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:
“Captain Dave is a class act!!. I was unable to keep my reservation due to my daughter's sudden illness. I reached out to Captain Dave to request a refund or allow me to cancel and hold my deposit for a future booking. He immediately responded to my email with a phone call. He said I will see an email confirmation of my $100 being credited to my account. No questions asked. Just like that! Boom! Taken care of! With service like that and the stellar reviews below, I cannot wait for my daughter to get better so we can make a second reservation and keep it! Thanks, Captain Dave!!”
Lois Holden“Capt. Dave and Adam put us right on the fish. Had a great time, kids did also will defiantly have to schedule another trip with them.”
Aaron Cummins“Great time with these guys!! Highly recommend!”
- HENDRIX