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
(130 reviews)
Carolina Beach
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 130 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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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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Steven M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

21 keepers In 4 Hrs

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 10, 2023
We had a fantastic time with Captain James and mate Ryan.ย  This was a test trip to see who was interested in a longer offshore...
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Austin H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with James

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 3, 2024
We really enjoyed our trip ! Not only did we catch fish, enjoy time as a family, enjoy the ocean early in the morning, Jack...
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Eric B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Spanish Mackerel a plenty!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 18, 2024
Captain James and Bennett were both awesome and my family had a great morning catching plenty of mackerel for two nights of...
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Jesse M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip and crew

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 5, 2023
My son and I had a great trip with my good buddy. Captain James and first mate Jack were great guides. They were very knowledgeable...
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Bev D.
Belville, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great idea for Father's Day or anytime!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 17, 2023
Celebrating Fatherโ€™s Day with a fishing charter in Carolina Beach. It was a great morning on the water catching 15 Spanish...
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