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
“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!”
Matt S“Been out twice with Capt. Tilley and both times were great experiences. This man will do just about whatever it takes to put you on the fish. Highly recommend !”
Donny Terrell“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