Carolina Beach Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (131 reviews)
 Canal Drive 301, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, United States

Carolina Beach Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (131 reviews)
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Canal Drive 301
Carolina Beach, NC, United States

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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 131 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (124)

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Angler rating

128
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

99%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

94%

Showing 1 - 5 of 131 reviews
Showing: 5 of 131 reviews
Micheal R.
Micheal R.
5.0/5

Sep 10, 2025

3 Hour Trip (PM)

Great Family trip

VERIFIED

We went out and my 2 grandsons caught several fish. Captain & mate were great with my 7 & 8 year old grandsons. A wonderful time and they got to feed the pelicans and a large sea turtle after our catches were cleaned. I highly recommend this boat and we will be booking again!!

We went out and my 2 grandsons caught several fish. Captain & mate were great with my 7 & 8 year old grandsons. A wonderful time...  

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 Micheal R. recommends Carolina Beach Sportfishing
 Micheal R. recommends Carolina Beach Sportfishing

April R.
April R.
5.0/5

Aug 4, 2025

3 Hour Trip (PM)

Great fishing trip

VERIFIED

Captain Ryan was great and super fun to chat with. Very knowledgable about the fishing and clearly a skilled angler. It was such a fun experience.

Captain Ryan was great and super fun to chat with. Very knowledgable about the fishing and clearly a skilled angler. It was such...  

 April R. recommends Carolina Beach Sportfishing
 April R. recommends Carolina Beach Sportfishing

Anthony R.
Anthony R.
5.0/5

Aug 4, 2025

4 Hour Trip (AM)

August fishing trip

VERIFIED

 

Captain replied
 Anthony R. recommends Carolina Beach Sportfishing
 Anthony R. recommends Carolina Beach Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 5, 2025
Thank you Anthony! Had a great time with you and your family.

Dj L.
Dj L.
5.0/5

Jul 12, 2025

Gulfsteam Full Day

July fishing trip

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 Dj L. recommends Carolina Beach Sportfishing
 Dj L. recommends Carolina Beach Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 5, 2025
Thank you DJ! Looking forward to our next trip.

Travis T.
Travis T.
5.0/5

Jun 17, 2024

4 Hour Trip (AM)

Best Experience for Families and Friends

VERIFIED

Had a great time on this boat. I really do think we will be booking again on future trips. Caught a lot of fish. Honestly had to throw a few back once the cooler was filling up. The Captain and First Mate are highly skilled at what they do and made it easy to catch lots of fish. Captain shared some really good advice on some other fishing we enjoy like pier fishing, off the kayak, and surf casting. My family and I look forward to the next booking!

Had a great time on this boat. I really do think we will be booking again on future trips. Caught a lot of fish. Honestly had...  

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 Travis T. recommends Carolina Beach Sportfishing
 Travis T. recommends Carolina Beach Sportfishing

Trip availability and prices

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3 Hour Trip (AM)
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3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 Hour Trip (PM)
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3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip (AM)
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip (PM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Gulfsteam Full Day
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13 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
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US $2,800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 131 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (124)

Great Family trip
Great Family trip
Great Family trip
+121

Angler rating

128
3
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

99%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

94%

Showing 1 - 5 of 131 reviews
Showing: 5 of 131 reviews
Micheal R.
Micheal R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Family trip

VERIFIED

3 Hour Trip (PM) on September 10, 2025

We went out and my 2 grandsons caught several fish. Captain & mate were great with my 7 & 8 year old grandsons. A wonderful time and they got to feed the pelicans and a large sea turtle after our catches were cleaned. I highly recommend this boat and we will be booking again!!

We went out and my 2 grandsons caught several fish. Captain & mate were great with my 7 & 8 year old grandsons. A wonderful time and they got to feed the pelicans and a large sea turtle after our catches were cleaned. I highly recommend this boat and we will be booking again!!  

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 Micheal R. recommends Carolina Beach Sportfishing

April R.
April R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great fishing trip

VERIFIED

3 Hour Trip (PM) on August 4, 2025

Captain Ryan was great and super fun to chat with. Very knowledgable about the fishing and clearly a skilled angler. It was such a fun experience.

Captain Ryan was great and super fun to chat with. Very knowledgable about the fishing and clearly a skilled angler. It was such a fun experience.  

 April R. recommends Carolina Beach Sportfishing

Anthony R.
Anthony R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 4, 2025

 

 Anthony R. recommends Carolina Beach Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 5, 2025
Thank you Anthony! Had a great time with you and your family.

Dj L.
Dj L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED

Gulfsteam Full Day on July 12, 2025

 

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 Dj L. recommends Carolina Beach Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 5, 2025
Thank you DJ! Looking forward to our next trip.

Travis T.
Travis T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Best Experience for Families and Friends

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 17, 2024

Had a great time on this boat. I really do think we will be booking again on future trips. Caught a lot of fish. Honestly had to throw a few back once the cooler was filling up. The Captain and First Mate are highly skilled at what they do and made it easy to catch lots of fish. Captain shared some really good advice on some other fishing we enjoy like pier fishing, off the kayak, and surf casting. My family and I look forward to the next booking!

Had a great time on this boat. I really do think we will be booking again on future trips. Caught a lot of fish. Honestly had to throw a few back once the cooler was filling up. The Captain and First Mate are highly skilled at what they do and made it easy to catch lots of fish. Captain shared some really good advice on some other fishing we enjoy like pier fishing, off the kayak, and surf casting. My family and I look forward to the next booking!  

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 Travis T. recommends Carolina Beach Sportfishing

FAQs about Carolina Beach Sportfishing

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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
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