Carolina Traditions Fishing Charters 

5.0/5 (256 reviews)
 Songbird Lane Southwest 1000, Holden Beach, NC 28462, United States

Carolina Traditions Fishing Charters 

Holden Beach, NC, United States
24 ft
5
5.0/5 (256 reviews)

Carolina Traditions Fishing Charters runs fishing trips out of Holden Beach and offers to take you on an excellent inshore or nearshore fishing adventures.

Capt. Tyler prides himself on going the extra mile to ensure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in bottom fishing, and trolling to get you on that bite. This involves 4 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for King Mackerel, Cobia, Seabass, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder, depending on the season.

Your adventure begins on board a 24' Pathfinder boat that can fit a maximum of 4 anglers. The boat is equipped with an ice box. The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you will need for a productive day on the water.

As for fishing licenses, the captain will take care of everything, so you don't have to worry about it. You can keep anything you catch as long as it's legal. Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you can make it a family friendly adventure!

Book your trip now and hit the water with Carolina Traditions Fishing Charters!

Carolina Traditions Fishing Charters runs fishing trips out of Holden Beach and offers to take you on an excellent inshore or nearshore fishing adventures.

Capt. Tyler prides himself on going the extra mile to ensure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in bottom fishing, and trolling to get you on that bite. This involves 4 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for King Mackerel, Cobia, Seabass, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder, depending on the season.

Your adventure begins on board a 24' Pathfinder boat that can fit a maximum of 4 anglers. The boat is equipped with an ice box. The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you will need for a productive day on the water.

As for fishing licenses, the captain will take care of everything, so you don't have to worry about it. You can keep anything you catch as long as it's legal. Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you can make it a family friendly adventure!

Book your trip now and hit the water with Carolina Traditions Fishing Charters!

Tyler Hailey
Captain
Tyler Hailey
10 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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2 HR Kids Trip
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM)
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
US $275
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 HR Trip – Inshore
In high demand Last booked: 12 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM)
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
+2
US $575
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 HR Trip – Nearshore
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Seabass (Black)
Spanish Mackerel
Shark (Blacktip)
+2
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 HR Offshore 4 People Max
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Barracuda (Great)
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Spanish Mackerel
+3
US $900
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 HR Offshore Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 3 people
There are 29 people looking at this charter.

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

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What anglers say

99%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
99%
Caught fish

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Sandra Reid
Sandra Reid
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip!!
6 HR Offshore 4 People Max on June 21, 20263 adults

Captain Tyler with Carolina Traditions Fishing Charters put us on the fish all day! We caught an incredible 40-pound barracuda, a 21-pound king mackerel, and several more fish. Captain Tyler was friendly, knowledgeable, and worked hard to make sure everyone had a great time. The boat and equipment were top-notch, and the entire experience was outstanding. I highly recommend Carolina Traditions Fishing Charters and will definitely be booking another trip!

Mick Hopkins
Mick Hopkins
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Trout for dinner
4 HR Trip – Inshore on July 2, 20263 adults2 children

Today was another great day on the water. We caught 45+ trout and topped out of keepers at 15. Tyler put us on the fish from the start and had a terrific family time together. The water was flat abd the morning was the tine to go. We will be back again with Tyler again next summer.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Ryan Vanhorn
Ryan Vanhorn
Repeat angler
us
New Mexico, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Awesome Near Shore Trip!
4 HR Trip – Nearshore on June 30, 20263 adults

This was our second year fishing with Tyler and it was great! We caught a variety of fish near shore and had a fun time. Tyler has a ton of local knowledge/experience, and all the equipment you need to have a successful time out at sea. We will definitely be fishing again with Tyler next year!

Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
MaryKate  Morcerf
MaryKate Morcerf
us
New York, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great day
4 HR Trip – Inshore 7am - 12:00 PM on August 21, 20252 adults1 child

We decided to book with Tyler because one day while visiting Southport, my husband and son were fishing off a dock and my husband had something strong on the line - Tyler happened to be passing by on his boat, “off the clock” by the way, and told my husband to hop on to chase it down. He coached my husband through reeling up a huge ray that he of course ended up releasing. Our 6 year old son loves fishing, but we do not have a boat. So we bring him on charters a few times a year, today with Tyler. We all learned a lot about different fishing methods, where the fish like to hide, got a few little guys, got one big red fish that Tyler filet for us, and just a beautiful day inshore. He’s a laid back guy who makes you comfortable on his boat. Great time! Great dude!

Reported catch:
Redfish
James Thomas
James Thomas
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
A Blast!
2 HR Kids Trip on July 7, 20262 adults1 child

took my wife and 12yr old son on the 2hr trip and just like Captain Tyler said its meant to keep the kids busy and it did! caught several different species with black drum being our best but overall we had a great time and will be back for the 4hr trip next time. highly recommend

FAQs about Carolina Traditions Fishing Charters

Carolina Traditions Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $275 per group, additional US $40 per person after 3 guests - 2 HR Kids Trip (2 hours)
  • US $275 per group, additional US $40 per person after 3 guests - 2 HR Kids Trip - 1:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $275 per group, additional US $40 per person after 3 guests - 2 HR Kids Trip - 11:00 AM (2 hours)
  • US $275 per group, additional US $40 per person after 3 guests - 2 HR Kids Trip - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $275 per group, additional US $40 per person after 3 guests - 2 HR Kids Trip - 5:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $275 per group, additional US $40 per person after 3 guests - 2 HR Kids Trip - 9:00 AM (2 hours)
  • US $575 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 HR Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $575 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 HR Trip – Inshore - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $575 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 HR Trip – Inshore - 4:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 HR Trip – Nearshore (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 HR Trip – Nearshore - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 HR Trip – Nearshore - 4:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $200 per person after 3 guests - 6 HR Offshore 4 People Max (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $200 per person after 3 guests - 6 HR Offshore 4 People Max - 1:00 PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $200 per person after 3 guests - 8 HR Offshore Bottom Fishing (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Carolina Traditions Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Simrad go9
  • Fishfinder Simrad go9
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Carolina Traditions Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Fishing with bait is essential to success in Holden Beach & Oak Island we include the best bait available at all times of the year and will depend on what species we target to determine what bait we use for your trip for the best success.)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning and processing your catch is included in all Trips with us, We include knife cutting bags and fresh Ice, only requirement from the group is bring your own cooler to take your fresh catch back with you.)
  • Fishing license (All Licenses & Permits are covered by the Captain. )
Carolina Traditions Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
Carolina Traditions Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Carolina Traditions Fishing Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Whiting

Your captain

Tyler Hailey
Tyler Hailey
Tyler Hailey

Holden Beach, North Carolina, United States

13 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
292 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2023
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 Tyler has been fishing the inshore and offshore waters of southeastern North Carolina for more than 15 years. You could say he knows these waters like the palm of his hand! An authentic waterman his whole life, he believes in making every fishing adventure a fun experience everyone can enjoy. Carolina Traditions Fishing Charters welcomes you with southern hospitality. Tight lines!

13 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
292 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2023
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 Tyler has been fishing the inshore and offshore waters of southeastern North Carolina for more than 15 years. You could say he knows these waters like the palm of his hand! An authentic waterman his whole life, he believes in making every fishing adventure a fun experience everyone can enjoy. Carolina Traditions Fishing Charters welcomes you with southern hospitality. Tight lines!

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Whiting
Whiting
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2011
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Simrad go9
Fishfinder
Simrad go9
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Fishing with bait is essential to success in Holden Beach & Oak Island we include the best bait available at all times of the year and will depend on what species we target to determine what bait we use for your trip for the best success.
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning and processing your catch is included in all Trips with us, We include knife cutting bags and fresh Ice, only requirement from the group is bring your own cooler to take your fresh catch back with you.
Fishing license
All Licenses & Permits are covered by the Captain.

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
There is No Age Restriction on trips,However we do recommend that the kiddos be 4 Years old or older to enjoy the experience of our Kids Trips that we offer.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Holden Beach right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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