WILD ROVER III

Carolina Beach NC
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Captain Dave Tilley
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Wrightsville Beach Fishing Charters – Offshore & Nearshore Trips

Book your Wrightsville Beach fishing charter with veteran Captain Dave Tilley aboard the Wild Rover III — launching just 20 minutes away from Wrightsville Beach out of Carolina Beach Municipal Marina. We offer full-day offshore fishing trips, bottom fishing charters, Gulf Stream adventures, and exciting nearshore fishing for families and serious anglers.

Half Day Trips (3–6 hrs)

Nearshore trolling for Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and Sharks

Live Bait (Big Fish) Trips (6 hrs)

King Mackerel, Amberjack, and more exciting big fish action

3/4 Day Trips (8 hrs)

King Mackerel, Mahi, Bottom Fishing combo trips

Full Day & Gulf Stream Trips (10–14 hrs)

Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Grouper, Snapper, and more

Tuna fishing Wrightsville Beach NC
Tuna
Mahi Mahi fishing Wrightsville Beach charter
Mahi Mahi
King Mackerel fishing Wrightsville Beach NC
King Mackerel
Grouper fishing charter Wrightsville Beach NC
Grouper

Why choose us for your Wrightsville Beach fishing charter?

  • Only 20 minutes from Wrightsville Beach — easy access to top fishing
  • Wild Rover III — large, comfortable, fast offshore charter boat
  • Captain Dave brings 30+ years experience fishing North Carolina’s offshore waters
  • Family-friendly trips available (kids welcome)
  • Serious Gulf Stream charters for Tuna, Mahi, Wahoo, Billfish, and more

Many savvy anglers staying in Wrightsville Beach NC choose to fish out of Carolina Beach Marina — the closest deepwater port for fast access to the Gulf Stream. The Wild Rover III offers unmatched comfort and performance, with trips custom-tailored to your goals.

Ready to fish? From a half-day trip with the kids to an epic Gulf Stream run, we’ll help you experience the best of Wrightsville Beach fishing!

Book Your Wrightsville Beach Fishing Charter

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

What Wrightsville Beach Anglers Say About Wild Rover III

Here's what recent guests from Wrightsville Beach, NC are saying about their fishing trips aboard Wild Rover III:

★★★★★

“Been out twice with Capt. Tilley and both times were great experiences. This man will do just about whatever it takes to put you on the fish. Highly recommend !”

Donny Terrell
★★★★★

“Captain Dave and Adam were awesome. Put 32 Spanish mackerel in the boat. Great time. Highly recommend this charter.”

Kevin Grindstaff
★★★★★

“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