Driftin’ Along Charters 

5.0
(33 reviews)
 220 Annie Drive, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, United States–

Driftin’ Along Charters 

Carolina Beach, NC, United States
–
19 ft
3
5.0
(33 reviews)

Driftin' Along Charters is located in Carolina Beach and it's ready to show you why this is a popular year-round fishing destination for anglers of all levels!

Capt. TC specializes in inshore trips, and he has some tricks up his sleeve to put you on some fish! Knowledgeable and eager to help, he's an expert in light tackle, and his goal is to tailor the trip to your needs so that you'll have an unforgettable experience.

You're looking at 4 to 8-hour trips, where you'll usually go after the likes of Flounder, Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, and Sheepshead, depending on the weather and time of year. You can keep anything you catch as long as it's legal to do so.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 19' Carolina Skiff boat that can safely take up to 3 anglers. All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip, and it's up to you to use it as best you can. Also, no need to worry about a license, as your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day.

Bring with you any drinks and snacks you like to eat, and if you want to take the rest of the family along for the ride, kids are welcome aboard, so you're free to make it a family adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Driftin' Along Charters!

Driftin' Along Charters is located in Carolina Beach and it's ready to show you why this is a popular year-round fishing destination for anglers of all levels!

Capt. TC specializes in inshore trips, and he has some tricks up his sleeve to put you on some fish! Knowledgeable and eager to help, he's an expert in light tackle, and his goal is to tailor the trip to your needs so that you'll have an unforgettable experience.

You're looking at 4 to 8-hour trips, where you'll usually go after the likes of Flounder, Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, and Sheepshead, depending on the weather and time of year. You can keep anything you catch as long as it's legal to do so.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 19' Carolina Skiff boat that can safely take up to 3 anglers. All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip, and it's up to you to use it as best you can. Also, no need to worry about a license, as your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day.

Bring with you any drinks and snacks you like to eat, and if you want to take the rest of the family along for the ride, kids are welcome aboard, so you're free to make it a family adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Driftin' Along Charters!

TC Smith
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
First Responder/military half day
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
+1
US $350
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Evening trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Aug 31
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
+1
US $350
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day morning Trip
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
+2
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Afternoon trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
+1
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
33 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (54)

What anglers say

100%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

Reviews (33)

  • Chase Davis
    Chase Davis
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fun with the kids!

    Half Day morning Trip on July 3, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

    My 10 and 12 yr old had a great time with Captain TC. He was very patient and allowed the boys to be as hands on as they wanted so they felt really involved and like they earned their catches for the day. TC has great local knowledge and was ready to shift locations if the fish weren't biting in order to meet our ulitimate goal which was to bring home some catch for dinner.

  • Dan Moline
    Dan Moline
    Repeat angler
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Tons of fun

    First Responder/military half day on June 8, 2026 • 2 adults

    Booked this for my kids on their honeymoon. They told me the captain was fantastic, smooth ride, lots of laughs, easy communication before the trip and topped off the trip with a black tip baby shark. They highly recommended booking with this charter.

  • Crystal Monteleone
    Crystal Monteleone
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    TC was knowledgeable and fun

    Evening trip on September 13, 2026 • 2 adults

    We had a great time trying to catch flounder. it was a beautiful day on the water and TC was knowledgeable about places, the behavior and patterns of todes and fish.

  • Matthew Podwika
    Matthew Podwika
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2020
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip!

    Half Day morning Trip on July 25, 2026 • 2 adults

    Despite weather challenges, TC put us on fish the whole trip. We caught a ton of flounder, and had a blast despite getting a bit soggy.

  • Kelly Baron
    Kelly Baron
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    One of my favorite days on the sea

    Afternoon trip on August 3, 2024 • 3 adults • 1 child

    I took my daughter and my bffs son(both 13) and little fishing experience. They have rated this trip a 2 trillion out of 5 stars! We had our original trip canceled due to weather but he got us in last minute and faced the windy weather for us! Weather can be tricky and the water was choppy! We were warned! And I’ll be honest… we had an absolute blast! The kids and I haven’t laughed that hard or smiled that much in a long time! He was attentive to the kids and extremely patient. We all caught a few fish, even me! We will be back again. Thanks for the amazing memories and an amazing trip!

  • Dannel Lamm
    Dannel Lamm
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0

    Half day trip with captain TC

    Half Day morning Trip on May 10, 2025

    My 2 boys (10,13) and I had a great time with captain TC! We went out for a half day trip and it was my boys first time fishing from a boat. TC was extremely patient and helpful with all of us! His complete focus was on us having a great time! Highly recommend and will definitely book more trips in the future with TC!

  • Amanda Buchanan
    Amanda Buchanan
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience!

    Half Day morning Trip on August 16, 2025 • 2 adults

    The owner of Driftin Along was super nice and very helpful. We could have a conversation with him like we had known him our entire life. He tried very hard to make sure we caught something and had a good experience. We definitely recommend Driftin Along and would definitely be a repeat customer!

  • Brian Bohan
    Brian Bohan
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time on the water

    Afternoon trip on May 17, 2025 • 3 adults

    We had a great time and captain T.C. was awesome. He had a variety of bait and knew all the spots to try. We caught some redfish, and got a few sheepshead nibbles. It was a great way to spend the afternoon.

  • Amber Ellis
    Amber Ellis
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Highly recommend!

    Half Day morning Trip on August 9, 2025 • 2 adults

    Captain TC gave us a phenomenal trip! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we had a great time. We caught a bunch of fish and can’t wait to go out again!

  • Joseph Battle
    Joseph Battle
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2021
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water

    Half Day morning Trip on September 20, 2025 • 2 adults

    Has a great day on the water with Captain TC. He worked hard to get us on some fish and finally had some success.

FAQs about Driftin’ Along Charters

Driftin’ Along Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - Evening trip (3 hours)
  • US $350 per group - First Responder/military half day (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Afternoon trip (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Half Day morning Trip (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Driftin’ Along Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
Trips booked with Driftin’ Along Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Most live bait we use is caught prior to the trip so you can show up and start fishing. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included in charter price and is done at the conclusion of the trip. )
  • Fishing license (All licensing needed for coastal waters in North Carolina is covered and included in the trip pricing. )
Driftin’ Along Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Most of our fishing is done in the Cape Fear River which ranges from saltwater to brackish water. )
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
Driftin’ Along Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Driftin’ Along Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

TC Smith
TC Smith
Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
33 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since October 2022
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain TC grew up commercial fishing in Masonboro Sound, taking every chance he had to be out on the water. He uses mainly light tackle with live bait, except in the winter months when live bait isn't readily available. 'I decided to create an affordable charter to offer a great experience to everyone.'
TC Smith
TC Smith
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
1
reports
33
reviews
2022
member since
~1h
response
Captain TC grew up commercial fishing in Masonboro Sound, taking every chance he had to be out on the water. He uses mainly light tackle with live bait, except in the winter months when live bait isn't readily available. 'I decided to create an affordable charter to offer a great experience to everyone.'

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler proudly displaying a Flounder while fishing in a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Crystal M.
    Crystal M.
    We had a great time trying to catch flounder. it was a beautiful day on the water and TC was knowledgeable about places, the behavior and patterns of todes and fish.
  • Angler proudly displaying a Flounder while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    Matthew P.
    Matthew P.
    Despite weather challenges, TC put us on fish the whole trip. We caught a ton of flounder, and had a blast despite getting a bit soggy.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Sheepshead caught while fishing from a boat, showcasing a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sheepshead
    Chase D.
    Chase D.
    My 10 and 12 yr old had a great time with Captain TC. He was very patient and allowed the boys to be as hands on as they wanted so they felt really involved and like they earned their catches for the day. TC has great local knowledge and was ready to shift locations if the fish weren't biting in order to meet our ulitimate goal which was to bring home some catch for dinner.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a caught shark while fishing on a sunny day, showcasing the excitement of a successful outing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bonnethead Shark
    Dan M.
    Dan M.
    Booked this for my kids on their honeymoon. They told me the captain was fantastic, smooth ride, lots of laughs, easy communication before the trip and topped off the trip with a black tip baby shark. They highly recommended booking with this charter.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in calm waters.
    Joseph Z.
    Joseph Z.
    Went on a quick morning trip with Capt TC. First time in NC. Great guide!! Great convo!! Great fishing and great time was had by all!!! Thanks again, hope to be back soon!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of striped bass on a sunny day at the dock.
    Fish 1
    Sheepshead
    Joseph B.
    Joseph B.
    Has a great day on the water with Captain TC. He worked hard to get us on some fish and finally had some success.
  • An angler proudly displaying a Flounder caught while fishing on a small boat in calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Amanda B.
    Amanda B.
    The owner of Driftin Along was super nice and very helpful. We could have a conversation with him like we had known him our entire life. He tried very hard to make sure we caught something and had a good experience. We definitely recommend Driftin Along and would definitely be a repeat customer!
  • Angler proudly displaying a Flounder while fishing from a boat in a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Amber E.
    Amber E.
    Captain TC gave us a phenomenal trip! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we had a great time. We caught a bunch of fish and can’t wait to go out again!
  • A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a small catch while fishing on a calm river, showcasing a family fishing experience.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Julie H.
    Julie H.
    Took my grandson for his first fishing trip. The captain was very good working with him!
  • An angler proudly displaying a caught fish while fishing from a small boat in a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Largemouth Bass
    Brian B.
    Brian B.
    We had a great time and captain T.C. was awesome. He had a variety of bait and knew all the spots to try. We caught some redfish, and got a few sheepshead nibbles. It was a great way to spend the afternoon.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
19 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Carolina Skiff
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 115HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Most live bait we use is caught prior to the trip so you can show up and start fishing.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning is included in charter price and is done at the conclusion of the trip.
Fishing license
All licensing needed for coastal waters in North Carolina is covered and included in the trip pricing.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
Kids of all ages are welcome just specify ages when booking so we can have the appropriate life jacket in board.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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

What’s biting in Carolina Beach right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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