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




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 CharterAll 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:
“Writing this from the boat on the way in, what a wonderful time with my son and Captain Dave and his mate Nolan, caught our limits in King Mackrel, caught a few albacore, Capt Dave had us on the fish and having one hell of a time. Will be back 100%. Would recommend anyone looking for a deep sea fishing charter to book Capt Dave and The Wild Rover III”
Stephen Smith“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“Went for the morning 4 hour charter. 19 fish!!!! Captain Dave knows where to find them and his Mate Grady helped me boat 19 fish!”
sandi goodhue