Southport NC Fishing Charters – Offshore & Nearshore Trips
Book your Southport fishing charter with experienced Captain Dave Tilley aboard the Wild Rover III — a large, comfortable offshore charter boat serving Southport, NC. We depart a short drive away from Southport out of the Carolina Beach Municipal Marina, one of the closest deepwater launch points for fast access to nearshore and offshore fishing. Choose from nearshore trolling, action-packed 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:
“Capt. Bob and mate Nolan were awesome! We had a blast fishing for Spanish Mackerel and the grandkids loved every minute! Will look you up again when in Carolina Beach!”
Steven Levine“We had a great day of fishing. Captain Dave and his crew kept us on the fish all day long. I will definitely be booking another trip on the Wild Rover III.”
Mike Larson“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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