WILD ROVER III

Carolina Beach NC
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Captain Dave Tilley
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Live Bait “Big Fish” Trips (6 Hours)

6 Hour Live Bait Trip — $1,200

Amberjack — targeted on 6hr Big Fish live bait trips out of Carolina Beach
Amberjack
King Mackerel — aggressive strikes on live bait fishing trips
King Mackerel
Barracuda — caught on Carolina Beach live bait charters
Barracuda
Cobia — found near wrecks and structure offshore
Cobia

Want to hook into serious power just off the Carolina coast? Our 6-Hour Live Bait “Big Fish” Charters from Carolina Beach, NC are designed to put you on aggressive offshore predators like Amberjack, King Mackerel, Barracuda, and Cobia. Using proven live bait techniques, we provoke explosive strikes from the toughest fish within range. These charters are ideal for anglers who crave adrenaline, action, and high-powered fights in the warm Atlantic waters.

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

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

★★★★★

“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
★★★★★

“Caught 28 Spanish and 6 blue fish in a 5 hour trip.”

Vicki Campbell-Potts
★★★★★

“GREAT! Nicest man I ever met, as well as the helper great job tremendous amount of fish we all had a great time and great help highly recommended!”

Ebraheem Barakat

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.