Carolina Sunrise / Cobiakiller 

5.0
(32 reviews)
 4457 Mill Landing Road, Wanchese, NC 27981, United States–

Carolina Sunrise / Cobiakiller 

Wanchese, NC, United States
–
30 ft
6
5.0
(32 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

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

Anglers' gallery (33)

What anglers say

100%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (32)

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Angus Graham
Angus Graham
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Stoke Master
Half Day Trip (PM) on October 1, 2026 • 5 adults

Aaron created widespread stoke throughout our party of 5. After starting our trip off right with a fisherman's prayer we had an early morning launch on glassy windless waters. Aaron's vessel perfect for sound or deep water and his convo entertaining with fish and surf tales that kept hope alive. Forever the optimist he led the search until we struck gold, trout led the catch followed by a few respectable red drum that when broiled to perfection as the sunset made for a tasty dinner. Thanks Aaron for the day. Hope return soon.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Bluefish (Tailor)
Aaron Beatson
Response from Captain

So great meeting you gentlemen! Never give up🙏 hope we can do it again soon!! Capt Aaron

Adam Jackson
Adam Jackson
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
New
Hard working Captain
3/4 Day Trip on October 6, 2026 • 3 adults

our goal was to catch some big drum during our family vacation. Captain Aaron came prepared and we tried multiple locations and setups till we finally hooked up with our target. Everyone caught fish, and we hope to fish with him again for Cobia in the future!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Aaron Beatson
Response from Captain

Thank you for your business and thank you very much for the kind words! We definitely have a spot saved for cobia season! Tight Lines! Aaron

Brianna Marshall
Brianna Marshall
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
We had a BLAST!
3/4 Day Trip on September 14, 2026 • 6 adults

Captain Aaron was awesome and super informative. We had the best time. It was an absolutely beautiful day and we got lots of fish! We even managed to hit the last day of flounder season and scored 5. 😊 10/10 would recommend and absolutely will return! Thank you again, Captain!

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

Thank you so much for the kind words! Hope to see you again soon!

Don Gross
Don Gross
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
great trip
3/4 Day Trip on October 14, 2026 • 6 adults

Had a great time! The captain and boat was great. would highly recommend to anyone wanting to go.

Aaron Beatson
Response from Captain

Thank you for the kind words Don! We hope to see you again soon 🙏

Mike Migliore
Mike Migliore
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
5 star trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 26, 2026 • 4 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 🙌

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
Wanchese, North Carolina, United States
7 Fishing Reports
32 Customer reviews
Typical response within 3 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!
Aaron Beatson
Aaron Beatson
7
reports
32
reviews
2017
member since
~3h
response
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

  • Adult angler holding a large red drum, or redfish, aboard a boat on calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    Don G.
    Don G.
    Had a great time! The captain and boat was great. would highly recommend to anyone wanting to go.
  • Angler proudly holding a large redfish on the deck of a fishing boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Adam J.
    Adam J.
    our goal was to catch some big drum during our family vacation. Captain Aaron came prepared and we tried multiple locations and setups till we finally hooked up with our target. Everyone caught fish, and we hope to fish with him again for Cobia in the future!
  • Two anglers casting lines from the bow of a fishing boat on a calm day, showcasing a serene fishing environment.
    Angus G.
    Angus G.
    Aaron created widespread stoke throughout our party of 5. After starting our trip off right with a fisherman's prayer we had an early morning launch on glassy windless waters. Aaron's vessel perfect for sound or deep water and his convo entertaining with fish and surf tales that kept hope alive. Forever the optimist he led the search until we struck gold, trout led the catch followed by a few respectable red drum that when broiled to perfection as the sunset made for a tasty dinner. Thanks Aaron for the day. Hope return soon.
  • Angler holding a large flatfish catch aboard a fishing boat, with the fish prominently displayed against the boat deck.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    Mark B.
    Mark B.
    The captain was friendly and very knowledgeable. We caught fish everywhere we stopped. He made sure we didn’t go away disappointed.
  • A cheerful group of anglers poses with their catch of various fish, including flounder and mackerel, displayed on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Flounder
    Brianna M.
    Brianna M.
    Captain Aaron was awesome and super informative. We had the best time. It was an absolutely beautiful day and we got lots of fish! We even managed to hit the last day of flounder season and scored 5. 😊 10/10 would recommend and absolutely will return! Thank you again, Captain!
  • An angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Michael N.
    Michael N.
    Really enjoyed the outing!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while aboard a fishing boat, with a scenic water backdrop during sunset.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    We started the afternoon trip casting at Speckled trout. Then got a call from a friend about a good drum bite, so we got in on the action ??? Cut mullet for the win again!!!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Cobia while fishing offshore, showcasing the thrill of deep-sea fishing.
    Sightcasing our passion. Come getcha some!!
  • Portrait of an older man seated indoors; no fish, boat, or fishing activity is visible.
    The fish are here and lots of fun to be had!! Whether your looking at taking the kids or setting a record, we can get you hooked up. I work with a small group of friends that are more than capable of showing you a great day! Speckled trout, drum, flounder, mackerel, cobia and more are biting now. Give us a shout this summer! Have a great day
  • Young angler holding a spotted seatrout aboard a small fishing boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Christy R.
    Christy R.
    We had a great time catching speckled trout and learning new techniques. Can't wait to come back and book another trip with Captain Aaron. He did a great job helping us and our kiddos on the trip!

What is the boat like?

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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
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.
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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
SheepsheadSheepshead
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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