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
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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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
Photos & videos by reviewers (118)
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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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Anthony S.
Verona, Italy
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4-hour Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 9, 2023
Overall great experience. The crew was efficient and relaxed. Clearly professionals. They made the trip worth every cent. The...
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Elliot R.
Gibsonville, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Terrific day out with Captain James

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 3, 2023
Great morning catching spanish mackerel with Captain James. He was personable, courteous, and patient with some new anglers...
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Richard I.
Mountain Brook, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip In Not So Great Weather

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 24, 2021
My family and I booked a trip with Captain James and had a great time!ย  Fishing was slow due to weather (6/24/21) but Captain...
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Geoffrey I.
Lincolnton, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with captain James

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on April 8, 2021
Captain James and mate Ryan made or fishing experience a memorable one. In between booking our vacation and taking our vacation...
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Amanda V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic experience!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 6, 2024
The kids had an AMAZING time and the Captain was superb! Definitely worth the trip and definitely will do again.
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