Captain
Ryan Cooper

Member since August 2018 Carolina Beach, United States
Background
Captain Ryan Cooper has over 12 years of professional offshore and nearshore fishing experience in North Carolina. He started his career as a local waterman when he was just 12 years old commercial fishing, then as a mate on a charter boat for years until becoming an owner and captain himself.

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Carolina Beach, United States
Background
Captain Ryan Cooper has over 12 years of professional offshore and nearshore fishing experience in North Carolina. He started his career as a local waterman when he was just 12 years old commercial fishing, then as a mate on a charter boat for years until becoming an owner and captain himself.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(128 reviews)
Carolina Beach
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 128 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (118)
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Dj L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Gulfsteam Full Day on July 12, 2025
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Ryan S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 27, 2024
We had bad winds and weather so Cap came up with a plan b to put us on calmer water for the kids we had with us. Made the best...
Ryan S. recommends Carolina Beach Sportfishing
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Rickey F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Guys trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 28, 2024
Captain and the 1st hand deck was amazing we had a blast and will be back in March.
Rickey F. recommends Carolina Beach Sportfishing
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David T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on October 4, 2024
Captain James and first mate Jack were awesome! Highly recommend!
David T. recommends Carolina Beach Sportfishing
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Dustin C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun on a slow day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 24, 2024
Not too many fish, but the ride and scenery still made for a good trip
Dustin C. recommends Carolina Beach Sportfishing
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