Nautical Mile Charters – Regulator

Embark on nearshore and offshore fishing trips with Nautical Mile Charters. Captain Dave Wood welcomes you aboard his safe, fast, and comfortable boat and is ready to take you to some of North Carolina’s finest game fish. Join him in Wilmington, North Carolina and have lots of fun fishing!

You start your trip on the captain’s 23’ Regulator Center Console powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine, with room for up to 4 anglers. This comfy vessel provides you with a private toilet and shower. You can use the ice box to store your catch and drinks and keep them cool. As for navigation, the boat uses modern GPS, fishfinder, and radio systems. The onboard fishing equipment includes outriggers and a livewell.

The waters in this area will give you lots of fishing opportunities. You can target Kingfish, Great Barracuda, Mahi Mahi, Redfish, Bonito, and more. As for fishing styles, you can try out bottom fishing, deep sea fishing, trolling, spinning, jigging, as well as drift fishing. The fish you catch is yours to keep if you wish. Also, children are more than welcome to join the trip.

The captain will provide you with all the gear and bait you’ll need, and he’ll also clean and fillet your catch so you have it ready for cooking when you get back home. You’re provided with licenses and drinks as well, so the only thing you should bring is your favorite food.

Hop aboard and have a great time fishing with Nautical Mile Charters!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $425
    Spend 4 hours nearshore and target King Mackerel, Bonito, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, and other nearshore species.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Bonito
    Bonito
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $675
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $800
    Have loads of fun targeting Cobia, King Mackerel, Sailfish, Grouper, sharks, snapper (when in season), as well as other offshore species.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 44 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (22)
Calm waters
This is where the dolphins came to the boat. Very!
Kid friendly
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
74%
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Graham A.
Trumansburg, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with Captain Dave

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 7, 2023
We had a great time fishing except a little sea sickness but that was our own fault because we forgot Dramamine?. Captain Dave...
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Reid W.
Wilmington, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day with Capt Dave

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 25, 2023
Went with Dave and the in laws for a full day, went about 25 miles out and got some nice Sea Bass and Trigger fish in late...
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Jennifer D.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 3, 2023
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Lara B.
Garner, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 26, 2022
Captain Dave was so great. He had plenty of bait and was always replacing bait when needed. He was ready to help with any rod...
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Jake T.
Anderson, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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6 Hour Trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 28, 2022
Captain Dave was awesome! He is very knowledgeable and helpful. He was very accommodating from start to finish and extremely...
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FAQs about Nautical Mile Charters – Regulator

Nautical Mile Charters – Regulator offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $425 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $675 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Nautical Mile Charters – Regulator, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Nautical Mile Charters – Regulator include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Nautical Mile Charters – Regulator offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Nautical Mile Charters – Regulator offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Nautical Mile Charters – Regulator include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sailfish

Meet the Captain

Dave Wood
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
73 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2019
Captain Dave Wood says the reason why he decided to start running his own fishing charter is simple: "It's what I love to do!" Although he's a fairly new captain, licensed since June 2019, he has plenty of angling experience under his belt. He's been fishing as a hobby for over 45 years, and has explored waters from the Florida Keys, to Mexico, to Costa Rica, and Nova Scotia. He's been in this area since 2014. Fishing is what he loves to do, so he wanted to live the dream, and turn it into something more than just a hobby! When he's not out on the water, Capt. Dave is a real family man: he has a wonderful wife and 4 great kids. Come join him aboard Nautical Mile Charters and become part of his fishing family!

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Bonito Bonito
Cobia Cobia

Boat specs

Regulator (Center console) originally built in 2017. Powered by a 300HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Checks

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