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:
“Went out with Captain Tilley and Adam today. Both men were generous and great to talk with. They were kind and accommodating to my children. Fishing was slow today (listening to the radio the whole fleet was slow) and Captain Tilley took us out 5 miles further than normal to do his best to get us some fish. Which paying for only a 4 hour trip probably really ate into some fuel. We did end up with 5 mackerel and had a great time. Will go back and hopefully it's to the gulfstream next time.”
Tim Inman“Went fishing with my Dad on Capt. Dave Tilley's Charter Boat. What a great trip. Capt. Dave and 1st mate Adam were awesome. They put us on the fish. We caught 39 Spanish Mackerel and 1 Bonita. Great experience. Great memory.”
John Premiani“One hell of a trip! Caught a bunch of fish and had a great time doing it. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great deep sea fishing trip. Captain Dave had us on fish the whole trip and had us laughing the whole time. Couldn't ask for a better experience.”
David Paff