Wilmington NC Fishing Charters – Offshore & Nearshore Trips
Book your Wilmington fishing charter with veteran Captain Dave Tilley aboard the Wild Rover III out of Carolina Beach Municipal Marina — just 15 minutes south of downtown Wilmington, NC! We offer offshore Gulf Stream trips, bottom fishing, king mackerel trolling, and exciting nearshore fishing adventures — perfect for families, first-timers, and serious anglers alike.
Half Day Trips (3–6 hrs)
Nearshore trolling for Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Sharks
Live Bait (Big Fish) Trips (6 hrs)
Target King Mackerel, Amberjack, and more
3/4 Day Trips (8 hrs)
Offshore trolling + bottom fishing combo trips
Full Day & Gulf Stream Trips (10–14 hrs)
Gulf Stream fishing for Tuna, Mahi, Wahoo, Grouper
Why choose us for your Wilmington NC fishing charter?
- Just 15 min south of Wilmington — fast access to the best offshore fishing grounds
- Wild Rover III — a large, fast, comfortable charter boat with AC & full amenities
- Experienced Captain Dave Tilley with 30+ years offshore fishing experience
- Family-friendly trips for beginners & kids
- Serious offshore runs for Tuna, Mahi, Wahoo & Billfish
Many Wilmington visitors choose to run charters from Carolina Beach because our location provides faster, more direct access to the deepwater fishing zones of the Atlantic — no long rides from Wrightsville or Southport! The Wild Rover III runs fast and comfortable, getting you to the fish quickly.
Whether you want a quick nearshore family trip or a serious offshore adventure — we’ve got you covered!
Book Your Wilmington Fishing CharterAll prices are cash. +3% for credit/debit. No fuel surcharge.
What Wilmington Anglers Say About Wild Rover III
Here's what recent guests from Wilmington, NC are saying about their fishing charters with us:
“One hell of a trip! Caught a bunch of fish and had a great time doing it. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great deep sea fishing trip. Captain Dave had us on fish the whole trip and had us laughing the whole time. Couldn't ask for a better experience.”
David Paff“Capt Dave is a good honest guy and great fisherman. The day we were supposed to go out was real rough weather, instead of taking our money and taking us out anyway he suggested we hold off. We went the next day on a short afternoon charter and even after a storm and in the hot sun put plenty of fish in the boat.”
John A Brooks“Absolutely amazing! We had a blast, captain Jeff and Blake made our day...we will be eating fish for days! Clean successful outing”
Jim Leitao