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Deep Sea Fishing in Carolina Beach
14 charter boats in Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach, Wilmington and Southport that run offshore and deep sea trips, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.
The boats
Carolina Beach deep sea fishing charters, A to Z
Every boat here lists offshore, reef or wreck trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
Catherine Anne Sportfishing & Excursions
Morningstar Marina, 606 W. West Street, Southport, NC 28461 (also Bald Head Island Marina)
Targets: Blue marlin
Charlie's Fishing Charters
Carolina Beach public boat ramp, 220 Annie Dr., Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Flounder, Speckled trout, Black drum, Sheepshead, Bluefish, Spanish mackerel, King mackerel
Circle Bak Charters (Fortune Hunter Charters)
Boat slip, 1402 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC 28403
Targets: Bluefish, Spanish mackerel, Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi, Amberjack, King mackerel, Cobia
Fired Up Fishing Charters
300 Canal Dr, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Targets: Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Bluefish, Bonito, Amberjack, Barracuda, Mahi-mahi, Sailfish
Fish Witch Charters
Carolina Beach Municipal Harbor, 300 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Targets: King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, False albacore, Black sea bass, Amberjack
FoxSea Lady Fishing Charters
Carolina Beach
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Cobia, Amberjack, Grouper, Bluefish, Barracuda
Hot Ticket Fishing Charters
Carolina Beach Municipal Docks, 300 Canal Drive Slip #23, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Targets: Amberjack, Barracuda, King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, Blue marlin, Swordfish
Impulsive Charters
Bald Head Island Marina or Morningstar Marina, Southport, NC
Targets: Spanish mackerel, Bluefish, King mackerel, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Amberjack, Sailfish, Swordfish
Ocean Stinger Charters
Wrightsville Beach
Targets: Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Bluefish, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Sailfish, False albacore
ProFishNC Charters
Wilmington
Targets: King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, Sailfish, Grouper, Snapper, Gray trout, Black sea bass, Shark
Second Sport Charters
620 St Joseph St, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Targets: Spanish mackerel, Bluefish, King mackerel, Mahi-mahi, Red snapper, Vermilion snapper, Black sea bass, Amberjack
Southern Sportfishing
Carolina Beach
Wet N Wild Sportfishing
Carolina Beach municipal docks
Targets: Blue marlin, Yellowfin tuna, Bluefin tuna, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi, King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, Amberjack
Wild Rover III Fishing Charters
Carolina Beach Municipal Marina, 104 Carl Winner Ave., Carolina Beach, NC
Targets: Mahi-mahi, Tuna, King mackerel, Grouper, Spanish mackerel, Amberjack, Barracuda, Snapper
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 20 operators: Carolina Beach fishing charters.
What to expect
Deep sea fishing in Carolina Beach at a glance
Offshore and deep sea trips run past the beaches to reefs, wrecks, ledges and open water for bigger fish. Expect longer runs, more swell and longer trips – full days are common.
- Trip lengths these boats publish: Half day (about 4 hours) – 6; Full day (8 hours or more) – 4; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 3; Overnight or extended – 2.
- Fish they list most: Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Amberjack, Bluefish, Mahi-mahi, Black sea bass, Sailfish, Wahoo.
- In season in October: King mackerel, Spanish mackerel (see the Carolina Beach season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests.
- Coast Guard license: 2 of 14 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Offshore water is rougher than the bay. If you get seasick, read how to avoid seasickness on a charter before you go, and check the Carolina Beach wind forecast – the captain always makes the final weather call.
Prices
What deep sea fishing costs in Carolina Beach
Calculated from the private-trip prices these boats publish, as of October 2026. Prices are for the whole boat, not per person; tips and fish cleaning can be extra.
| Trip | Median | Range | Boats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private half day (about 4 hours) | $800 | $500 – $1,100 | 6 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $1,625 | $1,250 – $1,800 | 4 |
More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.
Questions
Deep sea fishing in Carolina Beach: questions
How much is deep sea fishing in Carolina Beach?
Among 6 boats that publish a private half-day price, the median is $800 (from $500 to $1,100), and the median full day is $1,625. Prices are for the whole boat. Confirm the price and what is included when you book.
What fish can you catch deep sea fishing in Carolina Beach?
The fish these boats list most often are Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Amberjack, Bluefish, Mahi-mahi, Black sea bass. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is deep sea or inshore fishing better in Carolina Beach?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Carolina Beach also runs inshore trips: 18 inshore guides. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.
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