Carolina Beach Sportfishing

Carolina Beach Sportfishing welcomes you aboard for a day of fishing fun on the waters of Carolina Beach! Join Capt. James Davis 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 like King and Spanish Mackerel and more. Whatever expedition you opt for, you will have plenty of time on the waves to hook something awesome.

Trips with Capt. James 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 guide 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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $650
    This trip is perfectly suited for early risers that want to cast their lines as the sun begins its journey in the sky. You are only one short boat ride away from beauties like Spanish Mackerel and King Mackerel plus many others depending on the time of year, so why not make the most of the opportunity?
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $650
    If you're busy in the morning, but you still want to grab a chance to fish in the afternoon, this 4-hour trip is the way to do it. You are only one short boat ride away from beauties like Spanish Mackerel and King Mackerel plus many others depending on the time of year, so why not make the most of the opportunity?
  • Private trip
    Gulfsteam Full Day
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    13 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    US $2,400
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Tuna (Bigeye)
    Bigeye Tuna
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FAQs about Carolina Beach Sportfishing

Carolina Beach Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $2,400 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
  • 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

Meet the Captain

James Davis
Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United States
ID & license verified
114 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2018
Captain James Davis has been fishing the waters of North Carolina ever since he could walk and it was his father that got him into it. Capt. James turned his passion into a full-time job and for many years he's been running charters out of Carolina Beach. He even built his own boat which speaks volumes of his dedication and love of angling.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

Custom (Sportfishing) originally built in 1984, and restored in 2018. Powered by a 500HP Caterpillar engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 22 knots.

Length
40 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Outriggers
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First Mate
15-20% is customary
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 114 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (99)
Captain James put us on the fish!
Captain James put us on the fish!
3 king mackerels, 27 Spanish, and 1 Bonita in 4 hours
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Martin H.
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Great outfit

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (PM) on April 2, 2024
captain James put us on fish right away and kept us in them. Jack worked his tail off getting fish off the lines and getting...
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Mike G.
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5.0 / 5
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Captain James put us on the fish!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 1, 2024
Capt James and his first mate, Jack were outstanding. We caught over 70 Spanish Mackerel in under 3 hours. My two young boys...
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Andie T.
Reidsville, NC
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning trip with Captain James

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 26, 2023
I purchased this trip for my husband‘s 50th birthday and it could not have been a better gift. My husband and two of our...
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Ian M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A few hiccups, but overall, some good fun on the ocean!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on May 21, 2023
The day we had originally booked was apparently “too rough” to go out. Really, my only gripe about this was that it was...
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Steven M.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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21 keepers In 4 Hrs

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 10, 2023
We had a fantastic time with Captain James and mate Ryan.  This was a test trip to see who was interested in a longer offshore...
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