Carolina Beach Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (130 reviews)
 Canal Drive 301, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, United States
5.0/5 (130 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 130 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (118)

July fishing trip
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
+115

Angler rating

127
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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 130 reviews
Showing: 5 of 130 reviews
April R.
April R.
5.0/5

Aug 4, 2025

3 Hour Trip (PM)

Great fishing trip

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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

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 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.

Rickey F.
Rickey F.
5.0/5

Sep 28, 2024

4 Hour Trip (AM)

Guys trip

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Captain and the 1st hand deck was amazing we had a blast and will be back in March.

Captain and the 1st hand deck was amazing we had a blast and will be back in March.  

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Captain replied
 Rickey F. recommends Carolina Beach Sportfishing
 Rickey F. recommends Carolina Beach Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 4, 2024
Thanks Rickey! Looking forward to seeing everyone again in the spring.

David T.
David T.
5.0/5

Oct 4, 2024

4 Hour Trip (AM)

Fun trip

VERIFIED

Captain James and first mate Jack were awesome! Highly recommend!

Captain James and first mate Jack were awesome! Highly recommend!  

Captain replied
 David T. recommends Carolina Beach Sportfishing
 David T. recommends Carolina Beach Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 4, 2024
Thanks David. We had a great time fishing with everyone today.

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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4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 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
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
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 130 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (118)

July fishing trip
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
+115

Angler rating

127
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 130 reviews
Showing: 5 of 130 reviews
April R.
April R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great fishing trip

VERIFIED
NEW

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
NEW

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.

Rickey F.
Rickey F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Guys trip

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 28, 2024

Captain and the 1st hand deck was amazing we had a blast and will be back in March.

Captain and the 1st hand deck was amazing we had a blast and will be back in March.  

Review media 0
 Rickey F. recommends Carolina Beach Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 4, 2024
Thanks Rickey! Looking forward to seeing everyone again in the spring.

David T.
David T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fun trip

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip (AM) on October 4, 2024

Captain James and first mate Jack were awesome! Highly recommend!

Captain James and first mate Jack were awesome! Highly recommend!  

 David T. recommends Carolina Beach Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 4, 2024
Thanks David. We had a great time fishing with everyone today.

FAQs about Carolina Beach Sportfishing

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The fish you can target

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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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