Sea Smiles Charters
+20Spend the day with Sea Smiles Charters and get hooked on fishing in Carolina Beach! Having logged many hours in the ocean, Captain Coby knows them forwards and back.
Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Spanish Mackerel, Bonito, Bluefish, and King Mackerel on half-day trips! On full-day trips, you might hook into King Mackerel, Tuna, Wahoo, Amber Jack, Barracuda, Mahi Mahi, and any Billfish! For these species, you’re likely to troll using heavy tackle on full days, and light tackle on half days!
You’ll be dropping lines from a 47’ Buddy Davis sportfishing vessel with space for 6 passengers. It has outriggers, a fighting chair, and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods reels, tackle, and bait are supplied for you. Bring your cooler with plenty of ice.
A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. A 15–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.
You don’t need to get a local fishing license before the trip. The Charter provides the fishing license you need for the trip!! Some species may be off-limits so make sure you know what to expect. Fill free to ask as many questions as you want!!
Don’t forget to bring sunglasses, sunblock, bottled water, snacks and anything else you’d like to drink! Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just try to avoid bringing glass bottles if you can(if you do bring glass bottles please be careful!!! Smoking is also allowed outside in the cockpit where you’ll be fishing!! Just no smoking INSIDE the boat please!!!
PARKING IS FREE!!! You will be parking in the owner’s front yard or in the parking lot at the end of the neighborhood. Free parking is nearly impossible to find in CB!
We also offer memorial services for $400 please message the captain for details!
The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Sea Smiles Charters!
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Sea Smiles Charters
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+11Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
86%
Caught fish
100%
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Amazing
8 Hour Trip – Trolling on April 20, 2024
Yesterday myself and 4 other friends went on an 8 hour trip on the sea smiles. None of us had previously been deep sea fishing and we’re all extremely excited. We got to the dock early, as instructed, and boarded the boat after a quick debriefing form captain Coby. Following that we were off to the deep blue. Once we reached the fishing grounds it was action packed. One fish after another totaling to 17 tuna, 3 mackerel, and an amberjack. Coby and his mate Jacob were both fantastic, knowledgeable, easy going, and sure to put us on the fish. On top of the fantastic time, weather, and crew let me tell you about the boat. The sea smiles was very clean, spacious, and comfortable for everyone. The interior offered a bathroom, 2 large couches, a fridge, and everything we needed to be comfortable. This was truly an incredible experience and can’t wait to book again. Thank you Coby and Jacob!
Yesterday myself and 4 other friends went on an 8 hour trip on the sea smiles. None of us had previously been deep sea fishing and we’re all extremely excited. We got to the dock early, as instructed, and boarded the boat after a quick debriefing form captain Coby. Following that we were off to the deep blue. Once we reached the fishing grounds it was action packed. One fish after another totaling to 17 tuna, 3 mackerel, and an amberjack. Coby and his mate Jacob were both fantastic, knowledgeable,...
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12 Hour Trip – Trolling on March 10, 2024
I charted the Sea Smiles boat for my Birthday March 10 2024 and we did a trip to the gulfstream with 5 of my buddies. It was a little rough that day but the boat handled the seas pretty well and no one got seas sick. With in the first 10 minutes of having our lines in the water we had 2 hook ups, a pair of tunas. Captain Coby and his mate were extremely knowledgable about catching fish and showing our crew how to fight and land them. We caught a a couple of wahoos and some more tuna that day and overall was a great day of fishing. I would highly recommend this boat and crew if you want to put some fish in the cooler. We got back to the dock and they cleaned all the fish and had it bagged a ready for the cooler with ice. Thanks Coby and mate
I charted the Sea Smiles boat for my Birthday March 10 2024 and we did a trip to the gulfstream with 5 of my buddies. It was a little rough that day but the boat handled the seas pretty well and no one got seas sick. With in the first 10 minutes of having our lines in the water we had 2 hook ups, a pair of tunas. Captain Coby and his mate were extremely knowledgable about catching fish and showing our crew how to fight and land them. We caught a a couple of wahoos and some more tuna that day...
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Fishing trip for 18th Birthday!
8 Hour Trip – Trolling on May 19, 2024
We took our son out for his 18th Birthday on May 19th, 2024. The crew was amazing, it was the first time some of us had been offshore. We caught Amberjack, Spanish mackerel, King mackerel and tuna. The waves were a little choppy, but the captain and mate were in it for the long haul to make sure my son had the best birthday and caught fish! Would highly recommend and will be booking another trip in the future.
We took our son out for his 18th Birthday on May 19th, 2024. The crew was amazing, it was the first time some of us had been offshore. We caught Amberjack, Spanish mackerel, King mackerel and tuna. The waves were a little choppy, but the captain and mate were in it for the long haul to make sure my son had the best birthday and caught fish! Would highly recommend and will be booking another trip in the future.
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Offshore Fishing
13 Hour Trip – Gulf Stream Trolling on May 18, 2024
We had a great time. Crew was great. We have dozens of stories from this trip. Will go again. Caught, one large socket tunna, four Mahi Mahi (dolphinfish). We hooked a white marlin and was not able to get it in. We seemed to have the best catch of all the boats in the marina on the day we went.
We had a great time. Crew was great. We have dozens of stories from this trip. Will go again. Caught, one large socket tunna, four Mahi Mahi (dolphinfish). We hooked a white marlin and was not able to get it in. We seemed to have the best catch of all the boats in the marina on the day we went.
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Great trip
5 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM) on April 28, 2024
This was our first off shore fishing trip. My buddies and I had a great time. Chris showed us how to do everything and made everything very clear and easy. Definitely recommend!
This was our first off shore fishing trip. My buddies and I had a great time. Chris showed us how to do everything and made everything very clear and easy. Definitely recommend!
FAQs about Sea Smiles Charters
What are the trip rates for Sea Smiles Charters?
Sea Smiles Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $800 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM) (5 hours)
- US $800 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Trolling (PM) (5 hours)
- US $900 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM) (6 hours)
- US $900 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Trolling (PM) (6 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Live Bait (AM) (6 hours)
- US $1,300 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Trolling (8 hours)
- US $1,600 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Trolling (10 hours)
- US $2,000 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Trolling (12 hours)
- US $2,800 per group - 13 Hour Trip – Gulf Stream Trolling (13 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Sea Smiles Charters?
When you book a trip with Sea Smiles Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet
- Fighting Chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge
- Live Bait Well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia System
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Sea Smiles Charters?
Trips booked with Sea Smiles Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- First Mate
- Fishing License
What types of fishing does Sea Smiles Charters offer?
Sea Smiles Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Sea Smiles Charters offer?
Sea Smiles Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Sea Smiles Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Sea Smiles Charters include:
- Amberjack
- Bluefish
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Little Tunny (False Albacore)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Sailfish
- Spanish Mackerel
- Tuna (Albacore)
- Tuna (Blackfin)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Your operator
Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United States
I was introduced into charter fishing over 6 years ago. I started mating on the Fish Witch in Carolina Beach! After almost 4 years mating on the Fish Witch I left to pursue private boats and start my own charter business as well!
Coby S.
Captain
Chris S.
Business associate
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia System
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
First Mate
Fishing License
How cancellations work
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.
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
Crew Keeps 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
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer
What’s biting in Carolina Beach right now
Amberjack
Bluefish
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
Spanish Mackerel
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Wahoo