicking "Charters" above. Tight Lines Anglers - the fish have returned!

The phones are getting busy! Time to book your next fishing trip out of Pirate's Cove Marina. Book online, in person, or over the phone. Click Charters above for more information about our world class charter fleet.

Working on a Make Up Trip for Friday January 27, 2012 - OFFSHORE (Have 3 need 2 or 3 to fill boat).

Obsession sent us a nice report from Mexico this morning, reporting a consistant catch of Sailfish. Yesterday was a successful 31 out of 50 "or so" bites on the crystal blue water. The weather sounds gorgeous in the islands, and if you haven't been to Mexico for the Sailfish Bite before - it's quite the experience. Tiki Huts, Umbrella Drinks, Sunshine & Sailfish -- we can't think of anything much better!

We have a make up charter building for the 27th of January. If you're interested, submit your make up request online by clicking Charters above. Tight Lines!

NOW is a good time to start booking your fishing trips for the Spring. With the Bluefin well on their way, it's a good time to set up your next OFFSHORE ADVENTURE! Call : 1.800.367.4728 Book Online : www.fishpiratescove.com

Conditions were not the best today with scattered showers and a choppy sea, but the fishing was good. Just one boat went out today and they returned to the docks with a nice catch of Yellowfin Tuna, a gaffer dolphin and 3 Wahoo. One of the Wahoo weighed in at 42 pounds earning a citation for Michael Scoby of Suffolk, Virginia. Give us a call to book your charter today…800-367-4728! Great gifts online in the gift shop!

Today was another gorgeous day for November. Sea Toy had 7 Yellowfin & First Crack had 10 Yellowfin and a 300 LB Blue Marlin! Our annual Holiday sale continues into tomorrow, be sure to come in and grab some great deals! Click charters above to book a trip online or join our Make Up List - or give us a call 1.800.367.4728

Today was another gorgeous day for late November. A great catch for First Crack today with White Marlin (first billfish catch for angler Nicholas!), 21 Yellowfin Tuna -- over 600 pounds!!!! It is great to see the Yellowfin Tuna bite stick around for so long. The weekend looks beautiful as well and we have 4 going offshore tomorrow. Give us a call to book your next charter while the fishing is SO GREAT! TOMORROW SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2011 is our 4th Annual Holiday OPEN HOUSE in the Ship's Store - 10 - 75% off everything in stock! Don't miss out on some great prices for your Holiday Gifting List!

Yellowfin Tuna are biting...wish you were here! As our fall season winds down, the yellowfin tuna have finally shown up in good numbers. Come to the Outer Banks for Thanksgiving and book a charter to take some delicious tuna home. Give us a call today...800-367-4728! The Ship's Store will host it's annual Open House on Saturday, Nov. 26th, 2011 from 9am-5pm. Everything is on sale! Refreshments are served and we gift wrap your items for free! We hope to see you there.

The tuna are hitting the docks! Nice, fat Yellowfin Tuna are here. Only three boats out today, but the fishing is great! One of the boats was back in before lunchtime with a limit of tuna! The weather is nice and the fishing is great! Let us hook you up to fill up the freezer…give us a call at 800-367-4728!

The weather has taken a turn for the better and the tuna fishing was excellent! Highlight of the day was a 300# Blue Marlin release by the A Salt Weapon! They also brought home 15 Yellowfin Tuna and a 100# Big Eye Tuna! In Nearshore action, striper fishing was slow. Give us a call to book your charter today…800-367-4728! Get your holiday shopping started, with great gifts from the Ship’s Store or shop online for t-shirts, hats, clearance items and more!

Summary: FINALLY -- Back on the Tuna !!! Full Report: After a long weather-induced hiaitus, the fleet was back on the tuna today. Boats reported boxfulls of yellowfin, over a dozen blackfin, and two sailfish were also caught and released -- one by John Gott, age 64, from Owings, MD. The weather looks fantastic for the next week at least so pick up the phone or click "Charters" above, and book your charter fishing trip while the tuna are hot. Stop by The Ship's Store or visit us online for tournament Ts on sale and check out the new selection of fall hoodies. Tight lines!

Summary: Once Again - No Fishing Full Report: Today, like yesterday, no boats went fishing due to weather conditions. Tropical stor Sean will have moved out of the area by Friday evening and there should be an extended window of excellent weather to get back on the tuna bite. It's a great time of the year for offshore and nearshore fishing so give us a call @ 1-800-376-4728 and book your charter today. The fall Fishing Tackle Flea Market will be held tomorrow at the Pavilion here at Pirates Cove beginning 7 AM and going on through 10 AM. Stop by and browse the gear for great bargain Chrismas gifts for the angler in your life.

Summary: Tropical Storm Sean - No Fishing Full Report: High wind and seas caused by TS Sean pushing north offshore North Carolina prevented any fishing today. The storm is expected to move out by Friday night and then there should be a great week of fishing starting Saturday. If you don't have your charter booked for the tuna bite call us today @1-800-367-4728 and we'll hook you up! The tuna are getting lonely and hungry after no fishing for over a week, so let's give 'em some company.

Finally the weather has calmed down enough for some fishing to resume again tomorrow, and trips are schedule into the weekend. Call 252-473-3906 to book your Charter, or visit www.fishpiratescove.com/charters to book online! Tight Lines!

Summary: Same Ol' News-No Fishing Full Report: The coastal storm has pushed offshore but left a legacy of 14 - 26 ft seas keeping the fleet safely at the docks. The forecast is for diminishing seas over the next few days but with northeast winds picking up again early in the week. If you are coming to fish it is highly advised to check the local forecast prior to your departure and/or contact your charter captain. The tuna are out there -- we just can't get to them just yet. Call us @ 1-800-367-4728 for charter information and details. The Fishing Tackle Flea Market is next Saturday, Nov 12, from 7 AM to 10 AM @ The Pavilion here at Pirates Cove. Admission is free so come and check out the bargains and maybe do some early Christmas shopping for the angler in your life.

Summary: Coastal Storm Cancels Fishing Full Report: A low-pressure coastal storm moving off North Carolina with heavy rain and 25-35 mph winds, gusting to 45 mph offshore, prevented any fishing this weekend. Conditions are expected to improve into early next week and the fishing will finally resume. It's the season for yellowfin, blackfin, and wahoo so get your charter together and let's go fishing! Call us @ 1-800-367-4728 for information and details. Remember the Pirates Cove Fishing Tackle Flea Market is next Saturday, Nov. 12 in The Pavilion from 7AM - 10AM. Admissiopn is free so come down and find the bargain you've been looking for.

Summary: High Seas--No Fishing Full Report: Rough conditions (again!) prevented any nearshore/offshore fishing today. Inshore where the water was much calmer, the catch was stripers and speckled trout. Unfortunately, the forecast is not looking good for the next few days: more rain, high winds and seas. Monday looks like conditions will return to the seasonal norm so book your charter now and get in on the tuna bite. Call us @ 1-800-367-4728 for details and information.

The weather continues to keep the fleet at the dock for yet another day. However, the weather does look like it may open up for Thursday or Friday at this point in time. We are currently looking for 5 people for an Offshore Make Up trip through Friday. Give us a call or submit a make up form online. The Fishing Tackle Flea Market is next Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM in The Pavilion at Pirate's Cove Marina. Lots of people are signing up, so if you need to sell your overstock on fishing, hunting, or marine related goods, reserve your booth now! Call Heather 252.473.3906 or heather@fishpiratescove.com !! If you are looking for things to buy, be sure to come on down! It's free admission - bring the whole family!

Our charter boats are filling up for the upcoming weekend. Absolutely beautiful conditions for fall fishing. Can you say T-U-N-A? The Offshore fleet continues to slam the tuna bite with boxes of blackfin, yellowfin, and a couple of wahoo. Nearshore the action has been good for bluefish, albacore, tile fish and mackerel. Tight lines.

Blue skies and sunshine earlier this week, along with a southwesterly breeze. It looks like we have one more nice day before conditions deteriorate on Wednesday. The offshore fleet had a mixed bag again today. Wahoo and Tuna were caught on every boat and there were a few dolphin and a couple of sailfish releases. Robert Norma from Fredericksburg, Virginia earned two citations! The first was for a 43 pound Wahoo and the second for a sailfish release. Get in on the action!

After a slowdown yesterday, the fishing was red-hot again today! Our offshore guys did really well today! Most notable catches for the day: Obsession had a great day of fishing with nearly a limit of Yellowfin Tuna, a handful of Blackfin Tuna, a 41# Wahoo, and a White Marlin release! Oscar Najera Molina earned a citation for the Wahoo, and his buddy, Garry Fishman earned a citation for the White Marlin release. The Bi-Op-Sea had a nice mix of tuna, with 21 fish total, and just under 300 pounds! In Nearshore fishing Bluefish were king today! Give us a call to book your charter while the fishing is hot….800-367-4728, or book online! If you don’t have a full group, let us hook you up with others.

OFFSHORE the TUNA BITE has just been GOING BUCK WILD! For the past week now, our entire charter fleet HAS BEEN ON THE MONEY; returning home with their FISH BOXES SLAM FULL of YELLOWFIN & BLACKFIN TUNAS, INCREDIBLE CATCHES OF MAHI-MAHI, & SOME WAHOOS HERE & THERE. If you haven’t ever had the pleasure of experiencing a one-on-one tuna fight, let me just tell ya, it’s one of the best adrenaline rushes you can get! These monsters go straight for the deep and put up one heck of a fight that will definitely make ya break a sweat. Here is a list of our CURRENT SLOTS AVAILABLE on our September/October MAKE-UP LIST: 1 for 9/26, 9/27, 9/28 [Mon, Tues, Wed] 3-4 for 10/8, 10/9 [Sat, Sun] 3-4 for 10/13, 10/14 [Thurs, Fri] 1-2 for 10/15 [Sat]

This past week has been an exciting one. The 28th Big Game Tournament at Pirate's Cove Marina ended last night after an exciting week! The Winners : 1st Place Boat BI-OP-SEA Capt. Jesse Granitzki 2nd Place Boat SEA TOY Capt. Bull Tolson 3rd Place Boat CACIQUE Capt. Harvey Shiflett. We are so proud of all of the boats and anglers; but especially of our Pirate's Cove Charter Captains Jesse and Bull for their excellent fishing! Contact our charter desk to inquire about offshore and nearshore fishing trips for your group or family at 800-367-4728. TIGHT LINES!

Spanish Mackerel and Taylor Blues were the catch of the nearshore fleet today. A full day nearshore trip resulted in catches of mahi as well. The offshore fleet had another amazing day on the water. Yellowfin tuna and limits of mahi mahi were brought to the dock by boats not participating in the Big Game Tournament. Charter fleet boats in the tournament brought in multiple catches of White Marlin. Bi-Op-Sea ruled with 10 white marlin releases , Obsession had 8 white marlin releases and Sea Toy released 7 whites. Other boats in the fleet released on an average of 5 whites per boat. An Amazing day on the water! We still have nearshore boats and offshore boats available for trips this weekend. Give us a call at 800-367-4728 or come by the Ship's Store for more information. Lots of excitement and positive fishing going on from Pirate's Cove Marina! Come and check out the marina and ongoing activities: Mimi's Tiki Hut opens daily at noon serving cool beverages on the dock overlooking the Marina and the Ship Store has a great selection of Tournament Tees, caps and visors. You can also shop at our online gift store!

Spanish Mackerel and Taylor Blues were the catch of the nearshore fleet today. A full day nearshore trip resulted in catches of mahi as well. The offshore fleet had another amazing day on the water. Yellowfin tuna and limits of mahi mahi were brought to the dock by boats not participating in the Big Game Tournament. Charter fleet boats in the tournament brought in multiple catches of White Marlin. Bi-Op-Sea ruled with 10 white marlin releases , Obsession had 8 white marlin releases and Sea Toy released 7 whites. Other boats in the fleet released on an average of 5 whites per boat. An Amazing day on the water! We still have nearshore boats and offshore boats available for trips this weekend. Give us a call at 800-367-4728 or come by the Ship's Store for more information. Lots of excitement and positive fishing going on from Pirate's Cove Marina! Come and check out the marina and ongoing activities: Mimi's Tiki Hut opens daily at noon serving cool beverages on the dock overlooking the Marina and the Ship Store has a great selection of Tournament Tees, caps and visors. You can also shop at our online gift store!

The Pirate's Cove fleet have been busy with both offshore and nearshore trips. The Nearshore fleet have been bringing in good catches of Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish! Some small dolphin were brought in by a few of the nearshore boats as well. Our inlet boat is booked as well for the week taking smaller groups out to fish for flounder and trout. The Offshore boats had catches of dolphin, washoo , White and Blue Marlin. Two of our Offshore charter boats fishing in the Big Game Tournament came in with Grandslams! The Obsession had a grand slam with 5 fish and Haphazard had a grand slam with 4. Congratulations to all anglers fishing today. Mimi's Tiki Hut opens at noon serving ice cold drinks and snacks daily. We had a great crowd tonight enjoying the marina views and watching the boats return to the docks. Check out our tournament Tee's and other great merchandise. Day Two of the Pirate's Cove Big Game Tournament is Wednesday! We have 61 boats entered in the tournament, so come by to check out the action or check our tournament website at: www.pcbgt.com. The leaderboard and blog will give you updated information on the tournament happenings. Tight Lines!

On a gorgeous fishing day the Offshore fleet caught and released in excess of 21 white marlin. This would seem to be a good omen for the Big Game Tournament next week. The catch also included yellowfin and blackfin tuna as well as bailer dolphin. The Nearshore fleet continued to hit great catches of bluefish and spanish mackerel. Tomorrow is the 22nd Alice Kelly Memorial Ladies Only Billfish Tournament. Come down to the dock between 4:30 and 5:30 PM to see how the lady anglers fared. And don't forget to visit the Ships Store and check out the great sportware and souvenier selection to remember your vacation.

Quite the variety of fish caught today. Nearshore boats continued to bring in good catches of Spanish Mackerel and Taylor Blues with some false albacore in the mix. The Offshore fleet had Blue Marlin, White Marlin and Sailfish releases. Also caught was a 285 pound Bigeye Tuna, yellowfin tuna 2 wahoo and mahi mahi! The bottom fishing trip resulted in very good catches of Tilefish and Black Seabass. We are looking for anglers to join makeup charters this week so give us a call at 800-367-4728 or stop by the Charter Desk in the Ship's Store! We still have boats available for the Alice Kelly tournament on Sunday and for the Big Game Tournament next week. There will be a lot of action going on so stop by Mimi's Tiki Hut and cool down with a cool drinks and awesome Marina Views!

Hot weather and hot fishing today for the offshore fleet. The Tuna showed up today in good numbers! One of the charters had a limit of Mahi with 5 yellowfin and 2 blackin tunas. Another of the charters brought in a 100 pound Bigeye along with 8 sizable yellowfin and a wahoo; while another just targeted Tuna this morning and brought in 11 yellowfin to the dock. Scott Cromwell earned a citation today for his catch of a 186 pound Bigeye Tuna! Congratulations to all the anglers and Hello Tuna!! Call us if you are interested in joining a makeup charter at 800-367-4728! We need 2 anglers to join an offshore group for Wednesday or Thursday! We also have some nearshore fishing trips available. Come by the Mimi's Tiki Hut and enjoy a cool drink with the Tiki Girls and watch the fleet come in with their catch. Mimi's opens at noon and we have live music on Tuesday and Friday afternoons beginning at Noon! We're gearing up for the Big Game Tournament next week. Stop by and check out the schedule of events - tickets are available to purchase to join in the festivities nightly! Come and Join us!

Warm breezes and flat seas again yielded good catches for both fleets. The Nearshore boats landed box-fulls of bluefish and spanish mackerel with one cobia. The Offshore fleet continued to catch limits of dolphin and several yellowfin tuna along with several white marlin releases. The beginning of the week is when our makeup charters get active so give us a call and get on the booking list to experience the thrill of big game fishing: 1-800-367-4728. The fleet comes in usually between 4:30 and 5:30 so come around and see the catch of the day unloaded on the docks. And don't forget to stop by the Ships Store and Mimi's Tiki Hut for cool refreshments on these hot days of summer.

Today yielded great catches of spanish mackerel and bluefish again for the nearshore fleet trips. The offshore fleet enjoyed a pretty day on the ocean with catches of Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi and Wahoo. There was a Blue Marlin hooked and got off; but exciting for the anglers. Citations were issued today to Dennis Hamm of Newark DE for a 41 pound Dohphin ; Robert E. DeLacy of Wilmington DE for a Wahoo and to Christopher O'Brien of Clifton Park NY for a White Marlin release. Congratulations to all of the anglers today! Tomorrow looks like another great day with most of our offshore fleet heading out with charters and all of the nearshore fleet with trips booked. Mimi's Tiki Hut opens at noon daily offering cold drinks served by our Tiki Girls. Come by to enjoy the marina view and watch the boats come in with their catch between 430 and 6pm! The Ship's Store offers summer attire and gifts for everyone! Come by to visit and enjoy the Pirate's Cove Marina experience

It was another sunny fishing day and the boats landed into the meatfish. The nearshore fleet had good catches of the Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish. The Offshore fleet came back into the docks with good catches of yellowfin tuna and mahi mahi. A sailfish was also caught and released today by angler Robert Gepford of Centreville Va who will recieve a citation for his catch. We have put several makeup charters together today for both offshore and nearshore trips. We still need anglers to join in on fishing trips this week, so give us a call at 252-473-3906 or stop by the Ship's Store for more information. Mimi's Tiki Hut has been serving up cool drinks to help visitors beat the heat! Mimi's opens daily at noon so stop by to see us and enjoy the marina view! Tuesday evening we'll have live music from 5-7PM on the deck at Mimi's as well. Come join us!

An absolutely beautiful day for fishing yielded several white marlin releases, citation-size dolphin, bailers, yellowfin tuna, wahoo and bonitas for the Offshore fleet. One boat reported a meat fish grand slam. The Nearshore fleet had an equeally impressive day with catches of bluefish and spanish mackerel. Call us @ 1-800367-4728 for charter information. We have several make-up trips in the works for early next week for both offshore and nearshore fishing and the forecast is for continued ideal conditions. Add Big Game fishing to your vacation memories! Stop by Mimi's Tiki Hut for cool drinks and watch the fleet come in every day between 4:30 and 6 PM. And drop into the Ships Store for a look at our wide array of sportswear and souveniers.

An absolutely beautiful day for fishing yielded several white marlin releases, citation-size dolphin, bailers, yellowfin tuna, wahoo and bonitas for the Offshore fleet. One boat reported a meat fish grand slam. The Nearshore fleet had an equeally impressive day with catches of bluefish and spanish mackerel. Call us @ 1-800367-4728 for charter information. We have several make-up trips in the works for early next week for both offshore and nearshore fishing and the forecast is for continued ideal conditions. Add Big Game fishing to your vacation memories! Stop by Mimi's Tiki Hut for cool drinks and watch the fleet come in every day between 4:30 and 6 PM. And drop into the Ships Store for a look at our wide array of sportswear and souveniers.

Another great day on the water for the fishing fleet today. The Nearshore fleet has great catches of bluefish and Spanish Mackerel. The Edward Thompson family had two boats fishing together and all in the group had a great time. The Offshore fleet day had another slamming day bringing in limits of dolphin, Yellowfin tuna and Wahoo. The anglers fishing aboard the Obsession had the season's first double meatfish grand slam bringing in 2 wahoo, 2 yellowfin and a limit of Dolphin. All of today's anglers enjoyed the catches of yellowfin and it's great to see multiple catches of Wahoo!! We are looking for anglers to join makeup charters for Friday and still have boats available for the weekend! Give us a call at 800-367-4728 or stop by the Charter Desk in the Ship's Store for more information on our memorable trips!

Another great day on the water for the fishing fleet today. The Nearshore fleet has great catches of bluefish and Spanish Mackerel. The Edward Thompson family had two boats fishing together and all in the group had a great time. The Offshore fleet day had another slamming day bringing in limits of dolphin, Yellowfin tuna and Wahoo. The anglers fishing aboard the Obsession had the season's first double meatfish grand slam bringing in 2 wahoo, 2 yellowfin and a limit of Dolphin. All of today's anglers enjoyed the catches of yellowfin and it's great to see multiple catches of Wahoo!! We are looking for anglers to join makeup charters for Friday and still have boats available for the weekend! Give us a call at 800-367-4728 or stop by the Charter Desk in the Ship's Store for more information on our memorable trips!

A warm day today didn't keep the anglers or the fish from coming out! The nearshore boats all had excellent catches of spanish mackerel and bluefish. The wreckfish charter had mostly limits of Tilefish and Black Seabass along with some mahi. The offshore boats today had limits of mahi-mahi , yellowfin tuna, a white marlin was caught and released along with 3 sailfish ! It was a great day for all parties. We have boats available for Charter for the end of the week and we are looking for 2 anglers to join a make up offshore trip this Friday, July 15th. Call us at 800-367-4728 or stop by the Charter Desk in the Ships Store for further information. The Ship Store has a great selection of merchandise - something for everyone. Mimi's Tiki Hut is open everyday from Noon until..... with live music this Friday from The Walker Brothers for the "FULL MOON PARTY" . Music starts at 7pm and ends at 11pm. Come join in on the fun!!

Live Music at Mimi’s Tiki Hut

Sit on the deck at Pirates Cove and enjoy live music, drinks and food from Harbor Point Grill. A guaranteed good time. May 19 - Jonny Waters May 20 - SoulOne May 25 - Ty Fleming May 26 - Chickweed More Info...

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