WILD ROVER III

Carolina Beach NC
Book Online
Captain Dave Tilley
Book Online

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

Mahi Mahi fishing Wilmington NC
Mahi Mahi
King Mackerel Wilmington fishing charter
King Mackerel
Tuna fishing Wilmington NC
Tuna
Gag Grouper bottom fishing Wilmington NC
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 Charter

All 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