Southport Blue Marlin Fishing Charters

This trip is for the true lovers of offshore fishing, or those who wish to experience it for the first time! You will head out into the blue waters and target Sailfish, Marlins, Tunas, Mahi Mahi, Snowy Groupers, Tilefish, African Pompano, and others you may run into.

This incredible morning trip will include 6 hours of bottom fishing and trolling for the likes of Kingfish, Cobia, and many other interesting to catch species. Departure times are flexible. NOTE: fuel surcharge might apply. For more information, contact the captain.

Carolina Beach Sportfishing welcomes you aboard for a day of fishing fun on the waters of Carolina Beach! Join Capt. Ryan Cooper on your journey to explore the offshore fishery and catch something worth bragging about. The boat that will be your ride for

Stay in the inshore or nearshore waters up to 5 miles from the coastline. You'll spend 5 hours going after exciting species such as King and Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Cobia, and even Sharks. Try bottom fishing and jigging and you may just get to take a tasty treat home with you.

Get ready to head a whopping 55 nautical miles out to the Gulf Stream! This trip gives anglers of all ages and skill levels the chance to target some world-famous big game fish – a huge variety of Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Marlin and plenty more will all be on offer. This is one of your captain's most popular and fun trips! He'll show you the best techniques to use, and will make sure you're hooked up with rods, reels, bait, lures, tackle, and a fishing license. Just bring snacks and drinks.

Our personal favorite trip. We will be running about 55-60 miles out to the gulfstream to troll with heavy tackle for Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi and Sailfish. This trip can be great year round and is also very good in the winter months for Wahoo and Tuna. We will also do a little bottom fishing on this trip if the trolling is slow.

This trip will take you to the edge of the Gulfstream and continental shelf, over 60 miles offshore where you will likely encounter some of the biggest, strongest and best-eating game fish in the ocean. Total fishing time will be about 9 hours. This trip includes topwater trolling for trophy gamefish and is for the serious fisherman as the ride out will take 2-3 hours. The species you will chase include Tuna, Mahi, Wahoo, Sailfish, Marlin, Grouper, and Snapper.

Go out 10-12 miles for several different big game species! Best during the summer months of June,July,August and September.

This trip allows us to travel out to the Atlantic Ocean’s Gulf Stream. This South to North flow of warm water is where some of North Carolina’s most prized fish reside. We’ll be using big tackle to do battle with big fish. Different species are more prominent during different times of the year so be sure to ask if you are looking to target something specifically. A typical 12-hour trip consists of trolling and bottom fishing unless the trolling bite is hot or the group strictly wants to bottom fish.

This trip is for those looking to get after sportfish that the nutrient and bait-rich gulf stream attracts. Action is generally fast and furious with various Pelagic species and exciting bites leading to test your strength as they pull drag, jump, and fight. We are generally fishing 50-75 miles offshore. In the Gulf Stream, we are targeting Pelagic species. Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and Wahoo! We troll a variety of baits including lures and ballyhoo.