Wilmington NC Fishing Charters – Offshore & Nearshore Trips
Book your Wilmington fishing charter with veteran Captain Dave Tilley aboard the Wild Rover III out of Carolina Beach Municipal Marina — just 15 minutes south of downtown Wilmington, NC! We specialize in offshore fishing Wilmington anglers trust, with Gulf Stream trips, bottom fishing, king mackerel trolling, and exciting nearshore adventures — perfect for families, first-timers, and serious anglers alike.
Half Day Trips (3–6 hrs)
Nearshore trolling for Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Sharks
Live Bait (Big Fish) Trips (6 hrs)
Target King Mackerel, Amberjack, and more
3/4 Day Trips (8 hrs)
Offshore trolling + bottom fishing combo trips
Full Day & Gulf Stream Trips (10–14 hrs)
Gulf Stream fishing for Tuna, Mahi, Wahoo, Grouper
Offshore Fishing Wilmington NC — Private Charters That Catch
Why choose us for your Wilmington NC fishing charter?
- Just 15 min south of Wilmington — fast access to the best offshore fishing grounds
- Wild Rover III — a large, fast, comfortable charter boat with AC & full amenities
- Experienced Captain Dave Tilley with 30+ years offshore fishing experience
- Family-friendly trips for beginners & kids
- Serious offshore runs for Tuna, Mahi, Wahoo & Billfish
Many Wilmington visitors choose to run charters from Carolina Beach because our location provides faster, more direct access to the deepwater fishing zones of the Atlantic — no long rides from Wrightsville or Southport! The Wild Rover III runs fast and comfortable, getting you to the fish quickly.
Whether you’re looking for family-friendly nearshore action or serious offshore fishing Wilmington NC adventures — Wild Rover III delivers a top-tier experience.
Book Your Wilmington Fishing CharterAll prices are cash. +3% for credit/debit. No fuel surcharge.
What Wilmington Anglers Say About Wild Rover III
Here's what recent guests from Wilmington, NC are saying about their fishing charters with us:
“Like Jaws, but the fisherman win! Lol. Killed them! Made great memories. Thanks Captain Dave!”
Nick Russo“Had one heck of a time with Cpt. Dave and his mate Nolan. Got to see a smile on my dads face. Thank you Cpt for making a memory that will last a life time, one hell of an experience, you sir are one hell of a captain. I would recommend anyone looking to charter a boat give Cpt. Dave a call, he will take care of ya!”
phillip smith“We took our 9 and 6 year old boys, and their grandparents. We did a 4 hour trip, it was a great time for our family.”
Keith Owens