WILD ROVER III

Carolina Beach NC
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Captain Dave Tilley
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3/4 Day Fishing Trips (8 Hours)

8 Hour Trolling Trip — $1,300

King Mackerel — targeted on 3/4 day charters
King Mackerel
Amberjack — caught offshore on 8-hour trips
Amberjack
Barrcuda — targeted on live bait Big Fish trips
Barrcuda
Cobia — targeted on live bait Big Fish trips
Cobia
Mahi-Mahi — sometimes caught on longer 3/4 day charters
Mahi-Mahi ?

Looking for a full-throttle offshore adventure that doesn’t take up your whole day? Our 8-Hour 3/4 Day Trolling Trips from Carolina Beach, NC are long enough to reach serious gamefish like King Mackerel, Amberjack, Barracuda, Cobia, and seasonal Mahi-Mahi, without the time commitment of a full-day run. It’s the ideal trip for anglers who want offshore excitement and heavy rod action—without going all the way to the stream.

Book Your 8hr Trolling Trip

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

8 Hour Bottom fishing Trip — $1,400

White Grunt (Gray Snapper) — caught on bottom fishing trips
White Grunt
Ringtail Porgy — popular with kids and families on bottom trips
Ringtail Porgy
Pink Snapper — found near ledges and reefs
Red Porgy (Pinky)
Gag Grouper — occasionally caught while bottom fishing offshore
Gag Grouper

Want nonstop bites without heading way offshore? Our 8-Hour Bottom Fishing Charters out of Carolina Beach, NC focus on action-packed drops over productive reefs and ledges. You'll target reef favorites like White Grunt, Ringtail Porgy, Red Porgy, and the occasional Gag Grouper. It’s a great option for anglers who want steady action and full coolers—without the long ride to the Gulf Stream.

Book Your 8hr Bottom Trip

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

★★★★★

“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
★★★★★

“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
★★★★★

“Capt Dave and the crew put us on this weekend! Very experienced and fun crew. Highly recommend.”

Jacob Nelson

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.