Captain
Rob Burgess

Member since April 2024 Carolina Beach, United States
Background
Capt. Rob is experienced in navigating the waters of Wilmington, North Carolina and is ready to take you on a exciting fishing excursion. Using spinning, popping, jigging, bottom fishing and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Redfish, Bonito and Flounder. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

Hey, I'm Captain Rob Burgess

Carolina Beach, United States
Background
Capt. Rob is experienced in navigating the waters of Wilmington, North Carolina and is ready to take you on a exciting fishing excursion. Using spinning, popping, jigging, bottom fishing and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Redfish, Bonito and Flounder. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(20 reviews)
Carolina Beach
 Last booking: 3 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $285

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 20 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (13)
Fishing with Rob
Fishing with Rob
Great day in Carolina Beach fishing for Flounder
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Angler rating
17
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
83%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Paulette R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Reel Fly Fishing Trip (0900-1200)

VERIFIED   Morning Trip - Late Start on July 30, 2025
I reserved this trip for my husband (Aj), mother (Jean), son (Chris), and son-in-law (Will). None of them had ever experienced...
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Colin W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing

VERIFIED   Morning Trip - Late Start on August 20, 2025
Rob is amazing. Super nice and friendly!ย  Easy to talk to. His boat is really nice and clean. You could eat off the floor...
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Anthony S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Capt Robert was very friendly and knowledgeable

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on March 10, 2026
great trip. Not the ideal time of year for fishing, but we still maaged to catch some fish. weather hasnโ€™t cooperated but...
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Andreas S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day in Carolina Beach fishing for Flounder

VERIFIED   Morning Trip - Late Start on September 5, 2025
Rob never fails to provide a fun and rewarding experience around Carolina Beach be it on the Cape Fear river estuary or on...
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Nate S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Kind and Courteous

VERIFIED   Morning Trip - Late Start on August 22, 2025
We had a great time with Captain Rob. He took us out and we started catching fish 5 minutes after dropping the anchor. He helped...
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