Tombstone Charters 

4.9/5 (195 reviews)
 Atlantic Beach Causeway 108, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512, United States
4.9/5 (195 reviews)
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Atlantic Beach Causeway 108
Atlantic Beach, NC, United States

For your next nearshore and offshore fishing expedition out of Atlantic Beach, book a trip with Tombstone Fishing Charters. They are locally owned and operated by captain Jared Best, who’s been fishing his whole life. Whether you want to stay in close and catch Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel or venture out to bluewater to catch Mahi Mahi and Wahoo, or even bottom fish for Snapper, Grouper, and Triggers, Capt. Jared has the knowledge and equipment to accommodate your wishes.

He also offers daytime Swordfish trips and when the weather starts getting cooler (Nov–Jan), you can take a shot at Giant Bluefin Tuna!

The fishing machine you’ll board is the captain’s 36’ center console, newly built in 2018. The boat accommodates up to 6 guests but 4 can fish at the same time. She’s equipped with 2 very powerful 300 HP Suzuki engines that can reach a maximum speed of 50 knots. This speed is especially useful on offshore trips, allowing you to reach the fishing spots faster.

If you’re a novice, the captain will teach you how to reel in the fish once it takes the bait, but you can learn even more if you’d like to – the captain can show you the process of preparation, how to use your bait, cast, and more.

Capt. Jared will prepare your Shimano rods and reels, lures, and bait. A fishing license is also covered. You’ll need to bring your snacks and drinks, sunscreen, sunglasses, or whatever will make your stay on the boat more enjoyable.

Let’s go fishing!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 195 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (275)

Great crew great fishing
Great time!
Great time!
+272

Angler rating

186
7
0
0
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

99%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

96%

Showing 1 - 5 of 195 reviews
Showing: 5 of 195 reviews
Mike L.
Mike L.
5.0/5

Apr 3, 2025

Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM)

Awesome experience!

VERIFIED

Captain Jared and Spencer were great! We were able to get out and get on fish within 30 minutes, hooking up into a school of Benito, everyone in the boat had a chance to pull some in trolling, including chasing them and grabbing some off of the surface sight casting with spinning rods. We after the bite died down we switched over to bottom fishing and pulled in quite a few gray trout and nice size bluefish. I was thrilled with the variety both of fish and techniques, and Captain Jared was great, very patient with the kids while also teaching all of us. Great experience for everyone and highly recommended! Looking forward to our next trip with them.

Captain Jared and Spencer were great! We were able to get out and get on fish within 30 minutes, hooking up into a school of Benito,...  

Captain replied
 Mike L. recommends Tombstone Charters
 Mike L. recommends Tombstone Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 4, 2025
Heck yeah Mike we had a great time as well! Good times! Captain Jared

James S.
James S.
5.0/5

Mar 14, 2025

Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM)

Great First Time Trip for 12-Year-Old

VERIFIED

Firstly, my son and I had such a good experience that we're looking at scheduling another trip for the summer. This was my son's first time on the water, and CPT Jared was able to put us right on the fish despite a curveball from the weather. CPT Jared did a great job of balancing getting on fish with picking spots that would be the least windy and choppy, and his deckhand was fantastic with my son. My son was smiling the whole time, and he was so tired after catching fish all afternoon that he slept the whole way back to the dock.

Firstly, my son and I had such a good experience that we're looking at scheduling another trip for the summer. This was my son's...  

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Captain replied
 James S. recommends Tombstone Charters
 James S. recommends Tombstone Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 15, 2025
James, you and Bobby were great to have on the boat and fish with. Spencer and I had a great time! Thanks for fishing with us! Captain Jared

MARK M.
MARK M.
5.0/5

Jul 17, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM)

Great crew great fishing

VERIFIED
NEW

If you like fishing but love catching. Capt Jared and first mate Spencer is the way to go. Thoroughly enjoyed our trip! You won't be sorry. Honest captain who keeps it real!.

If you like fishing but love catching. Capt Jared and first mate Spencer is the way to go. Thoroughly enjoyed our trip! You won't...  

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 MARK M. recommends Tombstone Charters
 MARK M. recommends Tombstone Charters

Kristen M.
Kristen M.
5.0/5

Jul 14, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM)

Great time!

VERIFIED
NEW

Captain Jared and first mate Spencer were AMAZING! We all had an amazing time. Great charter if you have kids and are thinking about taking them fishing. Would 100% recommend.

Captain Jared and first mate Spencer were AMAZING! We all had an amazing time. Great charter if you have kids and are thinking...  

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 Kristen M. recommends Tombstone Charters
 Kristen M. recommends Tombstone Charters

Michael O.
Michael O.
5.0/5

Sep 24, 2024

3/4 Day Trip

Successful 8hr trip

VERIFIED

Today we were able to connect with Kings, Amberjacks, Vermillion Snapper, Triggers, Seabass and Grunts. Very pleased with captain Jareds effort to continue to try new spots when the bite got slow. The captain and his son were very easy to work and get along with. Overall great trip and will be planning another trip with him in the future. Highly recommend the high energy charter if you’re looking for a great day of fishing.

Today we were able to connect with Kings, Amberjacks, Vermillion Snapper, Triggers, Seabass and Grunts. Very pleased with captain...  

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Captain replied
 Michael O. recommends Tombstone Charters
 Michael O. recommends Tombstone Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 25, 2024
Heck yeah! Spencer and I enjoyed fishing with you all! See yall next time! Captain Jared

Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Giant Bluefin Tuna
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Feb 1
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US $750 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,100 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Giant Bluefin Tuna
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
11 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Feb 1
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US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
11 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
11 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
11 Hour Trip – Swordfish
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
11 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 195 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (275)

Great crew great fishing
Great time!
Great time!
+272

Angler rating

186
7
0
0
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

99%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

96%

Showing 1 - 5 of 195 reviews
Showing: 5 of 195 reviews
Mike L.
Mike L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome experience!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM) on April 3, 2025

Captain Jared and Spencer were great! We were able to get out and get on fish within 30 minutes, hooking up into a school of Benito, everyone in the boat had a chance to pull some in trolling, including chasing them and grabbing some off of the surface sight casting with spinning rods. We after the bite died down we switched over to bottom fishing and pulled in quite a few gray trout and nice size bluefish. I was thrilled with the variety both of fish and techniques, and Captain Jared was great, very patient with the kids while also teaching all of us. Great experience for everyone and highly recommended! Looking forward to our next trip with them.

Captain Jared and Spencer were great! We were able to get out and get on fish within 30 minutes, hooking up into a school of Benito, everyone in the boat had a chance to pull some in trolling, including chasing them and grabbing some off of the surface sight casting with spinning rods. We after the bite died down we switched over to bottom fishing and pulled in quite a few gray trout and nice size bluefish. I was thrilled with the variety both of fish and techniques, and Captain Jared was great,...  

 Mike L. recommends Tombstone Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 4, 2025
Heck yeah Mike we had a great time as well! Good times! Captain Jared

James S.
James S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great First Time Trip for 12-Year-Old

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM) on March 14, 2025

Firstly, my son and I had such a good experience that we're looking at scheduling another trip for the summer. This was my son's first time on the water, and CPT Jared was able to put us right on the fish despite a curveball from the weather. CPT Jared did a great job of balancing getting on fish with picking spots that would be the least windy and choppy, and his deckhand was fantastic with my son. My son was smiling the whole time, and he was so tired after catching fish all afternoon that he slept the whole way back to the dock.

Firstly, my son and I had such a good experience that we're looking at scheduling another trip for the summer. This was my son's first time on the water, and CPT Jared was able to put us right on the fish despite a curveball from the weather. CPT Jared did a great job of balancing getting on fish with picking spots that would be the least windy and choppy, and his deckhand was fantastic with my son. My son was smiling the whole time, and he was so tired after catching fish all afternoon that...  

Review media 0
 James S. recommends Tombstone Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 15, 2025
James, you and Bobby were great to have on the boat and fish with. Spencer and I had a great time! Thanks for fishing with us! Captain Jared

MARK M.
MARK M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great crew great fishing

VERIFIED
NEW

4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on July 17, 2025

If you like fishing but love catching. Capt Jared and first mate Spencer is the way to go. Thoroughly enjoyed our trip! You won't be sorry. Honest captain who keeps it real!.

If you like fishing but love catching. Capt Jared and first mate Spencer is the way to go. Thoroughly enjoyed our trip! You won't be sorry. Honest captain who keeps it real!.  

Review media 0
 MARK M. recommends Tombstone Charters

Kristen M.
Kristen M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great time!

VERIFIED
NEW

4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on July 14, 2025

Captain Jared and first mate Spencer were AMAZING! We all had an amazing time. Great charter if you have kids and are thinking about taking them fishing. Would 100% recommend.

Captain Jared and first mate Spencer were AMAZING! We all had an amazing time. Great charter if you have kids and are thinking about taking them fishing. Would 100% recommend.  

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 Kristen M. recommends Tombstone Charters

Michael O.
Michael O.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Successful 8hr trip

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on September 24, 2024

Today we were able to connect with Kings, Amberjacks, Vermillion Snapper, Triggers, Seabass and Grunts. Very pleased with captain Jareds effort to continue to try new spots when the bite got slow. The captain and his son were very easy to work and get along with. Overall great trip and will be planning another trip with him in the future. Highly recommend the high energy charter if you’re looking for a great day of fishing.

Today we were able to connect with Kings, Amberjacks, Vermillion Snapper, Triggers, Seabass and Grunts. Very pleased with captain Jareds effort to continue to try new spots when the bite got slow. The captain and his son were very easy to work and get along with. Overall great trip and will be planning another trip with him in the future. Highly recommend the high energy charter if you’re looking for a great day of fishing.  

Review media 0
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 Michael O. recommends Tombstone Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 25, 2024
Heck yeah! Spencer and I enjoyed fishing with you all! See yall next time! Captain Jared

FAQs about Tombstone Charters

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Custom
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots
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