Southport Fishing Charters – Offshore & Nearshore Fishing NC
Book your Southport fishing charter with experienced Captain Dave Tilley aboard the Wild Rover III — one of the most capable offshore charter boats serving Southport NC. We launch just a short drive away from Southport out of Carolina Beach Municipal Marina, the closest deepwater port for fast offshore access. Join us for nearshore trolling, bottom fishing, or full-day Gulf Stream fishing adventures.
Half Day Trips (3–6 hrs)
Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and Sharks in nearshore waters
Live Bait (Big Fish) Trips (6 hrs)
King Mackerel, Amberjack, Cobia, and other big fighters
3/4 Day Trips (8 hrs)
Mahi, King Mackerel, Bottom Fishing combos
Full Day & Gulf Stream Trips (10–14 hrs)
Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, and more
Why choose us for your Southport fishing charter?
- Fast access to the Gulf Stream and offshore ledges
- Wild Rover III — one of the largest, best-equipped offshore boats serving Southport
- Veteran Captain Dave — over 30+ years experience fishing Carolina offshore waters
- Options from family-friendly half day trips to serious Gulf Stream adventures
- Departing from Carolina Beach Marina — easy drive from Southport NC
Southport visitors and local anglers love launching with us out of Carolina Beach — it's the closest deepwater port and saves time running to prime offshore fishing grounds. Wild Rover III is fully equipped for comfort, safety, and fishing success.
Whether you're chasing Tuna in the Gulf Stream or King Mackerel nearshore, we have the right trip for your group. Families welcome!
Book Your Southport Fishing CharterAll prices are cash. +3% for credit/debit. No fuel surcharge.
What Southport Anglers Say About Wild Rover III
Here's what recent guests from Southport, NC are saying about their fishing trips aboard Wild Rover III:
“Writing this from the boat on the way in, what a wonderful time with my son and Captain Dave and his mate Nolan, caught our limits in King Mackrel, caught a few albacore, Capt Dave had us on the fish and having one hell of a time. Will be back 100%. Would recommend anyone looking for a deep sea fishing charter to book Capt Dave and The Wild Rover III”
Stephen Smith“Best fishing trip I've been on wI'll be back”
Harlan Kirk“Dave and Nolan are the best!”
Scott Haynes