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Inshore Fishing Charters in Carolina Beach
18 inshore guides in Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach, Wilmington and Southport that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
Carolina Beach inshore fishing guides, A to Z
Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
Brannin Charters
2515 S Fort Fisher Blvd, Kure Beach, NC
Targets: Redfish, Flounder, Speckled trout, Black drum, Sheepshead, Shark
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
Cool Runnings Charters
Southport
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Flounder, Redfish, Black drum, Speckled trout, Gray trout, King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, Spadefish
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
Impulsive Charters
Bald Head Island Marina or Morningstar Marina, Southport, NC
Targets: Spanish mackerel, Bluefish, King mackerel, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Amberjack, Sailfish, Swordfish
Capt. Jot Owens Inshore and Near Shore Guide
Wrightsville Beach
No Excuses Fishing Charters (NX Fishing Charters)
Wilmington (Middle Sound)
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
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
Seahawk Inshore Fishing Charters
5419 Peden Point Rd, Wilmington, NC 28409
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Cobia, Flounder, Speckled trout, Black drum, Striped bass
Southern Sportfishing
Carolina Beach
Strike Charters
Wilmington
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Black drum, Sheepshead, Spanish mackerel, False albacore, Bonito
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
Inshore fishing in Carolina Beach at a glance
Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.
- Trip lengths these guides publish: Half day (about 4 hours) – 7; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 5; Full day (8 hours or more) – 5; Overnight or extended – 2.
- Fish they list most: Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Redfish, Bluefish, Amberjack, Flounder, Speckled trout, Mahi-mahi.
- In season in October: King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, Flounder, Redfish, Speckled trout (see the Carolina Beach season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 4 guests (the largest up to 6).
- Coast Guard license: 6 of 18 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Carolina Beach fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.
Prices
What an inshore charter costs in Carolina Beach
Calculated from the private-trip prices these guides 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) | $500 | $400 – $1,100 | 7 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $825 | $650 – $1,800 | 5 |
More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.
Questions
Inshore charters in Carolina Beach: questions
How much is an inshore fishing charter in Carolina Beach?
Among 7 guides that publish a private half-day price, the median is $500 (from $400 to $1,100), and the median full day is $825. Prices are for the whole boat. Confirm the price and what is included when you book.
What fish do inshore charters target in Carolina Beach?
The fish these guides list most often are Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Redfish, Bluefish, Amberjack, Flounder. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea 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 offshore trips: 14 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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