Carolina Beach Sportfishing
Carolina Beach Sportfishing
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!
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Reviews (141)
Alexander Flasch•
Maryland, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedAbsolutely the Star of our Trip
3 Hour Trip (AM) on August 21, 2026 • 6 adultswe 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!
Tommy Hamm•North Carolina, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedNewwe had a greaat trip. beautiful weather.
8 Hour Trip on September 19, 2026 • 5 adultswe caught some barracuda, grunt, mahi, spanish mackerel
Freddy Badgett•North Carolina, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedFantastic first charter for my 8yr old son
3 Hour Trip (PM) on June 20, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 childOver 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.
Evan Rey•North Carolina, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedGreat Charter Boat experience!
8 Hour Trip on July 11, 2026 • 3 adultsCaptain and his mate are genuinely prompt and professional! they took the time to explain how to fish the correct way. Highly reccomended!
Bill WalkerRepeat angler•North Carolina, US•Member since 20242 trips5.0VerifiedWe caught fish
6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 1, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childCapt Ryan put us on fsh from the word go, bothhe and mate Bo were professional and personable. Boat was clean and comfortable. We will be boojng again.
Brandon Roark•North Carolina, USMember since 20265.0Verifiedwe have a great time
10 Hour Trip on June 30, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 childrenthe captain and crew was great and very helpful, we didnt catch much but still had a great time. captain ryan was very patient with the kids.
Ryan Young•Ohio, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedAugust fishing trip
6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 5, 2026 • 3 adults
Travis TaylorRepeat angler•Virginia, US•Member since 20242 trips5.0VerifiedBest Experience for Families and Friends
4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 17, 2024 • 6 adultsHad 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!
Micheal RogersRepeat angler•North Carolina, US•Member since 20253 trips5.0VerifiedGreat Family trip
3 Hour Trip (PM) on September 10, 2025 • 6 adults • 2 childrenWe 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!!
Mike GordonRepeat angler•Ohio, US•Member since 20234 trips5.0VerifiedCaptain James put us on the fish!
4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 1, 2024 • 5 adults • 2 childrenCapt James and his first mate, Jack were outstanding. We caught over 70 Spanish Mackerel in under 3 hours. My two young boys had an absolute blast. It was nonstop action from the time we set the first line. I would HIGHLY recommend booking a charter with him. We’ll be back again next year. The kids can’t wait.
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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!
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.
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!!
we caught some barracuda, grunt, mahi, spanish mackerel
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.
FAQs about Carolina Beach Sportfishing
- 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)
- Toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Outriggers
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- First mate (15-20% is customary )
- Fishing license
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- 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
Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United States
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.
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How cancellations work
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
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:
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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
Amberjack
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
Sailfish
Spanish Mackerel
Tuna (Yellowfin)
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