Carolina Sunrise / Cobiakiller 

5.0/5 (27 reviews)
 4457 Mill Landing Road, Wanchese, NC 27981, United States

Carolina Sunrise / Cobiakiller 

Wanchese, NC, United States
30 ft
6
5.0/5 (27 reviews)

Carolina Sunrise – CobiaKiller is a charter dedicated to inshore and nearshore fishing on the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina. You will have a professionally guided trip by Captain Aaron Beatson, so bring the kids to learn or bring the pros - everyone is welcome! This charter is always ready to go in search of Jacks, Redfish, Kingfish and of course - Cobia!

You will go out aboard a 20 foot 1950 custom Carolina performance fishing boat, originally built in 1958, and restored in 2006. This vintage beauty is now powered by a 140 HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots. That makes it very fast on the shallow and inshore waters of the Outer Banks. The boat is equipped with life jackets for safety and all the electronics needed to get you to the best fishing spots.

You will find the flybridge particularly handy for sight fishing or just taking in the breathtaking scenery of this area. The onboard icebox will be used to store your catch until you return to the shore, so please make sure you bring a cooler of your own to transport the fish home safely.

Carolina Sunrise - CobiaKiller will put you on a wide variety of fish - from the inshore species like Trout, Redfish, Jack Crevalle, and Cobia, to the nearshore species that include King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, and Bluefish.

The fishing gear is provided in the form of rods, reels, tackle, lures and live bait. You will have a fishing license as well as a cleaning and filleting service once the trip is over. Captain Aaron will also provide you with drinks so all you have to bring is positive energy. And sunglasses.

If you already have a date in mind, check the captain's calendar to see if it's open, book a trip to your liking and get ready for your next fishing adventure!

Carolina Sunrise – CobiaKiller is a charter dedicated to inshore and nearshore fishing on the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina. You will have a professionally guided trip by Captain Aaron Beatson, so bring the kids to learn or bring the pros - everyone is welcome! This charter is always ready to go in search of Jacks, Redfish, Kingfish and of course - Cobia!

You will go out aboard a 20 foot 1950 custom Carolina performance fishing boat, originally built in 1958, and restored in 2006. This vintage beauty is now powered by a 140 HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots. That makes it very fast on the shallow and inshore waters of the Outer Banks. The boat is equipped with life jackets for safety and all the electronics needed to get you to the best fishing spots.

You will find the flybridge particularly handy for sight fishing or just taking in the breathtaking scenery of this area. The onboard icebox will be used to store your catch until you return to the shore, so please make sure you bring a cooler of your own to transport the fish home safely.

Carolina Sunrise - CobiaKiller will put you on a wide variety of fish - from the inshore species like Trout, Redfish, Jack Crevalle, and Cobia, to the nearshore species that include King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, and Bluefish.

The fishing gear is provided in the form of rods, reels, tackle, lures and live bait. You will have a fishing license as well as a cleaning and filleting service once the trip is over. Captain Aaron will also provide you with drinks so all you have to bring is positive energy. And sunglasses.

If you already have a date in mind, check the captain's calendar to see if it's open, book a trip to your liking and get ready for your next fishing adventure!

Aaron Beatson
Captain
Aaron Beatson
17 years of experience

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip – Clamming (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 31
US $350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Clamming (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 31
US $350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $550
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $550
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $756
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 30
Cobia
US $1,150
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

5.0
27 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Mike Migliore
Mike Migliore
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
5 star trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 26, 20264 adults

We caught sheepshead on our 4 hour charter. Aaron was very knowledgeable and personalble. Will definitely be booking another charter with him.

Reported catch:
Sheepshead
Aaron Beatson
Response from Captain

Thanks Mike!! Looking forward to next time 🙌

Jarrett Jenkins
Jarrett Jenkins
us
Idaho, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Aaron
Half Day Trip (PM) on October 16, 20255 adults

I can’t say enough good things about our trip with Captain Aaron and Ross From start to finish, everything was top-notch. The boat was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, and Aaron clearly knew all the best spots. we had a great day filled with laughter and sunshine(and a little wind:)

Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Ben Robey
Ben Robey
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2020
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Aaron
Half Day Trip (PM) on October 23, 20252 adults

Reported catch:
Redfish
Bluefish (Tailor)
Speckled Trout
Michael Niederreither
Michael Niederreither
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Awesome time
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 17, 20253 adults

Really enjoyed the outing!

Aaron Beatson
Response from Captain

Thank you Mike!! Really enjoyed you all! See you next time 🙌

Gerri Coble
Gerri Coble
us
Delaware, US
Member since 2017
5.0
Verified
The day was super hot but Captain Aaron was cool
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 21, 20172 adults

Had a great half day on the Carolina Sunrise/Cobiakiller. Captain Aaron was so patient with a not-so-together grandmother, but his experience as a father and fisherman shined when talking and working with my fishing experienced, 11 year old granddaughter. While the fish were not biting on this super hot day, Captain Aaron showed his boating skill by maneuvering his boat in the turbulent waters near the main channel under the new bridge's pilings, giving my granddaughter the thrill of catching about 50 small stripers. It was a joy watching my smiling young angler hook one after another. He finished the day by going far beyond his call of duty by retrieving and delivering our lost cooler. I would definitely recommend and book again on this affordable, inshore boat.

Reported catch:
Cobia
Bluefish (Tailor)
Aaron Beatson
Response from Captain

Had a great day and look forward to next time!

FAQs about Carolina Sunrise / Cobiakiller

Carolina Sunrise / Cobiakiller offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - Half Day Trip – Clamming (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group - Half Day Trip – Clamming (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $756 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Carolina Sunrise / Cobiakiller, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Carolina Sunrise / Cobiakiller include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We have our clients help catch bait in the early parts of the trip as they often really enjoy the action)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We have a fish cleaning service for around .50 cents a pound )
  • Drinks (We offer water on our fishing trips)
  • Fishing license (No licenses needed on our fishing trips. We have all of that covered )
Carolina Sunrise / Cobiakiller offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (Nesrshore when sight casting at drum and cobia)
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Carolina Sunrise / Cobiakiller offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Flounder gigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Carolina Sunrise / Cobiakiller include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Shrimp
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Aaron Beatson
Aaron Beatson
Aaron Beatson

Wanchese, North Carolina, United States

7 Fishing Reports
27 Customer reviews
Typical response within 5 hours
Member since January 2017

I was raised in VA Beach, VA. As a youngster, I fished around lakes and the ocean. This area would be the location where my love for water took place. Maybe not the time when I was 5 and my dad threw me in the ocean, by my ankles, to teach me to swim. It didn't take long to get a bodyboard and a surfboard under my arm. Having 2 older brothers really helped when going on fishing adventures early in life. We came up with all kinds of reasons to leave the house and go surfing or fishing. It wasn't long till we started heading south, to the uncrowded beaches of the Outer Banks of NC. This is where I live now, with my 2 daughters Lily and Maddy, along with my wonderful wife Erin. My two older brothers live nearby and we have 7 children between the three of us to enjoy raising here on the beach. After learning the local ways of fishing techniques, I became passionate about taking friends fishing at different times of the year. I received my Captain's license soon after and never looked back!

7 Fishing Reports
27 Customer reviews
Typical response within 5 hours
Member since January 2017

I was raised in VA Beach, VA. As a youngster, I fished around lakes and the ocean. This area would be the location where my love for water took place. Maybe not the time when I was 5 and my dad threw me in the ocean, by my ankles, to teach me to swim. It didn't take long to get a bodyboard and a surfboard under my arm. Having 2 older brothers really helped when going on fishing adventures early in life. We came up with all kinds of reasons to leave the house and go surfing or fishing. It wasn't long till we started heading south, to the uncrowded beaches of the Outer Banks of NC. This is where I live now, with my 2 daughters Lily and Maddy, along with my wonderful wife Erin. My two older brothers live nearby and we have 7 children between the three of us to enjoy raising here on the beach. After learning the local ways of fishing techniques, I became passionate about taking friends fishing at different times of the year. I received my Captain's license soon after and never looked back!

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Shrimp
Shrimp
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Other
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
1990
Restored in
2025
Boat manufacturer
1990 Custom Carolina/ Alex Willis
Boat type
Other
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nesrshore when sight casting at drum and cobia
Nearshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
We have our clients help catch bait in the early parts of the trip as they often really enjoy the action
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We have a fish cleaning service for around .50 cents a pound
Drinks
We offer water on our fishing trips
Fishing license
No licenses needed on our fishing trips. We have all of that covered

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 not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
No age limits as we love letting kids experience the thrill of an outdoor adventure
You keep catch

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

 Checks

What’s biting in Wanchese right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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