ABOUT Captain Doug Illing

​Captain Doug Illing is a USCG UOPV license charter boat captain that is passionate about saltwater fishing with over 30 years of experience on the water. Captain Doug has shared his passion of fishing while teaching and coaching football for 31 years. Captain Doug has a passion for serving others and making memorable fishing trips of a life time for his customers and friends. 

Recent Accomplishments

Salty Fin won First Big Wahoo in Ocean Isle Fishing Center's 2018 Captain Roger's Wahoo Challenge with a 97lb Wahoo!

About the boat

The Salty Fin charter boat is a 35ST Contender Center Console with twin 350 Yamaha four strokes, equipped with Simrad and Furuno electronics and SiriusXM weather.