WILD ROVER III
Carolina Beach NC
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Captain Dave Tilley
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Gulfstream Fishing Charters

Blackfin tuna caught while Gulfstream fishing near Wilmington NC
Blackfin Tuna
Mahi-Mahi caught while Gulfstream fishing near Wilmington NC
Mahi-Mahi
Wahoo caught offshore on Carolina Beach,NC
Wahoo
Tuna Caught in the Gulfstream NC
Bigeye Tuna
Yellowfin tuna in the gulfstream offshore Wilmington NC
Yellowfin Tuna
Sailfish — targeted in teh Gulfstream of NC
Sailfish

Craving a hardcore offshore challenge? Our Gulf Stream Charters out of Carolina Beach, NC run 60+ miles into deep, blue water where the Atlantic’s top predators roam. These high-intensity trips put you on the hunt for Yellowfin, Bigeye, and Blackfin Tuna, along with Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo, and Sailfish when the season is right. It’s big water, big fish, and big excitement—perfect for anglers ready to go the distance and battle true gamefish in the legendary Gulf Stream current.

Book Your 14 Hour Gulfstream Trip

All prices are cash. +3% for credit/debit. No fuel surcharge.

Fuel Policy:

*Offshore trips only: Due to fuel price volatility, a fuel adjustment will apply when diesel exceeds $4.00 per gallon. Any fuel adjustment is based on current fuel prices and will always be confirmed before your trip—no surprises.

Real Results from Real Offshore Trips

Here’s what anglers are saying about their trips with Wild Rover III Charters based in Carolina Beach, NC

★★★★★

“We had a blast. On a whim, we called Capt. Dave from breakfast in our hotel around 9 am on a Wednesday in April. He picked up and said he could take us out at 11 am. We were 30 minutes late, he said no problem. We went out for 4 hrs and decided to change to 6 hrs. No problem. Then Bob and Nolan put us on Mackerel almost the whole time. We limited out and the captain and crew were patient with our 7, 9 and 10 year olds as they caught big fish for the first time. Highly recommend and will be back! Thanks Wild Rover III Crew!!!”

John Koontz
★★★★★

“Capt Dave and the crew put us on this weekend! Very experienced and fun crew. Highly recommend.”

Jacob Nelson
★★★★★

“Great day of fishing with Captain Dave Tilley. I would highly recommend. We have actually booked a second trip on the Wild Rover III after a terrific experience on our initial trip.”

Todd Ponder

Serving Carolina Beach, Wilmington, Southport & Wrightsville Beach

We run charters out of Carolina Beach Municipal Marina, conveniently located for guests staying in Wilmington, Kure Beach, Wrightsville Beach, or Southport. Our deep local roots mean we know where the fish are — and how to put you on them fast. Whether you're visiting the Cape Fear Coast or a lifelong local, charter fishing from Carolina Beach, NC with Captain Dave Tilley delivers the best experience on the water.