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:
“Great day of fishing with Captain Dave Tilley. I would highly recommend. We have actually booked a second trip on the Wild Rover III after a terrific experience on our initial trip.”
Todd Ponder“Dave and Brandon were great. This was the first time taking our 6 year old out and they were sure to make it the best for him. Brandon was patient and did an amazing job explaining how to pull the fish in and handing the twisted line (we did) without complaining once. Dave was friendly and extremely hospitable and help us plan the right trip to fit us. We were on the fish all day. I will be returning and will be booking with them again. Thanks again Dave and Brandon for a great trip.”
bryan dodson“We did a 10 hour trolling trip with Captain Dave and his first mate Brandon. The weather was great and the ocean was calm. Dave and Brandon put us on fish as soon as we started. We had a great time”
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