Kure Beach Fishing Charters – Nearshore & Offshore Trips
Looking for the best Kure Beach fishing charter? Join Captain Dave Tilley aboard the Wild Rover III for unforgettable fishing adventures just minutes from your rental or beach house. We operate out of Carolina Beach Marina — less than 10 minutes away — and offer trips for all skill levels, from half-day family charters to full-day Gulf Stream expeditions.
Half Day (3–6 hrs)
Catch Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and Sharks nearshore
Live Bait / Big Fish (6 hrs)
Target King Mackerel, Cobia, Barracuda, and more
3/4 Day (8 hrs)
Venture farther for Mahi, King Mackerel, and Bottom Fishing
Gulf Stream (10–14 hrs)
Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Grouper, and more
Why choose Wild Rover III for your Kure Beach fishing charter?
- Just minutes away from Kure Beach lodging and vacation rentals
- Family-friendly captain with 30+ years of experience
- One of the most capable and comfortable offshore boats on the Carolina coast
- Flexible trip types from short excursions to hardcore Gulf Stream runs
- Convenient departure from Carolina Beach Marina — no bridges or long idle zones
Whether you’re here for a week or a weekend, make fishing part of your Kure Beach vacation. Captain Dave and crew will make it easy, fun, and memorable — for anglers of all ages and experience levels.
Book Your Kure Beach Fishing TripAll prices are cash. +3% for credit/debit. No fuel surcharge.
What Kure Beach Anglers Say About Wild Rover III
Real reviews from real guests fishing just minutes from Kure Beach, NC
“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“Went fishing with my Dad on Capt. Dave Tilley's Charter Boat. What a great trip. Capt. Dave and 1st mate Adam were awesome. They put us on the fish. We caught 39 Spanish Mackerel and 1 Bonita. Great experience. Great memory.”
John Premiani“We did a 10 hour trolling trip with Captain Dave and his first mate Brandon. The weather was great and the ocean was calm. Dave and Brandon put us on fish as soon as we started. We had a great time”
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