Driftin’ Along Charters 

5.0/5 (20 reviews)
 220 Annie Drive, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, United States
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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

Captain

TC Smith

 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $400 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $400 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $800 
Entire boat: up to 3 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 20 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (36)

Great with kids!
Great with kids!
Great time on the water
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

90%

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Kelly B.
Kelly B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

One of my favorite days on the sea

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip (PM) on August 3, 2024

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!

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...  

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 Kelly B. recommends Driftin’ Along Charters

Dannel L.
Dannel L.

Washington, District Of Columbia

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day trip with captain TC

Half Day 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!

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!  

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 Dannel L. recommends Driftin’ Along Charters

Julie H.
Julie H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great with kids!

VERIFIED
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4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 19, 2025

Took my grandson for his first fishing trip. The captain was very good working with him!

Took my grandson for his first fishing trip. The captain was very good working with him!  

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 Julie H. recommends Driftin’ Along Charters

Brian B.
Brian B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great time on the water

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip (PM) on May 17, 2025

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.

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.  

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 Brian B. recommends Driftin’ Along Charters

Nathaniel B.
Nathaniel B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

June fishing trip

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Half Day Trip on June 14, 2025

 

 Nathaniel B. recommends Driftin’ Along Charters

FAQs about Driftin’ Along Charters

What are the trip rates for Driftin’ Along Charters?

Driftin’ Along Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $400 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Driftin’ Along Charters?

When you book a trip with Driftin’ Along Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
What's included in the trip price with Driftin’ Along Charters?

Trips booked with Driftin’ Along Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Driftin’ Along Charters offer?

Driftin’ Along Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Driftin’ Along Charters offer?

Driftin’ Along Charters offers the following fishing technique:

  • Light Tackle
Which fish species can I catch with Driftin’ Along Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Driftin’ Along Charters include:

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

Your captain

TC Smith

Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
20 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2022

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

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

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Fishing License

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.

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

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

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

What’s biting in Carolina Beach right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout