Carolina Beach Sportfishing 

5.0
(140 reviews)
 Canal Drive 301, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, United States

Carolina Beach Sportfishing 

Carolina Beach, NC, United States
40 ft
6
5.0
(140 reviews)

Carolina Beach Sportfishing welcomes you aboard for a day of fishing fun on the waters of Carolina Beach! Join Capt. Ryan Cooper on your journey to explore the offshore fishery and catch something worth bragging about.

The boat that will be your ride for the day is a 40' custom built beauty that the captain spruced up himself. She's perfectly suited for offshore angling and can sit up to 6 persons on their way to the most productive fishing grounds in the area. She is outfitted with a 500 HP Caterpillar engine that allows her to be swift and stable.

You will find Penn and Shimano rods, reels, and tackle on board, as well as everything you need for your fishing adventure to go smoothly. For any assistance, turn to the first mate, who will be at your disposal throughout the whole trip.

Depending on how much time you've got, you can decide how many hours you'll spend fishing, as well as if you do it in the morning or in the afternoon. You will be targeting a colorful variety of ocean royalty from Spanish Mackerel to wahoo, tuna, and more. Whatever expedition you opt for, you will have plenty of time on the waves to hook something awesome.

Trips with Capt. Ryan and Carolina Beach Sportfishing are well suited for fishing novices and experts alike, and if you'd like to organize a memorable family outing, this is the charter for you. Bring your own sunscreen, drinks, and food, and leave everything else in your guide's capable hands.

The kids will have a blast on shorter trips especially, and your captain will provide life vests for them. All you have to do is cast your line and when something comes biting, do your best to reel it in.

Get a taste of North Carolina fishing and you'll always be coming back for more!

Carolina Beach Sportfishing welcomes you aboard for a day of fishing fun on the waters of Carolina Beach! Join Capt. Ryan Cooper on your journey to explore the offshore fishery and catch something worth bragging about.

The boat that will be your ride for the day is a 40' custom built beauty that the captain spruced up himself. She's perfectly suited for offshore angling and can sit up to 6 persons on their way to the most productive fishing grounds in the area. She is outfitted with a 500 HP Caterpillar engine that allows her to be swift and stable.

You will find Penn and Shimano rods, reels, and tackle on board, as well as everything you need for your fishing adventure to go smoothly. For any assistance, turn to the first mate, who will be at your disposal throughout the whole trip.

Depending on how much time you've got, you can decide how many hours you'll spend fishing, as well as if you do it in the morning or in the afternoon. You will be targeting a colorful variety of ocean royalty from Spanish Mackerel to wahoo, tuna, and more. Whatever expedition you opt for, you will have plenty of time on the waves to hook something awesome.

Trips with Capt. Ryan and Carolina Beach Sportfishing are well suited for fishing novices and experts alike, and if you'd like to organize a memorable family outing, this is the charter for you. Bring your own sunscreen, drinks, and food, and leave everything else in your guide's capable hands.

The kids will have a blast on shorter trips especially, and your captain will provide life vests for them. All you have to do is cast your line and when something comes biting, do your best to reel it in.

Get a taste of North Carolina fishing and you'll always be coming back for more!

Ryan Cooper
Captain
Ryan Cooper
14 years of experience
responds within an hour

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Trip availability and prices

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3 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
US $625
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
Bonito
US $625
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+1
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Spanish Mackerel
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+1
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Gulfsteam Full Day
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
13 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
Sailfish
+4
US $2,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

5.0
140 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (137)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (140)

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Alexander Flasch
Alexander Flasch
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Absolutely the Star of our Trip
3 Hour Trip (AM) on August 21, 20266 adults

we had amazing trip with thd captain and his first mate Bo. They kelt us engaged, we got to play music, have fun and caught a lot of fish. Coaching us through big and small fish, we truly felt like we got everything and more. We had so much fish to take home. I have been on three charters, this is by far the best!

Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Lauren Petruccelli
Lauren Petruccelli
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Ryan
3 Hour Trip (PM) on August 15, 20264 adults1 child

Ryan and Benny were great! Had my grandkids with us and they made it a memorable experience for them. We caught so many fish that we started throwing them back! Each kid also got to reel in a shark!! Highly recommended them and can't wait to do it again!!

Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Keith Fraser
Keith Fraser
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best trip ever!
3 Hour Trip (PM) on July 28, 20264 adults2 children

We had a great trip! Captain Ryan and Bo were awesome. They were great with the kids and really took the time to make sure they felt comfortable and had fun. You could tell they genuinely cared about making the experience enjoyable for everyone. We’d definitely recommend them and would love to go out with them again.

Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Freddy Badgett
Freddy Badgett
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fantastic first charter for my 8yr old son
3 Hour Trip (PM) on June 20, 20261 adult1 child

Over all a fantastic 4hr Charter, caught 2 Hammer head sharks and 22 of Spanish Mackeral made limit. Ryan and Bo are very family friendly and kept us on fish the entire time.

Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Evan Rey
Evan Rey
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Charter Boat experience!
8 Hour Trip on July 11, 20263 adults

Captain and his mate are genuinely prompt and professional! they took the time to explain how to fish the correct way. Highly reccomended!

Reported catch:
Amberjack
Great Barracuda

FAQs about Carolina Beach Sportfishing

Carolina Beach Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $625 per group - 3 Hour Trip (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $625 per group - 3 Hour Trip (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
  • US $2,800 per group - Gulfsteam Full Day (13 hours)
When you book a trip with Carolina Beach Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Radar
Trips booked with Carolina Beach Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First mate (15-20% is customary )
  • Fishing license
Carolina Beach Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Carolina Beach Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Carolina Beach Sportfishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Ryan Cooper
Ryan Cooper

Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United States

140 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2018

Captain Ryan Cooper has over 12 years of professional offshore and nearshore fishing experience in North Carolina. He started his career as a local waterman when he was just 12 years old commercial fishing, then as a mate on a charter boat for years until becoming an owner and captain himself.

Ryan Cooper
Ryan Cooper
140
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
Captain Ryan Cooper has over 12 years of professional offshore and nearshore fishing experience in North Carolina. He started his career as a local waterman when he was just 12 years old commercial fishing, then as a mate on a charter boat for years until becoming an owner and captain himself.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

  • Absolutely the Star of our Trip
    Alexander F.
    Alexander F.
  • we have a great time
    Brandon R.
    Brandon R.
  • Fantastic first charter for my 8yr old son
    Freddy B.
    Freddy B.
  • July fishing trip
    Dj L.
    Dj L.
  • Guys trip
    Rickey F.
    Rickey F.
  • Fun on a slow day
    Dustin C.
    Dustin C.
  • Great fishing!
    Jeffrey F.
    Jeffrey F.
  • Spanish Mackerel a plenty!!!
    Eric B.
    Eric B.
  • Best Experience for Families and Friends
    Travis T.
    Travis T.
  • Great time
    John M.
    John M.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
40 ft
Year built
1984
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Custom
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
1 x 500HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Outriggers
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First mate
15-20% is customary
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Carolina Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)Marlin (White)
SailfishSailfish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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