Estimated Leave Time

5am! Please arrive a 20 minutes earlier for unloadanding your coolers and your gear

Charter Size / Number of Anglers

The West Wind is licensed for up to 6 people. Anglers of all ages are welcome, but please consider the weather and sea conditions when bringing along small children.

Tipping The Mate

The mate depends on tips. Many people have asked “What is the appropriate tip for the mate?”. Generally, tip like you would in a restaurant, 15% to 20% of the charter fee. More or less depending on the service at your discretion

What To Bring

Bring enough food and beverages to satisfy your hunger urges. Jackets (depending on the weather), sunglasses (polarized enhance your view), soft sole shoes, sunscreen, cameras and a whole bucket of smiles. Your catch will be kept in the insulated fish box aboard the boat. But you will need to bring coolers to take your catch home. During the summer months, fish cleaning services are readily available at the Fishing Center. Fish cleaning services during the winter striper season is not always guaranteed.

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center Ships Store

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center has a fully stocked marina store with food, drinks, ice, fishing tackle, clothing and other fishing related accessories. If you don’t have enough people to justify booking the whole boat, call the Captain and put together a “Make Up” trip.

Refund Policy

Trips will only be cancelled by the Captain due to high winds and rough sea conditions. Refunds cannot be made in advance. Cancellations within three weeks prior to the trip will only be refunded at the Captain’s discretion.