About Captain Dave Tilley
My name is Captain Dave Tilley, I currently hold a 200 Ton USCG Masters license and operate the charter vessel Wild Rover III based in Carolina Beach North Carolina. I also own and operate SaltwaterCentral.Com along with the Offshore fishing tools "FishHere", "ReefCast", "WaveCast" and "SeaCast".
I have been fishing pretty much my entire life. It is where I find my place in the world. It is where I fit.
I commercial fished for Grouper, Snapper and King Mackerel while at UNC-Wilmington studying for my BA in Communications. Over the next decade I operated charter boats ranging from a 25 foot Aquasport, to a 38 Bertram, to a 40 Luhrs, to a 56 Custom along with working on several party boats as both Captain and Mate.
I was the Captain of the party boat "Continental Shelf" based in Morehead City NC for over 10 years running 12 hour, 24 hour and 48 hour trips offshore while setting 2 state records and earning countless State citations.
I am fascinated by fishing, the weather and computers. I have spent the majority of my life time hunting and catching fish while watching the wind blow and seeing first hand what it does to the ocean.
I look forward to having you as a guest and fishing with you aboard my beautiful girl "Wild Rover III".
If you have any questions just let me know!
Thank You,
Captain Dave
910-264-3973
Serving the Wilmington NC, Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach, Southport and Greater Cape Fear Area.
We also offer Wilmington NC burial at sea
Carolina Beach Fishing Charters
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"Went out for a 5 hour trip and Captain Tilley and his First Mate made this a very memorable trip for my three boys aged 8 - 10 - 14. Not only did they know where the fish were but they made it enjoyable for the littles. We will be back again next year for a longer trip thank you for the memories."
MP 10-22 -
"One of the best fishing trips I've ever been on. Caught 31 fish! The crew was fantastic and we had non-stop action. Great time!"
MS 9-22 -
"Awesome experience! HE KNOWS WHERE FISH ARE!"
IS 9-22 -
"We had a great day of fishing. Captain Dave and his crew kept us on the fish all day long. I will definitely be booking another trip on the Wild Rover III."
MK 5-22